What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
Smart Contract Developer - Core Banking 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 625 per day London based - hybrid working - 3 days a week onsite Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Smart Contract Developer to join a major Core Banking transformation programme, supporting the implementation and evolution of a next-generation core banking platform based on Thought Machine Vault Core. The successful candidate will work primarily within the Product Vault capability, designing, developing and maintaining Lending and Savings products implemented as Vault Smart Contracts. The role requires strong software engineering skills, experience working with complex financial products, and the ability to translate detailed business requirements into robust, testable and maintainable product logic. The developer will work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA Engineers and other engineering teams to deliver core banking capabilities across Lending and Savings. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Thought Machine Vault Smart Contracts for Lending and Savings products and associated product features. Translate business and product requirements into scalable and maintainable Smart Contract implementations. Develop product logic covering areas such as: Interest calculation and accrual. Repayment and payment schedules. Fees and charges. Payment allocation. Account balances and balance dimensions. Product lifecycle events. Account amendments and servicing activities. Support the implementation and migration of Lending and Savings products onto the new core banking platform. Work closely with Business Analysts and Product Owners to clarify requirements, identify edge cases and define expected product behaviour. Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to ensure Smart Contracts integrate correctly with surrounding services and platforms. Develop comprehensive automated tests covering product rules, scenarios, boundary conditions and regression behaviour. Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and engineering best practices. Investigate and resolve defects identified during functional, integration, migration and production testing. Support reconciliation and validation of financial calculations between legacy systems and Vault. Analyse existing product behaviour and legacy-system rules when supporting product migration. Contribute to technical design discussions and identify potential implementation risks or constraints. Support releases through development, testing, pre-production and production environments. Produce appropriate technical documentation describing Smart Contract behaviour and key implementation decisions. Work within established engineering governance, security and regulatory requirements. Essential Skills and Experience Strong software development experience, ideally using Python. Hands-on experience developing Thought Machine Vault Smart Contracts. Good understanding of Vault Core, including concepts such as: Smart Contracts. Contracts API / Vault APIs. Posting instructions. Balances and dimensions. Scheduled events. Hooks. Interest accrual and application. Account lifecycle management. Strong experience developing and testing complex business logic. Good understanding of banking product concepts and financial calculations. Experience with automated testing and test-driven development. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience working with Git-based development workflows, CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to discuss complex technical behaviour with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Highly Desirable Experience implementing Lending and/or Savings products. Experience migrating financial products from legacy core banking platforms onto Thought Machine Vault. Understanding of Lending and Savings concepts, including: Interest accrual and application. Repayment schedules. Fixed and variable interest rates. Fees and charges. Overpayments and underpayments. Deposits and withdrawals. Account maturity. Product and account closure. Experience working with financial event streams and downstream accounting or reporting systems. Knowledge of reconciliation between legacy and target banking platforms. Experience working within UK financial services or another highly regulated banking environment. Familiarity with microservices, event-driven architectures and cloud-native platforms. Experience working with Jira, Confluence and Agile/Scrum delivery practices. 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.
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Smart Contract Developer - Core Banking 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 625 per day London based - hybrid working - 3 days a week onsite Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Smart Contract Developer to join a major Core Banking transformation programme, supporting the implementation and evolution of a next-generation core banking platform based on Thought Machine Vault Core. The successful candidate will work primarily within the Product Vault capability, designing, developing and maintaining Lending and Savings products implemented as Vault Smart Contracts. The role requires strong software engineering skills, experience working with complex financial products, and the ability to translate detailed business requirements into robust, testable and maintainable product logic. The developer will work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA Engineers and other engineering teams to deliver core banking capabilities across Lending and Savings. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Thought Machine Vault Smart Contracts for Lending and Savings products and associated product features. Translate business and product requirements into scalable and maintainable Smart Contract implementations. Develop product logic covering areas such as: Interest calculation and accrual. Repayment and payment schedules. Fees and charges. Payment allocation. Account balances and balance dimensions. Product lifecycle events. Account amendments and servicing activities. Support the implementation and migration of Lending and Savings products onto the new core banking platform. Work closely with Business Analysts and Product Owners to clarify requirements, identify edge cases and define expected product behaviour. Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to ensure Smart Contracts integrate correctly with surrounding services and platforms. Develop comprehensive automated tests covering product rules, scenarios, boundary conditions and regression behaviour. Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and engineering best practices. Investigate and resolve defects identified during functional, integration, migration and production testing. Support reconciliation and validation of financial calculations between legacy systems and Vault. Analyse existing product behaviour and legacy-system rules when supporting product migration. Contribute to technical design discussions and identify potential implementation risks or constraints. Support releases through development, testing, pre-production and production environments. Produce appropriate technical documentation describing Smart Contract behaviour and key implementation decisions. Work within established engineering governance, security and regulatory requirements. Essential Skills and Experience Strong software development experience, ideally using Python. Hands-on experience developing Thought Machine Vault Smart Contracts. Good understanding of Vault Core, including concepts such as: Smart Contracts. Contracts API / Vault APIs. Posting instructions. Balances and dimensions. Scheduled events. Hooks. Interest accrual and application. Account lifecycle management. Strong experience developing and testing complex business logic. Good understanding of banking product concepts and financial calculations. Experience with automated testing and test-driven development. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience working with Git-based development workflows, CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to discuss complex technical behaviour with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Highly Desirable Experience implementing Lending and/or Savings products. Experience migrating financial products from legacy core banking platforms onto Thought Machine Vault. Understanding of Lending and Savings concepts, including: Interest accrual and application. Repayment schedules. Fixed and variable interest rates. Fees and charges. Overpayments and underpayments. Deposits and withdrawals. Account maturity. Product and account closure. Experience working with financial event streams and downstream accounting or reporting systems. Knowledge of reconciliation between legacy and target banking platforms. Experience working within UK financial services or another highly regulated banking environment. Familiarity with microservices, event-driven architectures and cloud-native platforms. Experience working with Jira, Confluence and Agile/Scrum delivery practices. 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.
