IT Infrastructure Engineer Working in the office in Fareham, with some remote working and trips to Whiteley, Hampshire and a basic salary to 55k plus excellent benefits scheme. Stratospherec are proud to be working with a fantastic UK SaaS Fintech company whose IT systems are revolutionising the UK finance, retail and commerce industries. Due to their sustained and continued growth they are looking to expand their IT Infrastructure team by hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Wintel, Networks and IT Infrastructure background and who is interested in learning Automation tools with their team. They have a number of large IT projects for the next 24 months including building a new Datacentre and automating their IT Infrastructure deployments. This role will mainly focused to in new IT projects. They are looking for an Infrastructure Engineering mindset with an interest in using automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management and monitoring, combined with a background in administering and building new IT infrastructures and improvements in IT systems from previous projects is going to be vital for this role. Role Responsibilities: Infrastructure & Automation: Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure, including VMware ESXi, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server environments, and Netwrok Monitoring and networking components. Learn how to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation. Maintain and improve local network environments, including Dell servers and Dell switch configurations. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server environments, and authentication solutions. IT Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, including PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials+, DORA, and ISO 27001. Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure automation and cloud environments. Secure high-value and high-risk data, such as cardholder (PCI) and personally identifiable information (PII). Cloud & DevOps Integration (these tools and skills will be taught): Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud and on-premises environments. Configure and maintain authentication solutions (SSO, SAML, Entra Connect). Implement and optimize automation tools such as Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD pipelines), Terraform, Node-Red, and Packer. Deploy and manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds SentryOne, and other network/database monitoring solutions). Ensure secure cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Operational Excellence: Collaborate with the Infrastructure & Security Manager to deliver projects from conception to implementation, ensuring adherence to time, cost, and quality objectives. Enforce compliance with IT security policies and regulatory requirements. Lead the annual security training program to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Experience & Skills: It will be useful to have some of the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in defining, delivering, and supporting robust, resilient, and secure enterprise infrastructure. Experience with IT audits and compliance frameworks (CIS, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001). In-depth understanding of network security and compliance in regulated environments. Proven ability to secure high-value data (PCI cardholder data, PII) and implement security best practices. Strong networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP). Proficiency in firewall and load balancer technologies for secure environments. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Citrix Xen) and backup solutions (Veeam or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds SentryOne, Zabbix etc.). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Desirable / bonus skills and experience: Some interest in learning and using automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Node-Red, Packer. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. Some experience managing cloud environments (Azure, AWS). This is an exciting new role for a growing IT Infrastructure team, within a successful and growing SaaS company, so if you are looking for an exciting challenging IT Systems and automation role, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview. Please note we can only consider local candidates and with full UK Passports or settled status visas or indefinite leave to remain visas
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
IT Infrastructure Engineer Working in the office in Fareham, with some remote working and trips to Whiteley, Hampshire and a basic salary to 55k plus excellent benefits scheme. Stratospherec are proud to be working with a fantastic UK SaaS Fintech company whose IT systems are revolutionising the UK finance, retail and commerce industries. Due to their sustained and continued growth they are looking to expand their IT Infrastructure team by hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Wintel, Networks and IT Infrastructure background and who is interested in learning Automation tools with their team. They have a number of large IT projects for the next 24 months including building a new Datacentre and automating their IT Infrastructure deployments. This role will mainly focused to in new IT projects. They are looking for an Infrastructure Engineering mindset with an interest in using automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management and monitoring, combined with a background in administering and building new IT infrastructures and improvements in IT systems from previous projects is going to be vital for this role. Role Responsibilities: Infrastructure & Automation: Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure, including VMware ESXi, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server environments, and Netwrok Monitoring and networking components. Learn how to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation. Maintain and improve local network environments, including Dell servers and Dell switch configurations. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server environments, and authentication solutions. IT Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, including PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials+, DORA, and ISO 27001. Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure automation and cloud environments. Secure high-value and high-risk data, such as cardholder (PCI) and personally identifiable information (PII). Cloud & DevOps Integration (these tools and skills will be taught): Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud and on-premises environments. Configure and maintain authentication solutions (SSO, SAML, Entra Connect). Implement and optimize automation tools such as Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD pipelines), Terraform, Node-Red, and Packer. Deploy and manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds SentryOne, and other network/database monitoring solutions). Ensure secure cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Operational Excellence: Collaborate with the Infrastructure & Security Manager to deliver projects from conception to implementation, ensuring adherence to time, cost, and quality objectives. Enforce compliance with IT security policies and regulatory requirements. Lead the annual security training program to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Experience & Skills: It will be useful to have some of the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in defining, delivering, and supporting robust, resilient, and secure enterprise infrastructure. Experience with IT audits and compliance frameworks (CIS, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001). In-depth understanding of network security and compliance in regulated environments. Proven ability to secure high-value data (PCI cardholder data, PII) and implement security best practices. Strong networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP). Proficiency in firewall and load balancer technologies for secure environments. