Systems Integration Engineer Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Monday & Friday WFH) Salary: Circa £45,000 (Depending on Experience) The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Integration Engineer to join a forward-thinking technology business in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, hybrid environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, cutting-edge products. Working closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team including mechanical, hardware, software, and logic specialists you ll play a key role in ensuring seamless integration, reliable performance, and end-to-end quality across complex systems. In this hands-on position, you ll verify and validate the performance of a Windows-based ASP.Net Server product used for high-speed image processing and integration with printhead drive electronics. Key Responsibilities Perform manual system integration and functional testing, ensuring smooth interaction between hardware and software components. Participate in Agile Scrum meetings to align on priorities and progress. Develop and maintain basic Python scripts to automate repetitive tests and support regression testing. Investigate and document defects, working with engineers to identify and resolve issues. Validate full system behaviour, including REST API interactions and hardware responses. Maintain and improve test environments, plans, and cases. Identify test cases suitable for automation and collaborate with automation engineers to implement them. About You Essential: Strong academic background in science, technology, computer science, or engineering. At least 2 years experience in system-level testing or hardware/software integration. Analytical troubleshooting skills and attention to detail. Experience testing network-based applications (REST APIs, client-server). Basic scripting skills in Python. Desirable: ISTQB Foundation or similar qualification. Experience with Linux, Embedded Linux, and Windows OS. Knowledge of CI tools (e.g., Jenkins) and version control (e.g., Git/SVN). If you are interested in the role of Systems Integration Engineer and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion. Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Systems Integration Engineer Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Monday & Friday WFH) Salary: Circa £45,000 (Depending on Experience) The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Integration Engineer to join a forward-thinking technology business in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, hybrid environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, cutting-edge products. Working closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team including mechanical, hardware, software, and logic specialists you ll play a key role in ensuring seamless integration, reliable performance, and end-to-end quality across complex systems. In this hands-on position, you ll verify and validate the performance of a Windows-based ASP.Net Server product used for high-speed image processing and integration with printhead drive electronics. Key Responsibilities Perform manual system integration and functional testing, ensuring smooth interaction between hardware and software components. Participate in Agile Scrum meetings to align on priorities and progress. Develop and maintain basic Python scripts to automate repetitive tests and support regression testing. Investigate and document defects, working with engineers to identify and resolve issues. Validate full system behaviour, including REST API interactions and hardware responses. Maintain and improve test environments, plans, and cases. Identify test cases suitable for automation and collaborate with automation engineers to implement them. About You Essential: Strong academic background in science, technology, computer science, or engineering. At least 2 years experience in system-level testing or hardware/software integration. Analytical troubleshooting skills and attention to detail. Experience testing network-based applications (REST APIs, client-server). Basic scripting skills in Python. Desirable: ISTQB Foundation or similar qualification. Experience with Linux, Embedded Linux, and Windows OS. Knowledge of CI tools (e.g., Jenkins) and version control (e.g., Git/SVN). If you are interested in the role of Systems Integration Engineer and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion. Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.
