Security Engineering Lead Location: Bristol or London or Edinburgh (3 days per week on-site) Salary: £100,000 + excellent benefits An established and highly regarded financial services organisation is seeking a Security Engineering Lead to play a pivotal role in strengthening security controls, risk management, and remediation across a major technology transformation programme. This large-scale initiative is expected to run for 3-5 years, offering the successful candidate significant technical exposure, long-term impact, and strong opportunities for career progression within a growing security function. This is a hands-on, player-manager role , ideal for someone who enjoys remaining technically involved while also leading, mentoring, and shaping a high-performing security engineering team. You'll work closely with one of the organisation's flagship transformation programmes, partnering with engineering, platform, and security stakeholders to define and deliver a forward-looking security engineering strategy and roadmap. The Role As Security Engineering Lead , you will combine technical leadership with delivery, ensuring security is Embedded across platforms, infrastructure, and the software development life cycle. Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture Take a pragmatic, risk-based approach to embedding security controls across engineering and delivery teams Build strong relationships with engineering, platform, architecture, and product teams to deliver practical, scalable security solutions Set priorities for the security engineering function, ensuring services deliver measurable value and align with organisational risk appetite Security Engineering & Technical Leadership Act as a technical authority across security engineering, covering areas such as application, cloud, infrastructure, and platform security Drive the integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments Own and evolve security tooling, including vulnerability management, detection, and DevSecOps capabilities (eg SAST, DAST, SCA, container and cloud security tooling) Define and implement secure engineering standards, including secure coding, infrastructure-as-code security, and threat modelling practices Partner with Vulnerability Management and broader security teams to ensure effective identification, prioritisation, and remediation of risks in line with agreed SLAs Support the organisation's transition to modern, cloud-native and platform-based architectures with robust, scalable security controls About You We're looking for an experienced security engineering professional with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership capability. You'll bring: Experience in a Security Engineering Lead, Senior Security Engineer, or similar role within a complex environment Broad understanding of security engineering domains , including application security, cloud security, and infrastructure security Proven experience leading, coaching, or mentoring engineering or security teams Hands-on experience implementing and operating security tooling across DevSecOps environments Experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines (eg using AWS, Azure, or GitHub-based workflows) Strong knowledge of secure development practices, threat modelling, and vulnerability management Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices and cloud-native architectures Why Join? Be part of a long-term, high-profile transformation programme Gain broad technical exposure across modern platforms, tooling, and engineering practices Clear opportunities for progression within a growing and evolving security function Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, apply now. We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups and are committed to supporting accessibility needs. For more information, please apply directly or contact Abigail Moss .
May 21, 2026
Full time
Security Engineering Lead Location: Bristol or London or Edinburgh (3 days per week on-site) Salary: £100,000 + excellent benefits An established and highly regarded financial services organisation is seeking a Security Engineering Lead to play a pivotal role in strengthening security controls, risk management, and remediation across a major technology transformation programme. This large-scale initiative is expected to run for 3-5 years, offering the successful candidate significant technical exposure, long-term impact, and strong opportunities for career progression within a growing security function. This is a hands-on, player-manager role , ideal for someone who enjoys remaining technically involved while also leading, mentoring, and shaping a high-performing security engineering team. You'll work closely with one of the organisation's flagship transformation programmes, partnering with engineering, platform, and security stakeholders to define and deliver a forward-looking security engineering strategy and roadmap. The Role As Security Engineering Lead , you will combine technical leadership with delivery, ensuring security is Embedded across platforms, infrastructure, and the software development life cycle. Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture Take a pragmatic, risk-based approach to embedding security controls across engineering and delivery teams Build strong relationships with engineering, platform, architecture, and product teams to deliver practical, scalable security solutions Set priorities for the security engineering function, ensuring services deliver measurable value and align with organisational risk appetite Security Engineering & Technical Leadership Act as a technical authority across security engineering, covering areas such as application, cloud, infrastructure, and platform security Drive the integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments Own and evolve security tooling, including vulnerability management, detection, and DevSecOps capabilities (eg SAST, DAST, SCA, container and cloud security tooling) Define and implement secure engineering standards, including secure coding, infrastructure-as-code security, and threat modelling practices Partner with Vulnerability Management and broader security teams to ensure effective identification, prioritisation, and remediation of risks in line with agreed SLAs Support the organisation's transition to modern, cloud-native and platform-based architectures with robust, scalable security controls About You We're looking for an experienced security engineering professional with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership capability. You'll bring: Experience in a Security Engineering Lead, Senior Security Engineer, or similar role within a complex environment Broad understanding of security engineering domains , including application security, cloud security, and infrastructure security Proven experience leading, coaching, or mentoring engineering or security teams Hands-on experience implementing and operating security tooling across DevSecOps environments Experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines (eg using AWS, Azure, or GitHub-based workflows) Strong knowledge of secure development practices, threat modelling, and vulnerability management Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices and cloud-native architectures Why Join? Be part of a long-term, high-profile transformation programme Gain broad technical exposure across modern platforms, tooling, and engineering practices Clear opportunities for progression within a growing and evolving security function Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, apply now. We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups and are committed to supporting accessibility needs. For more information, please apply directly or contact Abigail Moss .
Security Engineering Lead Location: Bristol (3 days per week on-site) Salary: £100,000 + excellent benefits An established and highly regarded financial services organisation is seeking a Security Engineering Lead to play a pivotal role in strengthening security controls, risk management, and remediation across a major technology transformation programme. This large-scale initiative is expected to run for 3-5 years, offering the successful candidate significant technical exposure, long-term impact, and strong opportunities for career progression within a growing security function. This is a hands-on, player-manager role , ideal for someone who enjoys remaining technically involved while also leading, mentoring, and shaping a high-performing security engineering team. You'll work closely with one of the organisation's flagship transformation programmes, partnering with engineering, platform, and security stakeholders to define and deliver a forward-looking security engineering strategy and roadmap. The Role As Security Engineering Lead , you will combine technical leadership with delivery, ensuring security is Embedded across platforms, infrastructure, and the software development life cycle. Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture Take a pragmatic, risk-based approach to embedding security controls across engineering and delivery teams Build strong relationships with engineering, platform, architecture, and product teams to deliver practical, scalable security solutions Set priorities for the security engineering function, ensuring services deliver measurable value and align with organisational risk appetite Security Engineering & Technical Leadership Act as a technical authority across security engineering, covering areas such as application, cloud, infrastructure, and platform security Drive the integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments Own and evolve security tooling, including vulnerability management, detection, and DevSecOps capabilities (eg SAST, DAST, SCA, container and cloud security tooling) Define and implement secure engineering standards, including secure coding, infrastructure-as-code security, and threat modelling practices Partner with Vulnerability Management and broader security teams to ensure effective identification, prioritisation, and remediation of risks in line with agreed SLAs Support the organisation's transition to modern, cloud-native and platform-based architectures with robust, scalable security controls About You We're looking for an experienced security engineering professional with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership capability. You'll bring: Experience in a Security Engineering Lead, Senior Security Engineer, or similar role within a complex environment Broad understanding of security engineering domains , including application security, cloud security, and infrastructure security Proven experience leading, coaching, or mentoring engineering or security teams Hands-on experience implementing and operating security tooling across DevSecOps environments Experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines (eg using AWS, Azure, or GitHub-based workflows) Strong knowledge of secure development practices, threat modelling, and vulnerability management Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices and cloud-native architectures Why Join? Be part of a long-term, high-profile transformation programme Gain broad technical exposure across modern platforms, tooling, and engineering practices Clear opportunities for progression within a growing and evolving security function Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, apply now. We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups and are committed to supporting accessibility needs. For more information, please apply directly or contact Abigail Moss .
May 21, 2026
Full time
Security Engineering Lead Location: Bristol (3 days per week on-site) Salary: £100,000 + excellent benefits An established and highly regarded financial services organisation is seeking a Security Engineering Lead to play a pivotal role in strengthening security controls, risk management, and remediation across a major technology transformation programme. This large-scale initiative is expected to run for 3-5 years, offering the successful candidate significant technical exposure, long-term impact, and strong opportunities for career progression within a growing security function. This is a hands-on, player-manager role , ideal for someone who enjoys remaining technically involved while also leading, mentoring, and shaping a high-performing security engineering team. You'll work closely with one of the organisation's flagship transformation programmes, partnering with engineering, platform, and security stakeholders to define and deliver a forward-looking security engineering strategy and roadmap. The Role As Security Engineering Lead , you will combine technical leadership with delivery, ensuring security is Embedded across platforms, infrastructure, and the software development life cycle. Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture Take a pragmatic, risk-based approach to embedding security controls across engineering and delivery teams Build strong relationships with engineering, platform, architecture, and product teams to deliver practical, scalable security solutions Set priorities for the security engineering function, ensuring services deliver measurable value and align with organisational risk appetite Security Engineering & Technical Leadership Act as a technical authority across security engineering, covering areas such as application, cloud, infrastructure, and platform security Drive the integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments Own and evolve security tooling, including vulnerability management, detection, and DevSecOps capabilities (eg SAST, DAST, SCA, container and cloud security tooling) Define and implement secure engineering standards, including secure coding, infrastructure-as-code security, and threat modelling practices Partner with Vulnerability Management and broader security teams to ensure effective identification, prioritisation, and remediation of risks in line with agreed SLAs Support the organisation's transition to modern, cloud-native and platform-based architectures with robust, scalable security controls About You We're looking for an experienced security engineering professional with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership capability. You'll bring: Experience in a Security Engineering Lead, Senior Security Engineer, or similar role within a complex environment Broad understanding of security engineering domains , including application security, cloud security, and infrastructure security Proven experience leading, coaching, or mentoring engineering or security teams Hands-on experience implementing and operating security tooling across DevSecOps environments Experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines (eg using AWS, Azure, or GitHub-based workflows) Strong knowledge of secure development practices, threat modelling, and vulnerability management Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices and cloud-native architectures Why Join? Be part of a long-term, high-profile transformation programme Gain broad technical exposure across modern platforms, tooling, and engineering practices Clear opportunities for progression within a growing and evolving security function Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, apply now. We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups and are committed to supporting accessibility needs. For more information, please apply directly or contact Abigail Moss .