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Citrix Xen) and backup solutions (Veeam or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds SentryOne, Zabbix etc.). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Desirable / bonus skills and experience: Some interest in learning and using automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Node-Red, Packer. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. Some experience managing cloud environments (Azure, AWS). This is an exciting new role for a growing IT Infrastructure team, within a successful and growing SaaS company, so if you are looking for an exciting challenging IT Systems and automation role, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview. Please note we can only consider local candidates and with full UK Passports or settled status visas or indefinite leave to remain visas
At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role In this role within Engine's Product & Technology function, you'll run one or more subdomains in the Cards area, ensuring successful product development throughout, as well as having oversight and involvement in the creation of new cards features. You'll also work closely with the wider cards product team, including contributing to the broader cards roadmap. You'll have touch points with our existing and future clients to ensure we support them effectively. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it. Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context. What you'll get to do Take ownership of a best-in-class card product by scoping out breakthrough features, and owning the end-to-end delivery of your sub-domain(s) in close alignment with the Product and Engineering domain leaders. Contribute to the overall card roadmap with inputs from your subdomain(s) You'll work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, document writers, and QA to drive the design and delivery of improvements to the product that align with the vision of the business, taking into account existing and potential clients. You'll confidently and independently prioritise incoming tasks and clearly communicate 'the what' and 'the why' of each decision to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll manage deadlines and be responsible for proactively raising delivery risks that may impact our client projects. You'll develop a close relationship with our Delivery and Customer Success teams, taking the lead on assessing feature requests and client requirements as a key input into overall feature and roadmap definition. You'll work closely with our Business Development team by helping the team understand Engine's capabilities in your domain and joining early-stage Sales conversations as an SME. You will be responsible for being the champion of the feature, telling different teams and clients about the product, and adapting your style of communication and materials to different stakeholders Requirements Your background 2+ years of direct Product manager/owner experience, ideally in FinTech or with a regulated lender You have owned and delivered new features, projects or products from start to finish and have gathered clear learnings on what went well and what didn't. You've then ensured the successful in-life maintenance of the feature (or project) going forward. Strong preference that you have experience in card payments: Visa/Mastercard, card payment regulatory compliance, 3DS, mobile wallets, card processing or card issuing. Experience working across different regions and jurisdictions is a plus You are comfortable leading multiple workstreams on the go as well as presenting existing and new capabilities internally and externally to clients. You have experience working directly with APIs. You have a keen eye for mobile UX and a good understanding of market trends in the cards world. You have experience of rapidly understanding problems and presenting solutions in a structured and informative manner that facilitates decision making. Your skills You're able to manage competing priorities, whilst keeping sight of the big picture and driving towards an end goal. You are intellectually and technically curious and enjoy learning what things do and how they work. You have a knack for understanding technical concepts and enjoy getting into the details with engineering and design. You have good communication skills that will be required to work with both internal and external stakeholders. You're comfortable handling ambiguity and working in a flat structure. You proactively take accountability for important and strategic activities. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minute with someone from the team 1 hour with two more people from the team including our Technical Product Director 45 minutes with two of the senior leadership team Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role In this role within Engine's Product & Technology function, you'll run one or more subdomains in the Cards area, ensuring successful product development throughout, as well as having oversight and involvement in the creation of new cards features. You'll also work closely with the wider cards product team, including contributing to the broader cards roadmap. You'll have touch points with our existing and future clients to ensure we support them effectively. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it. Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context. What you'll get to do Take ownership of a best-in-class card product by scoping out breakthrough features, and owning the end-to-end delivery of your sub-domain(s) in close alignment with the Product and Engineering domain leaders. Contribute to the overall card roadmap with inputs from your subdomain(s) You'll work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, document writers, and QA to drive the design and delivery of improvements to the product that align with the vision of the business, taking into account existing and potential clients. You'll confidently and independently prioritise incoming tasks and clearly communicate 'the what' and 'the why' of each decision to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll manage deadlines and be responsible for proactively raising delivery risks that may impact our client projects. You'll develop a close relationship with our Delivery and Customer Success teams, taking the lead on assessing feature requests and client requirements as a key input into overall feature and roadmap definition. You'll work closely with our Business Development team by helping the team understand Engine's capabilities in your domain and joining early-stage Sales conversations as an SME. You will be responsible for being the champion of the feature, telling different teams and clients about the product, and adapting your style of communication and materials to different stakeholders Requirements Your background 2+ years of direct Product manager/owner experience, ideally in FinTech or with a regulated lender You have owned and delivered new features, projects or products from start to finish and have gathered clear learnings on what went well and what didn't. You've then ensured the successful in-life maintenance of the feature (or project) going forward. Strong preference that you have