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. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here The Role You will be part of Public Safety Solutions (PSS), which develops advanced software applications and solutions for mission critical control room operations including for Police, Fire & Rescue and Airports. As a Systems Engineer you will provide technical support to customers, projects and development teams. Working with engineers based in both the UK and Sweden, to maintain and update SAFE and its related integrated systems and services. You will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the SAFE operating environment, configuration and core functionality, as well as deep expertise in system components and integrations. This is a fully remote position with the option of working from the Hull office. Occasional travel will be required to our customer sites. How we work A team of self-motivated individuals with the ability to work unsupervised supporting a mission critical service. Working to towards a 99.999% availability, our collaborative team follows a DevOps approach to provide a service with constantly evolving priorities and growing customer base. As a team, we are working on the goal of transforming in to Site Reliability Engineers (SRE). We are looking to expand this team with the addition of the right person that will both complement our existing skills and help us to grow through continuous improvement. Key responsibilities Deploy, maintain and support SAFE operating environments for customers. Provide 2nd and 3rd line support to customers as part of service operations team. Maintaining on-premise and Cloud infrastructure, server builds, configurations and patching. Planning, testing and documentation of installations and changes. Advising projects and customers with technical matters and system troubleshooting relating to infrastructure, applications and environments. Be part of an on call weekly rotation shared across the Support and Operations teams. Experience/Qualifications Essential requirements Demonstrable knowledge and experience in 3 or more of the following: Microsoft Windows Server Microsoft SQL Server Networking (Load balancing, Firewalls, TCP/IP) Linux (Debian or RHEL) Telephony/UC (SIP, ACD, VOIP) Active Directory (ADFS, domain management, users/groups, policies, certificates etc.) Infrastructure management and maintenance (COTS hardware & Virtualisation - VMware, Hyper-V) Good knowledge and experience of ITIL Experience of managing high availability environments and systems or with similar critical infrastructure delivery experience. Highly attentive with the ability to deal with changing priorities and context switching. A positive attitude to innovation, change and transformation are essential characteristics to be successful in this role. Excellent communication skills - written and verbal. Desirable, but not essential Familiarity with Agile methodologies, tools and ways of working. Experience and knowledge of CI/CD tools. Experience in scripting/coding (Python, C#, PowerShell). Experience of common automation tools (Terraform, Ansible). Experience with monitoring solutions (Nagios, Zabbix, NetCool, Icinga, Elastic). Previous experience of working in a DevOps environment. If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal - to help protect people.
Oct 16, 2025
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. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here The Role You will be part of Public Safety Solutions (PSS), which develops advanced software applications and solutions for mission critical control room operations including for Police, Fire & Rescue and Airports. As a Systems Engineer you will provide technical support to customers, projects and development teams. Working with engineers based in both the UK and Sweden, to maintain and update SAFE and its related integrated systems and services. You will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the SAFE operating environment, configuration and core functionality, as well as deep expertise in system components and integrations. This is a fully remote position with the option of working from the Hull office. Occasional travel will be required to our customer sites. How we work A team of self-motivated individuals with the ability to work unsupervised supporting a mission critical service. Working to towards a 99.999% availability, our collaborative team follows a DevOps approach to provide a service with constantly evolving priorities and growing customer base. As a team, we are working on the goal of transforming in to Site Reliability Engineers (SRE). We are looking to expand this team with the addition of the right person that will both complement our existing skills and help us to grow through continuous improvement. Key responsibilities Deploy, maintain and support SAFE operating environments for customers. Provide 2nd and 3rd line support to customers as part of service operations team. Maintaining on-premise and Cloud infrastructure, server builds, configurations and patching. Planning, testing and documentation of installations and changes. Advising projects and customers with technical matters and system troubleshooting relating to infrastructure, applications and environments. Be part of an on call weekly rotation shared across the Support and Operations teams. Experience/Qualifications Essential requirements Demonstrable knowledge and experience in 3 or more of the following: Microsoft Windows Server Microsoft SQL Server Networking (Load balancing, Firewalls, TCP/IP) Linux (Debian or RHEL) Telephony/UC (SIP, ACD, VOIP) Active Directory (ADFS, domain management, users/groups, policies, certificates etc.) Infrastructure management and maintenance (COTS hardware & Virtualisation - VMware, Hyper-V) Good knowledge and experience of ITIL Experience of managing high availability environments and systems or with similar critical infrastructure delivery experience. Highly attentive with the ability to deal with changing priorities and context switching. A positive attitude to innovation, change and transformation are essential characteristics to be successful in this role. Excellent communication skills - written and verbal. Desirable, but not essential Familiarity with Agile methodologies, tools and ways of working. Experience and knowledge of CI/CD tools. Experience in scripting/coding (Python, C#, PowerShell). Experience of common automation tools (Terraform, Ansible). Experience with monitoring solutions (Nagios, Zabbix, NetCool, Icinga, Elastic). Previous experience of working in a DevOps environment. If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal - to help protect people.
