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Senior Security Engineer Onsite in Bracknell & the South Eligible for DV clearance 60-70k per annum + benefits package We are recruiting for a Senior Security Engineer to join a specialist cyber security programme supporting a highly secure and business-critical environment. This is a hands-on technical role that would suit an infrastructure, security, systems or application engineer looking to develop further into architecture. You'll work across the full lifecycle of solutions, from design and implementation through to support, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. The role sits within a collaborative team of architects, engineers and support specialists delivering secure gateway technologies and associated infrastructure services. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the design, implementation and ongoing enhancement of secure gateway solutions Producing technical designs and documentation for customer-driven change requests Working closely with Solution Architects, Engineering Leads and operational support teams Supporting service availability, resilience and security improvements Troubleshooting complex infrastructure and application issues Assisting SOC and 3rd Line teams with incident investigation and resolution Managing and maintaining directory services, messaging systems and gateway technologies Creating scripts and automation to improve operational efficiency Supporting the full change lifecycle from design through deployment and support Key Technical Skills We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in several of the following areas: Infrastructure & Platforms VMware vSphere Windows Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Active Directory DNS Group Policy (GPO) Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Security Trellix / McAfee technologies SIEM platforms Syslog reporting and integration Antivirus technologies TLS certificates and PKI concepts Secure gateway technologies Linux & Scripting Linux administration Shell scripting Regular Expressions (Regex) Firewall configuration and management Directories & Messaging LDAP directory services LDIF Email protocols and standards Chat and messaging technologies (XMPP desirable) Data & Integration XML JSON schema File format validation and analysis Web protocols If you are interested in discussing this Security Design Engineer role further, apply now or send your CV to me at (url removed)

Software Engineer (AI & Full Stack) - Senior Consultant Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 pa + 4,000 Bonus plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Base locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow Job Type: Permanent Hybrid (2 days per week) Occasional travel to client site Overview: We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong frontend and backend development skills and experience with various GenAI frameworks to join a growing team delivering innovative AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of modern software engineering and Generative AI, building intelligent applications that solve real business challenges. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to design, develop, and scale production-ready solutions using the latest AI technologies and cloud-native engineering practices. Key Skills: AI & GenAI: LLMs, RAG, Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama. Full Stack Engineering: Python, TypeScript, React, APIs, Microservices, FastAPI. Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD. Data & Vector Search: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Pinecone, Qdrant, ChromaDB, PGVector. Observability & Tooling: LangSmith, Langfuse, Git, GitHub, GitLab. Your Role: Collaborate with the team to develop GenAI proof-of-concepts (POCs) for clients using technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. Scale existing POCs to production-ready solutions for customer use. Design and develop Full Stack applications for both GenAI and non-GenAI projects. Support the development of infrastructure to enable robust end-to-end solutions. Grow your skills by exploring and experimenting with emerging technologies, including GenAI. Your skills and experience: Backend Development: Experience in building microservices using either Python with FastAPI, or TypeScript with Express or equivalent Frontend Development: Experience in building React applications using TypeScript, leveraging frameworks such as Next.js or Vite. GenAI Frameworks: Familiarity with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Vercel AI (in Python or JavaScript). LLM experience: Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Llama, and tools like Ollama. Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS or Azure for hosting and deployment. Containerization and Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Docker Compose. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Exposure to tools like Terraform. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with LLM monitoring tools like Langsmith, Langfuse, or similar. CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins. Vector Databases: Experience with and (but not limited to) ChromaDB, Pinecone, PGVector, MongoDB , Qdrant etc. NoSQL: Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB preferred). SQL: Experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL. Proficient in Git and version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, etc. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send updated CV

Software Engineer (AI & Full Stack) - Senior Consultant Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 pa + 4,000 Bonus plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Base locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow Job Type: Permanent Hybrid (2 days per week) Occasional travel to client site Overview: We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong frontend and backend development skills and experience with various GenAI frameworks to join a growing team delivering innovative AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of modern software engineering and Generative AI, building intelligent applications that solve real business challenges. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to design, develop, and scale production-ready solutions using the latest AI technologies and cloud-native engineering practices. Key Skills: AI & GenAI: LLMs, RAG, Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama. Full Stack Engineering: Python, TypeScript, React, APIs, Microservices, FastAPI. Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD. Data & Vector Search: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Pinecone, Qdrant, ChromaDB, PGVector. Observability & Tooling: LangSmith, Langfuse, Git, GitHub, GitLab. Your Role: Collaborate with the team to develop GenAI proof-of-concepts (POCs) for clients using technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. Scale existing POCs to production-ready solutions for customer use. Design and develop Full Stack applications for both GenAI and non-GenAI projects. Support the development of infrastructure to enable robust end-to-end solutions. Grow your skills by exploring and experimenting with emerging technologies, including GenAI. Your skills and experience: Backend Development: Experience in building microservices using either Python with FastAPI, or TypeScript with Express or equivalent Frontend Development: Experience in building React applications using TypeScript, leveraging frameworks such as Next.js or Vite. GenAI Frameworks: Familiarity with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Vercel AI (in Python or JavaScript). LLM experience: Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Llama, and tools like Ollama. Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS or Azure for hosting and deployment. Containerization and Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Docker Compose. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Exposure to tools like Terraform. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with LLM monitoring tools like Langsmith, Langfuse, or similar. CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins. Vector Databases: Experience with and (but not limited to) ChromaDB, Pinecone, PGVector, MongoDB , Qdrant etc. NoSQL: Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB preferred). SQL: Experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL. Proficient in Git and version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, etc. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send updated CV

Senior ITSM Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance 4 Day weeks are available Senior ITSM Engineer Opportunity An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior ITSM Engineer to join a specialist ITSM Tooling team delivering enterprise service management solutions within secure Defence environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will support the development, implementation and optimisation of ITSM tooling across multiple programmes and customer environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will work as part of an Agile delivery team producing build documentation, configuration standards and implementation plans for complex ITSM platforms. This role suits a technically strong Senior ITSM Engineer who enjoys working with both traditional and modern service management tooling while delivering secure and resilient solutions. Senior ITSM Engineer Responsibilities Design, configure and deploy ITSM tooling solutions across secure environments. Produce build documentation, implementation plans and configuration standards. Support the optimisation and enhancement of enterprise ITSM platforms. Work closely with architects and delivery teams to ensure consistent tooling deployment. Ensure solutions align with ITIL service management processes and operational governance. Support delivery of large scale ITSM solutions across cloud, hybrid and on premises environments. Senior ITSM Engineer Skills and Experience Extensive experience with ITSM and Service Desk platforms including ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, BMC Helix, CA Service Desk Manager, Cherwell, Freshworks or ManageEngine. Strong knowledge of ITSM, ITOM, ITIL or eTOM frameworks, ideally with ITIL v4 certification. Experience delivering secure, large scale ITSM tooling solutions. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and enterprise infrastructure environments. Experience with SQL, SQL Server clustering and PKI infrastructure. Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, SQL, JavaScript or REST services. Experience with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or SQL Server Reporting. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Job Title: Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: You will be conducting the analysis and evaluations of submarine platform manoeuvring performance from concept design to in service support, whilst undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data. You will be working with enterprise partners to develop modelling capabilities, processes and toolsets, all whilst collaborating with Naval Architect teams and customers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions, while supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials. Core duties: You will have gained prior experience within the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods You will need to hold a degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have relevant equivalent experience The Vehicle Control Team: As a Principal or Senior Naval Architect in the Vehicle Control team, you will work with experts across Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team on major, complex submarine design and build programmes, delivering advanced platforms for the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 27th July 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Director of Digital, Data and Innovation London (with hybrid working and occasional travel to other locations) The Organisation Our client is a membership organisation. They are proud to have achieved workplace accreditations - Invest in People Gold and Invest in Wellbeing Silver. These awards reflect their commitment to their employees. They are now looking for a Director of Digital, Data and Innovation to join them on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a leading role, where you can deliver innovation and digital excellence. The Role As the Director of Digital, Data and Innovation, you will provide strategic leadership for our client's technology services, delivering digital and technology operations, digital transformation and organisational priorities. Joining the Executive and Senior Leadership Team, you will define and deliver a clear digital roadmap, leading major transformation, cyber security, infrastructure modernisation and systems improvement programmes. You will ensure new platforms and services enhance efficiency, user experience and organisational performance, and the IT function is continually developed. You will also lead and develop high-performing teams, strengthen operational maturity and oversee governance, risk, compliance and supplier relationships across the IT function. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will champion a customer-focused approach and ensure technology investment delivers measurable value, sustainable growth and organisational resilience. Additionally, you will: - Define enterprise architecture, technology standards and data governance frameworks - Manage strategic technology suppliers, procurement activities and high-value contracts - Oversee departmental budgets, investment planning and technology expenditure - Provide strategic technology advice and reporting to executives, boards and committees About You To be considered as Director of Digital, Data and Innovation, you will need: - Significant senior technology leadership experience, including reporting to Executive or Board level - Experience leading multi-disciplinary digital and technology teams through periods of change, development and operational improvement - Experience developing and delivering digital and technology strategies and multi-year roadmaps aligned to organisational objectives - Experience delivering strategic digital and technology initiatives across infrastructure, cyber security, systems modernisation and digital platforms - Experience improving operational effectiveness, service delivery and organisational capability within technology functions undergoing change or modernisation - Experience of technology governance, cyber security and recognised service delivery frameworks - An understanding of AI and emerging technologies and their practical application - A degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience The Benefits - Competitive Salary - 28 days' holiday per annum plus bank holidays - An extra day off for your birthday - Benefits, including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance and private health cover - Continuous training and career development - A range of wellbeing benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished digital and technology leader to join our client's respected organisation. You'll have the chance to shape and deliver a far-reaching digital transformation agenda, influencing how our client's global organisation evolves technology, data and digital capabilities for the future. What's more, you'll join an organisation with a rich heritage and an ambitious future vision, giving you the platform to leave a lasting legacy while working alongside influential leaders. So, if you want to lead transformative digital change on a global stage, select the apply button today! This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

The RoleWe're looking for a SAS Viya 4 Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-based analytics platforms. You'll own end-to-end architecture, drive migrations from SAS 9.4/Viya 3.5, and shape modern, scalable solutions across AWS/Azure. What You'll Do Define and lead SAS architecture strategy and design Architect and deploy SAS Viya 4 (CAS, Studio, Visual Analytics, Model Studio) Design Kubernetes-based deployment patterns Lead migration and transformation to cloud-native solutions Drive DevOps, CI/CD, and automation best practices Engage senior stakeholders and ensure governance standards What You BringEssential: Strong SAS architecture experience, including Viya 4 Deep knowledge of SAS DI, Visual Analytics, Studio/EG Experience with AWS/Azure and Kubernetes Proven delivery of large-scale migration programmes Desirable: CI/CD and DevOps experience Integration with tools like Airflow, Snowflake, Databricks Experience in regulated/public sector environments 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 (url removed)

Senior Software Engineer West Midlands (Hybrid) 45,000 - 65,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits Build Technology That Makes a Difference Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work on technology with real-world impact? We're working with an innovative engineering and technology business whose products are used internationally across a range of safety, security and critical infrastructure environments. Combining intelligent software, advanced sensing technologies and machine learning, their solutions help organisations improve safety, efficiency and decision-making. Due to continued growth and investment in new product development, they are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their engineering team and contribute to the next generation of their technology platform. This is an opportunity to tackle genuinely interesting engineering challenges at the intersection of software, hardware and AI. The Role You'll take ownership of software development across a range of products, with a primary focus on Linux-based systems and Python development. Working closely with software engineers, data scientists and product specialists, you'll contribute to the design, development and deployment of innovative solutions used in demanding real-world environments. This is a highly hands-on role where you'll have significant influence over architecture, technical direction and engineering best practice. Key Responsibilities Develop robust software applications using Python and C++ Contribute to software architecture and technical design Build and maintain scalable Linux-based applications Work closely with data science teams to deploy machine learning models Conduct code reviews and mentor other engineers Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks Support CI/CD and release processes Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams Drive software quality and engineering best practice What We're Looking For Essential Strong commercial Python development experience Experience developing software on Linux platforms Proven software engineering experience within a product development environment Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows Knowledge of automated testing methodologies Strong communication and collaboration skills Desirable C++ development experience Embedded Linux exposure Machine learning deployment experience MLOps experience NVIDIA Jetson experience Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware Experience within engineering, instrumentation, industrial technology or related product environments About You You'll be a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and taking ownership of your work. You'll be comfortable collaborating across teams, contributing ideas and helping shape technical decisions. Whilst this is not a formal management role, we're particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate leadership qualities and a desire to mentor others. Why Apply? Work on cutting-edge technology with real-world applications Join a growing and innovative engineering business Exposure to AI, machine learning and intelligent systems Significant technical ownership and influence Collaborative and highly skilled engineering team Long-term career progression opportunities Diverse and challenging technical projects If you're a Software Engineer looking to work on innovative products that combine software, hardware and intelligent systems, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Software Engineer (AI & Full Stack) - Senior Consultant Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 pa + 4,000 Bonus plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Base locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow Job Type: Permanent Hybrid (2 days per week) Occasional travel to client site Overview: We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong frontend and backend development skills and experience with various GenAI frameworks to join a growing team delivering innovative AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of modern software engineering and Generative AI, building intelligent applications that solve real business challenges. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to design, develop, and scale production-ready solutions using the latest AI technologies and cloud-native engineering practices. Key Skills: AI & GenAI: LLMs, RAG, Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama. Full Stack Engineering: Python, TypeScript, React, APIs, Microservices, FastAPI. Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD. Data & Vector Search: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Pinecone, Qdrant, ChromaDB, PGVector. Observability & Tooling: LangSmith, Langfuse, Git, GitHub, GitLab. Your Role: Collaborate with the team to develop GenAI proof-of-concepts (POCs) for clients using technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. Scale existing POCs to production-ready solutions for customer use. Design and develop Full Stack applications for both GenAI and non-GenAI projects. Support the development of infrastructure to enable robust end-to-end solutions. Grow your skills by exploring and experimenting with emerging technologies, including GenAI. Your skills and experience: Backend Development: Experience in building microservices using either Python with FastAPI, or TypeScript with Express or equivalent Frontend Development: Experience in building React applications using TypeScript, leveraging frameworks such as Next.js or Vite. GenAI Frameworks: Familiarity with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Vercel AI (in Python or JavaScript). LLM experience: Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Llama, and tools like Ollama. Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS or Azure for hosting and deployment. Containerization and Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Docker Compose. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Exposure to tools like Terraform. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with LLM monitoring tools like Langsmith, Langfuse, or similar. CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins. Vector Databases: Experience with and (but not limited to) ChromaDB, Pinecone, PGVector, MongoDB , Qdrant etc. NoSQL: Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB preferred). SQL: Experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL. Proficient in Git and version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, etc. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send updated CV

A software-led business is looking for a Software Architect to bring structure, coherence and long-term direction to a complex platform environment. This is an individual contributor role for someone who can work across engineering, product, infrastructure and security teams to shape architectural standards, guide technical decisions and support wider platform consolidation. Software Architect Uxbridge, West London - Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office Up to 90,000 + benefits The business has a broad technology landscape, with multiple systems, services, integrations and data capabilities that need to evolve in a more consistent, scalable and maintainable way. Your role will be to help define what good looks like, create clearer architectural boundaries and support engineering teams in making decisions that work both now and in the future. What you'll be doing You'll provide architectural leadership across software platforms, services, integrations and cloud-based systems. This will include: Defining architectural principles, standards and target-state designs Supporting platform consolidation and reducing unnecessary duplication Reviewing significant technical changes and guiding solution design Helping define clear service boundaries, ownership models and integration patterns Ensuring security, resilience, observability and scalability are considered from the outset Identifying architectural risks, technical debt and platform constraints Working closely with engineering and product leadership on major technical decisions Influencing engineering teams through technical credibility, clarity and pragmatic decision-making This is not a hands-on development role day to day. It is primarily focused on architecture, design review, technical direction and influencing through engineering teams. What we're looking for You'll need a strong background in software architecture, ideally within a SaaS, product or platform-led environment. You should be comfortable working across complex systems and helping teams move towards a more coherent platform architecture. Essential experience includes: Software architecture across complex platforms or distributed systems SaaS, product or platform architecture experience API, integration and service design experience Cloud-based architecture, ideally including Azure Security-by-design, resilience, scalability and operational quality Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders The ability to influence technical direction without relying on direct line management Experience of platform consolidation would be particularly useful. Why this role? This is a good fit for someone who enjoys solving structural technology problems rather than owning a single product or system. You'll be working at platform level, helping the business simplify its architecture, improve ownership and create standards that engineering teams can actually use. The role suits someone pragmatic, credible and senior enough to balance long-term architecture with real-world delivery constraints. Interested? Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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