experience in card payments: Visa/Mastercard, card payment regulatory compliance, 3DS, mobile wallets, card processing or card issuing. Experience working across different regions and jurisdictions is a plus You are comfortable leading multiple workstreams on the go as well as presenting existing and new capabilities internally and externally to clients. You have experience working directly with APIs. You have a keen eye for mobile UX and a good understanding of market trends in the cards world. You have experience of rapidly understanding problems and presenting solutions in a structured and informative manner that facilitates decision making. Your skills You're able to manage competing priorities, whilst keeping sight of the big picture and driving towards an end goal. You are intellectually and technically curious and enjoy learning what things do and how they work. You have a knack for understanding technical concepts and enjoy getting into the details with engineering and design. You have good communication skills that will be required to work with both internal and external stakeholders. You're comfortable handling ambiguity and working in a flat structure. You proactively take accountability for important and strategic activities. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minute with someone from the team 1 hour with two more people from the team including our Technical Product Director 45 minutes with two of the senior leadership team Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Join Our Team as a Visual Designer! Contract Length - 6 months Location; Edinburgh Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office Are you a talented Visual Designer looking to make a meaningful impact in the digital product design space? Do you thrive in a dynamic, product-led environment? If so, we want to hear from you! About the Role As a mid-to-senior level Visual Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing and elevating digital product experiences across multiple brands. You will work within an established design system, blending creativity with technical feasibility to deliver visually striking and user-friendly designs. What You'll Do: Elevate Experiences: Apply your visual design expertise to enhance digital products on both web and mobile platforms. Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, UX Designers, and Customer Journey Managers in a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive end-to-end experiences. Produce High-Quality Outputs: Translate concepts into high-fidelity UI designs and visual assets that align with brand and accessibility standards. Support Multiple Projects: Flexibly contribute to various workstreams, adapting your designs to meet unique product requirements. Refine Our Design System: Help enhance and scale our design system, ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs. Key Deliverables Include: High-fidelity UI designs for web and mobile applications. Visually engaging solutions to complex product challenges. Design assets aligned with brand and product requirements. What You Bring: A strong visual design portfolio showcasing your UI and digital product work. Experience in large, complex organizations, ideally across multiple brands. Proven ability to work within established design systems. Familiarity with agile, product-led environments. An understanding of UI design principles, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling. Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including UX, product, and engineering. Tools & Technical Competencies: Proficiency in Figma (essential) for design and prototyping. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft tools is a plus. Basic understanding of Front End development principles is advantageous but not required. Why Join Us? Work in a vibrant and collaborative environment. Contribute to exciting projects that make a real impact. Engage with a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about design and innovation. Desirable Experience: Exposure to fintech or financial services environments. Basic Front End development knowledge. Success Profile: A successful candidate will showcase strong visual craft, navigate complexity with ease, and confidently operate in a fast-paced product environment. If you're excited to contribute to both concept and delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, we want you on board! Ready to Make Your Mark? If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don't hesitate! Apply today and join us in creating amazing digital product experiences! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Jun 11, 2026
Contractor
Join Our Team as a Visual Designer! Contract Length - 6 months Location; Edinburgh Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office Are you a talented Visual Designer looking to make a meaningful impact in the digital product design space? Do you thrive in a dynamic, product-led environment? If so, we want to hear from you! About the Role As a mid-to-senior level Visual Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing and elevating digital product experiences across multiple brands. You will work within an established design system, blending creativity with technical feasibility to deliver visually striking and user-friendly designs. What You'll Do: Elevate Experiences: Apply your visual design expertise to enhance digital products on both web and mobile platforms. Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, UX Designers, and Customer Journey Managers in a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive end-to-end experiences. Produce High-Quality Outputs: Translate concepts into high-fidelity UI designs and visual assets that align with brand and accessibility standards. Support Multiple Projects: Flexibly contribute to various workstreams, adapting your designs to meet unique product requirements. Refine Our Design System: Help enhance and scale our design system, ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs. Key Deliverables Include: High-fidelity UI designs for web and mobile applications. Visually engaging solutions to complex product challenges. Design assets aligned with brand and product requirements. What You Bring: A strong visual design portfolio showcasing your UI and digital product work. Experience in large, complex organizations, ideally across multiple brands. Proven ability to work within established design systems. Familiarity with agile, product-led environments. An understanding of UI design principles, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling. Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including UX, product, and engineering. Tools & Technical Competencies: Proficiency in Figma (essential) for design and prototyping. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft tools is a plus. Basic understanding of Front End development principles is advantageous but not required. Why Join Us? Work in a vibrant and collaborative environment. Contribute to exciting projects that make a real impact. Engage with a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about design and innovation. Desirable Experience: Exposure to fintech or financial services environments. Basic Front End development knowledge. Success Profile: A successful candidate will showcase strong visual craft, navigate complexity with ease, and confidently operate in a fast-paced product environment. If you're excited to contribute to both concept and delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, we want you on board! Ready to Make Your Mark? If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don't hesitate! Apply today and join us in creating amazing digital product experiences! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Your new company Hays has partnered exclusively with a leading financial services organisation to appoint an experienced Project Manager to drive the end-to-end procurement, acquisition, and delivery of multiple data-centre locations globally. If you're an experienced project management professional, with exceptional vendor and procurement management capabilities, alongside a background in IT infrastructure and experience liaising across all commercial and technical facets of DC delivery, then we want to hear from you. Length : 6 months (likely 12 month extension) Location : City of London Hybrid : Yes (3 days/week in office) Rate : £700 - £800/day via Umbrella Your new role and w hat you'll need to succeed As the Project Manager, you will play a lead role in the procurement, acquisition, and delivery of multiple small data centre sites in a regulated fintech environment. This role requires hands-on experience with procurement, strong knowledge of data centre design and contracting, and the ability to drive vendor-led delivery through to operational handover. Your core duties and responsibilities will include: Lead end-to-end delivery of data centre builds (cage, infrastructure, testing, and handover), managing vendor-led project plans and ensuring milestone accountability. Partner with Procurement and Legal to shape sourcing strategies, support supplier selection, and contribute to commercial negotiations and contract awards. Manage multiple third-party vendors across design, build, logistics, and commissioning activities, ensuring delivery against agreed scope and handover gates. Oversee governance, change control, and financial management, including budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, and executive-level reporting within a regulated environment. Act as the key interface between technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders, applying data centre design knowledge to challenge assumptions and manage delivery risks. Experience within financial services will be widely preferred. However, we will consider any industry background if your application demonstrates the ability to deliver complex, cross-functional programmes at pace. 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
Jun 11, 2026
Contractor
Your new company Hays has partnered exclusively with a leading financial services organisation to appoint an experienced Project Manager to drive the end-to-end procurement, acquisition, and delivery of multiple data-centre locations globally. If you're an experienced project management professional, with exceptional vendor and procurement management capabilities, alongside a background in IT infrastructure and experience liaising across all commercial and technical facets of DC delivery, then we want to hear from you. Length : 6 months (likely 12 month extension) Location : City of London Hybrid : Yes (3 days/week in office) Rate : £700 - £800/day via Umbrella Your new role and w hat you'll need to succeed As the Project Manager, you will play a lead role in the procurement, acquisition, and delivery of multiple small data centre sites in a regulated fintech environment. This role requires hands-on experience with procurement, strong knowledge of data centre design and contracting, and the ability to drive vendor-led delivery through to operational handover. Your core duties and responsibilities will include: Lead end-to-end delivery of data centre builds (cage, infrastructure, testing, and handover), managing vendor-led project plans and ensuring milestone accountability. Partner with Procurement and Legal to shape sourcing strategies, support supplier selection, and contribute to commercial negotiations and contract awards. Manage multiple third-party vendors across design, build, logistics, and commissioning activities, ensuring delivery against agreed scope and handover gates. Oversee governance, change control, and financial management, including budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, and executive-level reporting within a regulated environment. Act as the key interface between technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders, applying data centre design knowledge to challenge assumptions and manage delivery risks. Experience within financial services will be widely preferred. However, we will consider any industry background if your application demonstrates the ability to deliver complex, cross-functional programmes at pace. 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
Paraplanner - Financial Planning Product Specialist Fintech Startup -Product & Technology Build Basic Salary £60,000 to £70,000 DOE London Based, Hybrid Working Ready to use your financial planning expertise to help build the future of advice technology? Are you an experienced Paraplanner looking for something beyond the traditional financial planning environment? We are an ambitious London-based fintech startup developing technology designed to transform how financial planning and regulated advice are delivered. Our mission is to make advice processes smarter, more efficient, more consistent and easier to scale. This is a rare opportunity to step away from a traditional adviser support role and apply your financial planning expertise in a completely different way. Working at the heart of our product development team, you will help shape innovative technology used by financial advisers, paraplanners and advice firms. Your real-world experience will directly influence how our platform is designed, built, tested and improved. If you are curious about technology, automation and the future of financial advice, this could be the perfect next step in your career. The Role As our Paraplanner / Financial Planning Product Specialist, you will act as the bridge between financial planning practice and technology development. You will work closely with our product, engineering, design and compliance teams, helping translate complex financial planning processes into intuitive technology solutions. Drawing on your experience within a regulated advice environment, you'll provide subject matter expertise across suitability reporting, fact-finding, recommendation processes, adviser workflows and Consumer Duty requirements. This is a genuinely influential role where your expertise will help shape the future direction of both our product and business. Responsibilities include: Provide subject matter expertise on financial planning, paraplanning and regulated advice processes Help define and improve end-to-end advice journeys within the platform Support the design of suitability report templates, recommendation structures and client outputs Translate adviser and paraplanner requirements into product features, workflows and user stories Work closely with product managers, designers, engineers and compliance specialists Review functionality for technical accuracy, usability and alignment with industry best practice Help develop workflows covering pensions, investments, protection, retirement planning and suitability requirements Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement Support testing, product demonstrations and user feedback sessions Assist in the creation of documentation, guidance materials and training content The ideal candidate We're looking for someone who combines strong technical financial planning knowledge with a genuine interest in innovation and technology. You will likely have experience as a: Paraplanner Senior Paraplanner Technical Support Specialist Financial Planning Specialist Similar role within a regulated financial advice environment Essential Requirements Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning Experience within a UK regulated financial advice environment Strong understanding of suitability reporting and recommendation processes Knowledge of Consumer Duty and FCA regulatory requirements Experience across pensions, investments, protection and retirement planning Strong written communication and attention to detail Ability to explain complex financial planning concepts to non-specialists Comfortable working in a fast-moving and evolving environment Interest in technology, automation and improving how advice is delivered Desirable Experience using financial planning software, CRMs or cashflow modelling tools Exposure to technology projects, process redesign or workflow automation Interest in product development, user testing or business analysis This is not a client-facing advisory role and you will not be providing regulated advice to end clients. It is also not a traditional paraplanning support position. Instead, your expertise will directly influence how financial planning technology is designed, developed and brought to market. We offer the following: Opportunity to shape a financial planning technology product from an early stage A highly visible role with genuine influence on product development Exposure to product, engineering, design, compliance and startup operations Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Support for professional development and relevant qualifications A collaborative, innovative and fast-moving environment Competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience Interested? Apply now with your up to date CV. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Paraplanner - Financial Planning Product Specialist Fintech Startup -Product & Technology Build Basic Salary £60,000 to £70,000 DOE London Based, Hybrid Working Ready to use your financial planning expertise to help build the future of advice technology? Are you an experienced Paraplanner looking for something beyond the traditional financial planning environment? We are an ambitious London-based fintech startup developing technology designed to transform how financial planning and regulated advice are delivered. Our mission is to make advice processes smarter, more efficient, more consistent and easier to scale. This is a rare opportunity to step away from a traditional adviser support role and apply your financial planning expertise in a completely different way. Working at the heart of our product development team, you will help shape innovative technology used by financial advisers, paraplanners and advice firms. Your real-world experience will directly influence how our platform is designed, built, tested and improved. If you are curious about technology, automation and the future of financial advice, this could be the perfect next step in your career. The Role As our Paraplanner / Financial Planning Product Specialist, you will act as the bridge between financial planning practice and technology development. You will work closely with our product, engineering, design and compliance teams, helping translate complex financial planning processes into intuitive technology solutions. Drawing on your experience within a regulated advice environment, you'll provide subject matter expertise across suitability reporting, fact-finding, recommendation processes, adviser workflows and Consumer Duty requirements. This is a genuinely influential role where your expertise will help shape the future direction of both our product and business. Responsibilities include: Provide subject matter expertise on financial planning, paraplanning and regulated advice processes Help define and improve end-to-end advice journeys within the platform Support the design of suitability report templates, recommendation structures and client outputs Translate adviser and paraplanner requirements into product features, workflows and user stories Work closely with product managers, designers, engineers and compliance specialists Review functionality for technical accuracy, usability and alignment with industry best practice Help develop workflows covering pensions, investments, protection, retirement planning and suitability requirements Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement Support testing, product demonstrations and user feedback sessions Assist in the creation of documentation, guidance materials and training content The ideal candidate We're looking for someone who combines strong technical financial planning knowledge with a genuine interest in innovation and technology. You will likely have experience as a: Paraplanner Senior Paraplanner Technical Support Specialist Financial Planning Specialist Similar role within a regulated financial advice environment Essential Requirements Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning Experience within a UK regulated financial advice environment Strong understanding of suitability reporting and recommendation processes Knowledge of Consumer Duty and FCA regulatory requirements Experience across pensions, investments, protection and retirement planning Strong written communication and attention to detail Ability to explain complex financial planning concepts to non-specialists Comfortable working in a fast-moving and evolving environment Interest in technology, automation and improving how advice is delivered Desirable Experience using financial planning software, CRMs or cashflow modelling tools Exposure to technology projects, process redesign or workflow automation Interest in product development, user testing or business analysis This is not a client-facing advisory role and you will not be providing regulated advice to end clients. It is also not a traditional paraplanning support position. Instead, your expertise will directly influence how financial planning technology is designed, developed and brought to market. We offer the following: Opportunity to shape a financial planning technology product from an early stage A highly visible role with genuine influence on product development Exposure to product, engineering, design, compliance and startup operations Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Support for professional development and relevant qualifications A collaborative, innovative and fast-moving environment Competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience Interested? Apply now with your up to date CV. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Join Our Team as a Visual Designer! Contract Length - 6 Months Location; Edinburgh Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office Are you a talented Visual Designer looking to make a meaningful impact in the digital product design space? Do you thrive in a dynamic, product-led environment? If so, we want to hear from you! About the Role As a mid-to-senior level Visual Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing and elevating digital product experiences across multiple brands. You will work within an established design system, blending creativity with technical feasibility to deliver visually striking and user-friendly designs. What You'll Do: Elevate Experiences: Apply your visual design expertise to enhance digital products on both web and mobile platforms. Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, UX Designers, and Customer Journey Managers in a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive end-to-end experiences. Produce High-Quality Outputs: Translate concepts into high-fidelity UI designs and visual assets that align with brand and accessibility standards. Support Multiple Projects: Flexibly contribute to various workstreams, adapting your designs to meet unique product requirements. Refine Our Design System: Help enhance and scale our design system, ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs. Key Deliverables Include: High-fidelity UI designs for web and mobile applications. Visually engaging solutions to complex product challenges. Design assets aligned with brand and product requirements. What You Bring: A strong visual design portfolio showcasing your UI and digital product work. Experience in large, complex organizations, ideally across multiple brands. Proven ability to work within established design systems. Familiarity with agile, product-led environments. An understanding of UI design principles, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling. Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including UX, product, and engineering. Tools & Technical Competencies: Proficiency in Figma (essential) for design and prototyping. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft tools is a plus. Basic understanding of front-end development principles is advantageous but not required. Why Join Us? Work in a vibrant and collaborative environment. Contribute to exciting projects that make a real impact. Engage with a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about design and innovation. Desirable Experience: Exposure to fintech or financial services environments. Basic front-end development knowledge. Success Profile: A successful candidate will showcase strong visual craft, navigate complexity with ease, and confidently operate in a fast-paced product environment. If you're excited to contribute to both concept and delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, we want you on board! Ready to Make Your Mark? If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don't hesitate! Apply today and join us in creating amazing digital product experiences! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Jun 10, 2026
Contractor
Join Our Team as a Visual Designer! Contract Length - 6 Months Location; Edinburgh Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office Are you a talented Visual Designer looking to make a meaningful impact in the digital product design space? Do you thrive in a dynamic, product-led environment? If so, we want to hear from you! About the Role As a mid-to-senior level Visual Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing and elevating digital product experiences across multiple brands. You will work within an established design system, blending creativity with technical feasibility to deliver visually striking and user-friendly designs. What You'll Do: Elevate Experiences: Apply your visual design expertise to enhance digital products on both web and mobile platforms. Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, UX Designers, and Customer Journey Managers in a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive end-to-end experiences. Produce High-Quality Outputs: Translate concepts into high-fidelity UI designs and visual assets that align with brand and accessibility standards. Support Multiple Projects: Flexibly contribute to various workstreams, adapting your designs to meet unique product requirements. Refine Our Design System: Help enhance and scale our design system, ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs. Key Deliverables Include: High-fidelity UI designs for web and mobile applications. Visually engaging solutions to complex product challenges. Design assets aligned with brand and product requirements. What You Bring: A strong visual design portfolio showcasing your UI and digital product work. Experience in large, complex organizations, ideally across multiple brands. Proven ability to work within established design systems. Familiarity with agile, product-led environments. An understanding of UI design principles, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling. Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including UX, product, and engineering. Tools & Technical Competencies: Proficiency in Figma (essential) for design and prototyping. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft tools is a plus. Basic understanding of front-end development principles is advantageous but not required. Why Join Us? Work in a vibrant and collaborative environment. Contribute to exciting projects that make a real impact. Engage with a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about design and innovation. Desirable Experience: Exposure to fintech or financial services environments. Basic front-end development knowledge. Success Profile: A successful candidate will showcase strong visual craft, navigate complexity with ease, and confidently operate in a fast-paced product environment. If you're excited to contribute to both concept and delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, we want you on board! Ready to Make Your Mark? If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don't hesitate! Apply today and join us in creating amazing digital product experiences! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Avanti recruitment is currently working with a leading award-winning FinTech company based near Epsom, who are looking for a Engineering Manager who is looking to stay close to the code. You'll spend between 30-50% of your time coding, and the rest of your time on people leadership and delivery management. This role is central to a major modernisation project, moving from a legacy monolithic application to a modern microservices and cloud-based architecture. This role will require you on-site 4 days per week, with 1 day remote working. Your responsibilities: Own delivery within a small, high-performing team (currently 3 developers + 1 SRE). Stay hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and guide best practice. Run daily stand up meetings Lead on system design and architecture for services and modernisation of legacy code Provide day to day technical and people leadership (Mentoring, 1-to-1s, conflict resolution and career progression) Implement escalation and incident management processes, ensuring resilience and reliability Report on progress to the Head of Technology, and keep them up to date with progress reports Act as a bridge between development, operations and other business functions (e.g. Trading, Change) Experience required Must have people leadership experience (1-2-1's, escalation point, disciplinary action when needed etc) Strong hands on Java coding skills Experience in either cloud platforms (AWS preferred), or DevOps experience Docker/Kubernetes & CI/CD Pipelines Track record of leading teams or projects, this could be as a Tech Lead / Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager Exposure to incident management, monitoring and resilience tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK etc) Awareness of Security - dependency scanning, vulnerability management Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with stakeholder, present updates and represent engineering in wider discussions This role will have an element of hands-on development so you must be comfortable still coding, as this could take up 30-50% of your time. The company is planning on expanding in the next year, so this is a great time to elevate your career. Salary up to £100,000 + 27 days holiday. If you are interested in discussing then click Apply Now
