MFA Technical Engineer Role ( Solid IAM and MFA experience) The role is for a MFA Technical Engineer with significant experience in delivery projects into large organisations with many stakeholders. The successful candidates must therefore have strong social skills across different mediums and ability to communicate a vision based on developing technology. The successful candidate will have a strong general technical background with hands on experience delivering IAM and infrastructure projects. Inside IR35 - Based in Sheffield 2-3 day a week - non-negotiable Key responsibilities Engineer and support MFA solutions across enterprise identity platforms (eg, Azure AD/Entra ID, iSeries, ADFS, etc). Deliver authentication patterns: OIDC/OAuth2, SAML2, Kerberos/LDAP, session management, token lifecycle. Integrate apps with enterprise IAM/SSO platforms (AD, ADLDS, ADFS, Entra). Integrate MFA with applications using standards and protocols (SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, RADIUS, LDAP). Strong understanding of authentication vs authorisation, identity lifecycle, and trust boundaries. Implement and maintain authentication policies (conditional access, step-up authentication, risk-based controls, device posture). Manage MFA factors and lifecycle: push, OTP, FIDO2/WebAuthn, hardware tokens, SMS/voice (where permitted), backup codes, recovery flows. Monitor service health and security events; tune alerting and dashboards. Troubleshoot complex authentication issues (SSO/MFA failures, token/certificate issues, clock drift, network/proxy constraints). Partner with IAM, Cyber Security, Architecture, and application teams to deliver secure-by-design integrations. Strong understanding of authentication vs authorisation, identity lifecycle, and trust boundaries. Produce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge articles; contribute to operational readiness Support audits and control testing; evidence compliance with security and regulatory requirements. Participate in on-call/incident response, problem management, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills Knowledge of Multi-Factor Authentication/Passwordless Authentication technology is required. Strong hands-on experience with federated protocols (OIDC/OAuth2/SAML). Experience with at least one IdP platform and troubleshooting tools. Strong understanding of authentication vs authorisation, identity lifecycle, and trust boundaries. Support PoC/Pilot testing and planning for rollout for new authentication patterns. Work with Architecture on production infrastructure design. Present at stakeholder forums to provide updates on the project deliverables and achievements. Is technically versed on modern authentication protocols and can have technical discussion to support issues identified during implementations. Conduct reviews with service owners to complete/review technology assessments to determine suitable approach. Plan and support IAM Authentication implementation. Familiar with JIRA/Confluence and can support our journey to use these tools better. Hands-on experience engineering MFA/SSO within an enterprise IAM environment. Working knowledge of PKI, certificates, TLS, and key management concepts. Experience operating production services: monitoring, incident management, change/release processes. Desirable Skills Previous experience of working in financial services, ideally HSBC experience. EntraID/AzureAD experience. Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell and/or Python) and familiarity with APIs. Experience with FIDO2/WebAuthn and phishing-resistant MFA rollouts. Knowledge of Zero Trust and adaptive/risk-based authentication. Familiarity with privileged access controls (PAM) and strong authentication for admin workflows. Cloud identity experience (Azure/AWS/GCP) and hybrid identity (AD, ADFS). ITIL practices and experience in regulated environments (financial services). Understanding of regulatory/security expectations (least privilege, auditability). Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or equivalent experience. Security/IAM certifications are a plus (eg, Microsoft Identity, Okta/Ping certs, CISSP/SSCP, GIAC-role dependent).
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
MFA Technical Engineer Role ( Solid IAM and MFA experience) The role is for a MFA Technical Engineer with significant experience in delivery projects into large organisations with many stakeholders. The successful candidates must therefore have strong social skills across different mediums and ability to communicate a vision based on developing technology. The successful candidate will have a strong general technical background with hands on experience delivering IAM and infrastructure projects. Inside IR35 - Based in Sheffield 2-3 day a week - non-negotiable Key responsibilities Engineer and support MFA solutions across enterprise identity platforms (eg, Azure AD/Entra ID, iSeries, ADFS, etc). Deliver authentication patterns: OIDC/OAuth2, SAML2, Kerberos/LDAP, session management, token lifecycle. Integrate apps with enterprise IAM/SSO platforms (AD, ADLDS, ADFS, Entra). Integrate MFA with applications using standards and protocols (SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, RADIUS, LDAP). Strong understanding of authentication vs authorisation, identity lifecycle, and trust boundaries. Implement and maintain authentication policies (conditional access, step-up authentication, risk-based controls, device posture). Manage MFA factors and lifecycle: push, OTP, FIDO2/WebAuthn, hardware tokens, SMS/voice (where permitted), backup codes, recovery flows. Monitor service health and security events; tune alerting and dashboards. Troubleshoot complex authentication issues (SSO/MFA failures, token/certificate issues, clock drift, network/proxy constraints). Partner with IAM, Cyber Security, Architecture, and application teams to deliver secure-by-design integrations. Strong understanding of authentication vs authorisation, identity lifecycle, and trust boundaries. Produce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge articles; contribute to operational readiness Support audits and control testing; evidence compliance with security and regulatory requirements. Participate in on-call/incident response, problem management, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills Knowledge of Multi-Factor Authentication/Passwordless Authentication technology is required. Strong hands-on experience with federated protocols (OIDC/OAuth2/SAML). Experience with at least one IdP platform and troubleshooting tools. Strong understanding of authentication vs authorisation, identity lifecycle, and trust boundaries. Support PoC/Pilot testing and planning for rollout for new authentication patterns. Work with Architecture on production infrastructure design. Present at stakeholder forums to provide updates on the project deliverables and achievements. Is technically versed on modern authentication protocols and can have technical discussion to support issues identified during implementations. Conduct reviews with service owners to complete/review technology assessments to determine suitable approach. Plan and support IAM Authentication implementation. Familiar with JIRA/Confluence and can support our journey to use these tools better. Hands-on experience engineering MFA/SSO within an enterprise IAM environment. Working knowledge of PKI, certificates, TLS, and key management concepts. Experience operating production services: monitoring, incident management, change/release processes. Desirable Skills Previous experience of working in financial services, ideally HSBC experience. EntraID/AzureAD experience. Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell and/or Python) and familiarity with APIs. Experience with FIDO2/WebAuthn and phishing-resistant MFA rollouts. Knowledge of Zero Trust and adaptive/risk-based authentication. Familiarity with privileged access controls (PAM) and strong authentication for admin workflows. Cloud identity experience (Azure/AWS/GCP) and hybrid identity (AD, ADFS). ITIL practices and experience in regulated environments (financial services). Understanding of regulatory/security expectations (least privilege, auditability). Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or equivalent experience. Security/IAM certifications are a plus (eg, Microsoft Identity, Okta/Ping certs, CISSP/SSCP, GIAC-role dependent).