Software Engineering Manager Lead High-Performing Engineering Teams Our client, a fast-growing and innovative technology organisation based in Greater Manchester, is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop high-performing Agile engineering teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who still enjoys working with code, while also taking ownership of team delivery, technical direction, and engineering excellence within a modern cloud-native environment. You ll play a key role in shaping architecture, driving best practices, and supporting the delivery of scalable, secure backend systems used by customers at scale. The Role As Engineering Manager, you ll lead a team of Software Engineers working across cloud-native microservices and distributed systems. You ll balance technical leadership with people management, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring and growing engineering talent. You ll collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, DevOps, QA and wider stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Software Engineers. Oversee the design, development and delivery of scalable backend services. Provide technical direction across microservices, APIs and cloud-native systems. Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering standards. Promote best practices in CI/CD, testing, and DevOps culture. Support hiring, onboarding and professional development of engineers. Work closely with Product Managers to define and deliver roadmaps. Ensure code quality, scalability, security and performance standards are met. Drive continuous improvement and engineering excellence across teams. Champion the use of modern tools, including AI-assisted development. About You You ll be an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background in backend or distributed systems development, ideally using Golang. You ll bring: Strong commercial experience with Golang or similar backend technologies. Previous experience in a leadership, team lead or engineering management role. Strong understanding of microservices and distributed architectures. Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices. Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making ability. Experience working in Agile environments. Desirable Experience Serverless technologies (AWS Lambda). Docker and Kubernetes. Event-driven architectures and messaging systems. Background in fintech or regulated environments. Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth organisations. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £70,000 £100,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working (Greater Manchester). Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering function. Clear career progression into senior leadership roles. Modern, cloud-first technology stack. Collaborative and innovative engineering culture. Pension scheme. Additional benefits including birthday leave, wedding leave, charity days, and wellness initiatives. Opportunity to work with AI-driven engineering tools and modern development practices. Join the Team This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Manager who wants to combine technical leadership with hands-on influence, helping shape scalable systems and high-performing engineering teams in a fast-growing technology business. Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Software Engineering Manager
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Software Engineering Manager Lead High-Performing Engineering Teams Our client, a fast-growing and innovative technology organisation based in Greater Manchester, is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop high-performing Agile engineering teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who still enjoys working with code, while also taking ownership of team delivery, technical direction, and engineering excellence within a modern cloud-native environment. You ll play a key role in shaping architecture, driving best practices, and supporting the delivery of scalable, secure backend systems used by customers at scale. The Role As Engineering Manager, you ll lead a team of Software Engineers working across cloud-native microservices and distributed systems. You ll balance technical leadership with people management, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring and growing engineering talent. You ll collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, DevOps, QA and wider stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Software Engineers. Oversee the design, development and delivery of scalable backend services. Provide technical direction across microservices, APIs and cloud-native systems. Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering standards. Promote best practices in CI/CD, testing, and DevOps culture. Support hiring, onboarding and professional development of engineers. Work closely with Product Managers to define and deliver roadmaps. Ensure code quality, scalability, security and performance standards are met. Drive continuous improvement and engineering excellence across teams. Champion the use of modern tools, including AI-assisted development. About You You ll be an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background in backend or distributed systems development, ideally using Golang. You ll bring: Strong commercial experience with Golang or similar backend technologies. Previous experience in a leadership, team lead or engineering management role. Strong understanding of microservices and distributed architectures. Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices. Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making ability. Experience working in Agile environments. Desirable Experience Serverless technologies (AWS Lambda). Docker and Kubernetes. Event-driven architectures and messaging systems. Background in fintech or regulated environments. Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth organisations. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £70,000 £100,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working (Greater Manchester). Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering function. Clear career progression into senior leadership roles. Modern, cloud-first technology stack. Collaborative and innovative engineering culture. Pension scheme. Additional benefits including birthday leave, wedding leave, charity days, and wellness initiatives. Opportunity to work with AI-driven engineering tools and modern development practices. Join the Team This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Manager who wants to combine technical leadership with hands-on influence, helping shape scalable systems and high-performing engineering teams in a fast-growing technology business. Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Software Engineering Manager
Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Architect Location: Remote Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: 85,000 - 100,000 + excellent Benefits About the Role We're working with a well-established and highly regulated organisation in the utilities sector, who are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to play a key role in their Cyber Resilience team. This is a senior technical position focused on designing and implementing robust cloud focused security architectures that protect critical systems and information assets. You'll be responsible for developing security strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring effective integration of controls across networks, applications, cloud environments, and enterprise systems. Reporting to the Cyber Resilience Manager, you'll work across technical and governance functions to ensure ongoing protection against an evolving threat landscape, while supporting incident response, architecture design, compliance, and risk management. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain enterprise-wide cloud security architectures aligned to business objectives and compliance requirements Implement security controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with GRC teams to manage identified risks Integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and broader IT processes Engage with architects, IT teams, and external suppliers to embed security into system design Develop and maintain technical incident response plans and support ongoing testing and refinement Monitor industry standards and regulatory changes (e.g., NIS regulations), ensuring ongoing compliance Contribute to internal security awareness and training programmes Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on their security implications Produce clear, well-documented architecture artefacts, policies, and procedures Benefits: Flexible working opportunities Discretionary bonus of up to 15% 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15% 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs Enhanced pay for parental leave Retail discounts and cashback scheme Annual salary review Company Sick Pay Why You Should Apply: This newly created role offers the chance to shape processes from the ground up while working in a supportive and forward-thinking IT team. If you're passionate about reducing service disruption, enhancing operational excellence, and driving real change, this could be your next big step. Ready to Apply? Contact Daniel Newton to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch!
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Architect Location: Remote Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: 85,000 - 100,000 + excellent Benefits About the Role We're working with a well-established and highly regulated organisation in the utilities sector, who are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to play a key role in their Cyber Resilience team. This is a senior technical position focused on designing and implementing robust cloud focused security architectures that protect critical systems and information assets. You'll be responsible for developing security strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring effective integration of controls across networks, applications, cloud environments, and enterprise systems. Reporting to the Cyber Resilience Manager, you'll work across technical and governance functions to ensure ongoing protection against an evolving threat landscape, while supporting incident response, architecture design, compliance, and risk management. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain enterprise-wide cloud security architectures aligned to business objectives and compliance requirements Implement security controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with GRC teams to manage identified risks Integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and broader IT processes Engage with architects, IT teams, and external suppliers to embed security into system design Develop and maintain technical incident response plans and support ongoing testing and refinement Monitor industry standards and regulatory changes (e.g., NIS regulations), ensuring ongoing compliance Contribute to internal security awareness and training programmes Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on their security implications Produce clear, well-documented architecture artefacts, policies, and procedures Benefits: Flexible working opportunities Discretionary bonus of up to 15% 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15% 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs Enhanced pay for parental leave Retail discounts and cashback scheme Annual salary review Company Sick Pay Why You Should Apply: This newly created role offers the chance to shape processes from the ground up while working in a supportive and forward-thinking IT team. If you're passionate about reducing service disruption, enhancing operational excellence, and driving real change, this could be your next big step. Ready to Apply? Contact Daniel Newton to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch!
