Senior Backend Python Developer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 450 per day Leeds based - hybrid working - 3 days onsite Responsibilities Build and maintain backend services and APIs in line with existing architectural patterns and standards. Implement business logic, data access layers, and integrations with internal and external systems. Develop and enhance RESTful APIs, following defined contracts and API standards. Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code, adhering to agreed engineering best practices. Contribute unit and integration tests to ensure functional correctness and regression safety. Support feature delivery by implementing backend components from pre-defined designs and tickets. Participate in code reviews, addressing feedback and continuously improving code quality. Troubleshoot backend issues using logs and diagnostics, escalating complex design concerns to onshore leads. Work within an Agile/Scrum team, contributing to sprint delivery and estimations for assigned work. Follow established security, performance, and reliability guidelines when implementing backend changes. Skills & Experience Core backend engineering 3-6+ years of backend development experience. Strong experience with Python or equivalent backend frameworks. Solid understanding of REST API development, request/response models, and error handling. Experience working in microservices-based architectures. Cloud & infrastructure awareness Hands-on experience deploying or running services on GCP or another hyperscaler. Familiarity with managed databases (e.g. Cloud SQL, PostgreSQL). Understanding of containerised workloads (Docker) and serverless/container platforms (e.g. Cloud Run or Kubernetes). Data & integration Strong SQL skills, including schema usage, query optimisation, and data consistency. Experience integrating with external systems via APIs or messaging. Awareness of data validation, idempotency, and failure handling patterns. Quality & delivery Experience writing unit and integration tests for backend services. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git-based workflows). Comfortable working from clear requirements, tickets, and technical guidance provided by onshore leads. Ways of working Experience working as part of a distributed or offshore delivery team. Able to communicate progress, blockers, and risks clearly to onshore counterparts. Willingness to follow established standards rather than redefine architecture. 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.
Jun 13, 2026
Contractor
Senior Backend Python Developer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 450 per day Leeds based - hybrid working - 3 days onsite Responsibilities Build and maintain backend services and APIs in line with existing architectural patterns and standards. Implement business logic, data access layers, and integrations with internal and external systems. Develop and enhance RESTful APIs, following defined contracts and API standards. Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code, adhering to agreed engineering best practices. Contribute unit and integration tests to ensure functional correctness and regression safety. Support feature delivery by implementing backend components from pre-defined designs and tickets. Participate in code reviews, addressing feedback and continuously improving code quality. Troubleshoot backend issues using logs and diagnostics, escalating complex design concerns to onshore leads. Work within an Agile/Scrum team, contributing to sprint delivery and estimations for assigned work. Follow established security, performance, and reliability guidelines when implementing backend changes. Skills & Experience Core backend engineering 3-6+ years of backend development experience. Strong experience with Python or equivalent backend frameworks. Solid understanding of REST API development, request/response models, and error handling. Experience working in microservices-based architectures. Cloud & infrastructure awareness Hands-on experience deploying or running services on GCP or another hyperscaler. Familiarity with managed databases (e.g. Cloud SQL, PostgreSQL). Understanding of containerised workloads (Docker) and serverless/container platforms (e.g. Cloud Run or Kubernetes). Data & integration Strong SQL skills, including schema usage, query optimisation, and data consistency. Experience integrating with external systems via APIs or messaging. Awareness of data validation, idempotency, and failure handling patterns. Quality & delivery Experience writing unit and integration tests for backend services. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git-based workflows). Comfortable working from clear requirements, tickets, and technical guidance provided by onshore leads. Ways of working Experience working as part of a distributed or offshore delivery team. Able to communicate progress, blockers, and risks clearly to onshore counterparts. Willingness to follow established standards rather than redefine architecture. 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.
I am looking for a permanent Senior Software Developer / Lead Software Developer for an extremely exciting business based in Plymouth. In this role you will be designing and building an enterprise level software solution with multiple applications for the business, a software solution that is being built from the ground up covering all functions and departments. Please note, this is a hybrid-working opportunity - you will be able to work from home 2-days per week. You will actually be working working a 4.5 days per week for full-time, 5-days per week pay . The working hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30pm on Fridays . You will be responsible for leading the design, development and maintenance of the solution and its services across the full development lifecycle from architecture and design to deployment, delivery and ongoing support. You will be a key part of the development team and from the very start you will be given a high degree of freedom to apply your knowledge and experience of development, using a mixture of, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies (SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio - SSIS), ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile and Frontend Development (JavaScript/jQuery, React, Blazor) and Software Testing for this long-term and critical development programme. This is a hands-on role, so you MUST be a strong coder/programmer. The main technical stack in MS Technologies driven, so you need to be an expert in .NET and C# to be considered for the opportunity. Knowledge of Power BI is a bonus but is NOT a prerequisite for the role. You will take technical ownership, and you operate as a Senior Developer and Technical Lead so you MUST have experience working as a Senior Developer or Lead Developer to be considered for the position in previous posts. You will also be happy to share knowledge with more junior team members, and you will be a good communicator keen to interact with technical and non-technical staff. We are looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, candidates who can work independently as well as in a team environment, good communicators who are proactive and ambitious, keen to continue learning and staying ahead of technological trends. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS, knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps and Architectural Patterns is a distinct bonus. NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies, SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio, SSIS, Power BI, ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile, Frontend Development, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Blazor, Software Testing, AWS, Azure, Cloud, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Architecture, Design Patterns. The role comes with an incredibly competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes a pension, good holiday (23.5 days + Bank Holidays), Insurance and much more! To be considered for this role you will need to be located within a commutable distance of Plymouth , Devon or you will be able to relocate to the Plymouth area. You MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
I am looking for a permanent Senior Software Developer / Lead Software Developer for an extremely exciting business based in Plymouth. In this role you will be designing and building an enterprise level software solution with multiple applications for the business, a software solution that is being built from the ground up covering all functions and departments. Please note, this is a hybrid-working opportunity - you will be able to work from home 2-days per week. You will actually be working working a 4.5 days per week for full-time, 5-days per week pay . The working hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30pm on Fridays . You will be responsible for leading the design, development and maintenance of the solution and its services across the full development lifecycle from architecture and design to deployment, delivery and ongoing support. You will be a key part of the development team and from the very start you will be given a high degree of freedom to apply your knowledge and experience of development, using a mixture of, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies (SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio - SSIS), ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile and Frontend Development (JavaScript/jQuery, React, Blazor) and Software Testing for this long-term and critical development programme. This is a hands-on role, so you MUST be a strong coder/programmer. The main technical stack in MS Technologies driven, so you need to be an expert in .NET and C# to be considered for the opportunity. Knowledge of Power BI is a bonus but is NOT a prerequisite for the role. You will take technical ownership, and you operate as a Senior Developer and Technical Lead so you MUST have experience working as a Senior Developer or Lead Developer to be considered for the position in previous posts. You will also be happy to share knowledge with more junior team members, and you will be a good communicator keen to interact with technical and non-technical staff. We are looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, candidates who can work independently as well as in a team environment, good communicators who are proactive and ambitious, keen to continue learning and staying ahead of technological trends. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS, knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps and Architectural Patterns is a distinct bonus. NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies, SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio, SSIS, Power BI, ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile, Frontend Development, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Blazor, Software Testing, AWS, Azure, Cloud, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Architecture, Design Patterns. The role comes with an incredibly competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes a pension, good holiday (23.5 days + Bank Holidays), Insurance and much more! To be considered for this role you will need to be located within a commutable distance of Plymouth , Devon or you will be able to relocate to the Plymouth area. You MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Full Stack Engineer London Hybrid AI Product Scale Up (start-up) Python & TypeScript Salary: 80,000 - 95,000 + equity Location: London, hybrid working (1 day per week) A high growth AI product company is hiring a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a strong engineering team building a platform already being used at meaningful scale. This is the kind of environment where engineers are trusted with real ownership, expected to contribute to technical direction, and surrounded by people who care deeply about building good products well. The product is live, revenue is strong, customers are using it daily, and growth is happening quickly enough that engineering quality and scalability now matter just as much as speed. They are still early enough that strong engineers can heavily influence architecture, product direction, engineering standards, and how the platform evolves over the next few years. What you'll be doing: Building end to end product features across frontend and backend Designing APIs, backend services, data models, and user facing functionality Improving platform performance, usability, reliability, and maintainability as usage scales Contributing to technical direction and engineering standards across the product Working closely with product and design teams to shape solutions collaboratively Mentoring and supporting other engineers through strong technical practice and communication Making pragmatic engineering decisions without overengineering everything into oblivion Tech stack: Frontend: Vue.js / TypeScript Backend: Python / FastAPI Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS / Azure, Terraform, GitHub Actions They are absolutely open to engineers from adjacent stacks. Strong product engineers are being considered if they are comfortable operating across modern web systems. What they're looking for: Strong experience building production software across frontend and backend systems Experience owning technical decisions and delivering customer facing product functionality Engineers who care about usability and product outcomes, not only clean abstractions Strong communication and collaboration skills Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making sensible trade offs Experience within startup, scale up, or product led environments is beneficial The calibre bar is high! The team is intentionally small, thoughtful, and technically strong. Engineers here are expected to contribute ideas, challenge assumptions, and operate with a high degree of autonomy. For the right person, it is one of those rare opportunities where you get meaningful ownership, a smart team, commercial traction, strong funding, and a product that is already proving itself in the market, without joining so late that all the interesting decisions have already been made. If you're interested and excited by making your mark on a growing organisation & working within a talented engineering team, then drop me a email at . Senior Full Stack Engineer London Hybrid AI Product Scale Up (start-up) Python & TypeScript