Nexperia is one of the world s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and, most importantly, investing in our people. We are expanding our site IT Management team following a recent promotion by hiring a Factory IT Manager to lead IT-related operations in a high-volume, fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing site. What our Factory IT Manager will do: Nexperia Manchester employs over 1000 people across Production, Engineering, and site support services, working together to produce over 14,000 semiconductors each week. Reporting to the Head of Front-end Manufacturing IT, the Factory IT Manager will lead and manage all IT operations within the wafer fabrication facility. This includes tool interfaces, factory automation, manufacturing execution systems, and data infrastructure. As well as being responsible for ensuring 24/7 uptime of the factory IT systems, you will also drive transformation initiatives, whilst maintaining cybersecurity and compliance within the factory environment. This position offers a rare opportunity to make an impact within IT operations at one of the UK s largest semiconductor manufacturing sites, whilst inspiring a growing team of IT professionals. Key responsibilities will also include: Leading and managing all IT operations within the wafer fabrication facility, including tool interfaces, factory automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and Data Infrastructure Collaborating with Fab Operations, including Engineering and Production teams, to support production demand and optimize system uptime Ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of IT systems critical to fab manufacturing processes (e.g., MES, SPC, APC, Factory Bus, SECS/GEM interfaces, Plant Maintenance) Managing and coordinating factory IT projects, including upgrades, migrations, new tool integration, and system improvements Developing and implementing IT standards, procedures, and documentation to support fab operations and industry compliance (e.g., ISO, VDA, or SEMI standards) Driving digital innovation and automation initiatives, including the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance, Yield Optimization, and Smart Factory Solutions, including interfacing with Robotics Ensuring cybersecurity best practices are enforced across all fab-connected systems Overseeing vendor relationships, service contracts, and Factory IT support staff or contractors on-site, including a dedicated Factory Systems Support team (CIM), Operational Technology Engineers, Data Engineers, and Web Developer Monitoring and reporting on system performance, availability, and incident response metrics Providing leadership in incident management and root cause analysis for system-related issues, while also ensuring effective change control procedures for all changes introduced to the factory (ITIL) Managing and leading a team of eight IT professionals with growth plans What the Factory IT Manager will need: Essential requirements: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, related field, or relevant industrial experience 7+ years of IT or OT experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role In-depth knowledge of factory manufacturing systems, including MES (e.g., FACTORYworks, Camstar, or proprietary), Tool Automation, SECS/GEM protocols, Plant Maintenance (Xsite), APC/SPC systems Experience in managing mission-critical IT infrastructure in a 24/7 operational environment Strong understanding of IT networking, databases (SQL, Oracle), server (Windows, Linux), storage systems, and virtualization Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance relevant to semiconductor manufacturing Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment Ability to work on-site full-time with occasional travel to other sites Ability to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship Desirable requirements: Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and implementation experience ITIL or relevant technical certifications Prior experience in a Semiconductor Wafer Fab is a strong plus, but not essential What your benefits will include: Remuneration & Reward Base salary of £60,000-£90,000 (DOE), Annual Incentive Plan of up to 24% , excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9% , Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance, long term incentive plans (DOE) and more. Health & Wellbeing 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, virtual GP benefit, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs. Professional Development Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting-edge technologies. Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030. Be Part of Something Bigger.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Nexperia is one of the world s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and, most importantly, investing in our people. We are expanding our site IT Management team following a recent promotion by hiring a Factory IT Manager to lead IT-related operations in a high-volume, fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing site. What our Factory IT Manager will do: Nexperia Manchester employs over 1000 people across Production, Engineering, and site support services, working together to produce over 14,000 semiconductors each week. Reporting to the Head of Front-end Manufacturing IT, the Factory IT Manager will lead and manage all IT operations within the wafer fabrication facility. This includes tool interfaces, factory automation, manufacturing execution systems, and data infrastructure. As well as being responsible for ensuring 24/7 uptime of the factory IT systems, you will also drive transformation initiatives, whilst maintaining cybersecurity and compliance within the factory environment. This position offers a rare opportunity to make an impact within IT operations at one of the UK s largest semiconductor manufacturing sites, whilst inspiring a growing team of IT professionals. Key responsibilities will also include: Leading and managing all IT operations within the wafer fabrication facility, including tool interfaces, factory automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and Data Infrastructure Collaborating with Fab Operations, including Engineering and Production teams, to support production demand and optimize system uptime Ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of IT systems critical to fab manufacturing processes (e.g., MES, SPC, APC, Factory Bus, SECS/GEM interfaces, Plant Maintenance) Managing and coordinating factory IT projects, including upgrades, migrations, new tool integration, and