Technical Lead Full Stack Developer (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node) Location: Hybrid working within Hampshire Salary: Competitive + benefits We're working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced technical lead full stack developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis. The Role Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+) Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security Support and improve live systems once deployed Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function Tech Environment You'll work with a modern stack including: Node.js microservices JavaScript & TypeScript Vue.js Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS cloud infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices About You Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years) 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience Solid background in system design and scalable architectures Experience building large, production SaaS platforms A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code) Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience What's On Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Fareham office) Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Supportive, collaborative working environment Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days Send your CV across to me on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Technical Lead Full Stack Developer (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node) Location: Hybrid working within Hampshire Salary: Competitive + benefits We're working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced technical lead full stack developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis. The Role Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+) Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security Support and improve live systems once deployed Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function Tech Environment You'll work with a modern stack including: Node.js microservices JavaScript & TypeScript Vue.js Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS cloud infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices About You Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years) 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience Solid background in system design and scalable architectures Experience building large, production SaaS platforms A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code) Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience What's On Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Fareham office) Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Supportive, collaborative working environment Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days Send your CV across to me on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Backend Engineer - Java / Kotlin / Spring Boot London - Hybrid (1 day per week) Up to 100,000 + Share Options Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be provided I'm working with a growing technology startup looking to hire a Backend Engineer to join its engineering team in London. They're looking for someone who is genuinely strong technically - not just someone who has worked with the right technologies. You'll be joining a small, high-performing team where you'll have significant ownership over backend systems, contribute to architectural decisions and help shape how the platform develops as the business scales. What they're looking for The core requirements are: Strong, recent commercial Java experience Strong, recent commercial Kotlin experience Strong commercial Spring Boot experience Ideally 2+ years within a technology startup or scale-up Experience working in smaller engineering teams where you've had genuine ownership Strong understanding of backend architecture, APIs, databases and distributed systems Ability to discuss technical decisions, architecture and trade-offs in depth Comfortable taking a problem from initial requirements through design, development, testing and production What will make you stand out We're particularly interested in engineers who can demonstrate examples of: Designing backend services or systems from scratch Making and defending architectural decisions Solving scalability, reliability or performance problems Working with microservices and event-driven architectures Taking ownership of business-critical product features Working directly with product teams, founders or senior stakeholders Seeing a startup product evolve and scale over several years The opportunity You'll join a product-focused technology business where engineering has a significant influence over the direction of the product. This isn't a role where you'll simply be handed tickets to complete. You'll be expected to understand the problem, contribute to the solution and be able to explain why you've chosen a particular technical approach. The company is open to strong mid-level or senior engineers , with a salary of up to 100,000 plus share options . The role requires 1 day per week in London . Please note: the company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. If you're currently building backend systems with Java, Kotlin and Spring Boot , have meaningful startup/scale-up experience , and enjoy getting into the technical detail of what you're building, I'd be keen to speak with you. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Backend Engineer - Java / Kotlin / Spring Boot London - Hybrid (1 day per week) Up to 100,000 + Share Options Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be provided I'm working with a growing technology startup looking to hire a Backend Engineer to join its engineering team in London. They're looking for someone who is genuinely strong technically - not just someone who has worked with the right technologies. You'll be joining a small, high-performing team where you'll have significant ownership over backend systems, contribute to architectural decisions and help shape how the platform develops as the business scales. What they're looking for The core requirements are: Strong, recent commercial Java experience Strong, recent commercial Kotlin experience Strong commercial Spring Boot experience Ideally 2+ years within a technology startup or scale-up Experience working in smaller engineering teams where you've had genuine ownership Strong understanding of backend architecture, APIs, databases and distributed systems Ability to discuss technical decisions, architecture and trade-offs in depth Comfortable taking a problem from initial requirements through design, development, testing and production What will make you stand out We're particularly interested in engineers who can demonstrate examples of: Designing backend services or systems from scratch Making and defending architectural decisions Solving scalability, reliability or performance problems Working with microservices and event-driven architectures Taking ownership of business-critical product features Working directly with product teams, founders or senior stakeholders Seeing a startup product evolve and scale over several years The opportunity You'll join a product-focused technology business where engineering has a significant influence over the direction of the product. This isn't a role where you'll simply be handed tickets to complete. You'll be expected to understand the problem, contribute to the solution and be able to explain why you've chosen a particular technical approach. The company is open to strong mid-level or senior engineers , with a salary of up to 100,000 plus share options . The role requires 1 day per week in London . Please note: the company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. If you're currently building backend systems with Java, Kotlin and Spring Boot , have meaningful startup/scale-up experience , and enjoy getting into the technical detail of what you're building, I'd be keen to speak with you. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Delivery Manager (SC Clearance or Clearable) Up to 605 per day (Inside IR35) 6-month initial contract Reading (Hybrid, 1 day per week onsite) We are working with a newly established engineering organisation at the forefront of a major international aerospace and defence programme. Backed by some of the world's leading aerospace companies, the business is responsible for developing next-generation digital engineering capabilities that will shape the future of complex defence systems. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and play a key role in a long-term transformation programme. We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to lead the planning and delivery of capability demonstrations across a complex Digital Engineering environment. You'll work with engineering, IT and business stakeholders to showcase new technologies, validate technical solutions and drive adoption across a highly collaborative programme. We are looking for: Experience delivering technical projects or programmes within the aerospace or defence sector Current SC Clearance, or eligibility to obtain it Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders across engineering and technology teams Knowledge of Digital Engineering environments, systems integration, technical demonstrations or complex IT platforms Experience working with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills It would be a bonus if you have: Experience with Digital Thread, systems integration or interoperability testing Knowledge of middleware technologies such as APIs, message brokers or event-driven architectures Exposure to innovation, proof of concepts or emerging engineering technologies To apply, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 business days.
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Delivery Manager (SC Clearance or Clearable) Up to 605 per day (Inside IR35) 6-month initial contract Reading (Hybrid, 1 day per week onsite) We are working with a newly established engineering organisation at the forefront of a major international aerospace and defence programme. Backed by some of the world's leading aerospace companies, the business is responsible for developing next-generation digital engineering capabilities that will shape the future of complex defence systems. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and play a key role in a long-term transformation programme. We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to lead the planning and delivery of capability demonstrations across a complex Digital Engineering environment. You'll work with engineering, IT and business stakeholders to showcase new technologies, validate technical solutions and drive adoption across a highly collaborative programme. We are looking for: Experience delivering technical projects or programmes within the aerospace or defence sector Current SC Clearance, or eligibility to obtain it Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders across engineering and technology teams Knowledge of Digital Engineering environments, systems integration, technical demonstrations or complex IT platforms Experience working with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills It would be a bonus if you have: Experience with Digital Thread, systems integration or interoperability testing Knowledge of middleware technologies such as APIs, message brokers or event-driven architectures Exposure to innovation, proof of concepts or emerging engineering technologies To apply, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 business days.