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Senior Full Stack Engineer London Hybrid AI Product Scale Up (start-up) Python & TypeScript Salary: 80,000 - 95,000 + equity Location: London, hybrid working (1 day per week) A high growth AI product company is hiring a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a strong engineering team building a platform already being used at meaningful scale. This is the kind of environment where engineers are trusted with real ownership, expected to contribute to technical direction, and surrounded by people who care deeply about building good products well. The product is live, revenue is strong, customers are using it daily, and growth is happening quickly enough that engineering quality and scalability now matter just as much as speed. They are still early enough that strong engineers can heavily influence architecture, product direction, engineering standards, and how the platform evolves over the next few years. What you'll be doing: Building end to end product features across frontend and backend Designing APIs, backend services, data models, and user facing functionality Improving platform performance, usability, reliability, and maintainability as usage scales Contributing to technical direction and engineering standards across the product Working closely with product and design teams to shape solutions collaboratively Mentoring and supporting other engineers through strong technical practice and communication Making pragmatic engineering decisions without overengineering everything into oblivion Tech stack: Frontend: Vue.js / TypeScript Backend: Python / FastAPI Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS / Azure, Terraform, GitHub Actions They are absolutely open to engineers from adjacent stacks. Strong product engineers are being considered if they are comfortable operating across modern web systems. What they're looking for: Strong experience building production software across frontend and backend systems Experience owning technical decisions and delivering customer facing product functionality Engineers who care about usability and product outcomes, not only clean abstractions Strong communication and collaboration skills Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making sensible trade offs Experience within startup, scale up, or product led environments is beneficial The calibre bar is high! The team is intentionally small, thoughtful, and technically strong. Engineers here are expected to contribute ideas, challenge assumptions, and operate with a high degree of autonomy. For the right person, it is one of those rare opportunities where you get meaningful ownership, a smart team, commercial traction, strong funding, and a product that is already proving itself in the market, without joining so late that all the interesting decisions have already been made. If you're interested and excited by making your mark on a growing organisation & working within a talented engineering team, then drop me a email at . Senior Full Stack Engineer London Hybrid AI Product Scale Up (start-up) Python & TypeScript
Job Title : Senior Python Software Engineer Location : Bristol (Remote - Monthly Site Visit) Salary : £70,000 - £80,000 (Depending on Experience) Please note: Applicants must have permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role. Overview : This role is focused on supporting Research & Development tooling, internal software systems, and automated development pipelines that ensure software reliability, security, scalability, and regulatory compliance. We are looking for a Software Engineer with 8+ years commercial experience developing software in Python across Linux and Windows environments. Job Responsibilities: Support software development activities across R&D tooling, data infrastructure, and automated development pipelines Develop and maintain internal software systems, databases, and ETL pipelines. Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code quality, security scanning, and documentation generation processes. Produce and maintain technical documentation and ensure traceability throughout the software development lifecycle. Contribute to coding standards, software architecture, and engineering best practices across projects. Communicate project progress, risks, and technical challenges effectively with engineering leadership. Provide technical mentorship, code reviews, and continuous improvement support to wider R&D software teams. Ensure software development activities adhere to industry regulations & standards Required Skills & Experience: 8+ years commercial experience developing software in Python across Linux and Windows environments, including both Intel and ARM-based platforms. Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally using GitLab, alongside automated testing and code quality tooling. Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit testing, regression testing, and test planning. Experience working within Agile development teams, with hands-on use of Git, Jira, and collaborative development workflows. Experience with GUI development frameworks such as wxPython Knowledge of database design, management, and optimisation. Experience developing and supporting ETL and data processing pipelines. Understanding of Linux operating systems and distribution internals.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title : Senior Python Software Engineer Location : Bristol (Remote - Monthly Site Visit) Salary : £70,000 - £80,000 (Depending on Experience) Please note: Applicants must have permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role. Overview : This role is focused on supporting Research & Development tooling, internal software systems, and automated development pipelines that ensure software reliability, security, scalability, and regulatory compliance. We are looking for a Software Engineer with 8+ years commercial experience developing software in Python across Linux and Windows environments. Job Responsibilities: Support software development activities across R&D tooling, data infrastructure, and automated development pipelines Develop and maintain internal software systems, databases, and ETL pipelines. Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code quality, security scanning, and documentation generation processes. Produce and maintain technical documentation and ensure traceability throughout the software development lifecycle. Contribute to coding standards, software architecture, and engineering best practices across projects. Communicate project progress, risks, and technical challenges effectively with engineering leadership. Provide technical mentorship, code reviews, and continuous improvement support to wider R&D software teams. Ensure software development activities adhere to industry regulations & standards Required Skills & Experience: 8+ years commercial experience developing software in Python across Linux and Windows environments, including both Intel and ARM-based platforms. Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally using GitLab, alongside automated testing and code quality tooling. Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit testing, regression testing, and test planning. Experience working within Agile development teams, with hands-on use of Git, Jira, and collaborative development workflows. Experience with GUI development frameworks such as wxPython Knowledge of database design, management, and optimisation. Experience developing and supporting ETL and data processing pipelines. Understanding of Linux operating systems and distribution internals.
Cloud Infrastructure Architect Liverpool (Hybrid) 70,000 - 85,000 Looking for your next step into Cloud Architecture? We're looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join a growing technology team and play a key role in shaping the future of cloud, infrastructure and security across the business. This role would suit an experienced Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Lead or Architect who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while influencing technology direction and strategy. The Opportunity You'll help drive the evolution of a modern cloud environment, working across infrastructure, security and platform teams to design scalable, secure and resilient solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role where you'll have the opportunity to influence decisions, modernise environments and support major technology initiatives. What You'll Be Doing Designing and improving cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS and hybrid environments Supporting cloud migration and modernisation projects Driving automation and Infrastructure as Code initiatives Working closely with security teams to ensure secure-by-design solutions Improving resilience, scalability and performance across the technology estate Providing technical guidance and architectural leadership across the business Supporting disaster recovery, business continuity and cloud governance initiatives What We're Looking For We're open to speaking with candidates from a range of backgrounds including: Cloud Architects Senior Cloud Engineers Lead Platform Engineers Infrastructure Leads Cloud Engineering Managers You'll ideally have experience with some of the following: Azure and/or AWS Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM or similar) Cloud security and identity management Networking and infrastructure design Automation and platform engineering Kubernetes, containers or modern cloud platforms Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys building modern cloud environments and wants to influence how technology evolves within the business. Why Join? Opportunity to shape cloud strategy and architecture High-impact role with real ownership Modern technology environment Strong investment in infrastructure and cloud Excellent exposure across technology and business stakeholders Clear opportunity to influence future direction If you're currently operating as a Senior Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer or Infrastructure Lead and looking for your next step into architecture, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation. BH36095
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Cloud Infrastructure Architect Liverpool (Hybrid) 70,000 - 85,000 Looking for your next step into Cloud Architecture? We're looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join a growing technology team and play a key role in shaping the future of cloud, infrastructure and security across the business. This role would suit an experienced Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Lead or Architect who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while influencing technology direction and strategy. The Opportunity You'll help drive the evolution of a modern cloud environment, working across infrastructure, security and platform teams to design scalable, secure and resilient solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role where you'll have the opportunity to influence decisions, modernise environments and support major technology initiatives. What You'll Be Doing Designing and improving cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS and hybrid environments Supporting cloud migration and modernisation projects Driving automation and Infrastructure as Code initiatives Working closely with security teams to ensure secure-by-design solutions Improving resilience, scalability and performance across the technology estate Providing technical guidance and architectural leadership across the business Supporting disaster recovery, business continuity and cloud governance initiatives What We're Looking For We're open to speaking with candidates from a range of backgrounds including: Cloud Architects Senior Cloud Engineers Lead Platform Engineers Infrastructure Leads Cloud Engineering Managers You'll ideally have experience with some of the following: Azure and/or AWS Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM or similar) Cloud security and identity management Networking and infrastructure design Automation and platform engineering Kubernetes, containers or modern cloud platforms Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys building modern cloud environments and wants to influence how technology evolves within the business. Why Join? Opportunity to shape cloud strategy and architecture High-impact role with real ownership Modern technology environment Strong investment in infrastructure and cloud Excellent exposure across technology and business stakeholders Clear opportunity to influence future direction If you're currently operating as a Senior Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer or Infrastructure Lead and looking for your next step into architecture, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation. BH36095
Cloud Platform Engineering Manager Up to 75,000 + Bonus Hybrid Worcestershire or Hampshire 2 Days Per Week Onsite We are recruiting a Cloud Platform Engineering Manager to lead a team of platform engineers responsible for Azure cloud services, automation, infrastructure as code and platform operations. This role would suit an experienced Lead Platform Engineer, Senior DevOps Engineer or Cloud Technical Lead looking to step into management, or an existing Engineering Manager who remains technically hands-on. Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of platform engineers Own and evolve Azure platform services and standards Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code practices Contribute to architecture, technical design and engineering standards Support service reliability, observability, security and operational improvements Work closely with engineering, architecture and security teams Participate in technical decision-making and platform strategy Requirements Strong Azure cloud engineering experience Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or similar) Background in platform engineering, DevOps or cloud infrastructure Experience supporting and improving production services Previous technical leadership, mentoring or team leadership experience Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Package Salary up to 75,000 Annual bonus Pension Life assurance Enhanced holiday allowance Hybrid working (2 days per week onsite) Suitable backgrounds: Lead Platform Engineer, Senior Platform Engineer, Senior DevOps Engineer, Cloud Technical Lead, Principal Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineering Manager.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Cloud Platform Engineering Manager Up to 75,000 + Bonus Hybrid Worcestershire or Hampshire 2 Days Per Week Onsite We are recruiting a Cloud Platform Engineering Manager to lead a team of platform engineers responsible for Azure cloud services, automation, infrastructure as code and platform operations. This role would suit an experienced Lead Platform Engineer, Senior DevOps Engineer or Cloud Technical Lead looking to step into management, or an existing Engineering Manager who remains technically hands-on. Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of platform engineers Own and evolve Azure platform services and standards Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code practices Contribute to architecture, technical design and engineering standards Support service reliability, observability, security and operational improvements Work closely with engineering, architecture and security teams Participate in technical decision-making and platform strategy Requirements Strong Azure cloud engineering experience Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or similar) Background in platform engineering, DevOps or cloud infrastructure Experience supporting and improving production services Previous technical leadership, mentoring or team leadership experience Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Package Salary up to 75,000 Annual bonus Pension Life assurance Enhanced holiday allowance Hybrid working (2 days per week onsite) Suitable backgrounds: Lead Platform Engineer, Senior Platform Engineer, Senior DevOps Engineer, Cloud Technical Lead, Principal Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineering Manager.