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Avanti recruitment is currently working with a leading award-winning FinTech company based near Epsom, who are looking for a Engineering Manager who is looking to stay close to the code. You'll spend between 30-50% of your time coding, and the rest of your time on people leadership and delivery management. This role is central to a major modernisation project, moving from a legacy monolithic application to a modern microservices and cloud-based architecture. This role will require you on-site 4 days per week, with 1 day remote working. Your responsibilities: Own delivery within a small, high-performing team (currently 3 developers + 1 SRE). Stay hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and guide best practice. Run daily stand up meetings Lead on system design and architecture for services and modernisation of legacy code Provide day to day technical and people leadership (Mentoring, 1-to-1s, conflict resolution and career progression) Implement escalation and incident management processes, ensuring resilience and reliability Report on progress to the Head of Technology, and keep them up to date with progress reports Act as a bridge between development, operations and other business functions (e.g. Trading, Change) Experience required Must have people leadership experience (1-2-1's, escalation point, disciplinary action when needed etc) Strong hands on Java coding skills Experience in either cloud platforms (AWS preferred), or DevOps experience Docker/Kubernetes & CI/CD Pipelines Track record of leading teams or projects, this could be as a Tech Lead / Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager Exposure to incident management, monitoring and resilience tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK etc) Awareness of Security - dependency scanning, vulnerability management Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with stakeholder, present updates and represent engineering in wider discussions This role will have an element of hands-on development so you must be comfortable still coding, as this could take up 30-50% of your time. The company is planning on expanding in the next year, so this is a great time to elevate your career. Salary up to £100,000 + 27 days holiday. If you are interested in discussing then click Apply Now
Avanti recruitment is currently working with a leading award-winning FinTech company based near Epsom, who are looking for a Engineering Manager who is looking to stay close to the code. You'll spend between 30-50% of your time coding, and the rest of your time on people leadership and delivery management. This role is central to a major modernisation project, moving from a legacy monolithic application to a modern microservices and cloud-based architecture. This role will require you on-site 4 days per week, with 1 day remote working. Your responsibilities: Own delivery within a small, high-performing team (currently 3 developers + 1 SRE). Stay hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and guide best practice. Run daily stand up meetings Lead on system design and architecture for services and modernisation of legacy code Provide day to day technical and people leadership (Mentoring, 1-to-1s, conflict resolution and career progression) Implement escalation and incident management processes, ensuring resilience and reliability Report on progress to the Head of Technology, and keep them up to date with progress reports Act as a bridge between development, operations and other business functions (e.g. Trading, Change) Experience required Must have people leadership experience (1-2-1's, escalation point, disciplinary action when needed etc) Strong hands on Java coding skills Experience in either cloud platforms (AWS preferred), or DevOps experience Docker/Kubernetes & CI/CD Pipelines Track record of leading teams or projects, this could be as a Tech Lead / Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager Exposure to incident management, monitoring and resilience tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK etc) Awareness of Security - dependency scanning, vulnerability management Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with stakeholder, present updates and represent engineering in wider discussions This role will have an element of hands-on development so you must be comfortable still coding, as this could take up 30-50% of your time. The company is planning on expanding in the next year, so this is a great time to elevate your career. Salary up to £100,000 + 27 days holiday. If you are interested in discussing then click Apply Now
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Avanti recruitment is currently working with a leading award-winning FinTech company based near Epsom, who are looking for a Engineering Manager who is looking to stay close to the code. You'll spend between 30-50% of your time coding, and the rest of your time on people leadership and delivery management. This role is central to a major modernisation project, moving from a legacy monolithic application to a modern microservices and cloud-based architecture. This role will require you on-site 4 days per week, with 1 day remote working. Your responsibilities: Own delivery within a small, high-performing team (currently 3 developers + 1 SRE). Stay hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and guide best practice. Run daily stand up meetings Lead on system design and architecture for services and modernisation of legacy code Provide day to day technical and people leadership (Mentoring, 1-to-1s, conflict resolution and career progression) Implement escalation and incident management processes, ensuring resilience and reliability Report on progress to the Head of Technology, and keep them up to date with progress reports Act as a bridge between development, operations and other business functions (e.g. Trading, Change) Experience required Must have people leadership experience (1-2-1's, escalation point, disciplinary action when needed etc) Strong hands on Java coding skills Experience in either cloud platforms (AWS preferred), or DevOps experience Docker/Kubernetes & CI/CD Pipelines Track record of leading teams or projects, this could be as a Tech Lead / Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager Exposure to incident management, monitoring and resilience tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK etc) Awareness of Security - dependency scanning, vulnerability management Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with stakeholder, present updates and represent engineering in wider discussions This role will have an element of hands-on development so you must be comfortable still coding, as this could take up 30-50% of your time. The company is planning on expanding in the next year, so this is a great time to elevate your career. Salary up to £100,000 + 27 days holiday. If you are interested in discussing then click Apply Now
Avanti recruitment is currently working with a leading award-winning FinTech company based near Epsom, who are looking for a Java Technical Lead who is looking to grow into an Engineering Manager position whilst still staying hands-on. You'll spend 50% of your time coding, and 50% of your time on people leadership and delivery management. This role is central to a major modernisation project, moving from a legacy monolithic application to a modern microservices and cloud-based architecture. This role will require you at the office 4 days per week, with 1 day remote working. Your responsibilities: Own delivery within a small, high-performing team (currently 3 developers + 1 SRE). Stay hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and guide best practice. Lead on system design and architecture for services and modernisation of legacy code Provide day-to-day technical and people leadership (Mentoring, 1-to-1s, conflict resolution and career progression) Implement escalation and incident management processes, ensuring resilience and reliability Report on progress to the Head of Technology, and keep them up to date with progress reports Act as a bridge between development, operations, and other business functions (e.g. Trading, Change) Experience required Strong hands-on coding in Java Experience in either cloud platforms (AWS preferred), or DevOps experience Docker/Kubernetes & CI/CD Pipelines Track record of leading teams or projects, this could be as a Tech Lead / Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager Exposure to incident management, monitoring, and resilience tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK etc) Awareness of Security - dependency scanning, vulnerability management Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with stakeholder, present updates, and represent engineering in wider discussions This role is a great blend between hands-on development and leadership, and will be perfect for someone stepping into Engineering Management. The company is planning on expanding next year, so this is a great time to elevate your career. Salary up to £90,000 + Bonus + 27 days holiday. If you are interested in discussing then click Apply Now