IT Presales Consultant - South Location: Hybrid - London/Camberley/Brighton Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded IT Presales Consultant to join a growing Managed Service Provider supporting SMB customers across the South region. This is a customer-facing presales role focused on understanding customer requirements, shaping high-level technical solutions, and supporting the sales process from discovery through to proposal and handover. Working closely with Sales, Account Management, Engineering, Consultancy, Security, and Delivery teams, you will help design practical and commercially aligned solutions across Microsoft 365, Cloud, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Managed Services. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between technical delivery teams and customer-facing commercial teams, ensuring proposed solutions are achievable, scalable, and aligned to customer business objectives. This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong technical background within an MSP or IT Services environment who is looking to further develop a career within presales, consultancy, or customer-facing technical solution design. Key Responsibilities Presales & Customer Engagement Support Sales and Commercial teams on SMB customer opportunities across the South region Attend customer meetings to understand business challenges, technical requirements, and strategic objectives Lead customer discovery sessions, workshops, and high-level technical discussions Translate customer requirements into practical, scalable, and commercially viable solution proposals Present technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Build trusted customer relationships and provide strategic technology guidance where appropriate Suppces Solution Consultancy & Design Skills & Experience Previous experience within an MSP, IT Services, or Technical Consultancy environment Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, Infrastructure, and Managed Services Experience in a Presales, Consultancy, Technical Account Management, or Senior Technical Support/Engineering role Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills Commercial awareness with the ability to align technical solutions to customer business needs Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer opportunities A proactive and collaborative approach with a desire to continue developing technical and commercial skills Microsoft certifications or relevant technical accreditations would be advantageous What's on Offer Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious MSP Exposure to a wide range of cloud, infrastructure, and managed service technologies Collaborative working environment across technical and commercial teams Ongoing support for professional development and certifications Hybrid working with customer-facing strategic involvement
May 21, 2026
Full time
IT Presales Consultant - South Location: Hybrid - London/Camberley/Brighton Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded IT Presales Consultant to join a growing Managed Service Provider supporting SMB customers across the South region. This is a customer-facing presales role focused on understanding customer requirements, shaping high-level technical solutions, and supporting the sales process from discovery through to proposal and handover. Working closely with Sales, Account Management, Engineering, Consultancy, Security, and Delivery teams, you will help design practical and commercially aligned solutions across Microsoft 365, Cloud, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Managed Services. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between technical delivery teams and customer-facing commercial teams, ensuring proposed solutions are achievable, scalable, and aligned to customer business objectives. This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong technical background within an MSP or IT Services environment who is looking to further develop a career within presales, consultancy, or customer-facing technical solution design. Key Responsibilities Presales & Customer Engagement Support Sales and Commercial teams on SMB customer opportunities across the South region Attend customer meetings to understand business challenges, technical requirements, and strategic objectives Lead customer discovery sessions, workshops, and high-level technical discussions Translate customer requirements into practical, scalable, and commercially viable solution proposals Present technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Build trusted customer relationships and provide strategic technology guidance where appropriate Suppces Solution Consultancy & Design Skills & Experience Previous experience within an MSP, IT Services, or Technical Consultancy environment Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, Infrastructure, and Managed Services Experience in a Presales, Consultancy, Technical Account Management, or Senior Technical Support/Engineering role Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills Commercial awareness with the ability to align technical solutions to customer business needs Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer opportunities A proactive and collaborative approach with a desire to continue developing technical and commercial skills Microsoft certifications or relevant technical accreditations would be advantageous What's on Offer Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious MSP Exposure to a wide range of cloud, infrastructure, and managed service technologies Collaborative working environment across technical and commercial teams Ongoing support for professional development and certifications Hybrid working with customer-facing strategic involvement
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build secure, resilient services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Lead Technical Architect with strong experience across infrastructure and cloud technologies, architectural governance, and the ability to lead technical design across complex digital services. Based in Swansea on a permanent appointment, this role offers hybrid working with a minimum 60% office-based in Swansea and a base salary of £57,515 plus a Digital and Data allowance of up to £24,915, plus 29% employer pension contribution plus excellent Civil Service benefits. Shape the Future of Digital Services at DVLA DVLA delivers national-scale digital services that support the safe and lawful use of vehicles across the UK, reaching millions of citizens and businesses every year. As DVLA continues to modernise its technology landscape, the organisation is investing in strong technical architecture capability to ensure services are secure, well-governed, scalable and aligned to wider government strategy. As a Lead Technical Architect, you will work across DVLA's IT Services Directorate and business teams, collaborating closely with engineering squads to design, assure and deliver modern digital solutions. You will play a key role in shaping architectural patterns, influencing technical decisions and mentoring other architects. As a Lead Technical Architect (Infrastructure), you will: Lead the technical design of systems and services, justifying and clearly communicating design decisions Define and assure solution architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise and government architecture strategy Work collaboratively with engineering teams to deliver new solutions and transition them into live service Establish and apply architectural governance, ensuring consistency, quality and security by design Assure service and system quality, identifying risks, dependencies and cross-domain impacts Explore opportunities for cross-government alignment and reuse Provide leadership and mentoring to other architects and technical colleagues Engage with senior stakeholders, communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Essential skills for the Lead Technical Architect (Infrastructure) include: A strong architectural and technical background, having worked in an architect or technical lead role delivering enterprise-scale solutions Experience designing and building cloud-native or hybrid solutions Strong understanding of networking concepts including LAN, WAN and WLAN Experience with identity and directory services, including Entra Active Directory, hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft 365 Knowledge of cloud adoption principles, such as Microsoft's Azure Cloud Adoption Framework Experience applying data security principles to protect sensitive data Experience creating and maintaining solution designs in an iterative and collaborative manner Strong experience of architectural governance and assurance Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable skills for the Lead Technical Architect (Infrastructure) include: Experience with unified communications and omni-channel contact centre solutions Experience working in government or other regulated environments Exposure to large-scale digital transformation programmes Experience mentoring architects or senior engineers Familiarity with Agile delivery and modern CI/CD practices In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including: Hybrid working with a minimum 60% office-based in Swansea Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance A Civil Service pension with employer contributions of c.29% 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a privilege day Access to learning, development and digital career frameworks Why Join? This role offers the opportunity to shape and assure technology that supports nationally significant public services. You will work at scale, influence architectural standards across DVLA, and contribute directly to the organisation's long-term digital transformation. If you want to help shape nationally significant digital services at DVLA, apply via the link and one of the Inspire People team will be in touch.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build secure, resilient services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Lead Technical Architect with strong experience across infrastructure and cloud technologies, architectural governance, and the ability to lead technical design across complex digital services. Based in Swansea on a permanent appointment, this role offers hybrid working with a minimum 60% office-based in Swansea and a base salary of £57,515 plus a Digital and Data allowance of up to £24,915, plus 29% employer pension contribution plus excellent Civil Service benefits. Shape the Future of Digital Services at DVLA DVLA delivers national-scale digital services that support the safe and lawful use of vehicles across the UK, reaching millions of citizens and businesses every year. As DVLA continues to modernise its technology landscape, the organisation is investing in strong technical architecture capability to ensure services are secure, well-governed, scalable and aligned to wider government strategy. As a Lead Technical Architect, you will work across DVLA's IT Services Directorate and business teams, collaborating closely with engineering squads to design, assure and deliver modern digital solutions. You will play a key role in shaping architectural patterns, influencing technical decisions and mentoring other architects. As a Lead Technical Architect (Infrastructure), you will: Lead the technical design of systems and services, justifying and clearly communicating design decisions Define and assure solution architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise and government architecture strategy Work collaboratively with engineering teams to deliver new solutions and transition them into live service Establish and apply architectural governance, ensuring consistency, quality and security by design Assure service and system quality, identifying risks, dependencies and cross-domain impacts Explore opportunities for cross-government alignment and reuse Provide leadership and mentoring to other architects and technical colleagues Engage with senior stakeholders, communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Essential skills for the Lead Technical Architect (Infrastructure) include: A strong architectural and technical background, having worked in an architect or technical lead role delivering enterprise-scale solutions Experience designing and building cloud-native or hybrid solutions Strong understanding of networking concepts including LAN, WAN and WLAN Experience with identity and directory services, including Entra Active Directory, hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft 365 Knowledge of cloud adoption principles, such as Microsoft's Azure Cloud Adoption Framework Experience applying data security principles to protect sensitive data Experience creating and maintaining solution designs in an iterative and collaborative manner Strong experience of architectural governance and assurance Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable skills for the Lead Technical Architect (Infrastructure) include: Experience with unified communications and omni-channel contact centre solutions Experience working in government or other regulated environments Exposure to large-scale digital transformation programmes Experience mentoring architects or senior engineers Familiarity with Agile delivery and modern CI/CD practices In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including: Hybrid working with a minimum 60% office-based in Swansea Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance A Civil Service pension with employer contributions of c.29% 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a privilege day Access to learning, development and digital career frameworks Why Join? This role offers the opportunity to shape and assure technology that supports nationally significant public services. You will work at scale, influence architectural standards across DVLA, and contribute directly to the organisation's long-term digital transformation. If you want to help shape nationally significant digital services at DVLA, apply via the link and one of the Inspire People team will be in touch.
Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build secure, resilient services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are seeking a Principal Technical Architect with strong architectural governance experience, the ability to lead across complex multi-team programmes and the confidence to operate at both strategic and delivery levels. Permanent role, hybrid working from Swansea (60% office-based), salary of up to £98,061 (inc allowances, based on skills and experience) plus 29% employer pension contribution and excellent Civil Service benefits. OPEN SESSION Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it's like to work at DVLA? If so, DVLA are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' and an opportunity to ask questions on Thursday 14th May at 12pm. Please follow the apply link for instrictions to book yur virtual seat. About role DVLA delivers national-scale digital services that enable the safe and lawful use of vehicles across the UK, supporting millions of drivers and vehicles every year. With a significant increase in concurrent transformation programmes including legislative change, service improvement, and new digital initiatives - DVLA is strengthening its architecture leadership capability to ensure coherence, governance and long-term value. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will provide end-to-end architectural ownership across a major programme, ensuring that solutions delivered across multiple products and teams align to agreed principles, standards and strategic direction. You will act as the architectural authority within the programme, bridging technical architecture, delivery and programme-level decision-making. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide end-to-end architectural oversight across a large, complex programme spanning multiple delivery teams Lead and evolve architectural governance, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with DVLA standards Own and produce technical impact assessments, translating business change into architectural implications and options Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps across short-, medium- and long-term horizons Oversee and assure architectural outputs from Lead Technical Architects, providing coaching and direction Work closely with programme and senior stakeholders, representing architecture at boards and planning forums Identify risks, dependencies and cross-domain impacts early and drive resolution Essential skills for the Principal Technical Architect include: Proven experience operating as a Technical Architect or Lead Architect across multiple teams or programmes Strong understanding of architectural governance and the ability to design and improve governance processes Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership Broad technical knowledge across systems, integrations and cloud platforms Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language Demonstrable ownership of end-to-end architectural delivery in complex, ambiguous environments Desirable skills for the Principal Technical Architect include: Experience working in government or other regulated environments Exposure to large-scale digital transformation programmes Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Background in software engineering or hands-on technical delivery Experience working with emerging technologies, including AI Benefits Alongside your salary of £69,501 - £98,061, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £20,134 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: Best in class learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance Digital communities with clear career frameworks On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies) On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff Free parking Why Join? This is a high-impact role with senior visibility, offering the opportunity to shape architecture across nationally significant digital programmes. You will influence how DVLA delivers and governs technology at scale, while developing your own career within one of the UK's largest and most complex digital organisations.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build secure, resilient services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are seeking a Principal Technical Architect with strong architectural governance experience, the ability to lead across complex multi-team programmes and the confidence to operate at both strategic and delivery levels. Permanent role, hybrid working from Swansea (60% office-based), salary of up to £98,061 (inc allowances, based on skills and experience) plus 29% employer pension contribution and excellent Civil Service benefits. OPEN SESSION Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it's like to work at DVLA? If so, DVLA are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' and an opportunity to ask questions on Thursday 14th May at 12pm. Please follow the apply link for instrictions to book yur virtual seat. About role DVLA delivers national-scale digital services that enable the safe and lawful use of vehicles across the UK, supporting millions of drivers and vehicles every year. With a significant increase in concurrent transformation programmes including legislative change, service improvement, and new digital initiatives - DVLA is strengthening its architecture leadership capability to ensure coherence, governance and long-term value. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will provide end-to-end architectural ownership across a major programme, ensuring that solutions delivered across multiple products and teams align to agreed principles, standards and strategic direction. You will act as the architectural authority within the programme, bridging technical architecture, delivery and programme-level decision-making. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide end-to-end architectural oversight across a large, complex programme spanning multiple delivery teams Lead and evolve architectural governance, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with DVLA standards Own and produce technical impact assessments, translating business change into architectural implications and options Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps across short-, medium- and long-term horizons Oversee and assure architectural outputs from Lead Technical Architects, providing coaching and direction Work closely with programme and senior stakeholders, representing architecture at boards and planning forums Identify risks, dependencies and cross-domain impacts early and drive resolution Essential skills for the Principal Technical Architect include: Proven experience operating as a Technical Architect or Lead Architect across multiple teams or programmes Strong understanding of architectural governance and the ability to design and improve governance processes Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership Broad technical knowledge across systems, integrations and cloud platforms Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language Demonstrable ownership of end-to-end architectural delivery in complex, ambiguous environments Desirable skills for the Principal Technical Architect include: Experience working in government or other regulated environments Exposure to large-scale digital transformation programmes Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Background in software engineering or hands-on technical delivery Experience working with emerging technologies, including AI Benefits Alongside your salary of £69,501 - £98,061, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £20,134 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: Best in class learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance Digital communities with clear career frameworks On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies) On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff Free parking Why Join? This is a high-impact role with senior visibility, offering the opportunity to shape architecture across nationally significant digital programmes. You will influence how DVLA delivers and governs technology at scale, while developing your own career within one of the UK's largest and most complex digital organisations.
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Staff Software Engineer - Machine Learning About this role We're on a mission to transform the way we use data and AI to service our customers and drive efficiency across the business. Do you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation? Are you passionate about solving complex ML and AI challenges and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision? At Capital One, you'll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful ML/AI and Gen AI solutions that meet real customer needs. What You'll Do Own and drive the ML/AI technical strategy for UK use cases, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction for AI adoption Lead and coordinate ML engineering efforts across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives, enterprise platform capabilities, and technology strategy Provide technical consultancy to teams delivering AI use cases, guiding architectural decisions, solution design, and effective use of enterprise ML/AI platforms and capabilities Proactively identify emerging ML/AI patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable approaches that enhance delivery of AI use cases across the business Drive MLOps standards and practices across teams, including CI/CD for models, automated testing, monitoring, and deployment pipelines Collaborate with enterprise platform and data science teams, contributing to platform capabilities where appropriate and partnering on use case delivery Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, data science teams, and enterprise platform partners Represent Capital One in external ML/AI technical forums, contributing to industry discussions Develop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across ML/AI systems Actively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning What we're looking for Deep expertise in Python and ML engineering Deep expertise in ML/AI systems design, MLOps, and cloud-native architectures Track record of leading ML/AI technical initiatives across multiple teams Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn) and Gen AI/Agentic frameworks (LangGraph, LangChain, VectorDBs, RAG) Understanding of responsible AI practices, including guardrails, hallucination mitigation, and output quality management for AI systems Experience designing and scaling low-latency, customer-facing ML/AI architectures Proven experience setting a multi-team ML/AI technical vision and strategy Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority Experience driving ML engineering standards and best practices across organisations Deep understanding of the full ML/AI development lifecycle, including model serving, data pipelines, and Gen AI systems Experience leveraging enterprise platforms to deliver business use cases at scale Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums Strong business acumen and ability to translate ML/AI concepts for various audiences Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
May 21, 2026
Full time
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Staff Software Engineer - Machine Learning About this role We're on a mission to transform the way we use data and AI to service our customers and drive efficiency across the business. Do you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation? Are you passionate about solving complex ML and AI challenges and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision? At Capital One, you'll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful ML/AI and Gen AI solutions that meet real customer needs. What You'll Do Own and drive the ML/AI technical strategy for UK use cases, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction for AI adoption Lead and coordinate ML engineering efforts across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives, enterprise platform capabilities, and technology strategy Provide technical consultancy to teams delivering AI use cases, guiding architectural decisions, solution design, and effective use of enterprise ML/AI platforms and capabilities Proactively identify emerging ML/AI patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable approaches that enhance delivery of AI use cases across the business Drive MLOps standards and practices across teams, including CI/CD for models, automated testing, monitoring, and deployment pipelines Collaborate with enterprise platform and data science teams, contributing to platform capabilities where appropriate and partnering on use case delivery Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, data science teams, and enterprise platform partners Represent Capital One in external ML/AI technical forums, contributing to industry discussions Develop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across ML/AI systems Actively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning What we're looking for Deep expertise in Python and ML engineering Deep expertise in ML/AI systems design, MLOps, and cloud-native architectures Track record of leading ML/AI technical initiatives across multiple teams Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn) and Gen AI/Agentic frameworks (LangGraph, LangChain, VectorDBs, RAG) Understanding of responsible AI practices, including guardrails, hallucination mitigation, and output quality management for AI systems Experience designing and scaling low-latency, customer-facing ML/AI architectures Proven experience setting a multi-team ML/AI technical vision and strategy Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority Experience driving ML engineering standards and best practices across organisations Deep understanding of the full ML/AI development lifecycle, including model serving, data pipelines, and Gen AI systems Experience leveraging enterprise platforms to deliver business use cases at scale Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums Strong business acumen and ability to translate ML/AI concepts for various audiences Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Enterprise Cybersecurity Analytics Engineer Join a leading Cybersecurity Science & Analytics team building advanced data-driven solutions to tackle evolving cyber threats. You'll work with cybersecurity specialists, data scientists, and engineers to develop innovative analytics, AI/ML models, and scalable data platforms. Role Overview A senior technical position focused on designing and delivering advanced analytics solutions for cybersecurity. You'll contribute to rapid prototyping, production engineering, and innovation across data, AI, and security domains. Key Responsibilities Build and optimise data pipelines, datasets, and analytics platforms Develop AI/ML models, detections, and security automations Support cloud platforms and production environments Conduct R&D on emerging technologies and cyber threats Collaborate with teams to deliver data-driven cybersecurity solutions Respond to urgent security threats and vulnerabilities Skills & Experience Strong background in data engineering, analytics, or software development Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), big data tools (eg Spark, Databricks), and Python Knowledge of cybersecurity domains (eg network, cloud, threat detection, incident response) Experience in AI/ML, data science, or advanced analytics Ability to build scalable data products and security applications Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related STEM field (or equivalent experience) Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