Documentum ECM Developer Telford - onsite Salary: 30k - 70k SC Cleared or Eligible for SC Clearance. Role Summary The Documentum ECM Developer is a hands-on engineering role responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting OpenText Documentum solutions in an AWS cloud environment. The role focuses on building scalable ECM features, contributing to cloud-based deployments, and applying DevOps best practices to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities Development & Engineering Design, develop, and maintain OpenText Documentum applications and integrations Build and enhance custom components using Java and Documentum frameworks (DFC, DFS, D2, xCP) Develop and consume REST APIs for ECM integrations and microservices-based solutions Troubleshoot and resolve defects, performance issues, and production incidents Contribute to solution design with a focus on maintainability and performance AWS & Cloud Implementation Develop and deploy ECM applications on AWS-based environments Work with AWS services such as compute, storage, IAM, and networking Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives by updating and refactoring existing solutions Follow established AWS architecture patterns and best practices DevOps & Automation Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes Write and maintain deployment scripts using tools such as Terraform and Ansible (guided by architecture standards) Participate in version control and branching strategies using Git Support environment configuration and promote automation across development workflows Testing, Quality & Support Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality Support testing activities and deployments across environments Assist in monitoring and incident resolution using tools like Dynatrace Security & Best Practices Implement secure coding practices aligned with enterprise and AWS standards Work with authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms Ensure proper handling of sensitive data, encryption, and secrets management within applications Required Skills AWS & Cloud Hands-on experience developing applications on AWS Understanding of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.) Familiarity with cloud-native development concepts and deployment models Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) ECM & OpenText Technologies Experience with OpenText Documentum Familiarity with: Content Server DFC / DFS D2 and/or xCP Experience developing ECM solutions or customizations Programming & Integration Strong Java development skills Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations Understanding of microservices architecture (preferred) DevOps, Databases & Observability Experience with Git and CI/CD tools Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker Exposure to monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or similar Nice to Have Experience working in Agile delivery teams Exposure to performance tuning and optimization Understanding of enterprise application integration patterns If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Documentum ECM Developer Telford - onsite Salary: 30k - 70k SC Cleared or Eligible for SC Clearance. Role Summary The Documentum ECM Developer is a hands-on engineering role responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting OpenText Documentum solutions in an AWS cloud environment. The role focuses on building scalable ECM features, contributing to cloud-based deployments, and applying DevOps best practices to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities Development & Engineering Design, develop, and maintain OpenText Documentum applications and integrations Build and enhance custom components using Java and Documentum frameworks (DFC, DFS, D2, xCP) Develop and consume REST APIs for ECM integrations and microservices-based solutions Troubleshoot and resolve defects, performance issues, and production incidents Contribute to solution design with a focus on maintainability and performance AWS & Cloud Implementation Develop and deploy ECM applications on AWS-based environments Work with AWS services such as compute, storage, IAM, and networking Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives by updating and refactoring existing solutions Follow established AWS architecture patterns and best practices DevOps & Automation Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes Write and maintain deployment scripts using tools such as Terraform and Ansible (guided by architecture standards) Participate in version control and branching strategies using Git Support environment configuration and promote automation across development workflows Testing, Quality & Support Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality Support testing activities and deployments across environments Assist in monitoring and incident resolution using tools like Dynatrace Security & Best Practices Implement secure coding practices aligned with enterprise and AWS standards Work with authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms Ensure proper handling of sensitive data, encryption, and secrets management within applications Required Skills AWS & Cloud Hands-on experience developing applications on AWS Understanding of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.) Familiarity with cloud-native development concepts and deployment models Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) ECM & OpenText Technologies Experience with OpenText Documentum Familiarity with: Content Server DFC / DFS D2 and/or xCP Experience developing ECM solutions or customizations Programming & Integration Strong Java development skills Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations Understanding of microservices architecture (preferred) DevOps, Databases & Observability Experience with Git and CI/CD tools Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker Exposure to monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or similar Nice to Have Experience working in Agile delivery teams Exposure to performance tuning and optimization Understanding of enterprise application integration patterns If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Documentum ECM Developer Telford - onsite Salary: 30k - 70k SC Cleared or Eligible for SC Clearance. Role Summary The Documentum ECM Developer is a hands-on engineering role responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting OpenText Documentum solutions in an AWS cloud environment. The role focuses on building scalable ECM features, contributing to cloud-based deployments, and applying DevOps best practices to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities Development & Engineering Design, develop, and maintain OpenText Documentum applications and integrations Build and enhance custom components using Java and Documentum frameworks (DFC, DFS, D2, xCP) Develop and consume REST APIs for ECM integrations and microservices-based solutions Troubleshoot and resolve defects, performance issues, and production incidents Contribute to solution design with a focus on maintainability and performance AWS & Cloud Implementation Develop and deploy ECM applications on AWS-based environments Work with AWS services such as compute, storage, IAM, and networking Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives by updating and refactoring existing solutions Follow established AWS architecture patterns and best practices DevOps & Automation Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes Write and maintain deployment scripts using tools such as Terraform and Ansible (guided by architecture standards) Participate in version control and branching strategies using Git Support environment configuration and promote automation across development workflows Testing, Quality & Support Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality Support testing activities and deployments across environments Assist in monitoring and incident resolution using tools like Dynatrace Security & Best Practices Implement secure coding practices aligned with enterprise and AWS standards Work with authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms Ensure proper handling of sensitive data, encryption, and secrets management within applications Required Skills AWS & Cloud Hands-on experience developing applications on AWS Understanding of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.) Familiarity with cloud-native development concepts and deployment models Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) ECM & OpenText Technologies Experience with OpenText Documentum Familiarity with: Content Server DFC/DFS D2 and/or xCP Experience developing ECM solutions or customizations Programming & Integration Strong Java development skills Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations Understanding of microservices architecture (preferred) DevOps, Databases & Observability Experience with Git and CI/CD tools Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker Exposure to monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or similar Nice to Have Experience working in Agile delivery teams Exposure to performance tuning and optimization Understanding of enterprise application integration patterns If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Documentum ECM Developer Telford - onsite Salary: 30k - 70k SC Cleared or Eligible for SC Clearance. Role Summary The Documentum ECM Developer is a hands-on engineering role responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting OpenText Documentum solutions in an AWS cloud environment. The role focuses on building scalable ECM features, contributing to cloud-based deployments, and applying DevOps best practices to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities Development & Engineering Design, develop, and maintain OpenText Documentum applications and integrations Build and enhance custom components using Java and Documentum frameworks (DFC, DFS, D2, xCP) Develop and consume REST APIs for ECM integrations and microservices-based solutions Troubleshoot and resolve defects, performance issues, and production incidents Contribute to solution design with a focus on maintainability and performance AWS & Cloud Implementation Develop and deploy ECM applications on AWS-based environments Work with AWS services such as compute, storage, IAM, and networking Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives by updating and refactoring existing solutions Follow established AWS architecture patterns and best practices DevOps & Automation Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes Write and maintain deployment scripts using tools such as Terraform and Ansible (guided by architecture standards) Participate in version control and branching strategies using Git Support environment configuration and promote automation across development workflows Testing, Quality & Support Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality Support testing activities and deployments across environments Assist in monitoring and incident resolution using tools like Dynatrace Security & Best Practices Implement secure coding practices aligned with enterprise and AWS standards Work with authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms Ensure proper handling of sensitive data, encryption, and secrets management within applications Required Skills AWS & Cloud Hands-on experience developing applications on AWS Understanding of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.) Familiarity with cloud-native development concepts and deployment models Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) ECM & OpenText Technologies Experience with OpenText Documentum Familiarity with: Content Server DFC/DFS D2 and/or xCP Experience developing ECM solutions or customizations Programming & Integration Strong Java development skills Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations Understanding of microservices architecture (preferred) DevOps, Databases & Observability Experience with Git and CI/CD tools Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker Exposure to monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or similar Nice to Have Experience working in Agile delivery teams Exposure to performance tuning and optimization Understanding of enterprise application integration patterns If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Are you the next Senior Systems Engineer to help build and shape the software behind our next generation laser processing platform? If so, Opsydia would love to hear from you as we expand into new markets and unlock new technical opportunities. Spun out from the University of Oxford in 2017, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and deep expertise in adaptive optics to enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across scientific and industrial domains. Our platform enables the creation of functional devices in optical glass, diamond, and other transparent media, powering disruptive applications in datacoms, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing. THE ROLE As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take full system-level ownership of Opsydia s next generation laser photonics products. This is a technical leadership role spanning architecture, integration, verification, and productization, ensuring that complex opto electro mechanical subsystems come together into robust, high performance solutions. You will lead the definition, design, and delivery of complete systems, balancing photonics, precision mechanics, automation, software, reliability engineering, and manufacturability. Working across early stage R&D, customer engagements, and product development, you will play a key role in shaping Opsydia s technical roadmap and maturing prototypes into deliverable, field ready products. Key Responsibilities End to End Systems Ownership o Lead system architecture from concept through requirements, detailed design, prototyping, verification, and release. o Develop system level specifications, performance budgets, and risk models across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains. o Define and drive processes for system integration, validation, and troubleshooting. Ultrafast Laser & Photonics Systems o Integrate and optimise femtosecond laser sources for high precision laser matter interaction applications. o Collaborate with laser manufacturers to define specifications, validate performance, and ensure long term stability and repeatability. o Manage system level trade offs involving beam delivery, adaptive optics, power stability, thermal management, and alignment tolerances. Precision Motion & Opto Mechanical Integration o Architect and integrate high precision motion systems (piezo, air bearing, linear motor) with sub micron or nanometre level stability. o Oversee opto mechanical design for robustness in industrial environments, ensuring vibration control, thermal stability, and reliability. o Work closely with the Software Team to achieve coordinated laser stage performance. System Integration & Verification o Combine lasers, adaptive optics, motion control, electronics, and machine vision into fully functional, production ready systems. o Use optical modelling and simulation tools to optimise performance and minimise error sources. o Develop verification plans, test procedures, and system level fault analysis frameworks. Automation, Control & Safety o Define system level control methodologies and sequencing alongside the Software Team. o Ensure full compliance with international laser safety standards and implement appropriate interlocks, monitoring, and diagnostic features. o Contribute to automation and workflow design that enhances stability, repeatability, and throughput. ABOUT YOU You will have a deep technical background with extensive of experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, ideally holding an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master s) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full accountability for delivering complex projects from concept to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution within a collaborative team environment You will be able to demonstrate the following: Expertise in ultrafast laser applications, including femtosecond systems and adaptive optics. Proven experience developing and integrating precision motion-controlled stages for high-accuracy processes. Strong background in photonics-based applications, from fibre coupling to photonic integrated circuits. Ability to architect and optimise complex optical systems, including adaptive optics and machine vision elements. A proactive, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges. Exceptional organisational, documentation, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. For this senior role, we expect applicants with significant experience in metrology, optics, and control systems, ideally with exposure to industrial-grade system integration and supplier engagement. You might also have: Practical knowledge of adaptive optics for beam shaping and correction. Expertise in waveguide fabrication or optical fibre performance characterization. Familiarity with mechanical design and optical simulation tools. Proven ability to configure and optimize precision motion control systems (piezo, air-bearing, interferometric feedback). Competence in automation and scripting for system control (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW). Experience with advanced microscopy and analytical techniques. Track record of developing products and producing documentation for regulatory compliance. Understanding of intellectual property development and technology protection strategies. Previous involvement in project planning, risk assessment, and technical reporting. If you don't meet all of the criteria above, but are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch to discuss further. The role is advertised as full-time. We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required. As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard. Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Salary range: £54,000-£58,000 dependant on experience. Benefits Hybrid & flexible working arrangements Share option scheme Annual bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Group Income Protection and Life Assurance Enhanced family leave Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development Volunteering opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can. ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia. Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description ABOUT OPSYDIA Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop, free parking and a minibus service between the park and Oxford. Your data will be held in line with our recruitment privacy policy available at
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Are you the next Senior Systems Engineer to help build and shape the software behind our next generation laser processing platform? If so, Opsydia would love to hear from you as we expand into new markets and unlock new technical opportunities. Spun out from the University of Oxford in 2017, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and deep expertise in adaptive optics to enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across scientific and industrial domains. Our platform enables the creation of functional devices in optical glass, diamond, and other transparent media, powering disruptive applications in datacoms, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing. THE ROLE As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take full system-level ownership of Opsydia s next generation laser photonics products. This is a technical leadership role spanning architecture, integration, verification, and productization, ensuring that complex opto electro mechanical subsystems come together into robust, high performance solutions. You will lead the definition, design, and delivery of complete systems, balancing photonics, precision mechanics, automation, software, reliability engineering, and manufacturability. Working across early stage R&D, customer engagements, and product development, you will play a key role in shaping Opsydia s technical roadmap and maturing prototypes into deliverable, field ready products. Key Responsibilities End to End Systems Ownership o Lead system architecture from concept through requirements, detailed design, prototyping, verification, and release. o Develop system level specifications, performance budgets, and risk models across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains. o Define and drive processes for system integration, validation, and troubleshooting. Ultrafast Laser & Photonics Systems o Integrate and optimise femtosecond laser sources for high precision laser matter interaction applications. o Collaborate with laser manufacturers to define specifications, validate performance, and ensure long term stability and repeatability. o Manage system level trade offs involving beam delivery, adaptive optics, power stability, thermal management, and alignment tolerances. Precision Motion & Opto Mechanical Integration o Architect and integrate high precision motion systems (piezo, air bearing, linear motor) with sub micron or nanometre level stability. o Oversee opto mechanical design for robustness in industrial environments, ensuring vibration control, thermal stability, and reliability. o Work closely with the Software Team to achieve coordinated laser stage performance. System Integration & Verification o Combine lasers, adaptive optics, motion control, electronics, and machine vision into fully functional, production ready systems. o Use optical modelling and simulation tools to optimise performance and minimise error sources. o Develop verification plans, test procedures, and system level fault analysis frameworks. Automation, Control & Safety o Define system level control methodologies and sequencing alongside the Software Team. o Ensure full compliance with international laser safety standards and implement appropriate interlocks, monitoring, and diagnostic features. o Contribute to automation and workflow design that enhances stability, repeatability, and throughput. ABOUT YOU You will have a deep technical background with extensive of experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, ideally holding an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master s) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full accountability for delivering complex projects from concept to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution within a collaborative team environment You will be able to demonstrate the following: Expertise in ultrafast laser applications, including femtosecond systems and adaptive optics. Proven experience developing and integrating precision motion-controlled stages for high-accuracy processes. Strong background in photonics-based applications, from fibre coupling to photonic integrated circuits. Ability to architect and optimise complex optical systems, including adaptive optics and machine vision elements. A proactive, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges. Exceptional organisational, documentation, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. For this senior role, we expect applicants with significant experience in metrology, optics, and control systems, ideally with exposure to industrial-grade system integration and supplier engagement. You might also have: Practical knowledge of adaptive optics for beam shaping and correction. Expertise in waveguide fabrication or optical fibre performance characterization. Familiarity with mechanical design and optical simulation tools. Proven ability to configure and optimize precision motion control systems (piezo, air-bearing, interferometric feedback). Competence in automation and scripting for system control (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW). Experience with advanced microscopy and analytical techniques. Track record of developing products and producing documentation for regulatory compliance. Understanding of intellectual property development and technology protection strategies. Previous involvement in project planning, risk assessment, and technical reporting. If you don't meet all of the criteria above, but are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch to discuss further. The role is advertised as full-time. We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required. As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard. Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Salary range: £54,000-£58,000 dependant on experience. Benefits Hybrid & flexible working arrangements Share option scheme Annual bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Group Income Protection and Life Assurance Enhanced family leave Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development Volunteering opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can. ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia. Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description ABOUT OPSYDIA Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop, free parking and a minibus service between the park and Oxford. Your data will be held in line with our recruitment privacy policy available at