Operations Director (Interiors Design) Ready to step out of project delivery and actually run a business? Want full control of projects, people and performance - not just a slice of it? This is your chance to become the operational engine behind a growing design studio. If you're currently delivering projects but frustrated you're not trusted to influence the bigger picture - this is where that changes. This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-profile, prime interior design studio - combining: Project delivery oversight Construction coordination Client and contractor management Studio operations + team leadership You'll act as the right hand to the Founder, taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the business. This would suit someone who is currently an Architectural Project Manager, wanting more ownership OR a Senior Project Manager seeking progression OR someone who enjoys site, delivery and leadership as well as design. What You'll Be Doing Take full ownership of delivery across multiple high-value projects - ensuring performance, profitability and client satisfaction Control how the business deploys its people, time and capacity to maximise output and growth Manage relationships and contractors - clients, PM, QS, Build team Be regularly on-site managing contractors, QS and build teams Act as key client contact (freeing up the Founder) Oversee budgets, reporting and commercial performance Support HR processes and team development What We Are Looking For Background in interior design, architecture, construction or luxury property Strong experience in project management on live construction projects Confident and proven experience of dealing with contractors, programmes and site delivery Experience managing team and operations within an architectural environment Commercially minded - comfortable with budgets, numbers, performance and reporting A hands-on operator - equally confident on-site and in the studio Personality fit is key: a Team Player with a positive, energetic and growth mindset who can bring authority without ego The Company Established high end interior design studio - at it's growth stage Project types: Super prime residential; Prestigious; Luxury; Hospitality Collaborative, social, established team Long-standing employees - strong, independent and high-performing Regular events, showroom networking and social outings Beautiful studio environment in the West End Fast-paced, creative and entrepreneurial feel Why This Role Is Different You're stepping into a true number 2 position You will shape how the business operates and scales You'll move from "managing projects" to controlling performance and direction The opportunity to build something and leave your mark Ideal for someone frustrated by limited authority in their current role If this sounds like the step up you've been waiting for, contact Vekshana to discuss in confidence Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Operations Director (Interiors Design) Ready to step out of project delivery and actually run a business? Want full control of projects, people and performance - not just a slice of it? This is your chance to become the operational engine behind a growing design studio. If you're currently delivering projects but frustrated you're not trusted to influence the bigger picture - this is where that changes. This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-profile, prime interior design studio - combining: Project delivery oversight Construction coordination Client and contractor management Studio operations + team leadership You'll act as the right hand to the Founder, taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the business. This would suit someone who is currently an Architectural Project Manager, wanting more ownership OR a Senior Project Manager seeking progression OR someone who enjoys site, delivery and leadership as well as design. What You'll Be Doing Take full ownership of delivery across multiple high-value projects - ensuring performance, profitability and client satisfaction Control how the business deploys its people, time and capacity to maximise output and growth Manage relationships and contractors - clients, PM, QS, Build team Be regularly on-site managing contractors, QS and build teams Act as key client contact (freeing up the Founder) Oversee budgets, reporting and commercial performance Support HR processes and team development What We Are Looking For Background in interior design, architecture, construction or luxury property Strong experience in project management on live construction projects Confident and proven experience of dealing with contractors, programmes and site delivery Experience managing team and operations within an architectural environment Commercially minded - comfortable with budgets, numbers, performance and reporting A hands-on operator - equally confident on-site and in the studio Personality fit is key: a Team Player with a positive, energetic and growth mindset who can bring authority without ego The Company Established high end interior design studio - at it's growth stage Project types: Super prime residential; Prestigious; Luxury; Hospitality Collaborative, social, established team Long-standing employees - strong, independent and high-performing Regular events, showroom networking and social outings Beautiful studio environment in the West End Fast-paced, creative and entrepreneurial feel Why This Role Is Different You're stepping into a true number 2 position You will shape how the business operates and scales You'll move from "managing projects" to controlling performance and direction The opportunity to build something and leave your mark Ideal for someone frustrated by limited authority in their current role If this sounds like the step up you've been waiting for, contact Vekshana to discuss in confidence Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Data Engineer Location: Manchester Working: Remote Salary: Up to £80k Are you a Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while helping others grow? We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in shaping and delivering scalable, reliable, and high-performing data solutions that power decision-making across the business. This is an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with leadership, working at the heart of a growing data function where your ideas, experience, and technical judgement will have a genuine impact. You'll be responsible for designing and building robust data pipelines, data models, and warehouse solutions while collaborating closely with analytics, product, and platform teams. You'll also act as a mentor to other engineers, helping to establish best practices, improve engineering standards, and drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys remaining hands-on while taking ownership of larger initiatives, influencing technical direction, and helping teams deliver complex projects successfully. What you'll be doing You'll design and maintain scalable data models and semantic layers, build reliable batch and streaming data pipelines, and ensure data is accurate, trusted, and readily available for business users. You'll lead the delivery of complex data engineering projects, working across multiple teams to solve challenging problems and improve the performance, reliability, and cost efficiency of our data platforms. Working with modern cloud technologies, you'll help optimise warehouse and lakehouse environments, improve data governance and security, and establish engineering standards that enable the team to scale effectively. You'll also play an important role in mentoring colleagues through code reviews, technical coaching, and knowledge sharing, helping to raise capability across the wider engineering team. What we're looking for You'll bring strong experience in modern data engineering practices, including data modelling, ETL/ELT development, orchestration frameworks, cloud-based data platforms, and data quality management. You will be comfortable working with technologies such as dbt, Airflow, PostgreSQL, cloud warehouses or lakehouses, and modern data architecture patterns. Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys ownership, takes pride in building reliable solutions, and can balance technical excellence with practical delivery. You'll be a strong communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and help translate business requirements into scalable data solutions. Why join us? This is an opportunity to join a collaborative environment where data is central to business success. You'll have the autonomy to solve meaningful problems, influence engineering standards, work with modern technologies, and help shape the future of the data platform while continuing to develop your own technical and leadership skills. If you're looking for a role where you can combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership and make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Data Engineer Location: Manchester Working: Remote Salary: Up to £80k Are you a Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while helping others grow? We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in shaping and delivering scalable, reliable, and high-performing data solutions that power decision-making across the business. This is an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with leadership, working at the heart of a growing data function where your ideas, experience, and technical judgement will have a genuine impact. You'll be responsible for designing and building robust data pipelines, data models, and warehouse solutions while collaborating closely with analytics, product, and platform teams. You'll also act as a mentor to other engineers, helping to establish best practices, improve engineering standards, and drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys remaining hands-on while taking ownership of larger initiatives, influencing technical direction, and helping teams deliver complex projects successfully. What you'll be doing You'll design and maintain scalable data models and semantic layers, build reliable batch and streaming data pipelines, and ensure data is accurate, trusted, and readily available for business users. You'll lead the delivery of complex data engineering projects, working across multiple teams to solve challenging problems and improve the performance, reliability, and cost efficiency of our data platforms. Working with modern cloud technologies, you'll help optimise warehouse and lakehouse environments, improve data governance and security, and establish engineering standards that enable the team to scale effectively. You'll also play an important role in mentoring colleagues through code reviews, technical coaching, and knowledge sharing, helping to raise capability across the wider engineering team. What we're looking for You'll bring strong experience in modern data engineering practices, including data modelling, ETL/ELT development, orchestration frameworks, cloud-based data platforms, and data quality management. You will be comfortable working with technologies such as dbt, Airflow, PostgreSQL, cloud warehouses or lakehouses, and modern data architecture patterns. Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys ownership, takes pride in building reliable solutions, and can balance technical excellence with practical delivery. You'll be a strong communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and help translate business requirements into scalable data solutions. Why join us? This is an opportunity to join a collaborative environment where data is central to business success. You'll have the autonomy to solve meaningful problems, influence engineering standards, work with modern technologies, and help shape the future of the data platform while continuing to develop your own technical and leadership skills. If you're looking for a role where you can combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership and make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Location: Somerset Salary: up to £60,000 An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering software solutions used in industrial environments. You will develop and maintain desktop and web applications using C#, and WPF, contributing to both new development and ongoing system improvements. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and input into architectural decisions. The Role You will work across a blend of modern service based systems and established desktop applications, contributing to both ongoing improvements and new product development. The position involves hands on development, architectural input, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Key responsiblities Design, develop, test, and maintain desktop and web applications Work with C#, WPF, and modern JavaScript frameworks Support and enhance legacy systems while helping drive modernisation Contribute to architectural decisions and system design discussions Requirements Strong experience in C# and WPF desktop application development Experience with modern frontend frameworks Experience with Microservices If this role is of interest, please apply below.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Location: Somerset Salary: up to £60,000 An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering software solutions used in industrial environments. You will develop and maintain desktop and web applications using C#, and WPF, contributing to both new development and ongoing system improvements. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and input into architectural decisions. The Role You will work across a blend of modern service based systems and established desktop applications, contributing to both ongoing improvements and new product development. The position involves hands on development, architectural input, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Key responsiblities Design, develop, test, and maintain desktop and web applications Work with C#, WPF, and modern JavaScript frameworks Support and enhance legacy systems while helping drive modernisation Contribute to architectural decisions and system design discussions Requirements Strong experience in C# and WPF desktop application development Experience with modern frontend frameworks Experience with Microservices If this role is of interest, please apply below.