May 21, 2026
Contractor
Enterprise Cybersecurity Analytics Engineer Join a leading Cybersecurity Science & Analytics team building advanced data-driven solutions to tackle evolving cyber threats. You'll work with cybersecurity specialists, data scientists, and engineers to develop innovative analytics, AI/ML models, and scalable data platforms. Role Overview A senior technical position focused on designing and delivering advanced analytics solutions for cybersecurity. You'll contribute to rapid prototyping, production engineering, and innovation across data, AI, and security domains. Key Responsibilities Build and optimise data pipelines, datasets, and analytics platforms Develop AI/ML models, detections, and security automations Support cloud platforms and production environments Conduct R&D on emerging technologies and cyber threats Collaborate with teams to deliver data-driven cybersecurity solutions Respond to urgent security threats and vulnerabilities Skills & Experience Strong background in data engineering, analytics, or software development Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), big data tools (eg Spark, Databricks), and Python Knowledge of cybersecurity domains (eg network, cloud, threat detection, incident response) Experience in AI/ML, data science, or advanced analytics Ability to build scalable data products and security applications Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related STEM field (or equivalent experience) Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
Solution Architect Delivery Lead Location : London (Hybrid Working) Salary: Circa £100k + bonus + benefits The Opportunity We're partnering with a leading financial services firm to hire a Solution Architect Delivery Lead into their London-based Digital Solutions team. You will act as the primary technical lead, owning solution design from concept through delivery. This includes close collaboration with business leaders, Group IT, vendors, and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Lead solution architecture and delivery across multiple programmes Translate business requirements into clear, practical technical designs and roadmaps Ensure alignment with security, compliance, regulatory, and Group IT standards Provide architectural oversight, risk management, and delivery governance Design and support integrations across in-house and third-party platforms Act as a trusted technology advisor to senior Global Advisory stakeholders Collaborate across global teams to ensure solutions are supportable and scalable Key Requirements: Proven experience in Solution Architecture and technical delivery leadership within regulated organisations Strong experience with Microsoft Azure as the primary cloud platform, including Azure Landing Zones Proven expertise in API-led, integration-heavy architectures across SaaS and PaaS platforms Experience in application, data, and integration architecture within Azure environments Hands-on experience across Azure cloud architecture, APIs, and system integration design Understanding of SDLC, deployment pipelines, and modern engineering practices Experience working across both Agile and Waterfall delivery models
May 21, 2026
Full time
Solution Architect Delivery Lead Location : London (Hybrid Working) Salary: Circa £100k + bonus + benefits The Opportunity We're partnering with a leading financial services firm to hire a Solution Architect Delivery Lead into their London-based Digital Solutions team. You will act as the primary technical lead, owning solution design from concept through delivery. This includes close collaboration with business leaders, Group IT, vendors, and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Lead solution architecture and delivery across multiple programmes Translate business requirements into clear, practical technical designs and roadmaps Ensure alignment with security, compliance, regulatory, and Group IT standards Provide architectural oversight, risk management, and delivery governance Design and support integrations across in-house and third-party platforms Act as a trusted technology advisor to senior Global Advisory stakeholders Collaborate across global teams to ensure solutions are supportable and scalable Key Requirements: Proven experience in Solution Architecture and technical delivery leadership within regulated organisations Strong experience with Microsoft Azure as the primary cloud platform, including Azure Landing Zones Proven expertise in API-led, integration-heavy architectures across SaaS and PaaS platforms Experience in application, data, and integration architecture within Azure environments Hands-on experience across Azure cloud architecture, APIs, and system integration design Understanding of SDLC, deployment pipelines, and modern engineering practices Experience working across both Agile and Waterfall delivery models
Location: London, Watford or Bristol (Hybrid working options available) Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. Today, we are transforming our technology, culture and ways of working to become a more modern, customer centric and engineering led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shift toward cloud, SaaS/PaaS and product centric delivery, we're investing heavily in engineering excellence, empowered teams and great leadership. We're now looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Home Finance product engineering team-a group responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance You'll lead the evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails-based mortgage origination and servicing platform, architecting modern, resilient and scalable solutions. True empowerment and autonomy We operate stream-aligned product teams where Engineering Managers have real authority over technology decisions, people development, engineering standards and team culture. Modern engineering focus You'll drive cloud adoption, DevSecOps, automation, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across the lifecycle. A culture that values people We're building a place where engineers can do their best work - curious, collaborative, inclusive, and always improving. The role Reporting to the Head of Product Engineering, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the Home Finance application stack. You'll act as a servant leader and coach, improving engineering practices, nurturing talent and enabling the team to deliver high-quality outcomes that support our customers and regulatory obligations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, and other open-source technologies, with a clear roadmap toward cloud-native evolution. Key responsibilities Lead, coach and inspire a stream-aligned product engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance. Drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time-to-value. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform. Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems. Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions. Support talent development, succession planning and recruitment to build a high-performing engineering capability. Manage budgets responsibly, improving cost efficiency and value delivery. Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life's strategy. Build strong relationships with third-party suppliers to maximise value and service quality. About you Technical expertise Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms. Experience delivering and operating web-based MVC applications (e.g., Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs. Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases. Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud-native architectures. Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice ("shift-left"). Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security. Leadership & delivery A people-first engineering leader who builds high-performing, motivated and curious teams. Confident working with OKRs and outcome-driven delivery. Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders. Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams. What you'll bring A degree or equivalent professional experience. A passion for modern, inclusive engineering leadership and the ability to inspire and develop others.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Location: London, Watford or Bristol (Hybrid working options available) Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. Today, we are transforming our technology, culture and ways of working to become a more modern, customer centric and engineering led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shift toward cloud, SaaS/PaaS and product centric delivery, we're investing heavily in engineering excellence, empowered teams and great leadership. We're now looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Home Finance product engineering team-a group responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance You'll lead the evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails-based mortgage origination and servicing platform, architecting modern, resilient and scalable solutions. True empowerment and autonomy We operate stream-aligned product teams where Engineering Managers have real authority over technology decisions, people development, engineering standards and team culture. Modern engineering focus You'll drive cloud adoption, DevSecOps, automation, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across the lifecycle. A culture that values people We're building a place where engineers can do their best work - curious, collaborative, inclusive, and always improving. The role Reporting to the Head of Product Engineering, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the Home Finance application stack. You'll act as a servant leader and coach, improving engineering practices, nurturing talent and enabling the team to deliver high-quality outcomes that support our customers and regulatory obligations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, and other open-source technologies, with a clear roadmap toward cloud-native evolution. Key responsibilities Lead, coach and inspire a stream-aligned product engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance. Drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time-to-value. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform. Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems. Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions. Support talent development, succession planning and recruitment to build a high-performing engineering capability. Manage budgets responsibly, improving cost efficiency and value delivery. Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life's strategy. Build strong relationships with third-party suppliers to maximise value and service quality. About you Technical expertise Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms. Experience delivering and operating web-based MVC applications (e.g., Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs. Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases. Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud-native architectures. Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice ("shift-left"). Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security. Leadership & delivery A people-first engineering leader who builds high-performing, motivated and curious teams. Confident working with OKRs and outcome-driven delivery. Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders. Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams. What you'll bring A degree or equivalent professional experience. A passion for modern, inclusive engineering leadership and the ability to inspire and develop others.