The Company Lab 1 is a fast-growing cybersecurity startup, which identifies and interprets exposed data on behalf of our clients. Lab 1's AI SaaS platform analyses the full corpus of exposed corporate data in near real time, providing customers with the assurance that they'll know the unknown and reducing the risk, cost and anxiety associated with exposed data across complex supply chains. Salary is industry competitive (dependent on skills and experience), after a qualifying period you may be eligible for a share in the company through an options grant. The Role Using the power of AI and Machine Learning, we deliver compromised data intelligence on any company within any supply chain. The data that powers those insights, a vast, messy, constantly changing corpus of exposed and compromised information, is the heart of our product. We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer to own and evolve the pipelines and data platform that turn raw exposed data into reliable, queryable intelligence. You will design, build and operate the batch and streaming systems that ingest, transform, model and serve data at scale, feeding our analytics, our ML models and our customer-facing platform. You will be the go-to expert for how data moves through Lab 1, working closely with founders, platform and software engineers in a small, friendly, international team. We are looking for a versatile and proactive engineer who cares deeply about data quality, correctness and scale. Your primary focus will be owning our data pipelines end to end, while also working alongside our ML efforts on the early stages of the training pipeline (data cleaning and feature engineering) to make sure our models are built on trustworthy, well-structured data As a core member of the engineering team, your mission will be to make our data trustworthy, timely and easy to build on.You will spend your time understanding how the team and our models consume data, architecting robust pipelines, and delivering clean, well-modelled datasets that let us ship high-quality intelligence faster and more safely. Your work will be the foundation that enables us to solve some of our most interesting, urgent, and taxing problems. You will report to the Chief Data Officer. Required demonstrable experience in: Designing, building and operating production data pipelines end to end, across both batch and streaming Strong Python for data engineering, including hands-on PySpark at scale (AWS EMR) Strong SQL modelling, transforming and querying large datasets Streaming data with Kafka Ingesting large, heterogeneous, unclean data from many sources and making it reliable Lakehouse and data warehousing patterns: Apache Iceberg, Athena, S3, columnar formats (ORC) Workflow orchestration with Airflow Search and indexing with OpenSearch Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform Managing core AWS services Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions Data quality, observability, lineage and cost awareness through effective monitoring Supporting ML/AI workflows through data cleaning and feature engineering for training pipelines We primarily work with: Python (Poetry, migrating to uv) PySpark on AWS EMR SQL Kafka Athena + S3 / Apache Iceberg (ORC) OpenSearch Airflow AWS Terraform GitHub Actions Docker We are interested in candidates who value: Team working Delivering measurable high quality software Keeping sight of the big picture Friendly technical discussions and whiteboarding This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing company at an early stage and make a significant contribution. The role will be remunerated through a salary and, after a qualifying period, you will be granted a meaningful share in the company through an options grant. Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. The role is remote first with occasional in-person meetings in London (or Norwich). Benefits 1. Company pension 2. Company options scheme
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
The Company Lab 1 is a fast-growing cybersecurity startup, which identifies and interprets exposed data on behalf of our clients. Lab 1's AI SaaS platform analyses the full corpus of exposed corporate data in near real time, providing customers with the assurance that they'll know the unknown and reducing the risk, cost and anxiety associated with exposed data across complex supply chains. Salary is industry competitive (dependent on skills and experience), after a qualifying period you may be eligible for a share in the company through an options grant. The Role Using the power of AI and Machine Learning, we deliver compromised data intelligence on any company within any supply chain. The data that powers those insights, a vast, messy, constantly changing corpus of exposed and compromised information, is the heart of our product. We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer to own and evolve the pipelines and data platform that turn raw exposed data into reliable, queryable intelligence. You will design, build and operate the batch and streaming systems that ingest, transform, model and serve data at scale, feeding our analytics, our ML models and our customer-facing platform. You will be the go-to expert for how data moves through Lab 1, working closely with founders, platform and software engineers in a small, friendly, international team. We are looking for a versatile and proactive engineer who cares deeply about data quality, correctness and scale. Your primary focus will be owning our data pipelines end to end, while also working alongside our ML efforts on the early stages of the training pipeline (data cleaning and feature engineering) to make sure our models are built on trustworthy, well-structured data As a core member of the engineering team, your mission will be to make our data trustworthy, timely and easy to build on.You will spend your time understanding how the team and our models consume data, architecting robust pipelines, and delivering clean, well-modelled datasets that let us ship high-quality intelligence faster and more safely. Your work will be the foundation that enables us to solve some of our most interesting, urgent, and taxing problems. You will report to the Chief Data Officer. Required demonstrable experience in: Designing, building and operating production data pipelines end to end, across both batch and streaming Strong Python for data engineering, including hands-on PySpark at scale (AWS EMR) Strong SQL modelling, transforming and querying large datasets Streaming data with Kafka Ingesting large, heterogeneous, unclean data from many sources and making it reliable Lakehouse and data warehousing patterns: Apache Iceberg, Athena, S3, columnar formats (ORC) Workflow orchestration with Airflow Search and indexing with OpenSearch Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform Managing core AWS services Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions Data quality, observability, lineage and cost awareness through effective monitoring Supporting ML/AI workflows through data cleaning and feature engineering for training pipelines We primarily work with: Python (Poetry, migrating to uv) PySpark on AWS EMR SQL Kafka Athena + S3 / Apache Iceberg (ORC) OpenSearch Airflow AWS Terraform GitHub Actions Docker We are interested in candidates who value: Team working Delivering measurable high quality software Keeping sight of the big picture Friendly technical discussions and whiteboarding This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing company at an early stage and make a significant contribution. The role will be remunerated through a salary and, after a qualifying period, you will be granted a meaningful share in the company through an options grant. Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. The role is remote first with occasional in-person meetings in London (or Norwich). Benefits 1. Company pension 2. Company options scheme
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role will be part of our UK Security Team reporting into the Head of Security at Saab UK. The role can be based either in Fareham, Farnborough or Heywood House, however it will require occasional travel oversees and travel to other Saab UK offices. Working collaboratively with the security team and IT, the role will develop and lead the Saab UK Cyber Security Strategy. As part of the Saab UK Cyber defence cell the role will be responsible for threat intelligence identification. Working closely with Security and IT develop resilience in the Saab UK Supply chain and provide the necessary GRC expertise to guide the organisation through compliancy leading on the Cyber security aspects of DefStan 05-138. This role is pivotal in safeguarding against advanced persistent threats, maintaining compliance with defence regulations, and supporting secure operations across all projects. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and oversee cyber security policies aligned with defence and wider government standards. Act as the Saab UK representative on the Global Cyber Council. Lead risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability management within Saab Uk process. Manage incident response and coordinate with other company parties. Lead on the compliance of Cyber controls including DefStan 05-138, ISO 27001, NIST. Responsible for the completion of Cyber Security aspects within Supplier Assurance and selection. Maintain cyber threat awareness on a company global scale and bespoke to the organisation. Oversee security within network architecture, encryption protocols, and identity/access management for restricted environments. Direct cyber security audits and penetration testing across defence platforms and supply chains. Provide cyber security training and awareness programs tailored to defence staff and contractors. Collaborate with engineering, IT, and programme teams embedding security into defence projects (DevSecOps). Qualifications and Skills: Required: Extensive experience in cyber security management within defence, aerospace, or government environments. Strong knowledge of classified information handling and secure communication protocols. Expertise in intrusion detection, SIEM tools, and advanced threat intelligence systems. Proven track record of leading incident response in high-security environments. Familiarity with defence-specific compliance frameworks (MOD JSPs, NIST SP 800 series, ITAR, GDPR). Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and ability to operate under pressure. Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field. Degree or equivalent defence/security qualifications preferred. Security clearance (SC or DV) required or eligibility to obtain. Desirable: Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or equivalent Experience with secure cloud environments (Azure Government, AWS GovCloud) Knowledge of cyber warfare tactics and countermeasures Experience liaising with national security agencies or defence contractors As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role will be part of our UK Security Team reporting into the Head of Security at Saab UK. The role can be based either in Fareham, Farnborough or Heywood House, however it will require occasional travel oversees and travel to other Saab UK offices. Working collaboratively with the security team and IT, the role will develop and lead the Saab UK Cyber Security Strategy. As part of the Saab UK Cyber defence cell the role will be responsible for threat intelligence identification. Working closely with Security and IT develop resilience in the Saab UK Supply chain and provide the necessary GRC expertise to guide the organisation through compliancy leading on the Cyber security aspects of DefStan 05-138. This role is pivotal in safeguarding against advanced persistent threats, maintaining compliance with defence regulations, and supporting secure operations across all projects. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and oversee cyber security policies aligned with defence and wider government standards. Act as the Saab UK representative on the Global Cyber Council. Lead risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability management within Saab Uk process. Manage incident response and coordinate with other company parties. Lead on the compliance of Cyber controls including DefStan 05-138, ISO 27001, NIST. Responsible for the completion of Cyber Security aspects within Supplier Assurance and selection. Maintain cyber threat awareness on a company global scale and bespoke to the organisation. Oversee security within network architecture, encryption protocols, and identity/access management for restricted environments. Direct cyber security audits and penetration testing across defence platforms and supply chains. Provide cyber security training and awareness programs tailored to defence staff and contractors. Collaborate with engineering, IT, and programme teams embedding security into defence projects (DevSecOps). Qualifications and Skills: Required: Extensive experience in cyber security management within defence, aerospace, or government environments. Strong knowledge of classified information handling and secure communication protocols. Expertise in intrusion detection, SIEM tools, and advanced threat intelligence systems. Proven track record of leading incident response in high-security environments. Familiarity with defence-specific compliance frameworks (MOD JSPs, NIST SP 800 series, ITAR, GDPR). Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and ability to operate under pressure. Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field. Degree or equivalent defence/security qualifications preferred. Security clearance (SC or DV) required or eligibility to obtain. Desirable: Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or equivalent Experience with secure cloud environments (Azure Government, AWS GovCloud) Knowledge of cyber warfare tactics and countermeasures Experience liaising with national security agencies or defence contractors As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
