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Solution Architect (Public Sector / Government Programme) SFIA Level: 5/6 Location: Telford (2 days per week initially, reducing to 2 days every 2 weeks once established) Duration: 6 months Rate: 625- 675 per day Clearance: SC Eligible Overview We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme . This role will play a key part in driving solution design and delivery across a complex application modernisation initiative. You will take ownership of end-to-end solution architecture, working closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and successfully transitioned into live service. Key Responsibilities Own the solution design throughout the full delivery lifecycle Lead application modernisation initiatives within the wider programme Drive the development and documentation of high-quality solution designs Ensure all solutions align with architecture governance and best practices Collaborate with agile delivery teams and architects across all phases Act as the technical authority , working through design decisions and challenges Engage confidently with senior stakeholders (internal & external) Manage relationships with vendors and third-party providers Oversee technical problem resolution and ensure delivery aligns to agreed specifications Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Solution Architect within complex programmes Strong background in application modernisation and cloud migration Experience working with both legacy systems and modern cloud ecosystems Knowledge of technologies such as: AWS, Azure Kubernetes, HELM Java, JavaScript Oracle, MySQL Experience working in agile environments across full delivery lifecycles Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to act as a trusted advisor Experience working within public sector or regulated environments (desirable)

Hybrid Cloud & Integration Solution Architect Contract Role Hybrid Working (Warwick - 2 days per week) 6 Month Contract (Extensions Possible) 615 per day Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Hybrid Cloud & Integration Solution Architect to join a major transformation programme within the Energy & Utilities sector.Working closely with business and technical stakeholders, you will be responsible for defining end-to-end solution architectures across cloud platforms, SaaS/COTS applications, enterprise integrations, and modern data platforms. This is a highly visible architecture role requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to govern complex technical environments while ensuring alignment to business objectives. Key Responsibilities Design and own end-to-end solution architectures across complex enterprise environments. Define architecture roadmaps supporting business transformation initiatives. Lead solution design across cloud, SaaS, COTS, integration, and data platform domains. Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, delivery leads, engineers, and third-party suppliers. Provide technical governance throughout the project lifecycle. Assess technology options and provide recommendations based on business, operational, security, and commercial requirements. Drive architecture reviews and support design authority processes. Ensure scalability, resilience, security, maintainability, and operational readiness are incorporated into solution designs. Support Agile delivery teams through implementation and deployment phases. Required Skills & Experience Solution Architecture Proven experience as a Solution Architect within large-scale enterprise environments. Strong track record delivering complex business and technology transformation programmes. Ability to communicate architecture concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Cloud & Enterprise Platforms Strong cloud architecture experience across hybrid and cloud-native environments. Experience delivering solutions involving SaaS and COTS platforms. Understanding of enterprise-scale application landscapes and modern architecture principles. Data & Analytics Platforms Experience with one or more of the following: Snowflake Data Lakes Data Fabric Architectures Databricks ETL / ELT Frameworks Modern data integration and transformation solutions I ntegration Architecture Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns. Experience designing integrations between cloud services, SaaS platforms, legacy applications, and data platforms. Knowledge of API-led architecture and event-driven design principles. Stakeholder Management Ability to engage with senior business stakeholders, programme leadership, engineering teams, and third-party suppliers. Experience influencing technical decisions within complex organisations. Architecture Governance Experience working within architecture review boards and governance frameworks. Ability to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, security requirements, and strategic objectives. Highly Desirable High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solution design. Agile delivery methodologies. DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Large-scale digital transformation programmes. Energy & Utilities sector experience. Enterprise integration platforms and middleware technologies. Ideal Candidate You will be a senior architect with strong technical depth and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You will be comfortable shaping architecture across cloud, integration, and data domains while supporting delivery teams within a governed enterprise environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Enterprise Data & Analytics Manager London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid 90k - 120k + bonus and benefits Are you a senior Data, AI or Analytics leader who can turn the potential of AI into measurable business transformation? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking AI Strategy team at the forefront of enterprise AI. You'll work with major organisati ons to move beyond experimentation, helping them embed Generative AI, Agentic AI, intelligent assistants and AI-enabled automation into the way they operate, make decisions and create value. You'll combine strategic thinking, consulting expertise and deep Data & AI knowledge to advise executive and C-suite stakeholders, shape enterprise AI strategies and lead transformation from strategy through to execution. What you'll be doing Lead enterprise AI transformation, identifying and prioritising high-value opportunities, shaping AI strategies, investment cases and roadmaps, and helping organisations progress from experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption. Advise senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner to business leaders and C-suite executives while translating complex AI opportunities into clear business outcomes, measurable value and adoption strategies. Design human-centred AI solutions, translating business challenges into AI-enabled products, agentic workflows and intelligent services, while integrating people, AI agents and business processes across customer, employee and operational experiences. Shape enterprise AI and data foundations, including AI-ready data platforms, semantic layers, data products and trusted knowledge assets, alongside architectures that enable AI agents to securely interact with enterprise systems and processes. Establish responsible AI at scale, shaping governance, security, evaluation and operational practices that make AI solutions reliable, safe and continuously improvable in production. Drive commercial and practice growth, leading proposals, RFPs, bids and client pitches, developing propositions and thought leadership, while contributing to recruitment, capability building, campaigns, whitepapers and internal innovation. Lead and develop high-performing teams, coaching talent, fostering inclusive and collaborative environments, and building new Data, AI and Agentic AI capabilities as the technology landscape evolves. What you'll bring Proven senior-level experience leading Data, Analytics and AI transformation, taking organisations from identifying opportunities through to enterprise adoption and measurable business impact. Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent assistants and AI-enabled automation, with awareness of major enterprise AI ecosystems such as OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Microsoft. Experience shaping enterprise AI architectures and AI-ready data foundations, including cloud data platforms, semantic layers, data products, AI evaluation, security, governance and responsible AI. Significant consulting or senior client-facing experience, with the credibility to advise executive and C-suite stakeholders and communicate effectively across business, product and technical teams. Strong strategic and commercial acumen, including proposition development, opportunity shaping, bids and successful client engagement leadership. A track record of building and developing high-performing teams, leading through ambiguity and creating new capabilities in rapidly evolving technology environments. Desirable: Experience with agentic architectures, decision intelligence, human-centred AI operating models, thought leadership, recruitment and practice development, plus relevant Data/AI certifications or innovation experience. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Senior AI Manager, AI Strategy Manager, AI Transformation Director, Senior Data & Analytics Manager, Data Strategy Director, Enterprise AI Consultant, AI Consulting Lead, Data & AI Strategy Consultant, Generative AI, GenAI, Agentic AI, AI Agents, RAG, Retrieval Augmented Generation, Decision Intelligence, Intelligent Automation, AI Operating Models, AI Architecture, Data Platforms, Semantic Layers, Data Products, Responsible AI, AI Governance, Cloud Data, Enterprise AI, OpenAI, Google AI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite) Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent Are you an experienced Data Architect looking to shape the future of enterprise data platforms? We're working with a leading global organisation that is investing heavily in cloud, data and AI transformation. As part of this growth, they're looking for a Senior Data Architect to design and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms that power advanced analytics, machine learning and AI solutions. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale transformation programmes, influencing data strategy and architecture while working with some of the latest cloud technologies. The Role As a Senior Data Architect, you'll be responsible for designing scalable, secure and high-performing data platforms across cloud environments. You'll work closely with technical teams, stakeholders and business leaders to define architecture, establish best practices and deliver modern data solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and architect enterprise-scale cloud data platforms. Define data architecture strategies, standards and governance. Deliver modern data solutions using Databricks , Snowflake , AWS and GCP . Enable advanced analytics, AI and machine learning capabilities. Work closely with engineering, data and business teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with business objectives. Skills & Experience We're looking for professionals with experience in: Enterprise Data Architecture. Databricks. Snowflake. AWS and/or GCP. Designing modern cloud data platforms. Data Lakes, Data Warehouses and Lakehouse architectures. Data governance, security and architecture best practices. AI, Machine Learning or Data Science platforms (highly desirable). Banking, Financial Services or other highly regulated industries (preferred).