About the Role Our client is hiring a Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer to help build the software that their customers interact with directly, as they continue to scale their product and technology function. We have already recruited 3 individuals to the company and are pleased to be supporting them again on this key hire. This is not a standard frontend role. The business is looking for someone with strong frontend capability, but also enough full stack knowledge to work closely with leadership on the wider software build. They need someone who can operate with a high level of ownership, move quickly, and help shape both product and engineering direction in a growing business. Senior Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer - Role Purpose We are looking for a Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer to build the software that customers interact with directly, while also working in parallel with the wider software team on broader technical delivery. This person will be responsible for turning complex operational and commercial data into interfaces that are clear, reliable, and genuinely useful. The product includes energy-related workflows such as metering, billing, consumption, reporting, and asset performance, but the client is also very open to candidates who have built in similarly complex environments such as trading or fintech. You will own key customer-facing product areas, work closely with data and backend teams, engage directly with stakeholders, and help decide what to build, how to build it, and how to improve it over time. They are especially keen to find someone enthusiastic about AI and modern AI-powered development tools, as well as someone open to integrating AI agents and automation into the product over time. This is a highly visible role within a small team, so a junior mindset is unlikely to be the right fit. They need someone confident operating without heavy direction. Senior Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer - Key Responsibilities 1. Build Customer Platforms Design and build the interfaces through which customers view and interact with complex business data, including consumption, billing, operational workflows, reporting, and asset-related information Take ownership of the frontend codebase, defining architecture, component structure, and engineering standards 2. Work Across the Stack Bring enough backend knowledge to work effectively alongside leadership on the software side Read APIs confidently, understand schemas, and contribute to broader technical decision-making 4. Help Shape Engineering Practice Set up component libraries, testing approaches, and development conventions that the team will build on Help create an environment that is easy to onboard into as the team and product grow 5. Embrace AI and Modern Development Tools Use AI-powered programming tools to improve speed, quality, and engineering output Show willingness to work with AI and integrate agent-based workflows into software where useful Contribute to a forward-thinking engineering culture that embraces modern tooling in a practical way 6. Stay Close to the Customer and the Market Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand how the product is being used and where it can improve Build a working understanding of the UK energy market and wider commercial context What We re Looking For Strong frontend fundamentals across HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a modern framework, ideally React A track record of shipping customer-facing products and being able to demonstrate their impact Strong product instinct, with the ability to think beyond the brief and focus on what users actually need Enough backend knowledge to work effectively across the stack and contribute beyond pure UI delivery Someone who enjoys ownership, pace, and building from the ground up Genuine enthusiasm for AI, modern engineering tools, and the integration of AI into software products Nice to Have 3-5+ years building customer-facing software in a product-led, startup, or scale-up environment Experience with data visualisation libraries and presenting large, complex datasets clearly Exposure to energy, trading, fintech, utilities, or another technically complex B2B sector Experience setting up a frontend codebase from scratch Enough backend familiarity to read APIs, spot schema issues, and work effectively across the stack What You ll Get A highly owned role at the centre of what customers actually see and use The opportunity to shape a product from an early stage into something customers rely on Close collaboration with a small leadership team, with direct input into product and technical direction The chance to build expertise across energy data, customer software, AI-enabled development, and complex product delivery Why Join? This Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer opportunity offers the chance to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, where one very strong hire can have a major impact.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
About the Role Our client is hiring a Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer to help build the software that their customers interact with directly, as they continue to scale their product and technology function. We have already recruited 3 individuals to the company and are pleased to be supporting them again on this key hire. This is not a standard frontend role. The business is looking for someone with strong frontend capability, but also enough full stack knowledge to work closely with leadership on the wider software build. They need someone who can operate with a high level of ownership, move quickly, and help shape both product and engineering direction in a growing business. Senior Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer - Role Purpose We are looking for a Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer to build the software that customers interact with directly, while also working in parallel with the wider software team on broader technical delivery. This person will be responsible for turning complex operational and commercial data into interfaces that are clear, reliable, and genuinely useful. The product includes energy-related workflows such as metering, billing, consumption, reporting, and asset performance, but the client is also very open to candidates who have built in similarly complex environments such as trading or fintech. You will own key customer-facing product areas, work closely with data and backend teams, engage directly with stakeholders, and help decide what to build, how to build it, and how to improve it over time. They are especially keen to find someone enthusiastic about AI and modern AI-powered development tools, as well as someone open to integrating AI agents and automation into the product over time. This is a highly visible role within a small team, so a junior mindset is unlikely to be the right fit. They need someone confident operating without heavy direction. Senior Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer - Key Responsibilities 1. Build Customer Platforms Design and build the interfaces through which customers view and interact with complex business data, including consumption, billing, operational workflows, reporting, and asset-related information Take ownership of the frontend codebase, defining architecture, component structure, and engineering standards 2. Work Across the Stack Bring enough backend knowledge to work effectively alongside leadership on the software side Read APIs confidently, understand schemas, and contribute to broader technical decision-making 4. Help Shape Engineering Practice Set up component libraries, testing approaches, and development conventions that the team will build on Help create an environment that is easy to onboard into as the team and product grow 5. Embrace AI and Modern Development Tools Use AI-powered programming tools to improve speed, quality, and engineering output Show willingness to work with AI and integrate agent-based workflows into software where useful Contribute to a forward-thinking engineering culture that embraces modern tooling in a practical way 6. Stay Close to the Customer and the Market Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand how the product is being used and where it can improve Build a working understanding of the UK energy market and wider commercial context What We re Looking For Strong frontend fundamentals across HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a modern framework, ideally React A track record of shipping customer-facing products and being able to demonstrate their impact Strong product instinct, with the ability to think beyond the brief and focus on what users actually need Enough backend knowledge to work effectively across the stack and contribute beyond pure UI delivery Someone who enjoys ownership, pace, and building from the ground up Genuine enthusiasm for AI, modern engineering tools, and the integration of AI into software products Nice to Have 3-5+ years building customer-facing software in a product-led, startup, or scale-up environment Experience with data visualisation libraries and presenting large, complex datasets clearly Exposure to energy, trading, fintech, utilities, or another technically complex B2B sector Experience setting up a frontend codebase from scratch Enough backend familiarity to read APIs, spot schema issues, and work effectively across the stack What You ll Get A highly owned role at the centre of what customers actually see and use The opportunity to shape a product from an early stage into something customers rely on Close collaboration with a small leadership team, with direct input into product and technical direction The chance to build expertise across energy data, customer software, AI-enabled development, and complex product delivery Why Join? This Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer opportunity offers the chance to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, where one very strong hire can have a major impact.
Hardware Design Engineers and Architects Location: Hastings, East Sussex Employment Type: Permanent Salary: 55,000 - 75,000 Overview A highly respected engineering organisation developing advanced electronic systems for safety-critical and high-reliability applications is seeking Senior and Principal level Hardware Engineers to join their growing hardware team. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong background in schematic capture and PCB design, looking for varied, technically challenging work across complex product development programmes. Candidates from automotive, defence, aerospace, rail, or other regulated industries are strongly encouraged to apply. The Role You will play a key role in the design and development of electronic hardware at board level, working across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to integration and delivery. This is a varied role offering exposure to multiple projects and technologies, with opportunities to lead design activities and mentor junior engineers at senior and principal level. Key responsibilities include: Design and development of electronic circuits and PCB schematics for complex systems Ownership of hardware design activities from requirements through to validation Use of industry-standard CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB design Supporting system integration and hardware bring-up activities Ensuring compliance with relevant industry and regulatory standards Contributing to design reviews and technical decision-making Leading work packages and mentoring engineers (Senior / Principal level) Key Skills & Experience We're looking for engineers with strong hardware design fundamentals and experience in schematic capture: Proven experience in schematic design for PCB-based electronic systems Strong background in component-level design (analogue and/or digital circuits) Experience using CAD tools such as Siemens Expedition (Mentor Graphics) or similar (e.g. Altium, Cadence, OrCAD) Understanding of full hardware development lifecycle Experience with signal integrity, EMC, and power design considerations Familiarity with testing, debugging, and validation of hardware designs Ability to translate requirements into detailed electronic designs Desirable (but not essential): Experience in safety-critical or regulated industries Exposure to FPGA, microprocessors, or embedded systems Knowledge of high-speed design or mixed-signal systems About You You will be a proactive and technically strong engineer who enjoys working in a collaborative environment: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on complex design challenges Capable of working independently and within multidisciplinary teams Effective communicator with the ability to influence technical decisions Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and commitment to delivery Principal-level candidates will also bring: Experience leading projects or technical workstreams Mentoring or coaching junior engineers Strong ownership of design decisions and delivery outcomes What's on Offer Work on complex, high-reliability electronic systems A varied project environment with cutting-edge technologies Clear career progression into technical leadership roles Support for professional development and Chartership (CEng) Competitive salary and benefits package Interested? If you're an experienced Electronics Engineer with a strong background in schematic design, looking for a role with real technical depth and variety, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Hardware Design Engineers and Architects Location: Hastings, East Sussex Employment Type: Permanent Salary: 55,000 - 75,000 Overview A highly respected engineering organisation developing advanced electronic systems for safety-critical and high-reliability applications is seeking Senior and Principal level Hardware Engineers to join their growing hardware team. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong background in schematic capture and PCB design, looking for varied, technically challenging work across complex product development programmes. Candidates from automotive, defence, aerospace, rail, or other regulated industries are strongly encouraged to apply. The Role You will play a key role in the design and development of electronic hardware at board level, working across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to integration and delivery. This is a varied role offering exposure to multiple projects and technologies, with opportunities to lead design activities and mentor junior engineers at senior and principal level. Key responsibilities include: Design and development of electronic circuits and PCB schematics for complex systems Ownership of hardware design activities from requirements through to validation Use of industry-standard CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB design Supporting system integration and hardware bring-up activities Ensuring compliance with relevant industry and regulatory standards Contributing to design reviews and technical decision-making Leading work packages and mentoring engineers (Senior / Principal level) Key Skills & Experience We're looking for engineers with strong hardware design fundamentals and experience in schematic capture: Proven experience in schematic design for PCB-based electronic systems Strong background in component-level design (analogue and/or digital circuits) Experience using CAD tools such as Siemens Expedition (Mentor Graphics) or similar (e.g. Altium, Cadence, OrCAD) Understanding of full hardware development lifecycle Experience with signal integrity, EMC, and power design considerations Familiarity with testing, debugging, and validation of hardware designs Ability to translate requirements into detailed electronic designs Desirable (but not essential): Experience in safety-critical or regulated industries Exposure to FPGA, microprocessors, or embedded systems Knowledge of high-speed design or mixed-signal systems About You You will be a proactive and technically strong engineer who enjoys working in a collaborative environment: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on complex design challenges Capable of working independently and within multidisciplinary teams Effective communicator with the ability to influence technical decisions Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and commitment to delivery Principal-level candidates will also bring: Experience leading projects or technical workstreams Mentoring or coaching junior engineers Strong ownership of design decisions and delivery outcomes What's on Offer Work on complex, high-reliability electronic systems A varied project environment with cutting-edge technologies Clear career progression into technical leadership roles Support for professional development and Chartership (CEng) Competitive salary and benefits package Interested? If you're an experienced Electronics Engineer with a strong background in schematic design, looking for a role with real technical depth and variety, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Residential Sector Lead Annual Salary: Competitive, based on experience Location: London Your new company Join one of the UK & Ireland's leading architectural practices, celebrated for its collaborative team structure and impressive accolades, including a top 25 ranking in the AJ100 List of UK's Top Architectural Practices for 2025. Our studios across the UK & Ireland are united in sharing resources, knowledge, and skills, fostering a truly integrated environment. The Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Residential Sector Lead to support growth across our regional studios. This pivotal role involves working directly with the Director/Board Sponsor and Regional Leads, combining specialist sector knowledge, design leadership, project delivery, and work-winning to help expand our residential portfolio throughout the regions. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Support the Director/Board Sponsor in delivering the sector strategy. Provide leadership and specialist expertise to support work winning across the regional studios. Contribute to business development activities, bids, and client engagement. Identify new opportunities and support pipeline development. Lead and contribute to the design of residential projects, focusing on place-making and design excellence. Apply sector-specific knowledge to develop innovative, practical solutions. Champion best practice, standardisation, and continuous improvement across projects. Act as project lead and senior team member on residential projects. Ensure delivery to programme, budget, and quality expectations. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and lead stakeholder engagements, including public consultations. Share lessons learned and drive efficiencies across the sector. Promote collaboration across sectors, disciplines, and regions. Capture and share lessons learned from projects. Contribute to innovation in design and sustainability. Required Skills & Qualifications Qualified Architect (ARB/RIBA or equivalent). Minimum 5+ years' post-qualification experience. Proven experience designing and delivering residential projects across a range of tenures. Strong design and technical capability. Experience supporting bids, proposals, or client presentations. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: Experience working within public sector frameworks, with HRB's and gateway approvals, and delivering projects incorporating MMC design principles. Benefits Competitive salary and an award-winning lifestyle benefits package. Friendly studio environment with a focus on personal and professional development through the Academy. Part of an Employee Owned Trust, offering a sense of ownership and a stake in the company's success. Opportunities to work on diverse projects both in the UK and internationally. This position offers a unique opportunity for a Residential Sector Lead to lead, inspire, and innovate within the residential sector. If you are driven by design excellence and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Residential Sector Lead Annual Salary: Competitive, based on experience Location: London Your new company Join one of the UK & Ireland's leading architectural practices, celebrated for its collaborative team structure and impressive accolades, including a top 25 ranking in the AJ100 List of UK's Top Architectural Practices for 2025. Our studios across the UK & Ireland are united in sharing resources, knowledge, and skills, fostering a truly integrated environment. The Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Residential Sector Lead to support growth across our regional studios. This pivotal role involves working directly with the Director/Board Sponsor and Regional Leads, combining specialist sector knowledge, design leadership, project delivery, and work-winning to help expand our residential portfolio throughout the regions. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Support the Director/Board Sponsor in delivering the sector strategy. Provide leadership and specialist expertise to support work winning across the regional studios. Contribute to business development activities, bids, and client engagement. Identify new opportunities and support pipeline development. Lead and contribute to the design of residential projects, focusing on place-making and design excellence. Apply sector-specific knowledge to develop innovative, practical solutions. Champion best practice, standardisation, and continuous improvement across projects. Act as project lead and senior team member on residential projects. Ensure delivery to programme, budget, and quality expectations. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and lead stakeholder engagements, including public consultations. Share lessons learned and drive efficiencies across the sector. Promote collaboration across sectors, disciplines, and regions. Capture and share lessons learned from projects. Contribute to innovation in design and sustainability. Required Skills & Qualifications Qualified Architect (ARB/RIBA or equivalent). Minimum 5+ years' post-qualification experience. Proven experience designing and delivering residential projects across a range of tenures. Strong design and technical capability. Experience supporting bids, proposals, or client presentations. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: Experience working within public sector frameworks, with HRB's and gateway approvals, and delivering projects incorporating MMC design principles. Benefits Competitive salary and an award-winning lifestyle benefits package. Friendly studio environment with a focus on personal and professional development through the Academy. Part of an Employee Owned Trust, offering a sense of ownership and a stake in the company's success. Opportunities to work on diverse projects both in the UK and internationally. This position offers a unique opportunity for a Residential Sector Lead to lead, inspire, and innovate within the residential sector. If you are driven by design excellence and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Senior Architectural Technologist Annual Salary: Competitive, based on experience Location: London Your new company Join one of the UK & Ireland's leading architectural practices, celebrated for its collaborative team structure and impressive accolades, including a top 20 ranking in the AJ100 List of UK's Top Architectural Practices for 2025. Our studios in London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, Plymouth, Birmingham, Belfast, and Dublin are united in sharing resources, knowledge, and skills, fostering a truly integrated environment. Your new role We are seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist with a passion for design and a minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience. This role is based in our Birmingham studio and offers the opportunity to work on both UK and international projects, contributing to all stages of the architectural process. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Develop detailed work packages for small to large scale international architectural projects, working individually or as part of a larger team. Ensure compliance with UK Planning, Building Regulations, and CDM regulations. Communicate design solutions clearly to both the internal team and the wider design team. Liaise effectively with other members of the design team and clients, ensuring high-quality outputs and client satisfaction. Contribute to the team's knowledge sharing and skill development through active participation and collaboration. What you'll need to succeed Diploma or higher in Architectural Technology. At least 10 years' post-qualification experience in a similar role. Strong technical skills and proficiency in managing all stages of the architectural process. Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex design solutions. A sound working knowledge of UK Planning, Building Regulations, and CDM regulations. Ability to produce high-quality material and maintain high standards in project execution. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and an award-winning lifestyle benefits package. Friendly studio environment with a focus on personal and professional development through the HLM Academy. Part of an Employee Owned Trust, offering a sense of ownership and a stake in the company's success. Opportunities to work on diverse projects both in the UK and internationally.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Architectural Technologist Annual Salary: Competitive, based on experience Location: London Your new company Join one of the UK & Ireland's leading architectural practices, celebrated for its collaborative team structure and impressive accolades, including a top 20 ranking in the AJ100 List of UK's Top Architectural Practices for 2025. Our studios in London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, Plymouth, Birmingham, Belfast, and Dublin are united in sharing resources, knowledge, and skills, fostering a truly integrated environment. Your new role We are seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist with a passion for design and a minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience. This role is based in our Birmingham studio and offers the opportunity to work on both UK and international projects, contributing to all stages of the architectural process. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Develop detailed work packages for small to large scale international architectural projects, working individually or as part of a larger team. Ensure compliance with UK Planning, Building Regulations, and CDM regulations. Communicate design solutions clearly to both the internal team and the wider design team. Liaise effectively with other members of the design team and clients, ensuring high-quality outputs and client satisfaction. Contribute to the team's knowledge sharing and skill development through active participation and collaboration. What you'll need to succeed Diploma or higher in Architectural Technology. At least 10 years' post-qualification experience in a similar role. Strong technical skills and proficiency in managing all stages of the architectural process. Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex design solutions. A sound working knowledge of UK Planning, Building Regulations, and CDM regulations. Ability to produce high-quality material and maintain high standards in project execution. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and an award-winning lifestyle benefits package. Friendly studio environment with a focus on personal and professional development through the HLM Academy. Part of an Employee Owned Trust, offering a sense of ownership and a stake in the company's success. Opportunities to work on diverse projects both in the UK and internationally.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong technical background in Microsoft 365, security, and modern workplace technologies. This role focuses on designing, securing, and improving Microsoft environments for customers, while acting as a trusted technical advisor and escalation point within the engineering team. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and optimise Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Groups. Lead tenant reviews, remediation projects, migrations, and platform standardisation. Design and manage secure identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. Implement and maintain security technologies including Conditional Access, MFA, Passwordless Authentication, PIM, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview. Manage and secure endpoints using Intune and Windows Autopilot across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Apply Zero Trust and Microsoft security best practices to customer environments. Support compliance and governance requirements including GDPR and ISO-aligned controls. Use PowerShell and automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality. Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks. Act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents and projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical standards across the business. Build strong customer relationships and translate business requirements into secure technical solutions. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and architecture. Excellent knowledge of: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Intune & Windows Autopilot Microsoft Defender & security tooling SharePoint Online & Teams Exchange Online Experience working within MSP or multi-tenant environments. Strong understanding of identity, endpoint security, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead technical decisions and work independently. Desirable Skills PowerShell scripting and automation. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. Experience improving technical standards and engineering processes. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong technical background in Microsoft 365, security, and modern workplace technologies. This role focuses on designing, securing, and improving Microsoft environments for customers, while acting as a trusted technical advisor and escalation point within the engineering team. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and optimise Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Groups. Lead tenant reviews, remediation projects, migrations, and platform standardisation. Design and manage secure identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. Implement and maintain security technologies including Conditional Access, MFA, Passwordless Authentication, PIM, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview. Manage and secure endpoints using Intune and Windows Autopilot across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Apply Zero Trust and Microsoft security best practices to customer environments. Support compliance and governance requirements including GDPR and ISO-aligned controls. Use PowerShell and automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality. Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks. Act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents and projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical standards across the business. Build strong customer relationships and translate business requirements into secure technical solutions. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and architecture. Excellent knowledge of: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Intune & Windows Autopilot Microsoft Defender & security tooling SharePoint Online & Teams Exchange Online Experience working within MSP or multi-tenant environments. Strong understanding of identity, endpoint security, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead technical decisions and work independently. Desirable Skills PowerShell scripting and automation. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. Experience improving technical standards and engineering processes. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Head of Enterprise Architecture Location: Remote Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Full Time Are you a visionary technology leader with a passion for shaping enterprise-wide architecture and enabling business transformation? At Stonewater, we re looking for a Head of Enterprise Architecture to define and drive our architectural strategy, ensuring our technology landscape is aligned, secure, scalable and ready for the future. The Role As Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will play a pivotal leadership role within our IT function, setting the strategic direction for architecture across the organisation. Working closely with IT, Transformation teams and senior stakeholders, you ll translate business priorities into clear, deliverable architectural roadmaps that underpin long-term success. You ll act as a key bridge between business and technology guiding decision-making, assuring solutions and enabling innovation through modern, integrated and resilient systems. What You ll Be Doing Define and lead the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards and roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities Provide expert oversight and assurance across technology and transformation initiatives Translate complex business needs into practical, future-focused architectural designs Establish and embed architecture governance and design authority processes Lead and develop a team of system owners and architects, building capability and driving continuous improvement Identify opportunities to enhance systems, integration and service resilience Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies and assess their business value Influence senior stakeholders and support key investment decisions with clear insights and recommendations What We re Looking For We re seeking an experienced and strategic leader with a strong background in enterprise or solution architecture. You ll bring: Proven experience shaping enterprise architecture strategy within complex environments Strong knowledge across business, data, application and technology architecture Experience delivering governance, assurance and solution design oversight A collaborative approach with the ability to influence at senior levels Strong leadership skills, with experience developing high-performing teams Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences Commercial awareness and strong analytical thinking to support investment decisions Desirable: Experience in social housing or a regulated sector Knowledge of TOGAF or similar frameworks Familiarity with Microsoft cloud, ERP/CRM platforms and integration technologies Experience supporting major transformation programmes Why Join Us? This is a high-impact, organisation-wide role where your decisions will shape the future of technology and business delivery at Stonewater. You ll work at the heart of transformation, partnering with senior leaders to create a modern, sustainable and value-driven technology landscape. Ready to Make an Impact? If you re excited about leading architecture at scale and driving meaningful change, we d love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Head of Enterprise Architecture Location: Remote Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Full Time Are you a visionary technology leader with a passion for shaping enterprise-wide architecture and enabling business transformation? At Stonewater, we re looking for a Head of Enterprise Architecture to define and drive our architectural strategy, ensuring our technology landscape is aligned, secure, scalable and ready for the future. The Role As Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will play a pivotal leadership role within our IT function, setting the strategic direction for architecture across the organisation. Working closely with IT, Transformation teams and senior stakeholders, you ll translate business priorities into clear, deliverable architectural roadmaps that underpin long-term success. You ll act as a key bridge between business and technology guiding decision-making, assuring solutions and enabling innovation through modern, integrated and resilient systems. What You ll Be Doing Define and lead the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards and roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities Provide expert oversight and assurance across technology and transformation initiatives Translate complex business needs into practical, future-focused architectural designs Establish and embed architecture governance and design authority processes Lead and develop a team of system owners and architects, building capability and driving continuous improvement Identify opportunities to enhance systems, integration and service resilience Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies and assess their business value Influence senior stakeholders and support key investment decisions with clear insights and recommendations What We re Looking For We re seeking an experienced and strategic leader with a strong background in enterprise or solution architecture. You ll bring: Proven experience shaping enterprise architecture strategy within complex environments Strong knowledge across business, data, application and technology architecture Experience delivering governance, assurance and solution design oversight A collaborative approach with the ability to influence at senior levels Strong leadership skills, with experience developing high-performing teams Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences Commercial awareness and strong analytical thinking to support investment decisions Desirable: Experience in social housing or a regulated sector Knowledge of TOGAF or similar frameworks Familiarity with Microsoft cloud, ERP/CRM platforms and integration technologies Experience supporting major transformation programmes Why Join Us? This is a high-impact, organisation-wide role where your decisions will shape the future of technology and business delivery at Stonewater. You ll work at the heart of transformation, partnering with senior leaders to create a modern, sustainable and value-driven technology landscape. Ready to Make an Impact? If you re excited about leading architecture at scale and driving meaningful change, we d love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
We re supporting a forward thinking organisation in Pembrokeshire as they look to hire a Senior IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of their enterprise network environment. This is a hands on, senior technical role where you ll design, build, and optimise a modern, secure, high availability network across a large and diverse infrastructure. If you re an experienced network professional who enjoys solving complex problems, leading improvements, and working with a wide range of technologies, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team at a state of the art facility. As the Senior IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer, you will: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise level network architecture (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN) Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of network services Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues across multiple environments Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers Lead network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvement projects Implement secure remote access solutions (VPN, IPsec, SSL/TLS, SSH) Enforce network security best practices, including firewall rules, IDS/IPS, encryption, and PKI Monitor network performance, capacity, and security using appropriate tools Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning Manage patching, updates, and configuration backups Produce clear documentation for network configurations and DR procedures Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers Participate in on call support and incident response when required We re looking for someone who brings: Proven experience designing and managing large scale enterprise networks Strong understanding of routing and core protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS) Solid background in network security (firewalls, VPNs, encryption standards) Hands on experience with virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere Familiarity with containerisation technologies (advantageous) Good knowledge of Windows Server environments Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP or equivalent (highly desirable) Experience working within structured IT environments (ITIL beneficial) A proactive, solutions focused approach and strong communication skills This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who wants to apply their expertise within a modern, technology driven organisation. Please note, this is an on site role based at a modern, well equipped facility in Pembrokeshire .
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
We re supporting a forward thinking organisation in Pembrokeshire as they look to hire a Senior IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of their enterprise network environment. This is a hands on, senior technical role where you ll design, build, and optimise a modern, secure, high availability network across a large and diverse infrastructure. If you re an experienced network professional who enjoys solving complex problems, leading improvements, and working with a wide range of technologies, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team at a state of the art facility. As the Senior IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer, you will: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise level network architecture (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN) Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of network services Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues across multiple environments Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers Lead network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvement projects Implement secure remote access solutions (VPN, IPsec, SSL/TLS, SSH) Enforce network security best practices, including firewall rules, IDS/IPS, encryption, and PKI Monitor network performance, capacity, and security using appropriate tools Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning Manage patching, updates, and configuration backups Produce clear documentation for network configurations and DR procedures Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers Participate in on call support and incident response when required We re looking for someone who brings: Proven experience designing and managing large scale enterprise networks Strong understanding of routing and core protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS) Solid background in network security (firewalls, VPNs, encryption standards) Hands on experience with virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere Familiarity with containerisation technologies (advantageous) Good knowledge of Windows Server environments Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP or equivalent (highly desirable) Experience working within structured IT environments (ITIL beneficial) A proactive, solutions focused approach and strong communication skills This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who wants to apply their expertise within a modern, technology driven organisation. Please note, this is an on site role based at a modern, well equipped facility in Pembrokeshire .