Senior Application Security Engineer Central Manchester (3 days in-office) Up to £95,000 + Generous benefits We're partnering with a high-growth SaaS fintech that's looking to hire a Senior Application Security Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a genuinely impactful role sitting at the intersection of cloud, application security, and platform engineering, ideal for someone who wants to move beyond advisory and actively shape secure, scalable systems in production. What you'll be doing: Embedding security into cloud-native architectures across AWS, Azure and/or GCP Driving secure-by-design principles across the full SDLC Designing and securing multi-tenant systems, including robust tenant isolation Working closely with engineering teams to influence architecture and design decisions Securing modern AI/ML infrastructure (LLMs, pipelines, vector databases) Building and enforcing security within Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines What they're looking for: Background in cloud security, application security, or platform engineering within SaaS environments Strong understanding of application security beyond the basics, comfortable analysing data flows, trust boundaries, and complex attack surfaces Experience designing systems where security is a core architectural consideration Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure or GCP Knowledge of modern authentication and authorization (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, RBAC/ABAC) Experience integrating security tooling into CI/CD (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning) Familiarity with Terraform or Pulumi and policy-as-code approaches Exposure to AI/ML systems and associated security risks is a strong plus Why this role stands out: Opportunity to influence architecture , not just review it Strong engineering-first culture, security is seen as an enabler, not a blocker Real ownership and autonomy in shaping security practices Investment in training, certifications, and career progression Modern tech stack and complex, real-world challenges to solve Collaborative environment working closely with experienced engineers If you're looking for a role where you can build, influence, and make a tangible impact , this is well worth a conversation. Apply Now! Follow ReVybe IT Recruitment for similar opportunities. Senior Application Security Engineer Central Manchester (3 days in-office) AWS/Azure/GCP, Application Security, Terraform, Authentication, SAST, DAST, Container Security etc.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Application Security Engineer Central Manchester (3 days in-office) Up to £95,000 + Generous benefits We're partnering with a high-growth SaaS fintech that's looking to hire a Senior Application Security Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a genuinely impactful role sitting at the intersection of cloud, application security, and platform engineering, ideal for someone who wants to move beyond advisory and actively shape secure, scalable systems in production. What you'll be doing: Embedding security into cloud-native architectures across AWS, Azure and/or GCP Driving secure-by-design principles across the full SDLC Designing and securing multi-tenant systems, including robust tenant isolation Working closely with engineering teams to influence architecture and design decisions Securing modern AI/ML infrastructure (LLMs, pipelines, vector databases) Building and enforcing security within Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines What they're looking for: Background in cloud security, application security, or platform engineering within SaaS environments Strong understanding of application security beyond the basics, comfortable analysing data flows, trust boundaries, and complex attack surfaces Experience designing systems where security is a core architectural consideration Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure or GCP Knowledge of modern authentication and authorization (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, RBAC/ABAC) Experience integrating security tooling into CI/CD (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning) Familiarity with Terraform or Pulumi and policy-as-code approaches Exposure to AI/ML systems and associated security risks is a strong plus Why this role stands out: Opportunity to influence architecture , not just review it Strong engineering-first culture, security is seen as an enabler, not a blocker Real ownership and autonomy in shaping security practices Investment in training, certifications, and career progression Modern tech stack and complex, real-world challenges to solve Collaborative environment working closely with experienced engineers If you're looking for a role where you can build, influence, and make a tangible impact , this is well worth a conversation. Apply Now! Follow ReVybe IT Recruitment for similar opportunities. Senior Application Security Engineer Central Manchester (3 days in-office) AWS/Azure/GCP, Application Security, Terraform, Authentication, SAST, DAST, Container Security etc.
Security Architect (DevSecOps) Retail Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week in London 6 months+ £750 - £800 per day In short: We require a strong, application-focused Security Architect with a keen background in development or at least the ability to assure a product's architecture and have low-level, detailed conversations with engineers on the product whilst also facing off to more senior stakeholders in the business. In full: You will be responsible for augmenting the Security Architecture team with speciality skills and help scale our security presence across the wider technology and infrastructure teams. Provide engineering and product teams with direction and guidance for all security matters. Help product teams deliver new business features securely while balancing and clearly articulating technical and business risk. You will be expected to drive the deployment/integration of security capabilities into engineering teams within the product domain. You will drive security initiatives such as developing security requirements, threat modelling, strengthening application security, vulnerability reduction, etc., with the engineering teams. Reducing friction is paramount and we are all about fast feedback within existing workflows, not adding another console for a developer to check. Support teams in a collaborative manner in matters of mobile application, web application, cloud and data security, with threat modelling, risk treatment and security advice across all security domains. If you can raise a PR to fix a security issue, do so. Facilitate risk remediation but also challenge decisions and status-quo. Facilitate in assurance activities like penetration testing, purple testing, app assurance. Build quarterly/monthly roadmaps for security activities and plan them. You will need To excel in this position, we expect you to have the following: Solid security experience across common security domains - the technology might have changed but most of the security challenges have not. A thorough understanding of modern application development practices so that security capabilities can be introduced and embedded while minimising developer friction. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills. Be able to provide security guidance to engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle. Be able to develop threat models, attack trees, and embed security by design in product engineering effort. Good understanding of web technologies, REST APIs, micro services, modern application development, and mobile apps. Good understanding of software architecture, dev-sec-ops, and network security. Experience in browser security or mobile app security is desirable. Good understanding of industry standards such as OWASP ASVS, OWASP Top-10, CIS benchmarks. Hands-on experience with complex Azure and AWS architectures with an emphasis on containerised workloads. Command-line/API experience is highly desirable as security automation is a strategic priority. Some coding experience in something is always a plus - Java, HTML, JavaScript. You do not need to "be a developer" but you do need to understand the implications of security on engineering velocity. Knowledge of and experience with PCI-DSS will be desirable. Multiple examples of completed projects in security engineering or closely related areas. Azure or AWS cloud security certifications (preferred). Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
May 21, 2026
Contractor
Security Architect (DevSecOps) Retail Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week in London 6 months+ £750 - £800 per day In short: We require a strong, application-focused Security Architect with a keen background in development or at least the ability to assure a product's architecture and have low-level, detailed conversations with engineers on the product whilst also facing off to more senior stakeholders in the business. In full: You will be responsible for augmenting the Security Architecture team with speciality skills and help scale our security presence across the wider technology and infrastructure teams. Provide engineering and product teams with direction and guidance for all security matters. Help product teams deliver new business features securely while balancing and clearly articulating technical and business risk. You will be expected to drive the deployment/integration of security capabilities into engineering teams within the product domain. You will drive security initiatives such as developing security requirements, threat modelling, strengthening application security, vulnerability reduction, etc., with the engineering teams. Reducing friction is paramount and we are all about fast feedback within existing workflows, not adding another console for a developer to check. Support teams in a collaborative manner in matters of mobile application, web application, cloud and data security, with threat modelling, risk treatment and security advice across all security domains. If you can raise a PR to fix a security issue, do so. Facilitate risk remediation but also challenge decisions and status-quo. Facilitate in assurance activities like penetration testing, purple testing, app assurance. Build quarterly/monthly roadmaps for security activities and plan them. You will need To excel in this position, we expect you to have the following: Solid security experience across common security domains - the technology might have changed but most of the security challenges have not. A thorough understanding of modern application development practices so that security capabilities can be introduced and embedded while minimising developer friction. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills. Be able to provide security guidance to engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle. Be able to develop threat models, attack trees, and embed security by design in product engineering effort. Good understanding of web technologies, REST APIs, micro services, modern application development, and mobile apps. Good understanding of software architecture, dev-sec-ops, and network security. Experience in browser security or mobile app security is desirable. Good understanding of industry standards such as OWASP ASVS, OWASP Top-10, CIS benchmarks. Hands-on experience with complex Azure and AWS architectures with an emphasis on containerised workloads. Command-line/API experience is highly desirable as security automation is a strategic priority. Some coding experience in something is always a plus - Java, HTML, JavaScript. You do not need to "be a developer" but you do need to understand the implications of security on engineering velocity. Knowledge of and experience with PCI-DSS will be desirable. Multiple examples of completed projects in security engineering or closely related areas. Azure or AWS cloud security certifications (preferred). Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £50,000-£60,000 About the Role: We're partnering with a highly reputable company based just outside of Leicester to find a talented Infrastructure Engineer. This is a hybrid position, offering 2 days from home after probation. The Opportunity: As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be a vital part of the team, working on exciting projects and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of IT environments. Key Responsibilities: Designing, implementing, and maintaining server, network, and storage solutions for clients. Providing 3rd line support, resolving complex technical issues efficiently. Managing cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure. Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. Leading infrastructure migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime. Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions. Documenting technical processes and configurations for clarity and compliance. Keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions. About You We're seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a strong technical foundation, a proactive mindset, and a deep understanding of enterprise networking. You'll be comfortable operating in complex environments, troubleshooting critical issues, and working closely with clients and stakeholders. To be successful in this role, you should have: Proven experience in a Senior Infrastructure Engineer or similar role within complex IT environments. Advanced knowledge of Windows Server operating systems and core infrastructure services. Strong hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Deep expertise in networking , including design, configuration, and troubleshooting of: Firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or similar) Routers and switches (Cisco preferred) VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols, and network security principles Solid experience with cloud platforms , particularly Microsoft Azure, including hybrid network integrations. Experience implementing and supporting backup and disaster recovery solutions in enterprise environments. Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues under pressure. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders . Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, VMware) are highly desirable. Senior Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £50,000-£60,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £50,000-£60,000 About the Role: We're partnering with a highly reputable company based just outside of Leicester to find a talented Infrastructure Engineer. This is a hybrid position, offering 2 days from home after probation. The Opportunity: As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be a vital part of the team, working on exciting projects and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of IT environments. Key Responsibilities: Designing, implementing, and maintaining server, network, and storage solutions for clients. Providing 3rd line support, resolving complex technical issues efficiently. Managing cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure. Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. Leading infrastructure migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime. Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions. Documenting technical processes and configurations for clarity and compliance. Keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions. About You We're seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a strong technical foundation, a proactive mindset, and a deep understanding of enterprise networking. You'll be comfortable operating in complex environments, troubleshooting critical issues, and working closely with clients and stakeholders. To be successful in this role, you should have: Proven experience in a Senior Infrastructure Engineer or similar role within complex IT environments. Advanced knowledge of Windows Server operating systems and core infrastructure services. Strong hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Deep expertise in networking , including design, configuration, and troubleshooting of: Firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or similar) Routers and switches (Cisco preferred) VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols, and network security principles Solid experience with cloud platforms , particularly Microsoft Azure, including hybrid network integrations. Experience implementing and supporting backup and disaster recovery solutions in enterprise environments. Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues under pressure. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders . Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, VMware) are highly desirable. Senior Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £50,000-£60,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Senior Data Engineer London - Hybrid Salary £80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience) VIQU has partnered with a leading organisation in the clean energy sector to recruit a Senior Data Engineer. You will design and build scalable data infrastructure, turning complex datasets into valuable insights that support renewable energy systems. Working in a collaborative, agile team, you'll take ownership of key initiatives while contributing to best practices and mentoring others. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Data Engineer: • Build and maintain scalable data infrastructure using cloud technologies • Develop and optimise ETL pipelines for efficient data processing • Support data science and analytics to optimise energy assets • Implement infrastructure as code (Terraform/AWS) • Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency • Integrate external APIs for data ingestion and delivery • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data-driven solutions • Mentor team members and promote best practices Key Requirements of the Senior Data Engineer: • Strong experience building data pipelines, platforms, and storage systems • Advanced Python skills with a focus on production-quality code • Solid understanding of ETL processes and best practices • Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and big data tools (e.g. Spark, Pulsar) • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Experience developing and deploying data services end-to-end • Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills • Ability to mentor others and promote best practices Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment. Senior Data Engineer London - Hybrid Salary £80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience)
May 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Data Engineer London - Hybrid Salary £80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience) VIQU has partnered with a leading organisation in the clean energy sector to recruit a Senior Data Engineer. You will design and build scalable data infrastructure, turning complex datasets into valuable insights that support renewable energy systems. Working in a collaborative, agile team, you'll take ownership of key initiatives while contributing to best practices and mentoring others. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Data Engineer: • Build and maintain scalable data infrastructure using cloud technologies • Develop and optimise ETL pipelines for efficient data processing • Support data science and analytics to optimise energy assets • Implement infrastructure as code (Terraform/AWS) • Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency • Integrate external APIs for data ingestion and delivery • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data-driven solutions • Mentor team members and promote best practices Key Requirements of the Senior Data Engineer: • Strong experience building data pipelines, platforms, and storage systems • Advanced Python skills with a focus on production-quality code • Solid understanding of ETL processes and best practices • Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and big data tools (e.g. Spark, Pulsar) • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Experience developing and deploying data services end-to-end • Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills • Ability to mentor others and promote best practices Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment. Senior Data Engineer London - Hybrid Salary £80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience)
About Archangel Lightworks At Archangel Lightworks, we are revolutionising global communication with our Optical Ground Stations . By enabling ultra-high bandwidth data transfer for space applications, we are driving the future of high-speed, low-latency connectivity. Our systems are at the forefront of innovation, and we are looking for a talented Cloud Systems Engineer to support the cloud software that bridges our Optical Ground Stations with operational systems and external partners. If you are passionate about space, laser communication, cloud software, systems engineering, and integrating complex technologies, we'd love to hear from you! Role Overview As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the specification, design, integration, and test of cloud-based software and interfaces that enable seamless operations and communications for our Optical Ground Stations. This role involves working closely with internal engineering teams, external partners, and customers to ensure the cloud software systems support operational needs and enables smooth integration with partner systems. You will be responsible for defining system requirements, designing architecture, ensuring robust integration, and supporting the deployment and maintenance of cloud-based services. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading a small team, planning sprints, and coordinating activities to ensure timely and successful project delivery. This is a cross-functional role that bridges software, systems engineering, and operational workflows. Key Responsibilities Define and document system-level requirements for cloud-based software supporting the operation of Optical Ground Stations. Design scalable, secure, and reliable system architectures and manage APIs, ensuring scalability, security, and operational reliability. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for integration partners, providing guidance and support. Plan and execute system integration, testing and initial operations to validate system functionality and ensure interoperability. Lead sprint planning, manage Agile workflows, and ensure timely delivery of team tasks. Develop and maintain system documentation, including user manuals, API specs, and operational procedures. As a senior engineer, you will; Lead significant projects/developments/parts of the system (e.g., major subsystem for satellite link, ground station integration). Demonstrate strong architecture/design skills; tackles ambiguous technical challenges. Mentor mid-level/junior engineers; influences technical decisions and best practices. Communicate effectively with leadership and external stakeholders. Proactively seek opportunities for growth, staying abreast of the state-of-the-art, driving innovation based on new developments and embodying the value of curiosity. Support deployment and operation of the system Generate and capture intellectual property Requirements Essential: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, software development, or cloud-based system development. Understanding of systems engineering standards and processes (e.g. MBSE SysML), and associated tool support (e.g. Enterprise Architect) Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services (e.g., compute, storage, networking, APIs). Experience with API design, development, and documentation, including RESTful APIs and gRPC. Experience with system integration and testing, especially for cloud based applications. Understanding of system security principles, including encryption, authentication, and secure data transfer. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and with external partners. Desirable : Experience with satellite communication systems, optical ground stations, or related technologies. Familiarity with networking protocols and distributed systems (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT) and data serialization formats (e.g., JSON, Protobuf). Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for system integration and scripting. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization and orchestration tools. Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques for operational monitoring and analysis. Familiarity with DevOps practices, including infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in space and optical communication. A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and career development. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Team socials and events
May 21, 2026
Full time
About Archangel Lightworks At Archangel Lightworks, we are revolutionising global communication with our Optical Ground Stations . By enabling ultra-high bandwidth data transfer for space applications, we are driving the future of high-speed, low-latency connectivity. Our systems are at the forefront of innovation, and we are looking for a talented Cloud Systems Engineer to support the cloud software that bridges our Optical Ground Stations with operational systems and external partners. If you are passionate about space, laser communication, cloud software, systems engineering, and integrating complex technologies, we'd love to hear from you! Role Overview As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the specification, design, integration, and test of cloud-based software and interfaces that enable seamless operations and communications for our Optical Ground Stations. This role involves working closely with internal engineering teams, external partners, and customers to ensure the cloud software systems support operational needs and enables smooth integration with partner systems. You will be responsible for defining system requirements, designing architecture, ensuring robust integration, and supporting the deployment and maintenance of cloud-based services. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading a small team, planning sprints, and coordinating activities to ensure timely and successful project delivery. This is a cross-functional role that bridges software, systems engineering, and operational workflows. Key Responsibilities Define and document system-level requirements for cloud-based software supporting the operation of Optical Ground Stations. Design scalable, secure, and reliable system architectures and manage APIs, ensuring scalability, security, and operational reliability. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for integration partners, providing guidance and support. Plan and execute system integration, testing and initial operations to validate system functionality and ensure interoperability. Lead sprint planning, manage Agile workflows, and ensure timely delivery of team tasks. Develop and maintain system documentation, including user manuals, API specs, and operational procedures. As a senior engineer, you will; Lead significant projects/developments/parts of the system (e.g., major subsystem for satellite link, ground station integration). Demonstrate strong architecture/design skills; tackles ambiguous technical challenges. Mentor mid-level/junior engineers; influences technical decisions and best practices. Communicate effectively with leadership and external stakeholders. Proactively seek opportunities for growth, staying abreast of the state-of-the-art, driving innovation based on new developments and embodying the value of curiosity. Support deployment and operation of the system Generate and capture intellectual property Requirements Essential: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, software development, or cloud-based system development. Understanding of systems engineering standards and processes (e.g. MBSE SysML), and associated tool support (e.g. Enterprise Architect) Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services (e.g., compute, storage, networking, APIs). Experience with API design, development, and documentation, including RESTful APIs and gRPC. Experience with system integration and testing, especially for cloud based applications. Understanding of system security principles, including encryption, authentication, and secure data transfer. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and with external partners. Desirable : Experience with satellite communication systems, optical ground stations, or related technologies. Familiarity with networking protocols and distributed systems (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT) and data serialization formats (e.g., JSON, Protobuf). Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for system integration and scripting. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization and orchestration tools. Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques for operational monitoring and analysis. Familiarity with DevOps practices, including infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in space and optical communication. A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and career development. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Team socials and events
Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant - 45,000/ 50,000 - Scunthorpe Principal IT are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing Managed Service Provider in the recruitment of a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant . This is a senior, client-facing consultancy position suited to an experienced Microsoft cloud and infrastructure specialist who thrives in complex project environments. The role will see you leading multi-site enterprise deployments, acting as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, and shaping long-term cloud strategy for key customers. Our client delivers high-quality Microsoft-led infrastructure solutions and is seeking someone who can operate at architectural level while maintaining hands-on technical capability. The Role As a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant, you will: Lead the technical delivery of complex, multi-phase Microsoft infrastructure and Azure cloud projects. Act as the primary technical advisor for enterprise clients. Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable solutions aligned to business objectives. Provide escalation support for high-level technical challenges. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Engage with C-suite stakeholders and translate technical solutions into business outcomes. Mentor junior consultants and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of projects and influencing strategic decisions across client environments. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Architecture Design and deploy Microsoft-based solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, and security. Lead multi-site deployments supporting 100+ user environments. Conduct infrastructure assessments and site surveys. Own solution architecture and provide alternative design approaches where required. Ensure security, scalability, and best practice compliance. Stakeholder Engagement Engage with senior client stakeholders including C-suite. Provide strategic guidance and technical recommendations. Communicate risks, project milestones, and business impact clearly. Project Governance Collaborate with IT Project Managers on resource planning and delivery. Produce and maintain project documentation including: Work plans Risk assessments Dependencies Downtime planning Technical designs Push back where deliverables are not technically viable. Continuous Improvement Identify automation and tooling opportunities. Improve delivery efficiency within Professional Services. Contribute to product portfolio development. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives. Measurable Outcomes On-time project delivery Delivery within agreed budgets High client satisfaction scores Seamless, high-quality implementations Strong documentation standards Contribution to process improvement and revenue initiatives Required Experience 5+ years' experience in an MSP or IT consultancy environment Proven experience delivering complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure projects Strong background in solution architecture and enterprise environments Experience working directly with senior stakeholders Commercial awareness and client-facing consultancy skills Technical Skills & Certifications Strong expertise across: Microsoft 365 Azure Infrastructure Windows Server Networking & Security best practices Enterprise cloud architecture Desirable / Expected Certifications (or equivalent experience): MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator) MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator) SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect) SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator) AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) AZ-305 (Azure Infrastructure Solutions Architect) Essential Requirements Right to work in the UK Full UK Driving License Ability to travel to client sites when required Who This Role Would Suit This opportunity would suit a: Senior Infrastructure Engineer stepping into a strategic consultancy role Azure Architect within an MSP seeking greater ownership Technical Lead who enjoys stakeholder engagement and architectural design About the Client Our client is a respected and growing MSP with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Microsoft-led solutions. They pride themselves on technical excellence, professional standards, and long-term client partnerships. They offer a collaborative environment, clear progression opportunities, and exposure to complex enterprise-level projects. If you would like a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Principal IT. INDGH
May 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant - 45,000/ 50,000 - Scunthorpe Principal IT are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing Managed Service Provider in the recruitment of a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant . This is a senior, client-facing consultancy position suited to an experienced Microsoft cloud and infrastructure specialist who thrives in complex project environments. The role will see you leading multi-site enterprise deployments, acting as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, and shaping long-term cloud strategy for key customers. Our client delivers high-quality Microsoft-led infrastructure solutions and is seeking someone who can operate at architectural level while maintaining hands-on technical capability. The Role As a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant, you will: Lead the technical delivery of complex, multi-phase Microsoft infrastructure and Azure cloud projects. Act as the primary technical advisor for enterprise clients. Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable solutions aligned to business objectives. Provide escalation support for high-level technical challenges. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Engage with C-suite stakeholders and translate technical solutions into business outcomes. Mentor junior consultants and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of projects and influencing strategic decisions across client environments. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Architecture Design and deploy Microsoft-based solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, and security. Lead multi-site deployments supporting 100+ user environments. Conduct infrastructure assessments and site surveys. Own solution architecture and provide alternative design approaches where required. Ensure security, scalability, and best practice compliance. Stakeholder Engagement Engage with senior client stakeholders including C-suite. Provide strategic guidance and technical recommendations. Communicate risks, project milestones, and business impact clearly. Project Governance Collaborate with IT Project Managers on resource planning and delivery. Produce and maintain project documentation including: Work plans Risk assessments Dependencies Downtime planning Technical designs Push back where deliverables are not technically viable. Continuous Improvement Identify automation and tooling opportunities. Improve delivery efficiency within Professional Services. Contribute to product portfolio development. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives. Measurable Outcomes On-time project delivery Delivery within agreed budgets High client satisfaction scores Seamless, high-quality implementations Strong documentation standards Contribution to process improvement and revenue initiatives Required Experience 5+ years' experience in an MSP or IT consultancy environment Proven experience delivering complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure projects Strong background in solution architecture and enterprise environments Experience working directly with senior stakeholders Commercial awareness and client-facing consultancy skills Technical Skills & Certifications Strong expertise across: Microsoft 365 Azure Infrastructure Windows Server Networking & Security best practices Enterprise cloud architecture Desirable / Expected Certifications (or equivalent experience): MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator) MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator) SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect) SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator) AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) AZ-305 (Azure Infrastructure Solutions Architect) Essential Requirements Right to work in the UK Full UK Driving License Ability to travel to client sites when required Who This Role Would Suit This opportunity would suit a: Senior Infrastructure Engineer stepping into a strategic consultancy role Azure Architect within an MSP seeking greater ownership Technical Lead who enjoys stakeholder engagement and architectural design About the Client Our client is a respected and growing MSP with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Microsoft-led solutions. They pride themselves on technical excellence, professional standards, and long-term client partnerships. They offer a collaborative environment, clear progression opportunities, and exposure to complex enterprise-level projects. If you would like a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Principal IT. INDGH
2nd Line IT Support Engineer (Field & Remote) - 40,000/ 45,000 - Peterborough Principal IT are currently working with a leading Managed Service Provider who are looking to recruit an experienced IT Support Engineer to join their growing technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused engineer who enjoys a mix of remote support, onsite work, and hands-on troubleshooting across a broad range of modern technologies. Based from their Peterborough office, with regular travel to customer sites including Heathrow, this role will primarily support a key strategic client while also assisting across the wider managed services customer base. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality support services, maintaining strong client relationships, and contributing to ongoing service improvements within a fast-paced MSP environment. The Role As an IT Support Engineer, you will provide both remote and onsite technical support across a variety of customer environments. You will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving escalated technical issues, supporting infrastructure and cloud technologies, and ensuring excellent customer service delivery at all times. This role would suit someone with previous MSP or service desk experience who enjoys working across multiple technologies and building strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities Provide 2nd line technical support across customer environments Resolve escalated incidents from the 1st line support team Deliver both remote and onsite support where required Troubleshoot issues across systems, networks, infrastructure, and applications Manage and update tickets through the service desk platform Ensure tickets are progressed within agreed SLAs Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineers where necessary Attend customer sites to deliver onsite technical support Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles Monitor infrastructure alerts through RMM and monitoring platforms Support ongoing service improvement and automation initiatives Promote IT security best practices across customer environments Build strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders Technologies You will gain exposure to a broad range of technologies including: Microsoft Technologies Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Microsoft Teams Entra ID / Azure Active Directory Intune / Endpoint Management Windows 10 & Windows 11 Windows Server Microsoft Defender Cloud & Infrastructure Microsoft Azure VMware & Hyper-V Backup & Disaster Recovery solutions Identity & Access Management Networking Cisco Meraki Firewalls VPN connectivity Network troubleshooting Support Tools RMM platforms Service desk systems Remote support tools Monitoring & alerting systems Skills & Experience Required Minimum 2 years' experience within an IT support, MSP, or service desk environment Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments Good understanding of networking technologies Experience using ticketing and remote support systems Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel to customer sites when required Certifications Essential Microsoft Associate Certification (MD-102 or MS-102) or equivalent Desirable AZ-104 SC-300 Cisco Meraki certifications If you are an experienced 2nd line IT support engineer looking to step into a delivery-focused role with strong career development opportunities, we would love to hear from you. INDGH
May 21, 2026
Full time