What you will do Reporting to the Lead Engineer (Integration), this role supports the design, development, and maintenance of custom integrations that connect A&O Shearman's key legal systems, and which support the ingestion, time recording, and document storage of legal Matters. The role is accountable for the correct operation, availability, performance, and security of the integration platform. Develop and operate integration platforms in alignment with the firm's strategy, standards, and policies. Develop microservices and web apps to connect systems using integration platforms. Develop customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of software solutions and tooling. Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos. Work with IT stakeholders to refine acceptance criteria. Write unit, integration, and acceptance tests. Improve and extend CI/CD pipelines. Provide 3rd line support for operational issues, working with Technology Services to resolve operational issues and plan and deploy software releases. Investigate and support legal workflow issues. Act as the focal point for matters related to integration engineering, providing guidance to other teams when required. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools. Support the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's development of software solutions and tooling. Work with stakeholders from Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance and Information Security to ensure solutions are performant, compliant and secure. Support service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in integration engineering. Including improving software solutions tooling. Working with system and solution architects, contribute to the integration engineering standards, API development standards, and more broadly, to the Engineering Centre of Excellence documentation. What you will have Experience: Direct or related experience in .NET development, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Demonstrable problem-solving skills using the latest versions of C#. Strong understanding of software architecture, patterns, testing, and debugging. Knowledge and understanding of scalable, cloud-based systems and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Familiarity with Agile software development practices Solid understanding of the testing pyramid and testing trade-offs, Knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Background in the IT industry, with experience managing and developing cloud-based systems. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
What you will do Reporting to the Lead Engineer (Integration), this role supports the design, development, and maintenance of custom integrations that connect A&O Shearman's key legal systems, and which support the ingestion, time recording, and document storage of legal Matters. The role is accountable for the correct operation, availability, performance, and security of the integration platform. Develop and operate integration platforms in alignment with the firm's strategy, standards, and policies. Develop microservices and web apps to connect systems using integration platforms. Develop customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of software solutions and tooling. Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos. Work with IT stakeholders to refine acceptance criteria. Write unit, integration, and acceptance tests. Improve and extend CI/CD pipelines. Provide 3rd line support for operational issues, working with Technology Services to resolve operational issues and plan and deploy software releases. Investigate and support legal workflow issues. Act as the focal point for matters related to integration engineering, providing guidance to other teams when required. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools. Support the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's development of software solutions and tooling. Work with stakeholders from Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance and Information Security to ensure solutions are performant, compliant and secure. Support service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in integration engineering. Including improving software solutions tooling. Working with system and solution architects, contribute to the integration engineering standards, API development standards, and more broadly, to the Engineering Centre of Excellence documentation. What you will have Experience: Direct or related experience in .NET development, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Demonstrable problem-solving skills using the latest versions of C#. Strong understanding of software architecture, patterns, testing, and debugging. Knowledge and understanding of scalable, cloud-based systems and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Familiarity with Agile software development practices Solid understanding of the testing pyramid and testing trade-offs, Knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Background in the IT industry, with experience managing and developing cloud-based systems. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
MEP ManagerLocation: Outskirts of BirminghamAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Manager to join a major infrastructure programme, supporting the delivery of complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems across a large-scale construction environment.This role will suit a technically strong MEP professional who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle, from design review and technical assurance through to installation, commissioning and handover. You will act as the key technical authority, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance and successful project delivery.Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines. Review designs, technical specifications, calculations and construction methodologies. Support design assurance, technical approvals and compliance processes. Ensure MEP systems meet relevant standards, regulations and project requirements. Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and specialist systems. Resolve complex engineering and construction challenges. Review subcontractor submissions, technical queries and design change requests. Support installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities. Carry out inspections, audits and quality reviews. Identify technical risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives. Provide expert engineering advice to support programme delivery. Collaborate with consultants, stakeholders, supply chain partners and client representatives. Promote the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance. Skills & Experience Required Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards professional accreditation. Proven experience delivering MEP systems within major infrastructure, transportation, utilities, rail, energy or large-scale construction projects. Strong technical understanding of building services and infrastructure MEP systems. Experience managing multidisciplinary interfaces and coordinating complex engineering activities. Excellent knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice. Previous involvement in construction, testing, commissioning and project handover. Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. Sound understanding of quality assurance, testing and commissioning processes. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme. Exposure to technically challenging and complex engineering projects. Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible working arrangements. Pension, healthcare and wellbeing support. Long-term career development within a high-performing engineering environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEP Manager looking to take ownership of technical delivery and contribute to the successful completion of a major infrastructure project.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
MEP ManagerLocation: Outskirts of BirminghamAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Manager to join a major infrastructure programme, supporting the delivery of complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems across a large-scale construction environment.This role will suit a technically strong MEP professional who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle, from design review and technical assurance through to installation, commissioning and handover. You will act as the key technical authority, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance and successful project delivery.Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines. Review designs, technical specifications, calculations and construction methodologies. Support design assurance, technical approvals and compliance processes. Ensure MEP systems meet relevant standards, regulations and project requirements. Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and specialist systems. Resolve complex engineering and construction challenges. Review subcontractor submissions, technical queries and design change requests. Support installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities. Carry out inspections, audits and quality reviews. Identify technical risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives. Provide expert engineering advice to support programme delivery. Collaborate with consultants, stakeholders, supply chain partners and client representatives. Promote the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance. Skills & Experience Required Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards professional accreditation. Proven experience delivering MEP systems within major infrastructure, transportation, utilities, rail, energy or large-scale construction projects. Strong technical understanding of building services and infrastructure MEP systems. Experience managing multidisciplinary interfaces and coordinating complex engineering activities. Excellent knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice. Previous involvement in construction, testing, commissioning and project handover. Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. Sound understanding of quality assurance, testing and commissioning processes. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme. Exposure to technically challenging and complex engineering projects. Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible working arrangements. Pension, healthcare and wellbeing support. Long-term career development within a high-performing engineering environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEP Manager looking to take ownership of technical delivery and contribute to the successful completion of a major infrastructure project.