Job Title: Senior Software Architect Salary: Up to 115,000 base Location: Remote-first (UK) with approximately 1 day per month in Northampton Work Type: Permanent Role We're partnering with a global technology organisation embarking on a major platform transformation that will redefine how its products are built and delivered. With a strong architectural vision already in place, the business is now looking for a Senior Software Architect to take ownership of the technical execution and help turn that vision into reality. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a greenfield programme in its early stages, building a next-generation platform that is API-first, AI-led and cloud-native. You'll have the autonomy to influence technical direction, mentor fellow architects, and work alongside software, hardware and platform specialists to deliver a modern, scalable solution. For someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while leading from the front, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a product roadmap that will shape the business for years to come. Responsibilities Lead the implementation of the software architecture across a major greenfield platform programme. Mentor and provide technical leadership to two Software Architects. Drive engineering best practices and architectural standards across development teams. Work closely with Solution, Platform and Hardware Architects to deliver an integrated platform, including IoT connectivity. Design scalable, cloud-native applications using modern architectural patterns. Champion API-first, AI-first and AI-assisted development approaches. Guide technical decisions around distributed systems, scalability and performance. Support delivery of key milestones towards the programme's Proof of Concept and phased product releases. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful execution of the product roadmap. Required Skills Strong Software Architecture experience within enterprise applications. Expert knowledge of C# and .NET. Experience designing Microservices-based architectures. Containerisation technologies. API-first architecture. Cloud-native application design. Event-driven architecture. CQRS and Event Sourcing. Experience delivering scalable distributed systems. Ability to mentor technical teams and lead architectural implementation. Experience with AI-led or AI-assisted software development is highly desirable. Exposure to mobile applications or software/hardware integration (IoT) would be advantageous. Why should I apply? This is more than just another architecture role,it's an opportunity to influence the technical direction of a flagship product transformation from the ground up. You'll be joining a programme that's still in its early stages, giving you the chance to leave your mark on architecture, engineering standards and delivery practices. You'll have genuine autonomy, the trust to make key technical decisions, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced architects across software, hardware and platform engineering. As the business continues to invest in its technology function, there is a clear pathway for future progression, including the opportunity to develop into Head of Architecture. If you're looking for a role where you can combine hands-on architectural leadership with modern AI-first engineering principles and work on technology that will have long-term impact, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Interested? Apply for the role today or send your CV to (url removed)

Location Swansea About the job Job summary Can you demonstrate a strong understanding of, and hands-on experience with, cloud technologies? Have you worked in a lead or senior technical role within a dynamic and innovative environment? Can you show the appetite and commitment required to help drive an organisation through a significant transformation? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA roles: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description The DVLA deliver wide reaching digital services to the UK public and industry. We maintain the national record of vehicles and drivers which means we reach over 53 million people a year. If you have applied for a driving licence, changed vehicle, taxed your vehicle, or completed a vehicle enquiry you would have used one of our services. You'll get to work alongside our business service designers and agile software development teams and use modern and exciting technologies. Right now, we're rebuilding our services on a cloud-first platform using Containers and Serverless technologies as well as modern CI/CD tooling, so it's a great time to join. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions. Assuring other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for the agency and wider government. Exploring the benefits of cross-government alignment. Providing mentoring within teams. Providing leadership to other architects. Communicating the shared vision effectively to stakeholders of a technical and non-technical nature Getting to understand the code and embrace new techniques such as AI coding assistants and tooling that can be used to further the architecture community at the agency with wider industry best practice Person specification You will have an Architectural / Engineering background having worked in an architect or engineering lead role delivering enterprise and cloud-based software systems. You will also hold the following skills and experience: Knowledge of designing / building cloud native software on a platform such as AWS. Experience with data security principles and systems designed to protect sensitive data. Desire to create and maintain solution designs in an iterative and collaborative manner. Ability to think strategically about business, product and technical challenges. Excellent technical skills with the experience to be held accountable for technical aspects of delivering complex solutions, including end-to-end solution design, delivery governance, assurance and support for Engineers and Delivery Managers. Great interpersonal skills allowing you to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. You will be able to drive discussions with senior leaders across the agency as well as having the technical background that will enable you to easily interact and give guidance to software developers, testers and engineers. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Open Sessions: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it's like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on Monday 17th August at 1.30pm . Sign up here: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership

Location Hybrid working model. Contractual base either at Meadowbank House, Edinburgh (EH8 7AU), or St Vincent Plaza, Glasgow (G2 5LD). You will be expected to attend one of these locations as required by the role About the job Job summary Grade: Senior Executive Officer Total remuneration: £60,291 -£ £70,987 Pay Supplement: The base salary for this role is £50,243-£59,156. This job qualifies for Digital, Data and Technology Annual Pay supplement 20% is included in the total remuneration above. Pension: 28.97% of base salary (RoS contribution) Annual leave: 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. Duration: Permanent Working Pattern: 35 hours per week. We are a flexible employer and will consider a variety of working patterns on a case-by-case basis. For example, compressed hours, term-time working or part-time working Location: Hybrid working model. Contractual base either at Meadowbank House, Edinburgh (EH8 7AU), or St Vincent Plaza, Glasgow (G2 5LD). You will be expected to attend one of these locations as required by the role Department: IT Development Directorate: Digital, Data and Technology Role Reports to: IT Development Manager Closing date: 20 August at 11.59pm Number of vacancies: 2 (Please Note: If this campaign establishes a reserve list, we may make an offer at a lower grade (HEO). Any offer will be discussed with you before it is confirmed) About Registers of Scotland (RoS) Join an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation. Registers of Scotland is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Our full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house. We work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with us through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques. Our Tech stack Backend: Java, Python and related frameworks Spring Boot, Flask Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript and related frameworks React, Next.js DevOps: AWS, OpenShift, GitLab CI/CD Data: PostgreSQL, PostGIS, MongoDB, Informix The Role Join our innovative tech team as a Senior Software Developer and help shape the future of RoS! We're looking for a passionate and experienced developer to lead exciting projects, solve complex challenges, and create top-tier software. You'll have the opportunity to work with a talented, collaborative team where your ideas and contributions will truly make a difference. You will work on cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies and methodologies and have clear pathways for career progression and opportunities to take on leadership roles. Job description On a typical day you will Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software systems Lead the development of new features, from concept to production, ensuring quality and performance standards Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring minimal disruption to users Review and improve code written by team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning Actively contribute to technical discussions and decisions regarding architecture and design Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and DevOps to create seamless, impactful software experiences Stay ahead of industry trends and actively contribute to the improvement of our development practices Mentor junior developers and help them grow through code reviews, pair programming, and sharing knowledge Participate in community events, department meetups run by the developers, software developers led communities of practice, and contribute to shared projects Provide line management for software developers, including regular 1:1s and performance reviews Set clear objectives and expectations for direct reports Person specification Essential Criteria - Skills and Attributes for Success We will assess you against the following Experience and Technical skills during the application and the assessment process: Significant experience as a software engineer Proven ability to take ownership of complex development projects and deliver quality solutions on time Comfortable working in agile environments, collaborating with diverse teams, and adapting to change You can demonstrate commitment to producing high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code You have a curious mindset and are eager to tackle complex problems and find creative solutions You enjoy collaborating with others, whether it's pairing with teammates or brainstorming with cross-functional groups Experience of line management, including supporting the professional development of direct reports Experience in managing performance and resource allocation within a technical team You value growth, both personally and professionally, and enjoy mentoring others You want to make an impact; your work directly contributes to the organisation's success and provides a service to the people of Scotland Technical: Strong experience with programming languages (Java, Python, TypeScript) and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Flask, React) Experience with container platforms (Docker, OpenShift) Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern DevOps tools Experience with version control tools (GitLab) and building CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) Solid understanding of designing and developing RESTful APIs or microservices

Location This role may be located in one of the following locations; Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Sheffield. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, the role will initially be based at Benton Park View. It will then move to 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see 'Selection process details'. Do you want work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? Do you want to help support millions of our claimants by designing user-friendly digital services? If so, these roles may be perfect for you! We are seeking a Senior Technical Architect specialising in Collaboration and Communication technology, with expertise to operate effectively within complex digital environments. The successful candidate will support the Lead Technical Architect in key initiatives within Technology Services. The Collaboration Communication and Network Services (CCNS) team is part of DWP's Digital and Transformation Group, responsible for delivering and managing enterprise collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Purview and associated security and governance services. We enable 90,000+ colleagues to work securely and effectively across the organisation. This role is a Senior Technical Architect position, providing architectural leadership for services including Microsoft SharePoint, Legacy FileStore, OneDrive and Cross Government collaboration tooling. The architect will shape strategy, design solutions, and assure delivery for high-impact programmes that underpin DWP's digital transformation. This is an exciting time to join us. You'll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional products and services that work for everyone. Job description A senior technical architect works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking. At this role level, you will: Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment Person specification When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with essential criteria below: Architecture design across on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments involving networking, security, presentation, middleware, database, and integration aspects. Architecture design informed through use of principles, patterns, technical radars, practices and standards. Architecture design working with project delivery teams within agile, waterfall and hybrid environments throughout the lifecycle - from concept to go-live. Translating business requirements into technical solutions with traceability that can be demonstrated to stakeholders. Architecture design through use of architecture modelling techniques and tools to devise and represent. Communication & Collaboration Technologies (across all device types and operating systems, in a multi-tenant, multi-location environment), especially expertise in Microsoft 365 solutions (e.g. SharePoint, Teams and Copilot), Adobe Products, whiteboarding and File Store solutions. Cloud Computing: Knowledge and experience of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) designing cloud solutions and managing cloud resources for scalability, performance and cost-efficiency. Experience with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), cloud-based application deployment technologies, design patterns, tools, security, configuration, performance and best practice. Information/Data Security, Governance, Management & Compliance: Data Privacy, Data Lifecycle Management, Legislation, Discovery, Disaster Recovery & Backup including tooling eg. Log Analytics & Purview. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact .

Location Aberystwyth, Cardiff, Llandudno Junction, Merthyr Tydfil, Swansea About the job Job summary About Us We are an arm's length body of the Welsh Government, responsible for the strategy, funding and oversight of: further education higher education including research and innovation; apprenticeships adult community learning; and local authority maintained school sixth forms. We work in close collaboration with our partners to enable a tertiary education and research system which is centred around the needs of learners; society; and economy with excellence, equality and engagement at its heart. Our values really matter to us, they help shape the culture of our organisation: Dysgu (to learn; to teach; to educate) - learning is at the heart of everything we do. We believe curiosity fuels innovation and helps expand our horizons. Cydweithio (to work together; to collaborate; to co-operate) - we can achieve far more together than we ever could alone. Cynnwys Pawb (to include everyone; to involve everyone) - we are passionate about inclusion, seeking to create the right conditions for everyone to achieve their full potential. Rhagori (to exceed; to excel) - we have high aspirations for tertiary education and research in Wales and always set high standards for ourselves to be the best we can be. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and accredited as a Living Wage employer. Location Our headquarters is in 2, Capital Quarter, Cardiff, which has been specifically designed to meet our needs. This is where most colleagues will meet to collaborate, both with each other and with stakeholders. As we operate across Wales, we also have limited office and collaboration space in Welsh Government offices in Llandudno Junction, Aberystwyth, Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil. Main purpose of the job The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding Medr's digital assets by monitoring, analysing, and responding to cyber threats across its systems and services. The role ensures effective security controls are implemented in line with security policies and latest standards, supports secure system and service design, and undertakes real-time threat analysis, risk assessments and incident investigations. The role is critical to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Medr's data and infrastructure, while supporting the resilience of its digital operations in an evolving threat landscape. Job description What you'll be doing Monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats by conducting real time security monitoring, threat hunting, forensic investigations, and timely system patching to protect systems, networks, software, and data. Identify and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities through software risk assessments, continuous infrastructure monitoring, audits, and validation activities to ensure data integrity, timeliness, and completeness. Design and enforce robust security controls and policies , embedding security into systems and application design and ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus and IASME Level 2 standards. Manage access and permissions by maintaining strong user access controls and administrative privileges to prevent unauthorised access and data breaches. Promote a strong security culture by delivering employee training and awareness programmes, supporting and challenging users where necessary, and encouraging continuous improvement and compliance with data standards. Collaborate and communicate effectively with Digital teams, management, external suppliers, and stakeholders, maintaining up to date security documentation, producing security papers, and reporting progress and key challenges to senior leadership. Key challenges you will face Working in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities and critical deadlines. Ensuring that data governance and management approaches align with business needs, compliance requirements and best practice. Integrate with a shared SOC/MDR service. Incident response under pressure. Preparing and participating in numerous audits where compliance is critical to the business function. Sector collaboration by securing credibility and trust with a range of stakeholders. About your team The Digital Directorate within Medr spans three core areas: Development , Information Systems , and IT Security & Technical Services . Together, we design and manage systems, develop applications and ensure robust security, governance and compliance is in place. The Cyber Security Analyst will report directly to the Senior Technical Services Manager who also manages the IT Support Manager and Officer posts. The team will be led by the Head of IT Security and Technical Services. About your line manager The Senior Technical Services Manager brings over 25 years of digital experience and has been with HEFCW, Medr's predecessor, since 2019, having seconded from a local Governments Network Team. As lead Technical Architect, he had a key role in the design and implementation of Medr's IT environments, security profile, corporate IT systems, client solutions, data management processes, governance controls, and IT risk management. Person specification What you'll bring Attributes Drive : You lead by example, showing dedication and perseverance in meeting organisational objectives Agile : You drive forward improvements, through collaboration, embracing new technologies and nurturing a culture of continuous learning. Resilient : You lead with resilience in terms of uncertainty and change, inspiring your team to persevere despite obstacle Dynamic - You encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and learning. Experience Technical experience in securing Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environments, with hands-on knowledge of cloud security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Purview or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud SIEM tools. Capable of analysing and interpreting security events and logs, and performing digital forensics tasks. Experienced in responding to threat intelligence and vulnerability management platforms. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory compliance requirements such as UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and expertise with security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities, as well as proficiency in preparing clear and effective technical and non-technical reports. Welsh language requirements We have evaluated that the Welsh language requirements for this post are: Desirable: Welsh desirable means that while having Welsh language skills is useful for the role, it is not an assessment criterion, so it won't disadvantage you during recruitment if you don't currently possess these skills. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related field is typically required; postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) or several years of relevant experience in information security, network administration, or IT risk management.

