Role Title: Lead Enterprise Engineer/Architect Duration: contract to run until 09/04/2027 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £529 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Big Bank Funding. FinTech Thinking Our technology teams work closely with our client's global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world, to bank quickly, simply and securely. We also run and manage our IT infrastructure, data centres and core banking systems that power the world's leading international bank. Our multi-disciplined teams include DevOps engineers, IT architects, front and Back End developers, infrastructure specialists, cyber experts, as well as project and programme managers. Following extensive investment across our Technology and Digital domains and with plans for continued expansion throughout 2026 and beyond, we are currently seeking a Lead Enterprise Engineer/Architect to assist in the development of an Engineering Excellence Practice. Brief overview of the business areas Cybersecurity Technology & Engineering is responsible for fielding solutions that help defend our client against a wide range of threats to the business as well as its customers, clients, partners, and staff. The team works in concert, with partner teams across our client, to implement novel defensive capabilities that are effective and adaptable against a constantly evolving threat landscape. The function operates under the vision: "Enabling our client to be safely successful everywhere the Firm chooses to do business" The Engineering Excellence and Enablement Team We are a team of multi skilled engineers/architects who design and build integration solutions for Cyber services across our client. Our overall aims are to improve the security of the bank by removing friction from the cyber services engineers consume, and to improve how Cyber engineers its own services. This includes working with teams to improve their DevSecOps practices, pipeline integration with cyber services, and working with the Principal Engineering community across the bank to run POC's for improvements to existing services, or development of new services and features. This can require small optimisations or complete reimagining of the solution, and the way we achieve the overall outcomes. What you will be doing In addition to direct involvement with engineering teams across the bank we are also driving the adoption of engineering best practice across Cyber and are establishing an Engineering Excellence practice. We require an experienced engineer who has worked in high performing teams and has a broad knowledge, not just hands on development but also organisationally and has a proven track record in driving automation, efficiency quality and continuous improvement. This is an engineering led initiative by engineers for engineers looking at how to mature and improve engineering practice both within individual engineering teams and horizontally across cyber. Responsibilities Assist in establishing the engineering excellence program across Cyber, building a community of practice to drive consistency standardisation and a culture of automation and continuous improvement across teams. Embed engineering efficiency, improvement and engineering best practice across cyber with clarity on process, system and tools. Partnering with the Engineering leads and capability owners to ensure desired outcomes are achieved. Work with the engineering teams in setting requirements that develop services and capabilities that meet the controls needed but also appeal to a broad customer base and enable operational efficiency throughout our value stream. Facilitate the creation, evolution and implementation of standard build and deployment pipelines across Cyber. Engage with Cyber engineering teams to build, enhance and adopt these pipeplines. Champion cross functional reuse across new product introduction, gaining clear ownership and accountability to improve our product time to market. Engage with other engineering teams across Cyber and business to create a build once and use many times approach. Coach and support the Agile teams to ensure full consideration of 'concept to product to customer' is achieved through the upfront obsession of customer needs, adoption of standard patterns/approaches and drive a culture of inner sourcing and reuse. Identify standards and patterns which need to be developed/adopted to drive consistency and efficiency in our ways of working, and lead on their production and implementation. Partner with the product management teams to enable improved business case outcomes when selecting external products through a standardised product selection approach ensuring non-functional engineering requirements needed for effective operation are included as standard and not just functional requirements. What you will bring to the role Strong DevOps skills and experience - both hands on and at design level. Have degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related Scientific discipline. Have extensive experience working as a senior engineer or Technical Architect Have extensive experience leading in high-tech or high-change environments, with a proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams. Have led or significantly contributed to one or more engineering improvement initiatives in large complex organisations Be technically resilient and solutions-focused, with strong analytical thinking and the ability to assess complex technical, commercial, and regulatory inputs. Have strong demonstrated people management capability, with experience operating across global, decentralised teams. Have proven ability to influence, build relationships, and drive strategic plans with clear, actionable outcomes. Be action orientated and shown track record of delivery to commitments Have a track record of delivering results in complex, matrixed environments, with a deep understanding of design authority, engineering quality, safety and compliance. Be experienced in systems engineering and requirements management to enable innovative, scalable solutions. Have excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the presence to engage effectively at senior levels across diverse culture Fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across global teams It's a advantage if you: Have worked in finance sector or a related highly regulated industry Have worked in Cyber Security, or have good experience in Cyber Security tools and standards All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Role Title: Lead Enterprise Engineer/Architect Duration: contract to run until 09/04/2027 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £529 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Big Bank Funding. FinTech Thinking Our technology teams work closely with our client's global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world, to bank quickly, simply and securely. We also run and manage our IT infrastructure, data centres and core banking systems that power the world's leading international bank. Our multi-disciplined teams include DevOps engineers, IT architects, front and Back End developers, infrastructure specialists, cyber experts, as well as project and programme managers. Following extensive investment across our Technology and Digital domains and with plans for continued expansion throughout 2026 and beyond, we are currently seeking a Lead Enterprise Engineer/Architect to assist in the development of an Engineering Excellence Practice. Brief overview of the business areas Cybersecurity Technology & Engineering is responsible for fielding solutions that help defend our client against a wide range of threats to the business as well as its customers, clients, partners, and staff. The team works in concert, with partner teams across our client, to implement novel defensive capabilities that are effective and adaptable against a constantly evolving threat landscape. The function operates under the vision: "Enabling our client to be safely successful everywhere the Firm chooses to do business" The Engineering