system improvements Developing and implementing IT standards, procedures, and documentation to support fab operations and industry compliance (e.g., ISO, VDA, or SEMI standards) Driving digital innovation and automation initiatives, including the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance, Yield Optimization, and Smart Factory Solutions, including interfacing with Robotics Ensuring cybersecurity best practices are enforced across all fab-connected systems Overseeing vendor relationships, service contracts, and Factory IT support staff or contractors on-site, including a dedicated Factory Systems Support team (CIM), Operational Technology Engineers, Data Engineers, and Web Developer Monitoring and reporting on system performance, availability, and incident response metrics Providing leadership in incident management and root cause analysis for system-related issues, while also ensuring effective change control procedures for all changes introduced to the factory (ITIL) Managing and leading a team of eight IT professionals with growth plans What the Factory IT Manager will need: Essential requirements: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, related field, or relevant industrial experience 7+ years of IT or OT experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role In-depth knowledge of factory manufacturing systems, including MES (e.g., FACTORYworks, Camstar, or proprietary), Tool Automation, SECS/GEM protocols, Plant Maintenance (Xsite), APC/SPC systems Experience in managing mission-critical IT infrastructure in a 24/7 operational environment Strong understanding of IT networking, databases (SQL, Oracle), server (Windows, Linux), storage systems, and virtualization Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance relevant to semiconductor manufacturing Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment Ability to work on-site full-time with occasional travel to other sites Ability to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship Desirable requirements: Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and implementation experience ITIL or relevant technical certifications Prior experience in a Semiconductor Wafer Fab is a strong plus, but not essential What your benefits will include: Remuneration & Reward Base salary of £60,000-£90,000 (DOE), Annual Incentive Plan of up to 24% , excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9% , Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance, long term incentive plans (DOE) and more. Health & Wellbeing 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, virtual GP benefit, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs. Professional Development Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting-edge technologies. Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030. Be Part of Something Bigger.
Enterprise Application Architect Hybrid working. London 2 days a week, remainder remote. Are you ready to shape the future of digital transformation at a leading organisation? We are looking for an Enterprise Application Architect to play a pivotal role in defining, developing, and governing their application architectures. This is an opportunity to lead on embedding automation and AI, modernising systems, and ensuring alignment with the TOGAF Standard as they deliver an ambitious digital strategy. The role - As Enterprise Application Architect, you will: Lead the development of application architectures that are fully aligned with business, data, and technology domains. Drive application rationalisation and the retirement of legacy systems. Integrate automated, AI, and cloud-smart approaches at the heart of their digital estate. Create TOGAF-aligned deliverables including architecture principles, roadmaps, and gap analyses. Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into effective, future-proof technology solutions. Provide thought leadership, mentoring, and consultancy across the organisation. Deputise for the Head of Enterprise Architecture when required. This is a senior, strategic position where you'll combine leadership and technical expertise with the ability to influence and guide key decisions across the client. What's on Offer? This role comes with an attractive package, including: Salary c. 80,000 - 84,500 pa. Generous pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Comprehensive personal and professional development opportunities, including support for TOGAF v10 certification. Inclusive employment policies that support diversity and work-life balance. Duration/Type: Full-Time, Permanent. What we're looking for, You'll bring a blend of vision, experience, and influence. Essential skills and experience include: A degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Professional knowledge of TOGAF and related frameworks (e.g. ArchiMate). At least 5 years' experience in Enterprise Architecture within a complex environment. Strong knowledge of application rationalisation, automation, and AI integration. Expertise with Enterprise Application Architecture tooling (e.g. ArchiMate, Sparx, Ardoq, BizzDesign). Significant cloud experience - Azure is essential (AWS/GCP desirable). A solid understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, APIs, SOA, microservices, and event-driven services. Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leading small teams of architects. Desirable experience includes: Integration platform improvements. Cloud-smart strategies and automation platforms. Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL and system development life cycle methodologies. Why join ? This is more than a technical role - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. You'll be central to shaping the clients digital future, embedding innovative solutions that improve experiences for staff, students, and stakeholders alike. In return, we offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with excellent benefits and career development opportunities. Diversity The client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and their aim is to become the most inclusive organisation of its kind, anywhere. In line with this mission, they have set up a Women in Technology network to encourage collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for women in IT Services. Recognising the underrepresentation of women in IT Services, the Network aims to promote the growth and advancement of women in their technology workforce. Note: Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities. Applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements are welcome. How to Apply If you are an experienced Enterprise Architect with a passion for innovation and business impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV to Simon at (url removed). Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Enterprise Application Architect Hybrid working. London 2 days a week, remainder remote. Are you ready to shape the future of digital transformation at a leading organisation? We are looking for an Enterprise Application Architect to play a pivotal role in defining, developing, and governing their application architectures. This is an opportunity to lead on embedding automation and AI, modernising systems, and ensuring alignment with the TOGAF Standard as they deliver an ambitious digital strategy. The role - As Enterprise Application Architect, you will: Lead the development of application architectures that are fully aligned with business, data, and technology domains. Drive application rationalisation and the retirement of legacy systems. Integrate automated, AI, and cloud-smart approaches at the heart of their digital estate. Create TOGAF-aligned deliverables including architecture principles, roadmaps, and gap analyses. Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into effective, future-proof technology solutions. Provide thought leadership, mentoring, and consultancy across the organisation. Deputise for the Head of Enterprise Architecture when required. This is a senior, strategic position where you'll combine leadership and technical expertise with the ability to influence and guide key decisions across the client. What's on Offer? This role comes with an attractive package, including: Salary c. 80,000 - 84,500 pa. Generous pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Comprehensive personal and professional development opportunities, including support for TOGAF v10 certification. Inclusive employment policies that support diversity and work-life balance. Duration/Type: Full-Time, Permanent. What we're looking for, You'll bring a blend of vision, experience, and influence. Essential skills and experience include: A degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Professional knowledge of TOGAF and related frameworks (e.g. ArchiMate). At least 5 years' experience in Enterprise Architecture within a complex environment. Strong knowledge of application rationalisation, automation, and AI integration. Expertise with Enterprise Application Architecture tooling (e.g. ArchiMate, Sparx, Ardoq, BizzDesign). Significant cloud experience - Azure is essential (AWS/GCP desirable). A solid understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, APIs, SOA, microservices, and event-driven services. Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leading small teams of architects. Desirable experience includes: Integration platform improvements. Cloud-smart strategies and automation platforms. Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL and system development life cycle methodologies. Why join ? This is more than a technical role - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. You'll be central to shaping the clients digital future, embedding innovative solutions that improve experiences for staff, students, and stakeholders alike. In return, we offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with excellent benefits and career development opportunities. Diversity The client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and their aim is to become the most inclusive organisation of its kind, anywhere. In line with this mission, they have set up a Women in Technology network to encourage collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for women in IT Services. Recognising the underrepresentation of women in IT Services, the Network aims to promote the growth and advancement of women in their technology workforce. Note: Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities. Applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements are welcome. How to Apply If you are an experienced Enterprise Architect with a passion for innovation and business impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV to Simon at (url removed). Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Location Birkenhead, North West England, CH41 6DU : Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Durham, North East England, DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West England, DT4 9TT : Gloucester, South West England, GL1 1DQ : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU2 8JN : Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE3 5DR : Nottingham, East Midlands (England), NG2 1AW : Peterborough, East of England, PE1 1QF : Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS : Warton, North West England, PR4 1TE : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ : Telford, West Midlands (England), TF3 4LR About the job Job summary It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. We now have an exciting opportunity to join HM Land Registry (HMLR) on a fixed term appointment for 2 years as the Head of Systems Quality. Check out the video below to find out what it is like working in in our Transformation and Technology Directorate. Job description As the Head of Systems Quality you will provide strategic leadership for quality engineering across HMLR's digital services, establishing technical standards and frameworks that ensure reliable, secure and maintainable systems. You will oversee quality practices across development teams and domains and drive consistency in how HMLR builds and tests its systems while enabling teams to meet their unique service delivery needs. With senior responsibility for quality across HMLR's diverse technology estate, from traditional register systems to modern digital services, you will establish organisation-wide quality governance and growing technical testing capability, to ensure HMLR's systems maintain public trust while enabling rapid delivery of secure, high-quality digital services. For further information about the role, please see the attached Candidate Pack. Person specification To be successful in this role, you must have significant experience in quality engineering roles, including leading and influencing organisation-wide testing practices. You will be an expert in understanding modern testing approaches and frameworks and have a strong background in test automation at enterprise scale. With demonstrable success in building and leading communities of practice while developing quality engineering capability through coaching development, you will also have a track record of establishing quality governance frameworks