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join teams delivering services within Enterprise Integration Services (EIS). This role focuses on engineering-led testing approaches that assure the quality of API platforms, integration services and service-based architectures that underpin HMRC's digital estate. You will work as part of multidisciplinary delivery teams, designing and building automated testing solutions while also applying test analysis and assurance practices to ensure APIs and integrations are reliable, secure and performant. This includes validating data flows, interfaces and end-to-end service behaviour across complex integration landscapes. This role sits within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO), supporting services at national scale. Job description As a Senior Test Engineer you will embed testing and quality practices across the delivery lifecycle for API and integration-based services. You will design, implement and maintain automated tests for APIs, services and platforms, working closely with developers and other engineers. You'll contribute to CI/CD pipelines, identify quality risks early, and support teams in delivering secure and resilient integration services. You will also contribute to understanding requirements and defining effective test coverage for API and integration services, ensuring quality risks are identified early and addressed throughout delivery. You will work with a good degree of autonomy, taking ownership of test engineering tasks within your team, while being supported by lead engineers and quality specialists. Key Responsibilities will include: Design, develop and maintain automated tests for APIs, integration services and platforms. Work closely with developers to embed testing early and continuously. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing approaches. Support non-functional testing such as performance, security and accessibility, particularly for APIs and integrations. Analyse test results, raise defects and support investigation and resolution. Contribute to improving test frameworks, tooling and engineering practices. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring of less experienced colleagues. Review and analyse business and technical requirements, identifying risks, gaps and test conditions for APIs and integrations. Validate data flows and interfaces using structured data formats such as JSON and XML. Produce clear test evidence and support assurance activities to inform release decisions Collaborate with product managers, architects, developers and delivery managers to ensure quality is embedded across the lifecycle. Person specification You will be a technically capable Test Engineer with experience of testing APIs and integration-based services in modern delivery environments. At this level, you are expected to deliver independently, contribute to technical decision-making within your team, and support the development of good testing practices. You will demonstrate the following skills at Working / Practitioner level, combining strong test engineering capability with effective test analysis and quality assurance practices: Designing and building automated tests for APIs and services. Applying testing techniques across the delivery lifecycle. Working effectively in agile, multidisciplinary teams. Identifying and communicating quality and integration risks. Analysing requirements and designing effective test coverage for APIs and integration services. Essential Criteria Test engineering and automation: Experience building and maintaining automated tests using modern frameworks and languages. API and integration testing: Experience testing APIs, service-based or integration-led systems, including validation of data exchange, interfaces and service behaviour. Agile and DevOps delivery: Experience working in agile teams and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. Technical collaboration: Ability to work closely with engineers to identify and manage quality risks. Test analysis and quality assurance: Ability to analyse requirements, design effective test coverage and provide evidence-based assurance of service quality. Desirable Criteria Experience with API platforms, gateways or event-driven architectures. Experience with performance or security testing for services. Knowledge of cloud or container-based environments. Experience working with structured data formats such as JSON and XML. ISTQB or equivalent testing qualification. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office Closures If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) This site is: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Location Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Test Engineering and Automation API and Integration Testing Agile Delivery, CI/CD and Quality Assurance Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. How to Apply As part of the application process: A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experience. Applicants will need to demonstrate relevant experience and effective delivery of the Essential Criteria. Please evidence any Desirable Criteria, up to 250 words max. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy holder where candidates have the same score at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. IKM Assessment Prior to applications being sifted candidates will be asked to complete an additional IKM assessment. Candidates will be sent details of the assessment once the advert has closed. This assessment is a pass or fail and only those who pass will be considered at the sift stage. Sift At sift your CV will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview . click apply for full job details
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join teams delivering services within Enterprise Integration Services (EIS). This role focuses on engineering-led testing approaches that assure the quality of API platforms, integration services and service-based architectures that underpin HMRC's digital estate. You will work as part of multidisciplinary delivery teams, designing and building automated testing solutions while also applying test analysis and assurance practices to ensure APIs and integrations are reliable, secure and performant. This includes validating data flows, interfaces and end-to-end service behaviour across complex integration landscapes. This role sits within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO), supporting services at national scale. Job description As a Senior Test Engineer you will embed testing and quality practices across the delivery lifecycle for API and integration-based services. You will design, implement and maintain automated tests for APIs, services and platforms, working closely with developers and other engineers. You'll contribute to CI/CD pipelines, identify quality risks early, and support teams in delivering secure and resilient integration services. You will also contribute to understanding requirements and defining effective test coverage for API and integration services, ensuring quality risks are identified early and addressed throughout delivery. You will work with a good degree of autonomy, taking ownership of test engineering tasks within your team, while being supported by lead engineers and quality specialists. Key Responsibilities will include: Design, develop and maintain automated tests for APIs, integration services and platforms. Work closely with developers to embed testing early and continuously. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing approaches. Support non-functional testing such as performance, security and accessibility, particularly for APIs and integrations. Analyse test results, raise defects and support investigation and resolution. Contribute to improving test frameworks, tooling and engineering practices. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring of less experienced colleagues. Review and analyse business and technical requirements, identifying risks, gaps and test conditions for APIs and integrations. Validate data flows and interfaces using structured data formats such as JSON and XML. Produce clear test evidence and support assurance activities to inform release decisions Collaborate with product managers, architects, developers and delivery managers to ensure quality is embedded across the lifecycle. Person specification You will be a technically capable Test Engineer with experience of testing APIs and integration-based services in modern delivery environments. At this level, you are expected to deliver independently, contribute to technical decision-making within your team, and support the development of good testing practices. You will demonstrate the following skills at Working / Practitioner level, combining strong test engineering capability with effective test analysis and quality assurance practices: Designing and building automated tests for APIs and services. Applying testing techniques across the delivery lifecycle. Working effectively in agile, multidisciplinary teams. Identifying and communicating quality and integration risks. Analysing requirements and designing effective test coverage for APIs and integration services. Essential Criteria Test engineering and automation: Experience building and maintaining automated tests using modern frameworks and languages. API and integration testing: Experience testing APIs, service-based or integration-led systems, including validation of data exchange, interfaces and service behaviour. Agile and DevOps delivery: Experience working in agile teams and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. Technical collaboration: Ability to work closely with engineers to identify and manage quality risks. Test analysis and quality assurance: Ability to analyse requirements, design effective test coverage and provide evidence-based assurance of service quality. Desirable Criteria Experience with API platforms, gateways or event-driven architectures. Experience with performance or security testing for services. Knowledge of cloud or container-based environments. Experience working with structured data formats such as JSON and XML. ISTQB or equivalent testing qualification. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office Closures If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) This site is: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Location Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Test Engineering and Automation API and Integration Testing Agile Delivery, CI/CD and Quality Assurance Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. How to Apply As part of the application process: A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experience. Applicants will need to demonstrate relevant experience and effective delivery of the Essential Criteria. Please evidence any Desirable Criteria, up to 250 words max. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy holder where candidates have the same score at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. IKM Assessment Prior to applications being sifted candidates will be asked to complete an additional IKM assessment. Candidates will be sent details of the assessment once the advert has closed. This assessment is a pass or fail and only those who pass will be considered at the sift stage. Sift At sift your CV will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview . click apply for full job details