About Our Client Our client is an innovative AI-powered brand analytics platform that helps businesses understand their brand perception, competitive landscape, and market positioning through advanced AI-driven analysis. They leverage multiple Large Language Models to deliver actionable insights that enable brands to optimize their visibility and competitive positioning in the market. The platform runs a production multi-agent system on AWS, orchestrating multiple AI providers across signal generation, content, and research workflows, and is exposed to clients through their own MCP server. What We're Looking For We are seeking an AI Engineer to help shape the technical direction of the AI platform. You will design and evolve the agentic systems that power this solution - multi-agent orchestration, LLM pipelines, evals, and the cloud infrastructure that runs them. You should be hands-on, opinionated about how AI systems should be built, and excited to set the bar for an engineering team that ships AI features fast and safely. We value engineers who actively use AI agents and automation tools in their own workflows and stay current with the field as it moves. Key Responsibilities 1. Agentic AI Systems Design, build, and evolve multi-agent systems and LLM-powered pipelines. You will: Design agent topologies - planner/executor, supervisor/worker, reflection loops, human-in-the-loop Build and extend agents using frameworks like LangGraph, Strands, and Agent SDKs Evolve the agent harness - execution loop, tool dispatch, context management, sub-agent spawning, and sandboxing Design agent memory, context management, and tool-calling patterns Extend the MCP server with new tools and capabilities Enforce structured outputs and validation across LLM boundaries 2. LLM Quality, Evals & Observability Build the layer that lets the team ship LLM features with confidence. You will: Design and grow the eval platform - golden datasets, regression suites, LLM-as-judge Integrate observability and tracing across providers and prompt versions Track cost, latency, and quality per prompt, model, and client Build guardrails for prompt injection, PII, and output safety Drive prompt engineering practice - versioning, A/B testing, platform overlays 3. Cloud & Data Infrastructure Own the cloud substrate that runs the AI workloads. You will: Architect and maintain AWS infrastructure (ECS Fargate, Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, S3, Athena, DynamoDB, Bedrock) Build and operate data pipelines that move LLM outputs from generation to analytics Manage containerized deployments, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Ensure reliability, observability, and cost efficiency across the platform 4. Security, Compliance & AI Safety Implement IAM, encryption, and network security best practices Manage secrets and audit logging Enforce multi-tenant isolation across agents, prompts, and data Defend against prompt injection, jailbreaks, and PII leakage 5. Technical Leadership Set technical direction for the AI platform and drive architecture decisions Make build-vs-buy calls on frameworks, providers, and tooling Mentor engineers and raise the bar on prompts, evals, and agent design Collaborate with product to translate business goals into AI system architecture What Makes This Role Unique You will work on a production multi-agent platform with real scale and real users - multi-specialist agent systems, LLM pipelines, and a multi-provider stack running on AWS. The interesting problems are not bootstrapping; they are deciding what good looks like and building the systems that get you there.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
About Our Client Our client is an innovative AI-powered brand analytics platform that helps businesses understand their brand perception, competitive landscape, and market positioning through advanced AI-driven analysis. They leverage multiple Large Language Models to deliver actionable insights that enable brands to optimize their visibility and competitive positioning in the market. The platform runs a production multi-agent system on AWS, orchestrating multiple AI providers across signal generation, content, and research workflows, and is exposed to clients through their own MCP server. What We're Looking For We are seeking an AI Engineer to help shape the technical direction of the AI platform. You will design and evolve the agentic systems that power this solution - multi-agent orchestration, LLM pipelines, evals, and the cloud infrastructure that runs them. You should be hands-on, opinionated about how AI systems should be built, and excited to set the bar for an engineering team that ships AI features fast and safely. We value engineers who actively use AI agents and automation tools in their own workflows and stay current with the field as it moves. Key Responsibilities 1. Agentic AI Systems Design, build, and evolve multi-agent systems and LLM-powered pipelines. You will: Design agent topologies - planner/executor, supervisor/worker, reflection loops, human-in-the-loop Build and extend agents using frameworks like LangGraph, Strands, and Agent SDKs Evolve the agent harness - execution loop, tool dispatch, context management, sub-agent spawning, and sandboxing Design agent memory, context management, and tool-calling patterns Extend the MCP server with new tools and capabilities Enforce structured outputs and validation across LLM boundaries 2. LLM Quality, Evals & Observability Build the layer that lets the team ship LLM features with confidence. You will: Design and grow the eval platform - golden datasets, regression suites, LLM-as-judge Integrate observability and tracing across providers and prompt versions Track cost, latency, and quality per prompt, model, and client Build guardrails for prompt injection, PII, and output safety Drive prompt engineering practice - versioning, A/B testing, platform overlays 3. Cloud & Data Infrastructure Own the cloud substrate that runs the AI workloads. You will: Architect and maintain AWS infrastructure (ECS Fargate, Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, S3, Athena, DynamoDB, Bedrock) Build and operate data pipelines that move LLM outputs from generation to analytics Manage containerized deployments, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Ensure reliability, observability, and cost efficiency across the platform 4. Security, Compliance & AI Safety Implement IAM, encryption, and network security best practices Manage secrets and audit logging Enforce multi-tenant isolation across agents, prompts, and data Defend against prompt injection, jailbreaks, and PII leakage 5. Technical Leadership Set technical direction for the AI platform and drive architecture decisions Make build-vs-buy calls on frameworks, providers, and tooling Mentor engineers and raise the bar on prompts, evals, and agent design Collaborate with product to translate business goals into AI system architecture What Makes This Role Unique You will work on a production multi-agent platform with real scale and real users - multi-specialist agent systems, LLM pipelines, and a multi-provider stack running on AWS. The interesting problems are not bootstrapping; they are deciding what good looks like and building the systems that get you there.
Mobile Core- Design Engineer Purpose of the Role Responsible for the design, evolution, testing, and capacity planning of core voice signalling platforms across 2G, 3G, 4G, IMS, and 5G networks. The role supports network transformation initiatives, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable signalling solutions that meet business and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and support core voice network signalling platforms, including IP STP, DRA/DEA, DSC, IMS, and Legacy voice core nodes. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), Statements of Requirements (SoRs), and capacity models. Develop and support automated testing capabilities for 5G Standalone (5GSA) and Legacy network call flows. Assess network evolution impacts and define technical requirements for vendors and suppliers. Review supplier Statements of Compliance (SoCs), Statements of Work (SoWs), quotations, and operational procedures. Ensure all solutions comply with security, fraud prevention, and operational standards. Contribute to 1-3 year signalling technology roadmaps covering hardware, software, capability, and capacity planning. Provide technical leadership and design guidance to projects, third parties, and cross-functional teams. Technical Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of mobile core networks (2G/3G/4G/IMS/5G). Expertise in signalling protocols including SS7, SIGTRAN, SIP, Diameter, and MAP. Understanding of telecom standards, traffic engineering, switching technologies, and radio principles. Experience in network design, capacity planning, automation, testing, and vendor management.
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
Mobile Core- Design Engineer Purpose of the Role Responsible for the design, evolution, testing, and capacity planning of core voice signalling platforms across 2G, 3G, 4G, IMS, and 5G networks. The role supports network transformation initiatives, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable signalling solutions that meet business and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and support core voice network signalling platforms, including IP STP, DRA/DEA, DSC, IMS, and Legacy voice core nodes. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), Statements of Requirements (SoRs), and capacity models. Develop and support automated testing capabilities for 5G Standalone (5GSA) and Legacy network call flows. Assess network evolution impacts and define technical requirements for vendors and suppliers. Review supplier Statements of Compliance (SoCs), Statements of Work (SoWs), quotations, and operational procedures. Ensure all solutions comply with security, fraud prevention, and operational standards. Contribute to 1-3 year signalling technology roadmaps covering hardware, software, capability, and capacity planning. Provide technical leadership and design guidance to projects, third parties, and cross-functional teams. Technical Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of mobile core networks (2G/3G/4G/IMS/5G). Expertise in signalling protocols including SS7, SIGTRAN, SIP, Diameter, and MAP. Understanding of telecom standards, traffic engineering, switching technologies, and radio principles. Experience in network design, capacity planning, automation, testing, and vendor management.