Senior Automation Test Engineer Contract - Rate (D.o.E) Sheffield - Hybrid (up to 3 days in office) Role Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Test engineer with expertise in Identity and Access management (IAM) back-end validation. Skilled in identity orchestration, API testing, data ingestion and transformation, and event-driven (Pub/Sub) architectures. This role focuses on testing secure, scalable identity and access workflows across Google Cloud Platform, integrating identity services with custom APIs, Pub/Sub pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Using an automation first approach, you will collaborate closely with tech leads, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Application Engineering teams to thoroughly test robust IAM, identity lifecycle workflows, and secure service integrations that support enterprise-level cloud and Identity operations. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain an automated test framework and suites for API, event, and graph-based services (Python/PyTest). Define and execute test plans/cases/data aligned to requirements and technical specs; maintain FR/NFR traceability. Validate IAM concepts and access models (RBAC/ABAC/ReBAC/PBAC) and test decision points "as code" (policy-as-code). Perform API automation, contract testing, and replay/reprocessing scenarios. Validate graph data (nodes/relationships/hop logic) and event lineage/change behaviour. Experience in Neo4J is preferred. Produce regulatory evidence as required; support entry/exit criteria and test governance activities. Create/manage Jenkins pipelines to manage tests executions and reporting as part of CI/CD. Log, track, and drive defects through triage to closure (JIRA/ Zephyr); communicate progress to stakeholders. Collaborate with Cloud Security, DevOps, and Engineering teams; contribute to improving testability and quality. Skills required Deep IAM domain knowledge Solid experience of at least 3 years in a senior automation role, skilled in creating frameworks with strong coding experience e.g Java, Playwright, Python, Typescript, Cypher, Scala and API tooling (such as Insomnia, Apidog or Postman) Graph and event-driven validation Automation-first test experience Layered test architecture Risk-based test prioritisation RBAC / ABAC / ReBAC / PBAC OPA / Rego policy testing Policy explainability validation REST API automation, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Consumer-driven contract testing Replay and reprocessing testing Graph data validation (Neo4j) Containerised test execution Cloud testing approaches and methodology, especially GCP, but also AWS, Azure, Entra, Ali Cloud and other systems such as ServiceNow, AD, ADLDS Some knowledge of JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, NeoLoad or similar tools for load, stress, and volume testing including any licensing requirements, configuration, dashboards and reporting Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) Graph platform engineering, Neo4j Basics GDBMS Performance Analysis Testing functions and decision points "As Code", such as Policy as code Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Experience of GitOps Repos. Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Senior Automation Test Engineer Contract - Rate (D.o.E) Sheffield - Hybrid (up to 3 days in office) Role Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Test engineer with expertise in Identity and Access management (IAM) back-end validation. Skilled in identity orchestration, API testing, data ingestion and transformation, and event-driven (Pub/Sub) architectures. This role focuses on testing secure, scalable identity and access workflows across Google Cloud Platform, integrating identity services with custom APIs, Pub/Sub pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Using an automation first approach, you will collaborate closely with tech leads, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Application Engineering teams to thoroughly test robust IAM, identity lifecycle workflows, and secure service integrations that support enterprise-level cloud and Identity operations. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain an automated test framework and suites for API, event, and graph-based services (Python/PyTest). Define and execute test plans/cases/data aligned to requirements and technical specs; maintain FR/NFR traceability. Validate IAM concepts and access models (RBAC/ABAC/ReBAC/PBAC) and test decision points "as code" (policy-as-code). Perform API automation, contract testing, and replay/reprocessing scenarios. Validate graph data (nodes/relationships/hop logic) and event lineage/change behaviour. Experience in Neo4J is preferred. Produce regulatory evidence as required; support entry/exit criteria and test governance activities. Create/manage Jenkins pipelines to manage tests executions and reporting as part of CI/CD. Log, track, and drive defects through triage to closure (JIRA/ Zephyr); communicate progress to stakeholders. Collaborate with Cloud Security, DevOps, and Engineering teams; contribute to improving testability and quality. Skills required Deep IAM domain knowledge Solid experience of at least 3 years in a senior automation role, skilled in creating frameworks with strong coding experience e.g Java, Playwright, Python, Typescript, Cypher, Scala and API tooling (such as Insomnia, Apidog or Postman) Graph and event-driven validation Automation-first test experience Layered test architecture Risk-based test prioritisation RBAC / ABAC / ReBAC / PBAC OPA / Rego policy testing Policy explainability validation REST API automation, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Consumer-driven contract testing Replay and reprocessing testing Graph data validation (Neo4j) Containerised test execution Cloud testing approaches and methodology, especially GCP, but also AWS, Azure, Entra, Ali Cloud and other systems such as ServiceNow, AD, ADLDS Some knowledge of JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, NeoLoad or similar tools for load, stress, and volume testing including any licensing requirements, configuration, dashboards and reporting Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) Graph platform engineering, Neo4j Basics GDBMS Performance Analysis Testing functions and decision points "As Code", such as Policy as code Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Experience of GitOps Repos. Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ
Outside IR35 Pay 475 a day 3 month rolling contract ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider, assisting them with the search for a Service Designer on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be working with a Telecoms end client across various projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end service models across product, network, technology and operational domains within a telecommunications environment. Drive the creation of new operational processes and service frameworks, taking ownership from initial concept through to delivery and continuous improvement. Define and optimise customer and operational journeys to ensure scalable, efficient and customer-centric service experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Product, Engineering, Operations, Architecture and Delivery teams to align service outcomes with business objectives. Produce high-quality service design artefacts, operational models, process maps, governance documentation and transition plans for complex solutions. Ensure all service designs are operationally viable, measurable, aligned to industry standards and capable of supporting large-scale delivery and future growth. Key Skills Extensive experience leading end-to-end service design initiatives, with the ability to create new processes and operating models from the ground up rather than simply documenting existing workflows. Strong telecommunications industry background, with a solid understanding of network, IT, operational and customer service environments. Proven expertise in service design methodologies, customer journey mapping, process modelling and operational design. Strong understanding of ITIL or comparable service management frameworks, including service transition and operational readiness principles. Ability to translate complex business, technical, and operational requirements into practical, scalable service solutions. Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills with experience influencing senior leaders and driving alignment across cross-functional teams. Further job details available upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Outside IR35 Pay 475 a day 3 month rolling contract ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider, assisting them with the search for a Service Designer on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be working with a Telecoms end client across various projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end service models across product, network, technology and operational domains within a telecommunications environment. Drive the creation of new operational processes and service frameworks, taking ownership from initial concept through to delivery and continuous improvement. Define and optimise customer and operational journeys to ensure scalable, efficient and customer-centric service experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Product, Engineering, Operations, Architecture and Delivery teams to align service outcomes with business objectives. Produce high-quality service design artefacts, operational models, process maps, governance documentation and transition plans for complex solutions. Ensure all service designs are operationally viable, measurable, aligned to industry standards and capable of supporting large-scale delivery and future growth. Key Skills Extensive experience leading end-to-end service design initiatives, with the ability to create new processes and operating models from the ground up rather than simply documenting existing workflows. Strong telecommunications industry background, with a solid understanding of network, IT, operational and customer service environments. Proven expertise in service design methodologies, customer journey mapping, process modelling and operational design. Strong understanding of ITIL or comparable service management frameworks, including service transition and operational readiness principles. Ability to translate complex business, technical, and operational requirements into practical, scalable service solutions. Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills with experience influencing senior leaders and driving alignment across cross-functional teams. Further job details available upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Chief Technology Officer Location : Hybrid/Office based in London EC4R Salary : £170,000+ and 20% performance-related bonus + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You : 30 Days Annual Leave, 20% share package, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are seeking a bold, visionary, and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead Wilmington Plc s technology strategy at a defining moment in our journey. Wilmington is undergoing a significant evolution, repositioning itself as a RegTech Business Services platform. Technology is no longer a support function, it is the engine that will drive our growth, differentiation, and long-term success. This role exists because we are serious about transformation. As CTO, you will play a central role in shaping how Wilmington looks, operates, and competes in the future. You will unite platforms, people, data, and products into a coherent, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables innovation at pace. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy: architecting a modern technology landscape, embedding AI at scale, and leading change across an acquisitive, ambitious business. Please note : To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO is accountable for defining and delivering Wilmington s technology vision, ensuring it underpins our strategic ambitions and accelerates transformation across the group. You will operate as a trusted executive leader, shaping corporate strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring technology enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on influence, setting direction while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a modern, composable architecture across proprietary platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and core business systems such as Salesforce Ensuring technology scalability and integration capability to support ongoing acquisitions and rapid business growth Building, inspiring, and leading a high-performing, future-focused technology function spanning Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Systems Embedding a culture of technical excellence, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Championing Agile and product-led delivery models that drive measurable business outcomes Defining and executing an ambitious AI strategy, unlocking value from LLMs and emerging technologies while ensuring governance, ethics, and IP protection Designing and overseeing an internal AI operations platform that integrates enterprise systems, automation workflows, and data assets Establishing robust AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice Driving AI-assisted development approaches to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and speed-to-market Managing strategic technology partnerships and vendors to maximise value, innovation, and performance Setting enterprise-wide technical standards to ensure consistency, resilience, and long-term sustainability Improving operational efficiency, availability, and performance across infrastructure and services Supporting strategic planning, financial oversight, and investment business cases at executive level Leading technology input into product and platform roadmaps aligned to business-unit priorities Acting as a visible, credible technology leader both internally and externally, representing Wilmington s vision and capability What s the Best Thing About This Role You will define and deliver the technology vision for a business in the midst of meaningful, purposeful transformation. With strong board-level sponsorship and a broad mandate for change, this role offers genuine freedom to innovate. You will shape how Wilmington competes in an increasingly AI-driven and regulated world building platforms, products, and capabilities that truly differentiate us and create long-term value. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role The challenge lies in balancing ambition with pragmatism. You will need to unlock innovation and transformation while maximising the value of existing platforms, teams, and investments. At the same time, you will be navigating rapid technological change (particularly in AI) while maintaining stability, governance, and trust across a complex and regulated environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have / be: Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including large-scale, resilient system design and frameworks such as Well-Architected, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, solution design, and delivering complex technology transformations at scale Proven capability in modern engineering practices, including containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and code quality tooling Strong understanding of data platforms, visualisation, and product management principles, translating market and technology trends into compelling roadmaps Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce and/or Dynamics 365), e-learning platforms, and data-led or information services environments Demonstrable success leading M&A technology integration, from due diligence through to post-acquisition execution Strong research orientation with a passion for identifying, assessing, and embedding emerging technologies Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within digitally enabled, platform-driven, or media-led environments Hands-on experience with AI and LLM platforms (e.g. Claude, GPT), including an understanding of capabilities, trade-offs, and enterprise adoption Working knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI architectures, with experience integrating AI securely and at scale Practical experience in enterprise AI governance, prompt engineering, and deployment approaches (including RAG, fine-tuning considerations, and risk mitigation) Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to materially improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a shared purpose turning knowledge into advantage. We provide trusted information, training, and insight to professional markets across Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Insight sectors. Our businesses empower organisations and professionals to perform better by providing high-quality, relevant, and reliable knowledge. We collaborate across the group, share success, and focus relentlessly on delivering value to our customers. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers do the right business in the right way providing the data, insights, and education they need to navigate an increasingly complex GRC landscape. When you join us, you won t just shape a company s technology future you ll make a meaningful impact for our customers. We offer flexible hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and an environment where leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Whether you re seeking your next defining role or ready to lead change at scale, this is work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Chief Technology Officer Location : Hybrid/Office based in London EC4R Salary : £170,000+ and 20% performance-related bonus + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You : 30 Days Annual Leave, 20% share package, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are seeking a bold, visionary, and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead Wilmington Plc s technology strategy at a defining moment in our journey. Wilmington is undergoing a significant evolution, repositioning itself as a RegTech Business Services platform. Technology is no longer a support function, it is the engine that will drive our growth, differentiation, and long-term success. This role exists because we are serious about transformation. As CTO, you will play a central role in shaping how Wilmington looks, operates, and competes in the future. You will unite platforms, people, data, and products into a coherent, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables innovation at pace. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy: architecting a modern technology landscape, embedding AI at scale, and leading change across an acquisitive, ambitious business. Please note : To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO is accountable for defining and delivering Wilmington s technology vision, ensuring it underpins our strategic ambitions and accelerates transformation across the group. You will operate as a trusted executive leader, shaping corporate strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring technology enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on influence, setting direction while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a modern, composable architecture across proprietary platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and core business systems such as Salesforce Ensuring technology scalability and integration capability to support ongoing acquisitions and rapid business growth Building, inspiring, and leading a high-performing, future-focused technology function spanning Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Systems Embedding a culture of technical excellence, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Championing Agile and product-led delivery models that drive measurable business outcomes Defining and executing an ambitious AI strategy, unlocking value from LLMs and emerging technologies while ensuring governance, ethics, and IP protection Designing and overseeing an internal AI operations platform that integrates enterprise systems, automation workflows, and data assets Establishing robust AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice Driving AI-assisted development approaches to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and speed-to-market Managing strategic technology partnerships and vendors to maximise value, innovation, and performance Setting enterprise-wide technical standards to ensure consistency, resilience, and long-term sustainability Improving operational efficiency, availability, and performance across infrastructure and services Supporting strategic planning, financial oversight, and investment business cases at executive level Leading technology input into product and platform roadmaps aligned to business-unit priorities Acting as a visible, credible technology leader both internally and externally, representing Wilmington s vision and capability What s the Best Thing About This Role You will define and deliver the technology vision for a business in the midst of meaningful, purposeful transformation. With strong board-level sponsorship and a broad mandate for change, this role offers genuine freedom to innovate. You will shape how Wilmington competes in an increasingly AI-driven and regulated world building platforms, products, and capabilities that truly differentiate us and create long-term value. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role The challenge lies in balancing ambition with pragmatism. You will need to unlock innovation and transformation while maximising the value of existing platforms, teams, and investments. At the same time, you will be navigating rapid technological change (particularly in AI) while maintaining stability, governance, and trust across a complex and regulated environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have / be: Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including large-scale, resilient system design and frameworks such as Well-Architected, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, solution design, and delivering complex technology transformations at scale Proven capability in modern engineering practices, including containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and code quality tooling Strong understanding of data platforms, visualisation, and product management principles, translating market and technology trends into compelling roadmaps Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce and/or Dynamics 365), e-learning platforms, and data-led or information services environments Demonstrable success leading M&A technology integration, from due diligence through to post-acquisition execution Strong research orientation with a passion for identifying, assessing, and embedding emerging technologies Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within digitally enabled, platform-driven, or media-led environments Hands-on experience with AI and LLM platforms (e.g. Claude, GPT), including an understanding of capabilities, trade-offs, and enterprise adoption Working knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI architectures, with experience integrating AI securely and at scale Practical experience in enterprise AI governance, prompt engineering, and deployment approaches (including RAG, fine-tuning considerations, and risk mitigation) Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to materially improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a shared purpose turning knowledge into advantage. We provide trusted information, training, and insight to professional markets across Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Insight sectors. Our businesses empower organisations and professionals to perform better by providing high-quality, relevant, and reliable knowledge. We collaborate across the group, share success, and focus relentlessly on delivering value to our customers. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers do the right business in the right way providing the data, insights, and education they need to navigate an increasingly complex GRC landscape. When you join us, you won t just shape a company s technology future you ll make a meaningful impact for our customers. We offer flexible hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and an environment where leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Whether you re seeking your next defining role or ready to lead change at scale, this is work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Principal Software Engineer We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer with strong backend engineering expertise and a passion for scalable distributed systems. You will play a key role in shaping architecture, engineering standards, and technical direction across the platform. Join a fast-growing Banking SaaS provider building next generation core banking technology. We are looking for Principal Software Engineers with experience in Node.js / TypeScript / JavaScript, .NET / C#, or Java. You will work directly on customer problems, understand the business context and own solutions end-to-end. From concept and design through to development, release, monitoring and operational support. You will join a team building a modern, scalable core banking platform. This requires intellectual curiosity, discipline, and deep architectural thinking to build technology capable of evolving alongside regulatory and technological change. Location: Remote-first but UK-based for essential company events. Travel to London will be required on a quarterly basis for team meetings, with 2 companywide annual meetings offsite. Salary : £100,000 To £120,000 (Based on Experience) plus Benefits including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Family Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Regular social events What You ll Work On The environment is primarily Node.js and Go but strong engineers from .NET/C# or Java backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Integrating with payment platforms, banking infrastructure, FX/crypto providers, and card processors Driving architectural decisions across distributed systems and cloud infrastructure Leading technical design reviews and influencing engineering best practices Mentoring engineers and helping scale a high-performing engineering culture Designing and optimising SQL and NoSQL data models Developing APIs, asynchronous workflows, and event-streaming pipelines Deploying secure, high availability services across AWS, GCP, and Azure How Engineering Works We heavily utilise agentic coding and AI-assisted development workflows, including Claude Code, to accelerate engineering productivity Principal Engineers play a key role in technical strategy, architecture governance and engineering direction Engineers focus on solving complex technical and domain challenges rather than repetitive boilerplate development Collaborative engineering culture with involvement in architecture, design discussions, and domain modelling End-to-end ownership of features from development and testing through to deployment, monitoring, and production support Experience Required Degree educated Development experience in either Node.js with JavaScript & Typescript, .NET, C# or Java AWS experience preferred (Azure, GCP also welcomed) Strong understanding of relational databases, ideally MySQL Interest in agentic engineering workflows and AI-assisted development Experience designing APIs and distributed systems Proven experience designing and scaling complex distributed systems Strong architectural leadership experience Experience mentoring or leading senior engineers/teams Ability to influence technical direction across multiple workstreams Experience operating within high-scale or regulated environments Nice to have: Expertise in AWS Lambda, Fargate, SQS/SNS, DynamoDB and cloud native architectures Client-facing experience Ideally experience within Fintech, Banking or enterprise SaaS Why Join Opportunity to shape the architecture of a next-generation banking platform High level of technical autonomy and influence Ability to help define engineering practices in an AI-assisted development environment Enjoy the freedom of remote-first work with regular in-person meetings. High trust, low bureaucracy and a culture of respect & accountability. Competitive salary, benefits, and a company that celebrates your success. Perks 25 days holiday + bank holidays; Family Health Insurance, Life Cover, EMI Share Options (you will share in their success), Remote working environment (quarterly meetings in London). Zorba Consulting is operating as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for supplying temporary workers
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Principal Software Engineer We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer with strong backend engineering expertise and a passion for scalable distributed systems. You will play a key role in shaping architecture, engineering standards, and technical direction across the platform. Join a fast-growing Banking SaaS provider building next generation core banking technology. We are looking for Principal Software Engineers with experience in Node.js / TypeScript / JavaScript, .NET / C#, or Java. You will work directly on customer problems, understand the business context and own solutions end-to-end. From concept and design through to development, release, monitoring and operational support. You will join a team building a modern, scalable core banking platform. This requires intellectual curiosity, discipline, and deep architectural thinking to build technology capable of evolving alongside regulatory and technological change. Location: Remote-first but UK-based for essential company events. Travel to London will be required on a quarterly basis for team meetings, with 2 companywide annual meetings offsite. Salary : £100,000 To £120,000 (Based on Experience) plus Benefits including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Family Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Regular social events What You ll Work On The environment is primarily Node.js and Go but strong engineers from .NET/C# or Java backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Integrating with payment platforms, banking infrastructure, FX/crypto providers, and card processors Driving architectural decisions across distributed systems and cloud infrastructure Leading technical design reviews and influencing engineering best practices Mentoring engineers and helping scale a high-performing engineering culture Designing and optimising SQL and NoSQL data models Developing APIs, asynchronous workflows, and event-streaming pipelines Deploying secure, high availability services across AWS, GCP, and Azure How Engineering Works We heavily utilise agentic coding and AI-assisted development workflows, including Claude Code, to accelerate engineering productivity Principal Engineers play a key role in technical strategy, architecture governance and engineering direction Engineers focus on solving complex technical and domain challenges rather than repetitive boilerplate development Collaborative engineering culture with involvement in architecture, design discussions, and domain modelling End-to-end ownership of features from development and testing through to deployment, monitoring, and production support Experience Required Degree educated Development experience in either Node.js with JavaScript & Typescript, .NET, C# or Java AWS experience preferred (Azure, GCP also welcomed) Strong understanding of relational databases, ideally MySQL Interest in agentic engineering workflows and AI-assisted development Experience designing APIs and distributed systems Proven experience designing and scaling complex distributed systems Strong architectural leadership experience Experience mentoring or leading senior engineers/teams Ability to influence technical direction across multiple workstreams Experience operating within high-scale or regulated environments Nice to have: Expertise in AWS Lambda, Fargate, SQS/SNS, DynamoDB and cloud native architectures Client-facing experience Ideally experience within Fintech, Banking or enterprise SaaS Why Join Opportunity to shape the architecture of a next-generation banking platform High level of technical autonomy and influence Ability to help define engineering practices in an AI-assisted development environment Enjoy the freedom of remote-first work with regular in-person meetings. High trust, low bureaucracy and a culture of respect & accountability. Competitive salary, benefits, and a company that celebrates your success. Perks 25 days holiday + bank holidays; Family Health Insurance, Life Cover, EMI Share Options (you will share in their success), Remote working environment (quarterly meetings in London). Zorba Consulting is operating as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for supplying temporary workers