Bolton Join our Data Fabric Services team in our Information Systems department as a Senior Data Engineer working across all directorates: Engineering, Simulation, Test, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, MRO, and Corporate Functions. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity In this role you will design enterprise-wide data and BI solutions brought together from varied sources - business data, simulators, missile test systems, shop-floor machines - and then turning them into a governed, value-generating asset. Key Responsibilities Capture needs and deliver end-to-end data solutions across technical and business domains. Build scalable ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines from simulators, HIL/SIL benches, MES/SCADA, ERP, and PLM. Architect data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and time-series stores. Develop Power BI analytics for self-service, KPI monitoring, and executive reporting. Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity). Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS - Container as a Service - integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments. Hard Skills Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors. ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS), streaming (Spark, Kafka). Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus. Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB. Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) T/OT integration, Industry 4.0. DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated. Soft Skills Transverse mindset Autonomy and ownership Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary international teams Pragmatic problem-solving Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Job Title: Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: You will be conducting the analysis and evaluations of submarine platform manoeuvring performance from concept design to in service support, whilst undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data. You will be working with enterprise partners to develop modelling capabilities, processes and toolsets, all whilst collaborating with Naval Architect teams and customers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions, while supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials. Core duties: You will have gained prior experience within the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods You will need to hold a degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have relevant equivalent experience The Vehicle Control Team: As a Principal or Senior Naval Architect in the Vehicle Control team, you will work with experts across Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team on major, complex submarine design and build programmes, delivering advanced platforms for the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 27th July 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Responsible for leading digital products and platforms. Lead major digital change. About Our Client Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We help people in every corner of the country to experience and benefit from creativity. We do this by investing in artists and organisations that make and deliver exceptional, inspirational work for our communities. We set out our strategic vision in Let's Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish, and where every one of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from the Government and the National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, as Director of Digital, you will lead Arts Council England's digital products and platforms, including Grants Management, CRM, Museum and Cultural Property services, the digital workplace and new AI-enabled capabilities. You will be accountable for the strategy, investment decisions and governance that ensure these services are reliable, secure, accessible and meet public-sector requirements. These services are essential to how we fund and support the sector, meet our obligations, and serve applicants, funded organisations, staff and partners. You will work closely with the Technology Director to align product direction with architecture, operational resilience and service performance, and you will be the senior voice representing business needs in digital delivery decisions. Key accountabilities: Set a clear vision and strategy for digital products and platforms. Lead and govern delivery across "run and improve" services and major transformation programmes. Ensure services meet standards for value for money, accessibility, security, data protection and assurance. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, the Executive Board and delivery partners. Develop a high-performing team, and create an inclusive, values-led culture. Key responsibilities: Own the digital product and platform portfolio, setting priorities and balancing day-to-day service needs with longer-term change. Set direction for product roadmaps and investment, based on user needs, evidence and organisational priorities. Provide clear governance for design and change decisions, ensuring the right controls and pace of delivery. Be accountable for service performance, resilience and risk management, working with Technology to meet agreed service levels. Lead major digital change, including modernising legacy systems and improving integrations and data quality. Sponsor innovation where it adds value (including AI and automation), running controlled trials and scaling what works. Manage budgets and suppliers, ensuring strong contract performance, good commercial discipline and value for money. Lead, coach and develop the Digital team, planning capacity and building succession for key roles. Represent digital at senior forums, building alignment across Operations, Funding, Data & Insights and corporate functions. Key relationships: Chief Digital and Information Officer Technology Director and Digital, Data & Technology leadership team Chief Data Officer and Data & Insights colleagues Executive Board, transformation governance groups and peer Directors Operational leaders across Funding and corporate services (e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement) External suppliers and delivery partners The Successful Applicant About you: You are a strategic, credible leader who can work at the executive level and stay close enough to delivery to remove barriers and make good decisions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues and can explain complex issues in plain English. You understand modern digital product and platform delivery, including user-centred design, integrations, data and good service management. You can lead and improve supplier performance and contracts, and you take a disciplined approach to value for money, risk and assurance. You lead collaboratively and invest in building a high-performing, inclusive team. Essential requirements: You will need strong evidence of strategic leadership, delivery and commercial judgement. Senior leadership experience owning a portfolio of digital products/platforms across live service, improvement and transformation. Proven people leadership, including developing leaders and building a high-performing, inclusive team. Experience setting strategy and turning it into clear roadmaps, priorities, governance and measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder management, able to influence Executive and Board-level decisions and build trust across the organisation. Commercial and financial management experience, including managing significant budgets (typically up to £5m) and leading supplier/partner performance. Good working knowledge of modern delivery and service approaches (e.g., agile/hybrid delivery, DevOps, continuous improvement) and when to use them. Experience ensuring services meet security and data protection requirements, with a working knowledge of recognised standards (e.g., ISO 27001 / NIST and UK GDPR). Desirable requirements but not essential: A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., programme/project delivery, enterprise architecture or service management). What's on Offer Salary: The role will pay a competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum. Pension scheme: The Arts Council retirement plan is a final salary scheme with contributions on a sliding scale. Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and an additional three days leave at Christmas. All staff also earn one additional leave day per full year of service (up to five days), and we offer a scheme to buy and sell annual leave. There is also a winter closure of three days between Christmas and New Year for all colleagues. We offer generous sick pay, paid maternity, paternity and adoptive parental leave, as well as up to five days a year for personal and religious reasons. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the Manchester Office (factoring in flexibility when required) Life assurance: All staff members are automatically provided with life assurance cover. Wellbeing support: Our internalwellbeing strategy launched in 2021, and colleagues have access to a range of resources to support theirwellbeing, including: Unmind: a workplace mental health platform. The Employee Assistance Programme: a confidential 24/7 telephone counselling service which offers impartial external advice and support on personal, legal, financial and line management issues, plus up to six counselling sessions per year. A fully trained team of internal Mental Health First Aiders. Learning & development: We invest in the growth and development of all our staff, including professional qualifications, in-house and external training courses, conferences, e-learning, apprenticeships and more. We encourage individuals and teams to keep learning and developing - as a gold standard Investor in People, we provide flexible and adaptable learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Shopping discounts: Exclusive savings on high street and online shops, holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and more. Relocation support: Newly appointed staff who need to move residence are eligible to apply for up to £5,000 support. Travel loans: Interest-free loans for travel season tickets, as well as bicycle, car and motorbike loans for those who regularly use them for commuting. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. If you are disabled and your application meets the essential criteria for the post, we guarantee you an interview. Candidates who wish to apply under this scheme should indicate this on their cover letter under 'Candidate Personal Information' and then demonstrate within their cover letter how they have met the essential criteria for the role. Contact: Rutesh Shah Quote job ref: JN-216 Job summary Function CIO & IT Leadership Subsector CIO & IT Leadership Subsector Industry Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Location Manchester Contract type Permanent

Senior Data Engineer Hybrid: 3 days in office, Warwick Duration: 6-Month Contract Rate: 450/day (Inside IR35) A leading organization is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their cloud data platform team on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, Warwick). This is a 6-month contracting role offering competitive daily rates and the opportunity to contribute to a modern, cloud-native data platform. The Role You will be responsible for driving the design and implementation of scalable, high-performing data architectures and pipelines. Working with the Interconnectors Data Platform (ICDP), you will provide both technical leadership and hands-on development, supporting the transition to modern Azure-based ingestion patterns and Medallion Architecture. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures and layered models (Bronze/Silver/Gold). Develop robust, secure, and observable ingestion and transformation pipelines using Azure-based tools. Lead the migration from legacy ETL tools to modern cloud pipelines (ADF, Azure Functions, event-driven frameworks). Build performant SQL transformations and reusable data models. Implement CI/CD, automated testing, version control, and observability in workflows. Ensure data quality, validation, reconciliation, and auditability across platform layers. Collaborate with business and product teams to deliver high-quality analytical outputs. Mentor junior data engineers and contribute to team capability development. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Python for production-grade pipelines. Expert-level SQL , including optimization and data modelling. Azure Cloud experience (ADF, Functions, Storage, Key Vault). Deep understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modelling, and scalable architectures . Proficiency in Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern engineering best practices. Experience with API and SFTP ingestion and resilient pipeline design. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills. Desirable Experience with Medallion/Lakehouse patterns or Databricks-style ecosystems. Experience in regulated or high-assurance data environments. Collaboration with modeling teams in engineering-modelling interfaces

Public Sector / Health & Data Transformation Programme Initial 12-week Discovery Phase + potential 24-week Delivery Phase UK-Based Remote Working Outside IR35 Market Rates (DOE) The Opportunity: We are currently supporting a confidential public sector organisation on the appointment of an experienced Cloud Technical Architect to support two strategically important transformation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the future direction of a nationally significant digital, data and cloud transformation programmes while working within a complex and highly impactful public sector environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping future technology direction across both a major CRM Discovery Programme and a significant Enterprise Data & Analytics Platform (EDAP) transformation initiative. This opportunity would suit an experienced Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect or Cloud Architect with a strong background delivering cloud-based transformation programmes within complex government or highly regulated environments. Working closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and delivery leadership, you will help establish the current-state architecture, identify future-state requirements and develop actionable roadmaps that support long-term