J ob Description We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Cyber Security Engineer for a local government client. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to public safety and community resilience. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in CrowdStrike for endpoint protection and Splunk for security telemetry, capable of transforming raw data into actionable intelligence. Key Responsibilities Endpoint Strategy: Lead the deployment, policy configuration, and maintenance of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, playing a crucial role in strengthening our security posture. SIEM Mastery: Collaborate with our SOC partner to design and optimise Splunk dashboards, alerts, and data models to identify sophisticated threats. Incident Response: Act as a technical escalation point for high-priority security incidents, utilising EDR and SIEM tools to enable rapid containment. Automation: Develop Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) workflows to minimise manual intervention and enhance response times. Threat Hunting: Proactively search for undetected malicious activity using specialised queries. Training: Enhance the CrowdStrike, Splunk, and security analysis skills of the existing team, providing opportunities for professional development and leadership. Qualifications Essential and Desired Cyber Security Foundational Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Network+, CYSA+, GSEC Advanced Certifications: CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, CCSP CrowdStrike Certifications: Ideally, possess 2 or more of the following: CCFA (CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator) CCFR (CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder) CCSE (CrowdStrike Certified SIEM Engineer) Splunk Certification: Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defence Engineer (Mandatory) Criteria for Shortlisting - Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience: 5+ years in a dedicated Cyber Security Engineering or SOC Tier 3 role. CrowdStrike Expertise: Solid hands-on experience with Falcon Prevent, Insight, and Discover. Certification (CCFA/CCFR) is a significant advantage. Splunk Proficiency: Skilled in writing complex Search Processing Language (SPL) queries and managing Splunk Enterprise Security (ES). Technical Knowledge: Strong Understanding of network protocols, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Vulnerability Assessment: 2+ years of experience using vulnerability assessment tools is a bonus. Penetration Testing Experience: Familiarity with penetration testing and web application testing. Compliance Requirements Willingness to participate in the mandatory Right to Work Checks as part of the pre-screening application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, acts as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
J ob Description We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Cyber Security Engineer for a local government client. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to public safety and community resilience. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in CrowdStrike for endpoint protection and Splunk for security telemetry, capable of transforming raw data into actionable intelligence. Key Responsibilities Endpoint Strategy: Lead the deployment, policy configuration, and maintenance of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, playing a crucial role in strengthening our security posture. SIEM Mastery: Collaborate with our SOC partner to design and optimise Splunk dashboards, alerts, and data models to identify sophisticated threats. Incident Response: Act as a technical escalation point for high-priority security incidents, utilising EDR and SIEM tools to enable rapid containment. Automation: Develop Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) workflows to minimise manual intervention and enhance response times. Threat Hunting: Proactively search for undetected malicious activity using specialised queries. Training: Enhance the CrowdStrike, Splunk, and security analysis skills of the existing team, providing opportunities for professional development and leadership. Qualifications Essential and Desired Cyber Security Foundational Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Network+, CYSA+, GSEC Advanced Certifications: CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, CCSP CrowdStrike Certifications: Ideally, possess 2 or more of the following: CCFA (CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator) CCFR (CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder) CCSE (CrowdStrike Certified SIEM Engineer) Splunk Certification: Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defence Engineer (Mandatory) Criteria for Shortlisting - Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience: 5+ years in a dedicated Cyber Security Engineering or SOC Tier 3 role. CrowdStrike Expertise: Solid hands-on experience with Falcon Prevent, Insight, and Discover. Certification (CCFA/CCFR) is a significant advantage. Splunk Proficiency: Skilled in writing complex Search Processing Language (SPL) queries and managing Splunk Enterprise Security (ES). Technical Knowledge: Strong Understanding of network protocols, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Vulnerability Assessment: 2+ years of experience using vulnerability assessment tools is a bonus. Penetration Testing Experience: Familiarity with penetration testing and web application testing. Compliance Requirements Willingness to participate in the mandatory Right to Work Checks as part of the pre-screening application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, acts as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.
Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa 600 - 700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of foundational platform infrastructure and engineering capabilities Define architectural patterns, engineering standards, and best practices that will guide future development Partner closely with the CTO and senior stakeholders to make and document key technical decisions Promote secure-by-design principles across all aspects of platform development Establish and maintain core engineering tooling, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing frameworks Platform Engineering Design and implement identity and access management solutions with robust authentication and authorisation controls Build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code approaches Develop audit, workflow, and operational capabilities to support governance and compliance requirements Implement networking, monitoring, and security controls for highly secure environments Evaluate and integrate appropriate open-source technologies and third-party components Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed systems Collaboration & Team Development Act as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing engineering team Mentor engineers and help establish a strong engineering culture as the organisation grows Collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders where required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or making significant contributions to complex distributed, cloud-native, or federated systems Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, automation, and infrastructure tooling Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or equivalent Experience designing and building authentication and authorisation systems, including modern identity standards and policy-based access controls Solid understanding of data storage architectures and the trade-offs between different storage and query patterns Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices within modern software environments Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and limited precedent Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills & Experience Experience building secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical platforms Familiarity with federated architectures and distributed data access models Experience designing solutions with strong governance, auditability, and security requirements Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and secure computing environments Experience evaluating, adopting, or contributing to open-source technologies Background working within complex stakeholder environments undergoing significant transformation
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa 600 - 700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of foundational platform infrastructure and engineering capabilities Define architectural patterns, engineering standards, and best practices that will guide future development Partner closely with the CTO and senior stakeholders to make and document key technical decisions Promote secure-by-design principles across all aspects of platform development Establish and maintain core engineering tooling, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing frameworks Platform Engineering Design and implement identity and access management solutions with robust authentication and authorisation controls Build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code approaches Develop audit, workflow, and operational capabilities to support governance and compliance requirements Implement networking, monitoring, and security controls for highly secure environments Evaluate and integrate appropriate open-source technologies and third-party components Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed systems Collaboration & Team Development Act as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing engineering team Mentor engineers and help establish a strong engineering culture as the organisation grows Collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders where required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or making significant contributions to complex distributed, cloud-native, or federated systems Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, automation, and infrastructure tooling Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or equivalent Experience designing and building authentication and authorisation systems, including modern identity standards and policy-based access controls Solid understanding of data storage architectures and the trade-offs between different storage and query patterns Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices within modern software environments Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and limited precedent Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills & Experience Experience building secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical platforms Familiarity with federated architectures and distributed data access models Experience designing solutions with strong governance, auditability, and security requirements Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and secure computing environments Experience evaluating, adopting, or contributing to open-source technologies Background working within complex stakeholder environments undergoing significant transformation