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Avanti recruitment is currently working with a leading award-winning FinTech company based near Epsom, who are looking for a Java Technical Lead who is looking to grow into an Engineering Manager position whilst still staying hands-on. You'll spend 50% of your time coding, and 50% of your time on people leadership and delivery management. This role is central to a major modernisation project, moving from a legacy monolithic application to a modern microservices and cloud-based architecture. This role will require you at the office 4 days per week, with 1 day remote working. Your responsibilities: Own delivery within a small, high-performing team (currently 3 developers + 1 SRE). Stay hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and guide best practice. Lead on system design and architecture for services and modernisation of legacy code Provide day-to-day technical and people leadership (Mentoring, 1-to-1s, conflict resolution and career progression) Implement escalation and incident management processes, ensuring resilience and reliability Report on progress to the Head of Technology, and keep them up to date with progress reports Act as a bridge between development, operations, and other business functions (e.g. Trading, Change) Experience required Strong hands-on coding in Java Experience in either cloud platforms (AWS preferred), or DevOps experience Docker/Kubernetes & CI/CD Pipelines Track record of leading teams or projects, this could be as a Tech Lead / Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager Exposure to incident management, monitoring, and resilience tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK etc) Awareness of Security - dependency scanning, vulnerability management Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with stakeholder, present updates, and represent engineering in wider discussions This role is a great blend between hands-on development and leadership, and will be perfect for someone stepping into Engineering Management. The company is planning on expanding next year, so this is a great time to elevate your career. Salary up to £90,000 + Bonus + 27 days holiday. If you are interested in discussing then click Apply Now
Avanti recruitment is currently working with a leading award-winning FinTech company based near Epsom, who are looking for a Java Technical Lead who is looking to grow into an Engineering Manager position whilst still staying hands-on. You'll spend 50% of your time coding, and 50% of your time on people leadership and delivery management. This role is central to a major modernisation project, moving from a legacy monolithic application to a modern microservices and cloud-based architecture. This role will require you at the office 4 days per week, with 1 day remote working. Your responsibilities: Own delivery within a small, high-performing team (currently 3 developers + 1 SRE). Stay hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and guide best practice. Lead on system design and architecture for services and modernisation of legacy code Provide day-to-day technical and people leadership (Mentoring, 1-to-1s, conflict resolution and career progression) Implement escalation and incident management processes, ensuring resilience and reliability Report on progress to the Head of Technology, and keep them up to date with progress reports Act as a bridge between development, operations, and other business functions (e.g. Trading, Change) Experience required Strong hands-on coding in Java Experience in either cloud platforms (AWS preferred), or DevOps experience Docker/Kubernetes & CI/CD Pipelines Track record of leading teams or projects, this could be as a Tech Lead / Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager Exposure to incident management, monitoring, and resilience tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK etc) Awareness of Security - dependency scanning, vulnerability management Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with stakeholder, present updates, and represent engineering in wider discussions This role is a great blend between hands-on development and leadership, and will be perfect for someone stepping into Engineering Management. The company is planning on expanding next year, so this is a great time to elevate your career. Salary up to £90,000 + Bonus + 27 days holiday. If you are interested in discussing then click Apply Now
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Avanti recruitment is currently working with a leading award-winning FinTech company based near Epsom, who are looking for a Java Technical Lead who is looking to grow into an Engineering Manager position whilst still staying hands-on. You'll spend 50% of your time coding, and 50% of your time on people leadership and delivery management. This role is central to a major modernisation project, moving from a legacy monolithic application to a modern microservices and cloud-based architecture. This role will require you at the office 4 days per week, with 1 day remote working. Your responsibilities: Own delivery within a small, high-performing team (currently 3 developers + 1 SRE). Stay hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and guide best practice. Lead on system design and architecture for services and modernisation of legacy code Provide day-to-day technical and people leadership (Mentoring, 1-to-1s, conflict resolution and career progression) Implement escalation and incident management processes, ensuring resilience and reliability Report on progress to the Head of Technology, and keep them up to date with progress reports Act as a bridge between development, operations, and other business functions (e.g. Trading, Change) Experience required Strong hands-on coding in Java Experience in either cloud platforms (AWS preferred), or DevOps experience Docker/Kubernetes & CI/CD Pipelines Track record of leading teams or projects, this could be as a Tech Lead / Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager Exposure to incident management, monitoring, and resilience tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK etc) Awareness of Security - dependency scanning, vulnerability management Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with stakeholder, present updates, and represent engineering in wider discussions This role is a great blend between hands-on development and leadership, and will be perfect for someone stepping into Engineering Management. The company is planning on expanding next year, so this is a great time to elevate your career. Salary up to £90,000 + Bonus + 27 days holiday. If you are interested in discussing then click Apply Now