Location Bristol, London, Manchester About the job Job summary This role will require the post holder to have SC clearance to start and may be required to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, therefore successful candidates will be expected to either hold this or be willing to undertake the DV clearance process once in post. More information on DV clearance is linked here The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes andprocuringfor growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Job description As Head of Cyber Security Risk Management for One Login and Digital Identity you will play a central role in protecting the UK's current and future digital identity ecosystem. At scale, One Login will be the front door for millions of users to access digital public services. Security, reliability and resilience are absolutely critical to delivering our mission. This is a high profile role, suited to an experienced security leader with a track record of setting direction and running security risk, governance and assurance for a complex area. As Head of Cyber Security Risk Management you will have oversight for the Digital Identity Cyber Information Assurance team, taking responsibility for the governance, risk management, compliance and 3rd party assurance. In addition, you will be responsible for: governance, risk and assurance leadership: building civil servant capability to run a mature, responsive cyber assurance team, working in collaboration with One Logins dedicated Security Operations, Security Design & Architecture, Pods (developer teams) and wider GDS and DSIT cyber teams. Work in partnership with GDS (Privacy, Information Assurance, Security Architecture, Cyber), GSG, CDIO Cyber, NCSC and other government departments governance, risk and assurance: lead design, implementation and operating of information security governance frameworks aligned to DSIT and regulatory context. Ensure the team provides independent information assurance across the One Login Programme but work closely with the GDS Infosec team for second line assurance. Build and lead the third party and supply chain assurance strategy. Maintain and innovate the current risk management board ensuring present risk positions are clearly communicated to the senior leadership team (SLT). multi tier assurance: work closely with the GDS Infosec Team to support 2nd line assurance. Build and manage an integrated governance process which has a unified risk perspective enabling both first and second line assurance to work on a common understanding of the risk posture. Drive proactive engagement across both teams to stop any siloed forming and make sure the risk development lifecycle is balanced. policy & standards: develop and maintain security policies, standards frameworks, and governance processes aligned to government and industry best practice for complex cloud-native environments assurance & remediation: drive security assurance activities across One Login programmes, suppliers, and operational services, including audits, assessments, and ensuring timely remediation within required SLOs stakeholder collaboration: build strong relationships with key stakeholders-including GDS (Privacy, Information Assurance, Security Architecture), GSG, CDIO Cyber, and NCSC-to embed security into delivery, architecture, procurement, and operational decision making compliance & frameworks: ensure all operations meet stringent UK Government security requirements by supporting regulatory and contractual compliance activities, including alignment to standards such as NIST, CAF, and GovAssure governance & reporting: establish and maintain operational metrics to produce clear, meaningful reporting and dashboards that measure the programme's threat posture and support executive decision making security culture leadership : working in close collaboration with the Head of Product Security and Head of Security Operations for One Login and the GDS CISO, take responsibility for embedding a robust security culture across the programme. Person specification We're interested in people who have experience and knowledge of most of the following: a strong track record of experience leading security governance, assurance, risk, or compliance functions, ideally for a Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) or comparable risk/profile/impact level product in-depth knowledge of government security standards, frameworks, and assurance approaches, with demonstrable success applying frameworks such as CAF, NIST 800-53, GovAssure, and Secure by Design Principles experience developing and implementing security policies and control frameworks in complex cloud-native environments and serverless architectures ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly and establish effective working relationships with key security stakeholders, including technical and non-technical specialists across organisational boundaries strong analytical, reporting, and risk management capabilities, including building governance dashboards and executive-level assurance reporting understanding of supplier assurance, vulnerability management, and experience integrating governance with security operational integration. hold recognised cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC

Location London, Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes andprocuringfor growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need. About Engineering Enablement Part of the newly formed Platform Engineering, Resilience and Cyber directorate, the Engineering Enablement programme is boosting efficiency, strengthening security, and improving developer experience by providing infrastructure, tools and standards. We've been working for some time to manage our AWS estate and establish a robust privileged access management system for our most sensitive engineering access, based on Microsoft Entra. Two roles (one Senior, one Mid) will go to our Engineering Access team. This team is rolling out a Privileged Access Management system based on Microsoft Entra across all GDS production services. The goal is a robust system fully integrated across GDS's engineering estate, reducing TOIL and human error associated with manual access management, and ensuring engineering productivity. The third role (Senior) will go to our Cloud Platform team . The cloud platform team currently own and operate our AWS estate, and over the next 6-9 months will take over operational responsibility for the Azure Landing zone developed as part of the Engineering Access work. Your role will be to provide Azure experience and expertise to support the team in this journey. Job description As an Site Reliability Engineer (Platform/Identity/Azure) you will: be part of a multidisciplinary team implementing and supporting our Azure cloud platform or Entra ID identity and access management system write infrastructure as code using terraform to ensure our infrastructure is consistent, reusable and reliable deploy and configure observability tools to enable our teams to identify and respond to operational issues quickly and effectively build CI/CD pipelines to enable the team to get code into production quickly and reliably provide day-to-day support for our platforms and tools to ensure they remain available, secure and robust participate in on-call rotations when necessary solve complex and interesting problems share your knowledge and expertise with your peers and the wider team to drive consistency and develop a culture of openness and learning In addition to the above, as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will: line manage 1-2 technologists, supporting their growth and development provide technical leadership within a team, working with other team members to identify the best approaches and solutions Read about a day in the life of a GDS Site Reliability Engineer on the GDS blog, and watch our video about Becoming a site reliability engineer at GDS . Person specification We're interested in people who have: strong experience with cloud services, architecture and best practices in Microsoft Azure strong experience designing and implementing identity and access management systems using Entra ID, including Conditional Access, PIM and SCIM a Platform Engineering mindset, with a proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms strong preference for infrastructure-as-code and automation using tools like Terraform experience of using container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes, AKS or serverless application design experience supporting large production services proficiency in at least one programming language (we use Ruby, Typescript, and Python) strong understanding of version control using Git experience of creating pipelines in a CI/CD tool like Github Actions or AWS Codepipeline a strong understanding of security principles and how to keep large operational services secure In addition to the above, as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer you will have: experience of technical leadership, for example acting as a tech lead for a team or leading a technical initiative experience of line management, mentoring or coaching If you meet a few of those criteria but think that you might not meet every last one then don't let that stop you from submitting an application.