Senior Cloud Ops Engineer Location: Durrington, Worthing (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Circa 70K + bonus. Hours: 37 hours The Senior Cloud Operations Engineer plays a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the client's cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. As a key technical contributor within the Cloud Operations function, you will be responsible for ensuring that cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This includes provisioning and managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services, as well as supporting the use of advanced PaaS capabilities and analytics platforms. Responsibilities to include: Azure Cloud Engineering Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity). Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Operations & Automation Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.). Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Security, Governance & Compliance Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Cost Management & FinOps Support Contribute to cost optimization by right-sizing resources and identifying opportunities to reduce waste. Use Azure Cost Management tools and dashboards to track and forecast cloud spend. Provide reporting and insights to the Cloud Operations Manager and Finance teams. Process Development & Documentation Document standard operating procedures, cloud configurations, and runbooks. Collaboration & Support Work with infrastructure architects, data platform teams, developers, and project teams to support solution delivery. Act as an escalation point for cloud-related incidents and changes. Assist with service transitions, knowledge transfer, and training for BAU support teams. Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Support the implementation and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to cloud infrastructure. Ensure cloud services are resilient and recoverable in line with Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO). Collaborate with the DR/BCP team to maintain and update recovery procedures and test plans. Recommend improvements or innovations based on emerging technologies and industry trends. Knowledge and skills needed: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically. Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Automation: Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency. Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST). Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments. FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability. Capability required: Cloud Platform Expertise: Expert in MS Azure with a deep understanding of its services, features, and capabilities. Scaling and Performance Optimisation: Ability to scale cloud resources based on demand and optimize resource utilization for cost-effectiveness. Cloud Security and Compliance: Expertise in applying security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, regulatory compliance and cloud-native security tools. Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve issues quickly. Documentation: Thorough documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. 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Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Cloud Ops Engineer Location: Durrington, Worthing (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Circa 70K + bonus. Hours: 37 hours The Senior Cloud Operations Engineer plays a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the client's cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. As a key technical contributor within the Cloud Operations function, you will be responsible for ensuring that cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This includes provisioning and managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services, as well as supporting the use of advanced PaaS capabilities and analytics platforms. Responsibilities to include: Azure Cloud Engineering Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity). Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Operations & Automation Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.). Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Security, Governance & Compliance Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Cost Management & FinOps Support Contribute to cost optimization by right-sizing resources and identifying opportunities to reduce waste. Use Azure Cost Management tools and dashboards to track and forecast cloud spend. Provide reporting and insights to the Cloud Operations Manager and Finance teams. Process Development & Documentation Document standard operating procedures, cloud configurations, and runbooks. Collaboration & Support Work with infrastructure architects, data platform teams, developers, and project teams to support solution delivery. Act as an escalation point for cloud-related incidents and changes. Assist with service transitions, knowledge transfer, and training for BAU support teams. Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Support the implementation and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to cloud infrastructure. Ensure cloud services are resilient and recoverable in line with Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO). Collaborate with the DR/BCP team to maintain and update recovery procedures and test plans. Recommend improvements or innovations based on emerging technologies and industry trends. Knowledge and skills needed: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically. Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Automation: Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency. Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST). Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments. FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability. Capability required: Cloud Platform Expertise: Expert in MS Azure with a deep understanding of its services, features, and capabilities. Scaling and Performance Optimisation: Ability to scale cloud resources based on demand and optimize resource utilization for cost-effectiveness. Cloud Security and Compliance: Expertise in applying security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, regulatory compliance and cloud-native security tools. Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve issues quickly. Documentation: Thorough documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe
Forest Hall, Tyne And Wear
We re AND-E one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. And we re proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We re building a diverse community, with a unique blend of strengths, to take our business to the next level. As a DevOps Engineer, you ll be at the heart of our platforms, helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while we deliver for our customers. You ll get hands-on with AWS, working across monitoring, incident response, automation, and CI/CD all the good stuff that keeps modern platforms fast, reliable, and scalable. This isn t a role where you ll just keep the lights on. You ll be solving real problems, reducing manual effort, and helping shape how we build and run our systems going forward. You ll work closely with experienced engineers, share ideas, and continuously look for smarter, better ways of doing things. Your work will directly support the systems that power our business, making sure they re ready when our customers need them most. If you re curious, collaborative, and enjoy solving meaningful technical challenges, this could be your next move join us and take your career further. CHALLENGED NOW AND-EXPERT NEXT. This role is based in the UK and requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Responsibilities Manage and support AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, networking), while driving automation using Shell, Python, and AWS-native solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins. Support cloud-based deployment, monitoring, and operational tooling across application environments. Maintain platform availability, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities, contributing to service reliability improvements (SLIs/SLOs). Participate in deployments, releases, and day-to-day operational support across multiple applications. Monitor system health, including application environments, scheduled jobs, integrations, and message queues, and contribute to logging and alerting standards. Support incident management activities, including triage, troubleshooting, escalation, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement based on incident trends. Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as data validation, fixes, and batch/integration support. Support containerisation using Docker and follow best practices for image creation and management. Assist with infrastructure and system administration tasks across Linux and Windows environments. Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform. Follow DevOps best practices, including branching strategies and source control using Git and Bitbucket. Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures using Confluence and Bitbucket. Collaborate in Agile ceremonies with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors. Support planned out-of-hours changes and incidents where required. Participate in cost-awareness and optimisation activities within AWS environments. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Essential • Experience in IT support and systems administration. • Basic understanding of ITIL, DevOps, Agile, and Kanban principles. • Exposure to Linux administration and troubleshooting. • Hands-on exposure to AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch). • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. • Awareness of application platforms and middleware such as Java, Tomcat, Apache, and NodeJS. • Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows. • Basic scripting skills using Shell or Python. • Understanding of containerisation concepts using Docker. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced technical environment. • Understanding of incident management and production support environments. • Awareness of security best practices (IAM roles, secrets management). Desirable • Exposure to Guidewire applications. • Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling. • Knowledge of AWS Lambda, serverless, and event-driven architecture. • Experience within insurance or financial services environments. • Experience with EKS / container orchestration (or strong Docker usage). • Experience working in 24/7 production environments, ideally within regulated settings. • Understanding of release management and change controls in regulated environments. Why Join Us? We're all about helping you grow, with plenty of support to develop in your current role whilst also creating opportunities to explore new ones and advance your career. We realise that we need to be a good fit for you above all else so here s what you can enjoy about AND-E: Recognised as the Best Large Insurance Employer: We are proud to have been named the Best Large Insurance Employer for 2023 at the prestigious British Insurance Awards. Unmatched Work-Life Balance. Competitive Salaries and Benefits Package: We offer competitive salaries that recognise your skills and expertise. We champion choice, flexibility, and balance in both work and home life. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and supported including embracing neurodiversity and providing the tools needed to thrive. We like to think our benefits package is one of the best, focusing on colleagues health, wealth, and lifestyle. We offer: Up to 28 Days annual leave with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday 7.5% Discretionary Annual Bonus Healix Private Medical Insurance Options 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance A range of health, wellbeing, and financial support benefits, including money back on health expenses, Employee Assistance Programme, Flu Jab voucher, Virtual GP service, and driving lessons for you and your family. Additional perks such as a pension advisory service, family-friendly policies, season ticket loan , cycle scheme , and financial flexibility through Wagestream . Subject to company performance and completion of probation Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics) At AND-E, equal opportunity is more than a policy it s a promise. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments: If you require any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know. We re committed to making the process accessible and are happy to help.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