service ownership and digital transformation objectives. Programme Overview: CRM Discovery Programme The initial discovery phase will focus on understanding: Current CRM and CRM-like capabilities across the organisation Existing platforms, systems and operating models Areas of duplication, overlap and common business requirements Future CRM strategy considerations Data, integration and architecture requirements Opportunities for platform consolidation and standardisation The output will help inform future technology, data and operating model decisions. Enterprise Data & Analytics Platform (EDAP) The second initiative focuses on supporting the transition and onboarding of key data services into long-term ownership and operational management. You will contribute towards: Current-state technical assessments Service onboarding and transition planning Enterprise Data Platform architecture reviews Data integration and analytics capability assessments Cloud architecture recommendations Technical governance and assurance activities Future-state roadmap development Key Responsibilities: Lead technical discovery activities across multiple transformation programmes Assess existing cloud, data and application architectures Produce architecture assessments, recommendations and target-state designs Define architecture principles, standards and governance approaches Engage with business and technical stakeholders to capture requirements and priorities Support cloud strategy development and technology decision-making Identify opportunities for service rationalisation, platform consolidation and operational efficiencies Produce high-quality architecture documentation and technical artefacts Support transition planning and service onboarding activities Provide technical leadership throughout discovery and subsequent delivery phases Skills and Experience: Proven experience operating as a Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect or Cloud Architect Strong cloud architecture experience across enterprise-scale environments Experience supporting complex discovery and assessment phases Experience working on large-scale data, analytics or digital transformation programmes Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture principles Experience producing architecture roadmaps, target operating models and technical strategies Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills Experience operating within highly regulated or public sector environments (Government Digital Service - GDS experience) Data platform, analytics or enterprise data architecture experience CRM platform architecture and transformation experience Service transition, onboarding and operational readiness assessments Experience contributing to large-scale cloud migration and transformation programmes Qualifications: Candidates should ideally hold one or more relevant certifications or qualifications, including: TOGAF / AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect / BCS Architecture Certifications / Enterprise Architecture Certifications / Cloud Architecture Certifications Applications: Please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology

Senior Delivery Lead (Cognitive Automation Ecosystem) 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Heathrow based - hybrid working - up to 3 days a week onsite About the Role The Cognitive Automation Ecosystem team turns agentic automation and AI from isolated initiatives into a safe, scalable, enterprise capability. It provides the platform, guardrails, and shared services that agentic delivery and run teams rely upon to scale safely and effectively across the business. This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who genuinely enjoys bringing order to complexity. You'll lead delivery across multiple technology programmes, where competing priorities, shared resources, and fast-moving timelines are the norm, not the exception. You'll work through influence rather than authority, earning trust quickly, pushing back when needed, and keeping the squad moving without creating bureaucratic drag. There is no dedicated product lead, so you'll work closely with the Technical Lead to shape priorities and turn requirements into clear, sequenced delivery outcomes. What You'll Own Team Leadership & Delivery Lead a small team of contract engineers, setting clear direction and keeping delivery on track Create a high-performing, psychologically safe, delivery-focused culture with clarity of ownership and high standards Communicate credibly with senior stakeholders and step in quickly when things wobble Governance, Planning & Reporting Own integrated plans, milestones, dependencies, delivery cadence, and estimation across concurrent workstreams, using delivery data to maintain realistic forecasts Run governance that protects the organisation without creating drag, keeping teams aligned to guardrails and standards Keep RAID, decisions, and reporting up-to-date; anticipate potential issues early Roadmap, Backlog & Documentation Own a clear, prioritised roadmap and delivery-ready backlog, balancing strategic value, capacity, and stakeholder demand Ensure delivery artefacts, decisions, and requirements are maintained at source, current, and audit-ready with minimal manual effort Push back on vague, low-value, or poorly defined work; if it is not clear, it is not ready Ensure teams generate accurate, timely delivery data as part of day-to-day working, with strong Jira discipline and minimal reliance on manual reporting Cross-Functional Coordination & Accountability Operate as the connective tissue across Product, Tech, Engineering, Architecture, and business stakeholders, keeping dependencies and sequencing visible Influence peers and senior stakeholders through credibility, judgement, and consistency rather than formal authority Hold teams to commitments with clarity and follow-through, driving a culture of accountability, delivery discipline, and early escalation Ecosystem Build & Reuse Help shape the agent ecosystem around reusable enterprise capabilities, shared services, and orchestration patterns Spot duplication early and work with technical leads so teams do not build the same thing twice What We're Looking For Experience 10+ years leading technology delivery in complex, high-accountability environments with multiple senior stakeholders Strong track record of delivering applied AI, automation, data, or API-led products from ambiguity to measurable business value Experience turning business priorities into clear roadmaps and sequenced delivery plans. Strong delivery leadership across concurrent initiatives with shared resources, tight dependencies, and competing deadlines Experience raising delivery standards in environments that needed more structure, pace, and accountability Understanding of modern cloud and enterprise technology environments, with enough technical fluency to challenge, prioritise, and make sound trade-offs Skills & Attributes Excellent at bringing structure to ambiguity and turning complexity into clear, executable plans Confident making tough calls, challenging constructively, and holding teams and stakeholders to commitments Strong judgement on priority, pace, and trade-offs; knows when to push, when to simplify, and when to escalate Influences through credibility, clarity, and consistency rather than relying on hierarchy Communicates effectively across engineering, product, and executive audiences Experience in complex operational environments where reliability, coordination, and governance matter Preferred Experience in platform-led or enterprise capability teams rather than single-product delivery Exposure to agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, or AI operating models in enterprise settings Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