Excellence and Enablement Team We are a team of multi skilled engineers/architects who design and build integration solutions for Cyber services across our client. Our overall aims are to improve the security of the bank by removing friction from the cyber services engineers consume, and to improve how Cyber engineers its own services. This includes working with teams to improve their DevSecOps practices, pipeline integration with cyber services, and working with the Principal Engineering community across the bank to run POC's for improvements to existing services, or development of new services and features. This can require small optimisations or complete reimagining of the solution, and the way we achieve the overall outcomes. What you will be doing In addition to direct involvement with engineering teams across the bank we are also driving the adoption of engineering best practice across Cyber and are establishing an Engineering Excellence practice. We require an experienced engineer who has worked in high performing teams and has a broad knowledge, not just hands on development but also organisationally and has a proven track record in driving automation, efficiency quality and continuous improvement. This is an engineering led initiative by engineers for engineers looking at how to mature and improve engineering practice both within individual engineering teams and horizontally across cyber. Responsibilities Assist in establishing the engineering excellence program across Cyber, building a community of practice to drive consistency standardisation and a culture of automation and continuous improvement across teams. Embed engineering efficiency, improvement and engineering best practice across cyber with clarity on process, system and tools. Partnering with the Engineering leads and capability owners to ensure desired outcomes are achieved. Work with the engineering teams in setting requirements that develop services and capabilities that meet the controls needed but also appeal to a broad customer base and enable operational efficiency throughout our value stream. Facilitate the creation, evolution and implementation of standard build and deployment pipelines across Cyber. Engage with Cyber engineering teams to build, enhance and adopt these pipeplines. Champion cross functional reuse across new product introduction, gaining clear ownership and accountability to improve our product time to market. Engage with other engineering teams across Cyber and business to create a build once and use many times approach. Coach and support the Agile teams to ensure full consideration of 'concept to product to customer' is achieved through the upfront obsession of customer needs, adoption of standard patterns/approaches and drive a culture of inner sourcing and reuse. Identify standards and patterns which need to be developed/adopted to drive consistency and efficiency in our ways of working, and lead on their production and implementation. Partner with the product management teams to enable improved business case outcomes when selecting external products through a standardised product selection approach ensuring non-functional engineering requirements needed for effective operation are included as standard and not just functional requirements. What you will bring to the role Strong DevOps skills and experience - both hands on and at design level. Have degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related Scientific discipline. Have extensive experience working as a senior engineer or Technical Architect Have extensive experience leading in high-tech or high-change environments, with a proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams. Have led or significantly contributed to one or more engineering improvement initiatives in large complex organisations Be technically resilient and solutions-focused, with strong analytical thinking and the ability to assess complex technical, commercial, and regulatory inputs. Have strong demonstrated people management capability, with experience operating across global, decentralised teams. Have proven ability to influence, build relationships, and drive strategic plans with clear, actionable outcomes. Be action orientated and shown track record of delivery to commitments Have a track record of delivering results in complex, matrixed environments, with a deep understanding of design authority, engineering quality, safety and compliance. Be experienced in systems engineering and requirements management to enable innovative, scalable solutions. Have excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the presence to engage effectively at senior levels across diverse culture Fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across global teams It's a advantage if you: Have worked in finance sector or a related highly regulated industry Have worked in Cyber Security, or have good experience in Cyber Security tools and standards All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment. Your new role In your new role, you will lead a small team of test automation engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing across critical applications. You'll be responsible for functional, system, integration, end-to-end, and security testing using tools such as Selenium and Karate. You'll collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and architects to enhance automation assets, while also contributing to performance testing using JMeter and LoadRunner. The role involves continuous improvement, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment and strategic initiatives. What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (eg Selenium, Karate) Strong understanding of testing methodologies and Scripting languages (eg Python, JavaScript) Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner Ability to lead and mentor technical test teams Excellent collaboration skills across DevOps and product teams Exposure to Oracle ERP systems and data platforms Desirable skills Familiarity with Middleware technologies (Kafka, IBM MQ, ACE) Experience with security testing tools (eg Fortify, SonarQube, Twistlock) Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Control M Exposure to generative AI and Tableau reporting What you'll get in return This exciting role offers a salary between £47,000 - £60,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including generous holidays, a competitive pension scheme and hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment. Your new role In your new role, you will lead a small team of test automation engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing across critical applications. You'll be responsible for functional, system, integration, end-to-end, and security testing using tools such as Selenium and Karate. You'll collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and architects to enhance automation assets, while also contributing to performance testing using JMeter and LoadRunner. The role involves continuous improvement, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment and strategic initiatives. What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (eg Selenium, Karate) Strong understanding of testing methodologies and Scripting languages (eg Python, JavaScript) Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner Ability to lead and mentor technical test teams Excellent collaboration skills across DevOps and product teams Exposure to Oracle ERP systems and data platforms Desirable skills Familiarity with Middleware technologies (Kafka, IBM MQ, ACE) Experience with security testing tools (eg Fortify, SonarQube, Twistlock) Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Control M Exposure to generative AI and Tableau reporting What you'll get in return This exciting role offers a salary between £47,000 - £60,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including generous holidays, a competitive pension scheme and hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Sheffield, Yorkshire
GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