Role: C++ Software Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent - On-site Salary: 45,000 - 65,000 depending on experience Experienced C++ Software Engineer needed in Rochester to work on cutting edge systems within the aerospace industry. Positions are available from Senior to Principal level with salary offered reflecting skill level & responsibility. What the role of the C++ Software Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the C++ Software Engineer will include: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery What experience you need to be the successful C++ Software Engineer: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience Please note we can only consider sole UK nationals due to security clearance restrictions. Benefits: Overtime, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! This really is a fantastic opportunity for a C++ Software Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Role: C++ Software Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent - On-site Salary: 45,000 - 65,000 depending on experience Experienced C++ Software Engineer needed in Rochester to work on cutting edge systems within the aerospace industry. Positions are available from Senior to Principal level with salary offered reflecting skill level & responsibility. What the role of the C++ Software Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the C++ Software Engineer will include: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery What experience you need to be the successful C++ Software Engineer: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience Please note we can only consider sole UK nationals due to security clearance restrictions. Benefits: Overtime, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! This really is a fantastic opportunity for a C++ Software Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
What you will do Reporting to the Lead Engineer (Integration), this role supports the design, development, and maintenance of custom integrations that connect A&O Shearman's key legal systems, and which support the ingestion, time recording, and document storage of legal Matters. The role is accountable for the correct operation, availability, performance, and security of the integration platform. Develop and operate integration platforms in alignment with the firm's strategy, standards, and policies. Develop microservices and web apps to connect systems using integration platforms. Develop customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of software solutions and tooling. Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos. Work with IT stakeholders to refine acceptance criteria. Write unit, integration, and acceptance tests. Improve and extend CI/CD pipelines. Provide 3rd line support for operational issues, working with Technology Services to resolve operational issues and plan and deploy software releases. Investigate and support legal workflow issues. Act as the focal point for matters related to integration engineering, providing guidance to other teams when required. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools. Support the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's development of software solutions and tooling. Work with stakeholders from Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance and Information Security to ensure solutions are performant, compliant and secure. Support service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in integration engineering. Including improving software solutions tooling. Working with system and solution architects, contribute to the integration engineering standards, API development standards, and more broadly, to the Engineering Centre of Excellence documentation. What you will have Experience: Direct or related experience in .NET development, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Demonstrable problem-solving skills using the latest versions of C#. Strong understanding of software architecture, patterns, testing, and debugging. Knowledge and understanding of scalable, cloud-based systems and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Familiarity with Agile software development practices Solid understanding of the testing pyramid and testing trade-offs, Knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Background in the IT industry, with experience managing and developing cloud-based systems. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
What you will do Reporting to the Lead Engineer (Integration), this role supports the design, development, and maintenance of custom integrations that connect A&O Shearman's key legal systems, and which support the ingestion, time recording, and document storage of legal Matters. The role is accountable for the correct operation, availability, performance, and security of the integration platform. Develop and operate integration platforms in alignment with the firm's strategy, standards, and policies. Develop microservices and web apps to connect systems using integration platforms. Develop customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of software solutions and tooling. Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos. Work with IT stakeholders to refine acceptance criteria. Write unit, integration, and acceptance tests. Improve and extend CI/CD pipelines. Provide 3rd line support for operational issues, working with Technology Services to resolve operational issues and plan and deploy software releases. Investigate and support legal workflow issues. Act as the focal point for matters related to integration engineering, providing guidance to other teams when required. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools. Support the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's development of software solutions and tooling. Work with stakeholders from Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance and Information Security to ensure solutions are performant, compliant and secure. Support service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in integration engineering. Including improving software solutions tooling. Working with system and solution architects, contribute to the integration engineering standards, API development standards, and more broadly, to the Engineering Centre of Excellence documentation. What you will have Experience: Direct or related experience in .NET development, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Demonstrable problem-solving skills using the latest versions of C#. Strong understanding of software architecture, patterns, testing, and debugging. Knowledge and understanding of scalable, cloud-based systems and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Familiarity with Agile software development practices Solid understanding of the testing pyramid and testing trade-offs, Knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Background in the IT industry, with experience managing and developing cloud-based systems. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
The Opportunity We are looking for a Systems Architect to join a growing engineering team working on complex systems across the defence sector. This is an opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment, using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to develop and capture system architectures for mission critical projects. Working as part of the Architecture team, you will collaborate with engineers across different disciplines and contribute to the development of system designs and architecture. Key Responsibilities Support key engineering milestones and design reviews. Help ensure models and designs are complete, consistent and ready for mission use. Support commonality and re-use across different product areas. Work alongside design teams to develop and capture system designs using MBSE Create and review architecture documentation and models What We're Looking For Experience in Systems Architecture and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Experience using Rhapsody or an equivalent modelling tool. Experience with Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) or an equivalent configuration control tool. Experience with DOORS Next Generation or an equivalent requirements management tool. A good understanding of SysML and architectural principles. Comfortable working within complex engineering environments and across different product areas. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Good problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Mission Planning would be useful but is not essential. Hybrid working, bonus and competitive benefits package Nationality restrictions and SC eligibility required.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity We are looking for a Systems Architect to join a growing engineering team working on complex systems across the defence sector. This is an opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment, using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to develop and capture system architectures for mission critical projects. Working as part of the Architecture team, you will collaborate with engineers across different disciplines and contribute to the development of system designs and architecture. Key Responsibilities Support key engineering milestones and design reviews. Help ensure models and designs are complete, consistent and ready for mission use. Support commonality and re-use across different product areas. Work alongside design teams to develop and capture system designs using MBSE Create and review architecture documentation and models What We're Looking For Experience in Systems Architecture and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Experience using Rhapsody or an equivalent modelling tool. Experience with Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) or an equivalent configuration control tool. Experience with DOORS Next Generation or an equivalent requirements management tool. A good understanding of SysML and architectural principles. Comfortable working within complex engineering environments and across different product areas. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Good problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Mission Planning would be useful but is not essential. Hybrid working, bonus and competitive benefits package Nationality restrictions and SC eligibility required.