2nd Line IT Support Engineer (Field & Remote) - 40,000/ 45,000 - Peterborough Principal IT are currently working with a leading Managed Service Provider who are looking to recruit an experienced IT Support Engineer to join their growing technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused engineer who enjoys a mix of remote support, onsite work, and hands-on troubleshooting across a broad range of modern technologies. Based from their Peterborough office, with regular travel to customer sites including Heathrow, this role will primarily support a key strategic client while also assisting across the wider managed services customer base. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality support services, maintaining strong client relationships, and contributing to ongoing service improvements within a fast-paced MSP environment. The Role As an IT Support Engineer, you will provide both remote and onsite technical support across a variety of customer environments. You will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving escalated technical issues, supporting infrastructure and cloud technologies, and ensuring excellent customer service delivery at all times. This role would suit someone with previous MSP or service desk experience who enjoys working across multiple technologies and building strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities Provide 2nd line technical support across customer environments Resolve escalated incidents from the 1st line support team Deliver both remote and onsite support where required Troubleshoot issues across systems, networks, infrastructure, and applications Manage and update tickets through the service desk platform Ensure tickets are progressed within agreed SLAs Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineers where necessary Attend customer sites to deliver onsite technical support Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles Monitor infrastructure alerts through RMM and monitoring platforms Support ongoing service improvement and automation initiatives Promote IT security best practices across customer environments Build strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders Technologies You will gain exposure to a broad range of technologies including: Microsoft Technologies Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Microsoft Teams Entra ID / Azure Active Directory Intune / Endpoint Management Windows 10 & Windows 11 Windows Server Microsoft Defender Cloud & Infrastructure Microsoft Azure VMware & Hyper-V Backup & Disaster Recovery solutions Identity & Access Management Networking Cisco Meraki Firewalls VPN connectivity Network troubleshooting Support Tools RMM platforms Service desk systems Remote support tools Monitoring & alerting systems Skills & Experience Required Minimum 2 years' experience within an IT support, MSP, or service desk environment Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments Good understanding of networking technologies Experience using ticketing and remote support systems Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel to customer sites when required Certifications Essential Microsoft Associate Certification (MD-102 or MS-102) or equivalent Desirable AZ-104 SC-300 Cisco Meraki certifications If you are an experienced 2nd line IT support engineer looking to step into a delivery-focused role with strong career development opportunities, we would love to hear from you. INDGH
SRE Managing Consultant Cloud Operating Model & Reliability Transformation Security Clearance: SC eligible (UK residency required) Shape the Future of Cloud Reliability Are you passionate about building resilient, scalable cloud platforms that truly support the business? Do you thrive at the intersection of engineering excellence, operating models, and senior stakeholder advisory? We're looking for a Managing Consultant in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to help organisations shift from reactive operations to measurable, product-aligned reliability - embedding SRE as a core engineering discipline across cloud and hybrid environments. You'll work with senior leaders, engineering teams, and platform organisations to design operating models that deliver availability, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence at scale. What You'll Be Doing As part of a growing Cloud Advisory capability, you'll lead and shape client engagements focused on reliability, resilience, and modern cloud operations. Key responsibilities include: Define and embed SRE engagement models aligned to modern engineering and traditional ITSM/ITIL practices Establish SLIs, SLOs, and Error Budgets Shape observability strategies using metrics, logs, and traces Design incident response models and post-incident learning loops Reduce toil through automation and engineering excellence Deliver SRE capability assessments and roadmaps Act as a trusted senior advisor to stakeholders What We're Looking For Extensive experience in SRE, cloud operations, or DevOps Proven consulting or advisory background Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP Strong observability and incident management expertise Ability to obtain UK SC clearance Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
May 21, 2026
Full time
SRE Managing Consultant Cloud Operating Model & Reliability Transformation Security Clearance: SC eligible (UK residency required) Shape the Future of Cloud Reliability Are you passionate about building resilient, scalable cloud platforms that truly support the business? Do you thrive at the intersection of engineering excellence, operating models, and senior stakeholder advisory? We're looking for a Managing Consultant in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to help organisations shift from reactive operations to measurable, product-aligned reliability - embedding SRE as a core engineering discipline across cloud and hybrid environments. You'll work with senior leaders, engineering teams, and platform organisations to design operating models that deliver availability, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence at scale. What You'll Be Doing As part of a growing Cloud Advisory capability, you'll lead and shape client engagements focused on reliability, resilience, and modern cloud operations. Key responsibilities include: Define and embed SRE engagement models aligned to modern engineering and traditional ITSM/ITIL practices Establish SLIs, SLOs, and Error Budgets Shape observability strategies using metrics, logs, and traces Design incident response models and post-incident learning loops Reduce toil through automation and engineering excellence Deliver SRE capability assessments and roadmaps Act as a trusted senior advisor to stakeholders What We're Looking For Extensive experience in SRE, cloud operations, or DevOps Proven consulting or advisory background Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP Strong observability and incident management expertise Ability to obtain UK SC clearance Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Tech Lead - Python / Financial Modelling / AI - Pensions £650 - £750 per day Outside IR35 6 Month Contract Remote (Occasional London Travel) Overview I'm currently working with a leading financial services technology consultancy that is looking to bring in an experienced Tech Lead to support the delivery of modern software solutions for a major pensions client. This role sits at the intersection of financial modelling and modern engineering, supporting the development of platforms used for forward-looking financial analysis, including discounted cashflow projections and Monte Carlo simulations. This is a hands-on leadership role, splitting your time between full-stack engineering and leading a team of senior developers. You'll also play a key role in shaping AI-assisted and agentic development workflows, helping embed these approaches into day-to-day engineering practices. The Role You will lead a team of four experienced engineers while remaining actively involved in the development process, with a strong emphasis on Python-led development within a modern cloud environment. Alongside technical leadership, you will coordinate delivery, run Agile ceremonies, and act as a key technical contact for stakeholders and clients. The role requires someone who leads by influence, communicates confidently with clients, and brings practical experience implementing AI-assisted and agentic engineering workflows within real delivery environments. Key Responsibilities • Leading a team of four senior engineers within an Agile delivery environment• Remaining hands-on with Python-led full-stack development, alongside TypeScript, React and Azure• Contributing to platforms supporting financial modelling and forward-looking analytics including discounted cashflow projections and Monte Carlo simulations• Championing AI-assisted and agentic engineering workflows, embedding these into development practices• Running Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives• Managing day-to-day delivery and proactively removing blockers• Acting as a key technical contact for stakeholders and clients• Supporting solution design and maintaining strong engineering standards Experience Required • Proven experience operating as a Tech Lead or Lead Engineer in modern engineering teams• Strong Python development experience within full-stack environments• Experience with TypeScript, React and Azure-based architectures• Experience working on financial modelling systems, ideally involving forward-looking modelling such as discounted cashflow projections or Monte Carlo simulations• Demonstrable experience implementing AI-assisted or agentic engineering approaches in practice• Experience leading engineering teams within Agile delivery frameworks• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders• A solutions-oriented, detail-focused mindset with a strong delivery drive and principles-based approach to engineering
May 21, 2026
Full time
Tech Lead - Python / Financial Modelling / AI - Pensions £650 - £750 per day Outside IR35 6 Month Contract Remote (Occasional London Travel) Overview I'm currently working with a leading financial services technology consultancy that is looking to bring in an experienced Tech Lead to support the delivery of modern software solutions for a major pensions client. This role sits at the intersection of financial modelling and modern engineering, supporting the development of platforms used for forward-looking financial analysis, including discounted cashflow projections and Monte Carlo simulations. This is a hands-on leadership role, splitting your time between full-stack engineering and leading a team of senior developers. You'll also play a key role in shaping AI-assisted and agentic development workflows, helping embed these approaches into day-to-day engineering practices. The Role You will lead a team of four experienced engineers while remaining actively involved in the development process, with a strong emphasis on Python-led development within a modern cloud environment. Alongside technical leadership, you will coordinate delivery, run Agile ceremonies, and act as a key technical contact for stakeholders and clients. The role requires someone who leads by influence, communicates confidently with clients, and brings practical experience implementing AI-assisted and agentic engineering workflows within real delivery environments. Key Responsibilities • Leading a team of four senior engineers within an Agile delivery environment• Remaining hands-on with Python-led full-stack development, alongside TypeScript, React and Azure• Contributing to platforms supporting financial modelling and forward-looking analytics including discounted cashflow projections and Monte Carlo simulations• Championing AI-assisted and agentic engineering workflows, embedding these into development practices• Running Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives• Managing day-to-day delivery and proactively removing blockers• Acting as a key technical contact for stakeholders and clients• Supporting solution design and maintaining strong engineering standards Experience Required • Proven experience operating as a Tech Lead or Lead Engineer in modern engineering teams• Strong Python development experience within full-stack environments• Experience with TypeScript, React and Azure-based architectures• Experience working on financial modelling systems, ideally involving forward-looking modelling such as discounted cashflow projections or Monte Carlo simulations• Demonstrable experience implementing AI-assisted or agentic engineering approaches in practice• Experience leading engineering teams within Agile delivery frameworks• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders• A solutions-oriented, detail-focused mindset with a strong delivery drive and principles-based approach to engineering
Senior Cloud Engineer / Azure / Cloud / DevOps / Permanent / Hybrid / London Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement and optimise cloud solutions within Microsoft Azure. You will play a key role in driving cloud adoption, improving platform reliability and ensuring secure, scalable infrastructure across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure services Lead architectural decisions across Azure environments with a focus on scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions Ensure high availability and disaster recovery through well-architected solutions Implement security best practices using Azure-native tools (e.g. Azure Security Center, Key Vault, RBAC) Monitor and troubleshoot systems using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to deliver cloud-native applications Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices and standards Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Senior Cloud / Azure Engineering role Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates) Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS) Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools Knowledge of cloud security principles and Azure identity management (Azure AD / Entra ID)
May 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Cloud Engineer / Azure / Cloud / DevOps / Permanent / Hybrid / London Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement and optimise cloud solutions within Microsoft Azure. You will play a key role in driving cloud adoption, improving platform reliability and ensuring secure, scalable infrastructure across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure services Lead architectural decisions across Azure environments with a focus on scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions Ensure high availability and disaster recovery through well-architected solutions Implement security best practices using Azure-native tools (e.g. Azure Security Center, Key Vault, RBAC) Monitor and troubleshoot systems using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to deliver cloud-native applications Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices and standards Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Senior Cloud / Azure Engineering role Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates) Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS) Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools Knowledge of cloud security principles and Azure identity management (Azure AD / Entra ID)