Location This role may be located in one of the following locations: Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, the role will initially be based at Benton Park View. It will then move to 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary Do you want work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? If so, this role may be perfect for you! We are looking for experienced Senior Data Architects who are confident working on data-focused products/services in a complex digital environment, where they'll be supporting major initiatives across DWP Digital. These roles will involve collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across DWP Digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choice decisions. This is an exciting time to join us. You'll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional Data products and services that work for everyone. Job description A Senior Data Architect works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking. At this role level, you will: Design data models and metadata systems. Help lead data architects to interpret an organisation's needs. Provide oversight and advice to other data architects who are designing and producing data artefacts. Design and support the management of data dictionaries. Make sure that your teams are working to the standards set for the organisation by the lead data architects. Work with technical architects to make sure that an organisation's systems are designed in accordance with the appropriate data architecture. Person specification When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with essential criteria below: Data Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting data architecture design to technical governance forums. Data Architecture Design: Data Modelling, Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, Data Governance. Event-based architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards. Public cloud technologies, cloud hosting, container, and networking design patterns, tools and best practice (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Agile delivery methodologies and best practice. DevOps: Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) delivery methodologies, tools and best practice. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact

Location Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to have an impact on the UK and beyond? If yes, then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you. Here at DESNZ we are delivering our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower, with clean electricity by 2030 and accelerating the UK's journey to net zero. Our work is helping ensure clean energy for all, keep bills down and seize the opportunities to lead the world in new green industries, taking back control of our energy with Great British Energy and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference. Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are bold, we are collaborative, we are inclusive, and we learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive. We work in an agile way. This means that, as our priorities evolve, your work may adapt to meet emerging needs and help us deliver our mission. This approach offers opportunities to develop your skills, gain new experiences, and contribute where you can make the greatest impact. This relates to the nature of the work rather than contractual terms, such as location or working pattern. We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below. Find Out More We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: Job description Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's mission is to ensure the department has the data and evidence it needs, when it needs it to support decision-making and enable delivery of our core objectives, including ensuring energy security, bringing down energy bills, and delivering net zero emissions by 2050. This role is a fantastic opportunity to develop as an architecture change agent playing a critical role in the drive towards Net-Zero through ensuring that the department has a clear and consistent approach to how it uses data. The role is part of the Central Data Office Team in the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. The team is led by the Chief Data Architect. The architectural activity within the team is ultimately governed by the Director-level Data Board which spans the entire department. As a Senior Data Architect, you will play a key role in shaping a new capability of Enterprise Data Architecture. You will work to ensure that the developing departmental data architecture and its management processes are consistent, coherent, and compliant with the DESNZ Data Governance Framework. You will also provide guidance and feedback to data owners, stewards, and users on data management best practices. You will be joining a team and will play a role in fostering positive working culture based on trust, inclusivity and a fail-fast mentality. You will be a change agent in the department, advocating for the effective use of data to meet key policy priorities and continually spotting opportunities to innovate. Person specification Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate these into coherent data architectures that align to the DESNZ Data Strategy. Design data flows and champion data standardisation, advising on appropriateness of data and metadata standards to ensure smooth data flow and data discoverability in the organisation. Develop the Enterprise Data Model for DESNZ, reflecting subject areas, domains, entities and their relationships to ensure consistent data management across the organisation. Develop and maintain appropriate and comprehensive data models and schemas across a variety of use cases. Develop and maintain key metadata products and standards for DESNZ across its various datasets and platforms, including data catalogues, data dictionaries and standards. Effectively communicate complex data concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of data-driven implications and fostering informed decision-making across the department. Utilise data analysis and synthesis techniques to derive meaningful insights from complex datasets, supporting appropriate end use of the data. Ensure that data governance policies are enabled through data architecture Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental and cross government data standards. Foster a culture of data innovation by exploring and implementing new technologies and methodologies, driving continuous improvement. Proactively identify and resolve data-related challenges, ensuring the stability and reliability of the overall data ecosystem. Provide strategic advice on data management, data integration, and data warehousing, optimising solutions for scalability, efficiency and reliability across the DESNZ data estate. Foster collaboration in development of the design and implementation of a coherent and robust data architecture for DESNZ, ensuring alignment with the department's maturing data model, its core objectives and industry best practices. Essential criteria Experience in designing data architectures in large organisations, supporting digital delivery. Expertise in designing and implementing data solutions using a variety of technologies, such as SQL, NoSQL, cloud services, ETL tools, data pipelines, data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts. Strong knowledge and experience of data modelling (conceptual, logical and physical) and data flow design, experience in developing, maintaining and updating data models for specific organisational needs. Experience of driving data standardisation, data governance, data quality, data security, with the ability to apply them in complex and dynamic environments Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, present data architecture vision and strategy to stakeholders Desirable criteria Experience in Data Modelling using specialised software (e.g., Erwin Data Modeller). Experience in creating and maintaining metadata repositories (e.g., Purview Data Catalogue).

Location Bristol, Leeds, Telford - Plaza 1 and 2, Stratford Please note that due to workforce controls, Stratford is only available to existing HMRC staff in this location. HMRC staff based in Reading can also apply to move to Stratford in line with Migration path. HMRC staff based in 100PS can also apply to move to Stratford. 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.

Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure) London / WFH to £100k Are you a technologist DevOps Engineer with a strong knowledge of Azure and experience with a range of tools? You could be joining the world's most advanced cybersecurity technology business that uses AI technology to protect clients across the globe from advanced cyber threats, working alongside a team of friendly and supportive people and enjoying a host of perks and benefits. As a Senior DevOps Engineer you will help build and scale an Azure cloud platform for a particular area of the business. This is a hands-on role with significant ownership, where you'll design, automate and optimise cloud infrastructure across Azure, with additional exposure to AWS, helping create secure, reliable and scalable platforms that can evolve with the business. Collaborating as part of a collaborative Agile engineering team, you'll contribute to architectural decisions, infrastructure automation and platform improvements. You'll have the autonomy to solve complex technical challenges, introduce new ideas and continually improve the tooling, processes and cloud services that enable engineering teams to deliver quickly and confidently. Location / WFH: You'll join a highly talented, diverse team in the London office twice a week where you can enjoy a great team atmosphere with free lunches and problem solving sessions. About you: You have experience as a DevOps Engineer within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment You have experience with infrastructure provisioning tools e.g. IaC, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, AWS CloudFormation You have experience of designing and implementing scalable systems capable of handling high loads You have experience of designing and managing CI/CD pipelines for large-scale systems using GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar You can code with Python (or Node.js, Golang) with a focus on scripting and automation You have strong analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving skills You're collaborative and pragmatic with excellent communication skills What's in it for you: As a Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure) you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £100k + Bonus Pension Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Enhanced parental leave Employee Assistance Program 23 days holiday plus an additional one for your birthday Charity giving schemes Personal training and development budgets Apply now to find out more about this Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure) opportunity.

Senior Software Engineer / Developer (Node.js TypeScript) Remote UK to £80k Are you a senior, hands-on Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to take ownership and progress your career at a scaling tech company? You could be joining a growing games company that combines state of the art technology, gaming and luxury fashion. What's in it for you: Salary to £80k Remote working Private medical care Life Assurance 25 days holiday plus your birthday off Impactful role with excellent career progression as the company scales Your role: As a Senior Software Engineer you'll join the team as they scale the product to support millions of users. You'll design and deliver high-quality, maintainable backend code and features using TypeScript and Node.js that is aligned with established codebase architectural standards and covered by tests as well as supporting backend system performance and reliability, helping to maintain 99% uptime SLA. You'll design, implement and extend robust APIs and microservices supporting gameplay, user management, platform and content management systems, collaborating with product and game teams to ensure alignment of features with backend architecture and with DevOps to ensure uptime, observability and deployment reliability. This is a senior role where you'll take ownership of complex systems and proactively address potential performance and scalability bottlenecks. Location / WFH: You can work from home from anywhere in the UK. Please note: you must be a UK citizen or hold the right to work without visa restrictions. About you: You have strong backend software engineering experience with Node.js and TypeScript You have experience with Kafka and Event Driven Architectures You have a good knowledge of microservices, RESTful APIs and scalable system architecture You have experience of working with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB) You have a strong appreciation of DevOps, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins You're familiar with containerisation (Docker), cloud services (AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) You're comfortable taking ownership of projects, working with the Lead Engineer and mentoring more junior team members You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills Apply now to find out more about this Senior Software Engineer / Developer (Node.js TypeScript) opportunity.

Location Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations - Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. About the job Job summary Across government, digital platforms and cloud technologies are fundamental to delivering reliable, secure and user-centred services. As organisations increasingly depend on enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, robust DevOps practices are essential to ensure systems remain resilient, scalable and capable of supporting continuous delivery. At Ofgem, digital services play a critical role in protecting consumers and supporting the transition to a cleaner, fairer energy system. Ofgem is undergoing an ambitious digital transformation. Within the Digital, Data and Security Services (DDSS) directorate, we are continuing to strengthen our Salesforce capability and modernise the way we deliver and manage enterprise applications. As part of this journey, we are investing in automation, cloud engineering and DevOps excellence to support high-quality, secure and efficient service delivery across the organisation. As a Senior DevOps Engineer (Salesforce) , you will play a key role in designing, implementing and optimising Salesforce DevOps capabilities across Ofgem. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, embedding automation and quality assurance practices, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable Salesforce solutions. Working closely with developers, architects, product teams and security specialists, you will help shape how Salesforce services are delivered and operated, ensuring consistency, compliance and reliability at every stage of the software lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DevOps professional to influence delivery practices, champion automation and contribute to the evolution of a critical enterprise platform. Job description You will be responsible for: Designing, building and maintaining Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO), supporting source-driven and metadata-based deployments. Implementing and optimising automated testing and deployment processes through tools such as ADO Test Plans, BrowserStack and Playwright. Integrating code quality, security and compliance tooling including Salesforce Code Checker and SonarCloud to support high-quality releases. Collaborating with Salesforce developers, administrators, architects and product teams to deliver efficient, reliable and auditable DevOps solutions. Driving continuous improvement across DevOps tooling, processes and automation frameworks. Championing modern engineering practices including Infrastructure as Code, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing. Supporting the resolution of complex deployment, release and service issues across Salesforce environments. Ensuring Salesforce delivery aligns with Ofgem's cloud engineering, governance and security standards. Contributing to technical communities of practice, sharing expertise and mentoring colleagues to build capability across the organisation. Monitoring and improving platform reliability, delivery velocity and operational performance. We are looking for: A highly capable DevOps engineer with strong Salesforce platform experience and a passion for automation, engineering excellence and continuous improvement. You will be comfortable working across multiple technical teams and balancing delivery demands with governance, security and operational requirements. You will demonstrate: Significant experience delivering and supporting enterprise-scale DevOps tooling, infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Proven experience implementing and maintaining Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, automation, release management and cloud-based delivery practices. Experience integrating automated testing, quality assurance and code analysis tools, including Salesforce Code Checker, BrowserStack, Playwright or comparable technologies. The ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable automation and deployment solutions. Experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, influencing technical decisions and driving best practice adoption. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex deployment and service issues. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (or the ability to obtain within six months of appointment) are expected. Experience supporting Salesforce deployments within government, regulated or enterprise-scale environments, particularly those involving complex integrations, would be advantageous. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Salesforce delivery at Ofgem. You will play a key role in building modern, automated and resilient delivery capabilities that enable secure, scalable and efficient digital services, supporting an organisation at the heart of the UK's energy transition. Person specification Essential Criteria Demonstrable senior practitioner experience delivering and maintaining enterprise-scale DevOps pipelines and infrastructure. (Lead Criteria) Proven experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce using Azure DevOps (ADO). (Lead Criteria) Strong ability to engage with stakeholders, translate requirements into automation and infrastructure solutions, and influence across teams. Experience integrating automated testing and code quality tools (Code Checker, BrowserStack, Playwright and SonarCloud. Holds or can obtain the following certifications or equivalent within 6 months: Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert. Desirable Criteria Experience supporting Salesforce deployments in public sector or enterprise-scale environments with cross-platform integrations.