What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
What you will do Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, this role provides management of testing resources and testing environments to meet A&O Shearman's business requirements, quality assurance goals, and compliance obligations. The role is a member of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platform teams and is responsible for defining the testing strategy and framework for the project delivery lifecycle, business as usual testing, directing external third-party service providers, and management of testing environments. The role is accountable for the efficacy, accuracy and completeness of project lifecycle testing, along with the security, integrity and performance of testing environments, and representing quality assurance at the Change Advisory board. The role also provides guidance and feedback on testing best practices to internal software engineering DevOps teams delivering bespoke software. Overseeing the testing of project delivery workstreams and business-as-usual testing. Managing and maintaining testing environments, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to ensure the environments remain secure, available, and cost-effective, Owning the Test Data Management tooling and implementation across projects and teams. Attend Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings as a representative for quality assurance. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the quality. Work as part of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's testing and test environment strategy. Work with senior stakeholders from Infrastructure & Operations, Tech Delivery, and the Process Team to maximise the stability of releases. Act as the focal point for matters related to software testing strategy and environment management, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of external testing teams, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Own the software testing strategy and environment management budget and benefits delivery, balancing priorities and clearly demonstrating the value that software testing strategy and environment management delivers whilst working with IT Business Operations to ensure alignment. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in software testing strategy and environment management, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in manual and automated testing, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of automated testing of Cloud-based SaaS applications, testing environments, and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with testing frameworks in the C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, and Python ecosystems. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Proven track record of managing large globally dispersed teams. Hands-on and current test automation practitioner and able to configure environments with scripting Experience within the IT industry, leading high-performing test teams. Working knowledge of creating, configuring and maintaining cloud-based test environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
What you will do Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, this role provides management of testing resources and testing environments to meet A&O Shearman's business requirements, quality assurance goals, and compliance obligations. The role is a member of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platform teams and is responsible for defining the testing strategy and framework for the project delivery lifecycle, business as usual testing, directing external third-party service providers, and management of testing environments. The role is accountable for the efficacy, accuracy and completeness of project lifecycle testing, along with the security, integrity and performance of testing environments, and representing quality assurance at the Change Advisory board. The role also provides guidance and feedback on testing best practices to internal software engineering DevOps teams delivering bespoke software. Overseeing the testing of project delivery workstreams and business-as-usual testing. Managing and maintaining testing environments, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to ensure the environments remain secure, available, and cost-effective, Owning the Test Data Management tooling and implementation across projects and teams. Attend Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings as a representative for quality assurance. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the quality. Work as part of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's testing and test environment strategy. Work with senior stakeholders from Infrastructure & Operations, Tech Delivery, and the Process Team to maximise the stability of releases. Act as the focal point for matters related to software testing strategy and environment management, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of external testing teams, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Own the software testing strategy and environment management budget and benefits delivery, balancing priorities and clearly demonstrating the value that software testing strategy and environment management delivers whilst working with IT Business Operations to ensure alignment. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in software testing strategy and environment management, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in manual and automated testing, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of automated testing of Cloud-based SaaS applications, testing environments, and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with testing frameworks in the C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, and Python ecosystems. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Proven track record of managing large globally dispersed teams. Hands-on and current test automation practitioner and able to configure environments with scripting Experience within the IT industry, leading high-performing test teams. Working knowledge of creating, configuring and maintaining cloud-based test environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
What you will do Reporting to the Lead Engineer (Integration), this role supports the design, development, and maintenance of custom integrations that connect A&O Shearman's key legal systems, and which support the ingestion, time recording, and document storage of legal Matters. The role is accountable for the correct operation, availability, performance, and security of the integration platform. Develop and operate integration platforms in alignment with the firm's strategy, standards, and policies. Develop microservices and web apps to connect systems using integration platforms. Develop customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of software solutions and tooling. Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos. Work with IT stakeholders to refine acceptance criteria. Write unit, integration, and acceptance tests. Improve and extend CI/CD pipelines. Provide 3rd line support for operational issues, working with Technology Services to resolve operational issues and plan and deploy software releases. Investigate and support legal workflow issues. Act as the focal point for matters related to integration engineering, providing guidance to other teams when required. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools. Support the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's development of software solutions and tooling. Work with stakeholders from Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance and Information Security to ensure solutions are performant, compliant and secure. Support service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in integration engineering. Including improving software solutions tooling. Working with system and solution architects, contribute to the integration engineering standards, API development standards, and more broadly, to the Engineering Centre of Excellence documentation. What you will have Experience: Direct or related experience in .NET development, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Demonstrable problem-solving skills using the latest versions of C#. Strong understanding of software architecture, patterns, testing, and debugging. Knowledge and understanding of scalable, cloud-based systems and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Familiarity with Agile software development practices Solid understanding of the testing pyramid and testing trade-offs, Knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Background in the IT industry, with experience managing and developing cloud-based systems. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
What you will do Reporting to the Lead Engineer (Integration), this role supports the design, development, and maintenance of custom integrations that connect A&O Shearman's key legal systems, and which support the ingestion, time recording, and document storage of legal Matters. The role is accountable for the correct operation, availability, performance, and security of the integration platform. Develop and operate integration platforms in alignment with the firm's strategy, standards, and policies. Develop microservices and web apps to connect systems using integration platforms. Develop customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of software solutions and tooling. Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos. Work with IT stakeholders to refine acceptance criteria. Write unit, integration, and acceptance tests. Improve and extend CI/CD pipelines. Provide 3rd line support for operational issues, working with Technology Services to resolve operational issues and plan and deploy software releases. Investigate and support legal workflow issues. Act as the focal point for matters related to integration engineering, providing guidance to other teams when required. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools. Support the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's development of software solutions and tooling. Work with stakeholders from Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance and Information Security to ensure solutions are performant, compliant and secure. Support service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in integration engineering. Including improving software solutions tooling. Working with system and solution architects, contribute to the integration engineering standards, API development standards, and more broadly, to the Engineering Centre of Excellence documentation. What you will have Experience: Direct or related experience in .NET development, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Demonstrable problem-solving skills using the latest versions of C#. Strong understanding of software architecture, patterns, testing, and debugging. Knowledge and understanding of scalable, cloud-based systems and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Familiarity with Agile software development practices Solid understanding of the testing pyramid and testing trade-offs, Knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Background in the IT industry, with experience managing and developing cloud-based systems. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