We have an excellent client offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Software Developer to join a high-performing team building cutting-edge trading and research systems. This role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to work on real-world, high-impact applications while developing strong technical and professional skills. You'll contribute to the development of innovative, high-performance systems used in live trading environments, gaining exposure to modern software architecture and engineering practices. Working alongside experienced developers, researchers, and traders, you'll play a key role in delivering reliable and scalable solutions. Our client's technology stack primarily includes C#, .NET, SQL Server, and ASP.NET, and you'll receive mentorship to help you grow your expertise in these areas. Key Responsibilities Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining applications using C# and .NET Support the development of scalable systems for trading and research Contribute to database development and optimisation (SQL Server or similar) Collaborate with senior developers, researchers, and traders to deliver software solutions Participate in code reviews and adopt best engineering practices Help improve system performance, reliability, and automation Contribute to ongoing improvements in development processes and tools Required Skills & Experience At least a 2:1 BSc in Computer Science or a related subject from Russell Group University Strong foundation in programming, ideally with exposure to C# or .NET Understanding of object-oriented programming principles Familiarity with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, or similar) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment Eagerness to learn and develop in a fast-paced technical setting Desirable Skills Knowledge of multi-threading or concurrent programming concepts Basic understanding of networking (TCP/UDP) Familiarity with version control systems such as Git Exposure to Windows-based development environments Interest in financial markets or trading systems Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world". As we continue to invest in our digital and data foundations, the organisation is building a modern, scalable and globally aligned technology ecosystem that enables better decision-making, stronger operations and improved educational outcomes. Technology plays a critical role in this transformation. As part of a global operating model, Technology provides shared platforms, standards and capabilities that can be adopted consistently across all regions while allowing for local operational needs. The function is responsible for delivering the tools, systems and services that enable schools and regional teams to work effectively, securely and efficiently. Group Data, within Technology, is responsible for Cognita's data platform, products, governance frameworks and emerging AI capabilities. The team defines global models, standards and reusable patterns and works closely with Centres of excellence, Cogs and Schools to support adoption, alignment and continuous improvement across the data lifecycle. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Integration Engineer to join our fantastic team. About the Role: Key Responsibilities Integration Design & Delivery Design and build enterprise integrations using Azure services including Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory, Service Bus and API Management. Deliver API, event-driven, orchestration and batch integrations across core business and SaaS platforms. Define integration standards, data models and resilient design patterns. Lead technical design for complex, multi-system integrations within Cognita's Azure ecosystem. Ensure integrations are scalable, secure, maintainable and operationally resilient. Engineering Standards & Governance Define and maintain integration engineering standards, reusable patterns and deployment approaches. Review designs and code to ensure quality and alignment with architectural principles. Maintain integration documentation, runbooks and service catalogue. Lead technical governance and promote secure-by-design practices. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployment processes. Operational Ownership & Support Monitor and support production integrations across a global estate of 100+ schools. Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis and act as senior escalation point. Drive improvements across platform performance, reliability, cost and supportability. Manage secure configuration, secrets and access controls across the platform. Team Leadership Lead and develop a geographically distributed team of integration engineers. Provide technical guidance, peer review and engineering best practice. Support resource planning and capability development across the function. To view the Role Profile, please click here. Who We Are Looking For: Expertise in Azure integration services (Logic Apps, ADF, Service Bus, APIM). Strong knowledge of API-led, event-driven and distributed integration architectures. Proficient in REST APIs, JSON, XML and integration design. Experience with CI/CD, IaC and secure cloud integration practices. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field. Azure or equivalent cloud certifications desirable. Integration, API, DevOps or cloud engineering certifications beneficial. Experience Proven delivery of enterprise integration solutions across multiple business domains. Experience integrating SaaS platforms such as CRM, Finance, HR and MIS. Background in large, complex organisations with diverse stakeholders. Experience leading engineering teams or technical functions This is a hybrid position, working 1-2 day's per week in our Central London office. The salary range is from 70-80,000 per annum depending on experience. How to Apply: Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 14th June 2026 Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.