Senior Infrastructure Integration Engineer Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Senior Infrastructure Integration Engineer to be based at their client's office in Glasgow, UK. This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Glasgow office 3 days per week. This is a 12 month temporary contract to start ASAP Day rate: Competitive Market rate Responsible for integrating, securing, testing, and automating large-scale Linux, virtualization, and infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliable and secure production operations. Drives vulnerability remediation, Python-based automation, CI/CD enhancements, and end-to-end validation of complex infrastructure changes across distributed enterprise environments Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure solutions. Integrate vendor, open-source, and internally developed technologies into enterprise infrastructure environments. Lead security vulnerability remediation across infrastructure and automation platforms. Develop and enhance automation frameworks using Python, Perl, and related Scripting tools. Build, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and deployment processes. Create and execute test plans, validation procedures, and rollout strategies for infrastructure changes. Perform lab, pre-production, and production validation to ensure stability and minimize deployment risks. Collaborate with engineering, operations, security, and application teams to assess impacts and drive issue resolution. Conduct code reviews, technical documentation, architecture discussions, and engineering planning activities. Improve platform reliability, security posture, operational efficiency, and infrastructure-as-code adoption across large-scale distributed environments. Key Requirements Essential Skills: Strong Linux Engineering Expertise with hands-on experience in system administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and distributed infrastructure environments. Advanced Python Development Skills for building automation, integrations, scalable tooling, and production-quality infrastructure solutions. CI/CD and Test Automation Experience including pipeline design, automated validation, release management, and deployment automation. Security and Vulnerability Management Knowledge covering secure coding practices, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and risk mitigation. Infrastructure Integration & Operational Excellence with experience in large-scale production environments, distributed systems, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Desirable Skills: Experience with Python, Perl and Advanced Scripting for infrastructure automation and Legacy platform integration. Hands-on Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and configuration management tools such as Ansible, SaltStack, Terraform, or similar platforms. Virtualization and Private Cloud Experience including VMware ESXi, vCenter, virtual infrastructure management, and cloud platform integration. Security Compliance and Audit Exposure with vulnerability scanning tools, remediation workflows, security assessments, and regulatory compliance requirements. Enterprise Infrastructure Integration Experience across networking, automation, operating systems, Middleware, and application environments within large-scale production ecosystems. Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

The Role: Head Private Cloud Principal Engineer Location: Sheffield, UK Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Remote work option Available: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite Job Description: Key responsibilities Technical leadership & engineering excellence Set engineering direction for private cloud capabilities spanning virtualisation, containers, Kubernetes, Kafka/event streaming, and microservices enablement. Act as a senior technical authority, review designs, challenge assumptions, and ensure solutions are supportable, secure, and cost-effective. Define and promote engineering standards, reference architectures, patterns and guardrails (think: paved roads, not speed bumps). Lead the end-to-end design and evolution of private cloud platform components (compute, storage, networking, orchestration, platform services). Drive consistent platform capabilities across environments (dev/test/prod), improving reliability, scalability, performance and operability. Influence platform roadmaps with Product Owners; translate business and technology needs into actionable engineering plans. Kubernetes & container platform Own key decisions around Kubernetes platform design: cluster architecture, multi-tenancy, ingress, service mesh (where applicable), policy, secrets, observability, upgrade strategies, and workload onboarding. Establish repeatable deployment patterns using GitOps/CI/CD, configuration management, and automation-first approaches. Kafka & event-driven platforms Provide technical leadership on Kafka platform usage and enablement (topic design patterns, partitioning strategy, resiliency, schema governance, security, monitoring and capacity planning). Partner with architects and service teams to adopt event-driven patterns safely and consistently. Coach teams on microservices design, domain boundaries, API/event contracts, resiliency patterns, and operational readiness. Improve developer experience through templates, golden paths, self-service capabilities, and clear documentation. Embed security-by-design and operational excellence: hardening, vulnerability management, identity and access controls, data protection, and auditability. Work as a bridge between Product, Architecture and Engineering-getting alignment without boiling the ocean. Communicate complex technical topics clearly to mixed audiences; write crisp design docs and influence decision forums. Key relationships: Reports to: Head of Private Cloud Works closely with: Product Owners, CTO Architects, Platform/Infrastructure Engineering, Application Engineering teams, Cyber Security, Operations/SRE, and relevant governance forums. To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Proven experience as a Principal Engineer/Lead Engineer/Senior Staff Engineer (or equivalent) in large-scale, regulated, enterprise environments. Strong background in private cloud/platform engineering, including solid depth in at least two of: Virtualisation technologies (eg, VMware or equivalent), Containers & Kubernetes (cluster operations, upgrades, networking, multi-tenancy, policy), Kafka/event streaming platforms (architecture, operations, governance) Strong engineering fundamentals: distributed systems, networking concepts, performance tuning, fault tolerance and capacity planning. Automation mindset with experience in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices (tooling can vary). Strong operational and risk awareness: security controls, change management, and production readiness practices.