We re AND-E one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. And we re proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We re building a diverse community, with a unique blend of strengths, to take our business to the next level. As a DevOps Engineer, you ll be at the heart of our platforms, helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while we deliver for our customers. You ll get hands-on with AWS, working across monitoring, incident response, automation, and CI/CD all the good stuff that keeps modern platforms fast, reliable, and scalable. This isn t a role where you ll just keep the lights on. You ll be solving real problems, reducing manual effort, and helping shape how we build and run our systems going forward. You ll work closely with experienced engineers, share ideas, and continuously look for smarter, better ways of doing things. Your work will directly support the systems that power our business, making sure they re ready when our customers need them most. If you re curious, collaborative, and enjoy solving meaningful technical challenges, this could be your next move join us and take your career further. CHALLENGED NOW AND-EXPERT NEXT. This role is based in the UK and requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Responsibilities Manage and support AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, networking), while driving automation using Shell, Python, and AWS-native solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins. Support cloud-based deployment, monitoring, and operational tooling across application environments. Maintain platform availability, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities, contributing to service reliability improvements (SLIs/SLOs). Participate in deployments, releases, and day-to-day operational support across multiple applications. Monitor system health, including application environments, scheduled jobs, integrations, and message queues, and contribute to logging and alerting standards. Support incident management activities, including triage, troubleshooting, escalation, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement based on incident trends. Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as data validation, fixes, and batch/integration support. Support containerisation using Docker and follow best practices for image creation and management. Assist with infrastructure and system administration tasks across Linux and Windows environments. Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform. Follow DevOps best practices, including branching strategies and source control using Git and Bitbucket. Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures using Confluence and Bitbucket. Collaborate in Agile ceremonies with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors. Support planned out-of-hours changes and incidents where required. Participate in cost-awareness and optimisation activities within AWS environments. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Essential • Experience in IT support and systems administration. • Basic understanding of ITIL, DevOps, Agile, and Kanban principles. • Exposure to Linux administration and troubleshooting. • Hands-on exposure to AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch). • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. • Awareness of application platforms and middleware such as Java, Tomcat, Apache, and NodeJS. • Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows. • Basic scripting skills using Shell or Python. • Understanding of containerisation concepts using Docker. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced technical environment. • Understanding of incident management and production support environments. • Awareness of security best practices (IAM roles, secrets management). Desirable • Exposure to Guidewire applications. • Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling. • Knowledge of AWS Lambda, serverless, and event-driven architecture. • Experience within insurance or financial services environments. • Experience with EKS / container orchestration (or strong Docker usage). • Experience working in 24/7 production environments, ideally within regulated settings. • Understanding of release management and change controls in regulated environments. Why Join Us? We're all about helping you grow, with plenty of support to develop in your current role whilst also creating opportunities to explore new ones and advance your career. We realise that we need to be a good fit for you above all else so here s what you can enjoy about AND-E: Recognised as the Best Large Insurance Employer: We are proud to have been named the Best Large Insurance Employer for 2023 at the prestigious British Insurance Awards. Unmatched Work-Life Balance. Competitive Salaries and Benefits Package: We offer competitive salaries that recognise your skills and expertise. We champion choice, flexibility, and balance in both work and home life. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and supported including embracing neurodiversity and providing the tools needed to thrive. We like to think our benefits package is one of the best, focusing on colleagues health, wealth, and lifestyle. We offer: Up to 28 Days annual leave with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday 7.5% Discretionary Annual Bonus Healix Private Medical Insurance Options 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance A range of health, wellbeing, and financial support benefits, including money back on health expenses, Employee Assistance Programme, Flu Jab voucher, Virtual GP service, and driving lessons for you and your family. Additional perks such as a pension advisory service, family-friendly policies, season ticket loan , cycle scheme , and financial flexibility through Wagestream . Subject to company performance and completion of probation Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics) At AND-E, equal opportunity is more than a policy it s a promise. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments: If you require any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know. We re committed to making the process accessible and are happy to help.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps/Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps expertise combined with data engineering capabilities, working across modern cloud technologies and automation frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Translate technical requirements into effective DevOps toolchains to enable product delivery Design and implement resilient, scalable, and highly available services Automate infrastructure, deployments, and testing using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Ensure deployment strategies are repeatable, scalable, and reliable Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to junior team members Support delivery teams by troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud-related issues Work with data pipelines and processing frameworks to ensure data quality and reliability Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of issues Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions Key Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in AWS cloud services, including: CloudWatch, IAM, S3, Glue, ECR, EC2, EMR, DynamoDB, Lake Formation Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Proficiency in Python, SQL, and familiarity with PySpark Experience with Apache Spark and data processing frameworks Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration Experience using Jupyter Notebooks and/or Amazon Athena for data querying and validation Strong understanding of EMR and log analysis Experience with GitLab for CI/CD pipelines, release tagging, and version control Knowledge of Docker and containerisation Understanding of encryption techniques (Server Side and client-side) Familiarity with Amazon Textract and Comprehend Strong understanding of data modelling concepts, including dimensional models and slowly changing dimensions Additional Skills: Ability to translate customer requirements into functional technical solutions Familiarity with engineering best practices and standards Strong understanding of data structures and solution design principles Experience working in agile delivery environments Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps/Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps expertise combined with data engineering capabilities, working across modern cloud technologies and automation frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Translate technical requirements into effective DevOps toolchains to enable product delivery Design and implement resilient, scalable, and highly available services Automate infrastructure, deployments, and testing using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Ensure deployment strategies are repeatable, scalable, and reliable Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to junior team members Support delivery teams by troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud-related issues Work with data pipelines and processing frameworks to ensure data quality and reliability Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of issues Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions Key Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in AWS cloud services, including: CloudWatch, IAM, S3, Glue, ECR, EC2, EMR, DynamoDB, Lake Formation Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Proficiency in Python, SQL, and familiarity with PySpark Experience with Apache Spark and data processing frameworks Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration Experience using Jupyter Notebooks and/or Amazon Athena for data querying and validation Strong understanding of EMR and log analysis Experience with GitLab for CI/CD pipelines, release tagging, and version control Knowledge of Docker and containerisation Understanding of encryption techniques (Server Side and client-side) Familiarity with Amazon Textract and Comprehend Strong understanding of data modelling concepts, including dimensional models and slowly changing dimensions Additional Skills: Ability to translate customer requirements into functional technical solutions Familiarity with engineering best practices and standards Strong understanding of data structures and solution design principles Experience working in agile delivery environments Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
About the Role We're looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our team on a contract basis to support the build-out of our automated test framework and validation suite. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated functional, integration, performance, and acceptance tests across a modern data and cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated test frameworks using Pytest for functional and regression testing. Develop and execute unit, integration, and API tests within the Pytest framework. Implement BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) testing using Behave and Gherkin , defining clear, business-readable acceptance criteria. Develop and manage performance and load testing suites using Locust , with potential exploration of JMeter as an alternative. Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity across different layers (ODS/PDU). Integrate test automation with AWS services such as: Athena for data validation queries CloudWatch for logging test results and monitoring trends EventBridge for triggering automated test runs IAM Policy Simulator for access control and encryption/decryption testing Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines by embedding automated testing practices. Explore and assess Great Expectations (GE) as a complementary or alternative data validation framework. Skills & Experience Required Strong experience with Python for automation and Scripting. Proven track record implementing frameworks with Pytest (unit, integration, API, and regression testing). Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks such as Behave and Gherkin . Knowledge of performance testing tools such as Locust (and ideally exposure to JMeter ). Proficient in SQL for data validation and testing. Familiarity with AWS services , particularly Athena , CloudWatch , EventBridge , S3 , and IAM . Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Nice to Have Experience using Great Expectations (GE) for data quality validation. Exposure to data-driven testing and cloud-based data architectures .
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
About the Role We're looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our team on a contract basis to support the build-out of our automated test framework and validation suite. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated functional, integration, performance, and acceptance tests across a modern data and cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated test frameworks using Pytest for functional and regression testing. Develop and execute unit, integration, and API tests within the Pytest framework. Implement BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) testing using Behave and Gherkin , defining clear, business-readable acceptance criteria. Develop and manage performance and load testing suites using Locust , with potential exploration of JMeter as an alternative. Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity across different layers (ODS/PDU). Integrate test automation with AWS services such as: Athena for data validation queries CloudWatch for logging test results and monitoring trends EventBridge for triggering automated test runs IAM Policy Simulator for access control and encryption/decryption testing Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines by embedding automated testing practices. Explore and assess Great Expectations (GE) as a complementary or alternative data validation framework. Skills & Experience Required Strong experience with Python for automation and Scripting. Proven track record implementing frameworks with Pytest (unit, integration, API, and regression testing). Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks such as Behave and Gherkin . Knowledge of performance testing tools such as Locust (and ideally exposure to JMeter ). Proficient in SQL for data validation and testing. Familiarity with AWS services , particularly Athena , CloudWatch , EventBridge , S3 , and IAM . Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Nice to Have Experience using Great Expectations (GE) for data quality validation. Exposure to data-driven testing and cloud-based data architectures .
Job Role: Senior Security Engineer - CIAMLocation: Hybrid - City of LondonSalary: £100,000 - £120,000 + Bonus Are you an experienced Security Engineer with a passion for safeguarding systems and driving innovation in identity and access management? Do you thrive in complex environments where you can solve critical security challenges and influence long-term strategy? If you're driven by excellence, collaboration, and the opportunity to make an impact on a global financial institution, this could be the perfect role for you. Join us as a Senior Security Engineer, where you'll help shape a market-leading digital platform and deliver secure, cutting-edge customer experiences. Ideal Candidate: Strong hands-on expertise with Hardware Security Modules (HSM), AWS Secrets Manager, and certificate lifecycle management (rotation, revocation, automation) Experienced with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, AWS CLI, and automation tooling (Chef or similar) Proven background in Cloud Security, with deep knowledge of:- AWS security controls, policies, and automation- Role-based and attribute-based access controls- Cryptographic protocols and secure key lifecycle management- Securing microservices, APIs, and DevSecOps best practices Skilled in penetration testing and hands-on coding with JavaScript, Java, or Python Strong understanding of vulnerability scanning, remediation, and vendor management Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across engineering, security, and product teams Desirable Skills: Hands-on configuration, deployment, and operation of ForgeRock IAM solutions (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS) Knowledge of PKI-based identity, HTTP header signing, and advanced authentication protocols Exposure to both AWS and Azure environments Experience embedding security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) This is a hybrid role, with 2-3 days a week in the City of London. If you're ready to take on a high-impact role in one of the world's leading banks and help shape the future of secure digital identity, get in touch today to arrange a chat! Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Job Role: Senior Security Engineer - CIAMLocation: Hybrid - City of LondonSalary: £100,000 - £120,000 + Bonus Are you an experienced Security Engineer with a passion for safeguarding systems and driving innovation in identity and access management? Do you thrive in complex environments where you can solve critical security challenges and influence long-term strategy? If you're driven by excellence, collaboration, and the opportunity to make an impact on a global financial institution, this could be the perfect role for you. Join us as a Senior Security Engineer, where you'll help shape a market-leading digital platform and deliver secure, cutting-edge customer experiences. Ideal Candidate: Strong hands-on expertise with Hardware Security Modules (HSM), AWS Secrets Manager, and certificate lifecycle management (rotation, revocation, automation) Experienced with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, AWS CLI, and automation tooling (Chef or similar) Proven background in Cloud Security, with deep knowledge of:- AWS security controls, policies, and automation- Role-based and attribute-based access controls- Cryptographic protocols and secure key lifecycle management- Securing microservices, APIs, and DevSecOps best practices Skilled in penetration testing and hands-on coding with JavaScript, Java, or Python Strong understanding of vulnerability scanning, remediation, and vendor management Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across engineering, security, and product teams Desirable Skills: Hands-on configuration, deployment, and operation of ForgeRock IAM solutions (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS) Knowledge of PKI-based identity, HTTP header signing, and advanced authentication protocols Exposure to both AWS and Azure environments Experience embedding security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) This is a hybrid role, with 2-3 days a week in the City of London. If you're ready to take on a high-impact role in one of the world's leading banks and help shape the future of secure digital identity, get in touch today to arrange a chat! Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Sheffield, Yorkshire
GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Prestigious opportunity for a Technical Lead - Applications Engineering (AWS) for a pioneering technology team within a Global Financial Services giant. As the technical lead, you will be driving the direction, evaluation, selection, configuration, implementation and integration of new and existing tools and technologies. Following a period of significant expansion, we welcome you to join our success story as we grow our Manchester team. Our Technical Lead for Application Engineering (AWS) will be responsible for:- Providing expert level IT technical lead services and direction for critical software, Middleware, or hardware projects on multiple platforms. Providing technical expertise and completing complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities. Ensuring the viability of IT deliverables. Communicating with key stakeholders on project issues and implications, evaluating the impact of change requests on technologies. Reviewing and approving documentation and diagrams created by IT team members. Identifying opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, methodologies, and technologies. Participating in design, code, and test inspections throughout the product life cycle to identify issues. Presenting technical status and issues at milestone reviews. Thoroughly understanding Information Security policies and procedures, and verifying that deliverables meet requirements. Participating in special projects, coaching and mentoring when required If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK! Proven track record of technical leadership, ideally within Financial Services, Contact Centre solutions or AI. Expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager, S3), JavaScript and Security integrations. Experience with AWS, API design, and automated testing frameworks. Knowledge of GitHub source control and GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines); for build, test and deploy automation. Experience of working with Third Party SaaS implementations. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation). Strong understanding of software design principles and modern SDLC practices. Strong background in Agile Methodology. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, especially in cross-functional settings. In return, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive basic salary, up to 25% bonus, a partnership payment and an exceptional pension scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Prestigious opportunity for a Technical Lead - Applications Engineering (AWS) for a pioneering technology team within a Global Financial Services giant. As the technical lead, you will be driving the direction, evaluation, selection, configuration, implementation and integration of new and existing tools and technologies. Following a period of significant expansion, we welcome you to join our success story as we grow our Manchester team. Our Technical Lead for Application Engineering (AWS) will be responsible for:- Providing expert level IT technical lead services and direction for critical software, Middleware, or hardware projects on multiple platforms. Providing technical expertise and completing complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities. Ensuring the viability of IT deliverables. Communicating with key stakeholders on project issues and implications, evaluating the impact of change requests on technologies. Reviewing and approving documentation and diagrams created by IT team members. Identifying opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, methodologies, and technologies. Participating in design, code, and test inspections throughout the product life cycle to identify issues. Presenting technical status and issues at milestone reviews. Thoroughly understanding Information Security policies and procedures, and verifying that deliverables meet requirements. Participating in special projects, coaching and mentoring when required If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK! Proven track record of technical leadership, ideally within Financial Services, Contact Centre solutions or AI. Expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager, S3), JavaScript and Security integrations. Experience with AWS, API design, and automated testing frameworks. Knowledge of GitHub source control and GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines); for build, test and deploy automation. Experience of working with Third Party SaaS implementations. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation). Strong understanding of software design principles and modern SDLC practices. Strong background in Agile Methodology. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, especially in cross-functional settings. In return, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive basic salary, up to 25% bonus, a partnership payment and an exceptional pension scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Prestigious opportunity for a Technical Lead - Applications Engineering (AWS) for a pioneering technology team within a Global Financial Services giant. As the technical lead, you will be driving the direction, evaluation, selection, configuration, implementation and integration of new and existing tools and technologies. Following a period of significant expansion, we welcome you to join our success story as we grow our Manchester team. Our Technical Lead for Application Engineering (AWS) will be responsible for:- Providing expert level IT technical lead services and direction for critical software, middleware, or hardware projects on multiple platforms. Providing technical expertise and completing complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities. Ensuring the viability of IT deliverables. Communicating with key stakeholders on project issues and implications, evaluating the impact of change requests on technologies. Reviewing and approving documentation and diagrams created by IT team members. Identifying opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, methodologies, and technologies. Participating in design, code, and test inspections throughout the product life cycle to identify issues. Presenting technical status and issues at milestone reviews. Thoroughly understanding Information Security policies and procedures, and verifying that deliverables meet requirements. Participating in special projects, coaching and mentoring when required If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK! Proven track record of technical leadership, ideally within Financial Services, Contact Centre solutions or AI. Expertise in?AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager, S3), JavaScript and Security integrations. Experience with AWS,?API design, and automated testing frameworks. Knowledge of GitHub source control and GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines); for build, test and deploy automation. Experience of working with Third Party SaaS implementations. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation). Strong understanding of software design principles and modern SDLC practices. Strong background in Agile Methodology. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, especially in cross-functional settings. In return, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive basic salary, up to 25% bonus, a partnership payment and an exceptional pension scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Prestigious opportunity for a Technical Lead - Applications Engineering (AWS) for a pioneering technology team within a Global Financial Services giant. As the technical lead, you will be driving the direction, evaluation, selection, configuration, implementation and integration of new and existing tools and technologies. Following a period of significant expansion, we welcome you to join our success story as we grow our Manchester team. Our Technical Lead for Application Engineering (AWS) will be responsible for:- Providing expert level IT technical lead services and direction for critical software, middleware, or hardware projects on multiple platforms. Providing technical expertise and completing complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities. Ensuring the viability of IT deliverables. Communicating with key stakeholders on project issues and implications, evaluating the impact of change requests on technologies. Reviewing and approving documentation and diagrams created by IT team members. Identifying opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, methodologies, and technologies. Participating in design, code, and test inspections throughout the product life cycle to identify issues. Presenting technical status and issues at milestone reviews. Thoroughly understanding Information Security policies and procedures, and verifying that deliverables meet requirements. Participating in special projects, coaching and mentoring when required If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK! Proven track record of technical leadership, ideally within Financial Services, Contact Centre solutions or AI. Expertise in?AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager, S3), JavaScript and Security integrations. Experience with AWS,?API design, and automated testing frameworks. Knowledge of GitHub source control and GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines); for build, test and deploy automation. Experience of working with Third Party SaaS implementations. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation). Strong understanding of software design principles and modern SDLC practices. Strong background in Agile Methodology. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, especially in cross-functional settings. In return, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive basic salary, up to 25% bonus, a partnership payment and an exceptional pension scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