and managing risks that balance delivery velocity with control. With a history of driving cultural change and continuous improvement in quality practices across multiple organisational areas, you will be experienced in integrating quality into agile delivery methods and establishing technical testing infrastructure and tools at scale, with a strong background in test design and coverage approaches. You must also have proven ability to influence and align diverse stakeholder groups around quality approaches and demonstrable experience in building effective professional networks and partnerships across technical and business domains. Due to the nature of the role, occasional travel to other HMLR/ government/ external locations, including overnight stays where necessary, will be required. This role does not currently include participation in a permanent on-call rota, however you will occasionally be required to make yourself available for short periods of on-call, when an appropriate allowance will be paid. These occasions will coincide with specific operational occurrences. The role may also require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others
Oct 15, 2025
Seasonal
Location Birkenhead, North West England, CH41 6DU : Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Durham, North East England, DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West England, DT4 9TT : Gloucester, South West England, GL1 1DQ : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU2 8JN : Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE3 5DR : Nottingham, East Midlands (England), NG2 1AW : Peterborough, East of England, PE1 1QF : Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS : Warton, North West England, PR4 1TE : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ : Telford, West Midlands (England), TF3 4LR About the job Job summary It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. We now have an exciting opportunity to join HM Land Registry (HMLR) on a fixed term appointment for 2 years as the Head of Systems Quality. Check out the video below to find out what it is like working in in our Transformation and Technology Directorate. Job description As the Head of Systems Quality you will provide strategic leadership for quality engineering across HMLR's digital services, establishing technical standards and frameworks that ensure reliable, secure and maintainable systems. You will oversee quality practices across development teams and domains and drive consistency in how HMLR builds and tests its systems while enabling teams to meet their unique service delivery needs. With senior responsibility for quality across HMLR's diverse technology estate, from traditional register systems to modern digital services, you will establish organisation-wide quality governance and growing technical testing capability, to ensure HMLR's systems maintain public trust while enabling rapid delivery of secure, high-quality digital services. For further information about the role, please see the attached Candidate Pack. Person specification To be successful in this role, you must have significant experience in quality engineering roles, including leading and influencing organisation-wide testing practices. You will be an expert in understanding modern testing approaches and frameworks and have a strong background in test automation at enterprise scale. With demonstrable success in building and leading communities of practice while developing quality engineering capability through coaching development, you will also have a track record of establishing quality governance frameworks and managing risks that balance delivery velocity with control. With a history of driving cultural change and continuous improvement in quality practices across multiple organisational areas, you will be experienced in integrating quality into agile delivery methods and establishing technical testing infrastructure and tools at scale, with a strong background in test design and coverage approaches. You must also have proven ability to influence and align diverse stakeholder groups around quality approaches and demonstrable experience in building effective professional networks and partnerships across technical and business domains. Due to the nature of the role, occasional travel to other HMLR/ government/ external locations, including overnight stays where necessary, will be required. This role does not currently include participation in a permanent on-call rota, however you will occasionally be required to make yourself available for short periods of on-call, when an appropriate allowance will be paid. These occasions will coincide with specific operational occurrences. The role may also require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role: As a Cloud Security Engineer at Engine, you will be a hands-on builder, responsible for engineering and automating the security of our core platform. Your primary mission is to treat security as an engineering discipline, creating robust, scalable, and automated solutions to protect our cloud infrastructure and development lifecycle. You will spend your time writing code (Go, Python), defining secure infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and building the tooling that ensures our platform is secure by design and compliant by default. This is a role for an engineer who loves to build, automate, and solve complex security problems through code. You'll be working on projects covering identity and access management, cloud and network security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, security hardening, compliance reviews, and more. It's a very varied role with lots of close interaction with the infrastructure, security engineering, cross cutting and compliance teams. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . Primarily, we are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing Security Engineering team, but we are also keen to talk to talented Cloud Engineers who possess strong programming skills and a genuine desire to apply their knowledge to solving security challenges. In this role, you will work closely with the GRC team and the various Engine Technology teams to make sure security is at the heart of all our technical processes. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. This role will cover a wide array of security areas across our multi-tenant SaaS cloud environments and internal infrastructure and will require a skilled individual to spearhead efforts in fortifying both infrastructure and application platforms, against potential threats. What you'll get to do? Design, build, and maintain security automation and tooling to enforce security controls and simplify compliance (e.g., automating evidence collection for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS) Build, manage, and automate identity and access management controls to ensure secure access to our cloud platforms and applications Write and review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) to securely configure our AWS and GCP environments Secure our CI/CD pipelines by implementing and interpreting results from SAST/DAST/SCA tools and ensuring the integrity of our software supply chain Develop and maintain preventative and detective security controls within our cloud environments, responding to and automating the remediation of security alerts Implement and automate technical controls based on the findings from security assessments, audits, and architecture reviews Engineer solutions to secure our Kubernetes environments, focusing on RBAC, network policies, and runtime security Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security best practices and provide hands-on support for remediation efforts Contribute to incident response efforts, including the investigation, remediation, and post-mortem analysis of security breaches Requirements What skills are essential: Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience in a software or infrastructure engineering role A genuine passion for security, demonstrated by a proactive desire to learn about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Proficiency in at least one programming language, with a strong preference for Go, followed by Python A mature understanding of cloud security architecture, and a deep, practical hands-on experience securing core infrastructure and services within AWS or GCP Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, specifically Terraform, for managing cloud environments An aptitude for building tools and automating workflows to solve complex problems A practical understanding of how to integrate security into the software development lifecycle Experience securing containerised environments (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, TeamCity) Strong scripting skills in Bash What skills are desirable, but not essential: Proven experience creating custom tools or scripts specifically to solve security challenges You have an in-depth knowledge of security principles, technologies, best practices and threat detection and mitigation strategies A deep understanding of security principles, common attack vectors (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK), and the threat landscape The ability to identify potential threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities in systems and applications Experience in automating security controls for compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS. Expertise in Kubernetes, securing clusters and meshes (Cilium is preferable), networking best practices and RBAC implementation (CKA, CKS qualifications are a plus) Container security knowledge including container image provenance (e.g. Sigstore, Notary) with an in-depth knowledge of container runtimes Strong understanding of network protocols & practices, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and WAFs Understanding of integrating security into the software development lifecycle Experience in Cryptography management & enhancements Experience configuring and utilising cloud-native security logging, monitoring, and detection services Experience performing secure code reviews and security approvals including the use of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools Relevant security certifications such as AWS Security Specialist or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with our Staff Security Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical task to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some of our Security Engineer team members - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer . click apply for full job details
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role: As a Cloud Security Engineer at Engine, you will be a hands-on builder, responsible for engineering and automating the security of our core platform. Your primary mission is to treat security as an engineering discipline, creating robust, scalable, and automated solutions to protect our cloud infrastructure and development lifecycle. You will spend your time writing code (Go, Python), defining secure infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and building the tooling that ensures our platform is secure by design and compliant by default. This is a role for an engineer who loves to build, automate, and solve complex security problems through code. You'll be working on projects covering identity and access management, cloud and network security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, security hardening, compliance reviews, and more. It's a very varied role with lots of close interaction with the infrastructure, security engineering, cross cutting and compliance teams. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . Primarily, we are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing Security Engineering team, but we are also keen to talk to talented Cloud Engineers who possess strong programming skills and a genuine desire to apply their knowledge to solving security challenges. In this role, you will work closely with the GRC team and the various Engine Technology teams to make sure security is at the heart of all our technical processes. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. This role will cover a wide array of security areas across our multi-tenant SaaS cloud environments and internal infrastructure and will require a skilled individual to spearhead efforts in fortifying both infrastructure and application platforms, against potential threats. What you'll get to do? Design, build, and maintain security automation and tooling to enforce security controls and simplify compliance (e.g., automating evidence collection for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS) Build, manage, and automate identity and access management controls to ensure secure access to our cloud platforms and applications Write and review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) to securely configure our AWS and GCP environments Secure our CI/CD pipelines by implementing and interpreting results from SAST/DAST/SCA tools and ensuring the integrity of our software supply chain Develop and maintain preventative and detective security controls within our cloud environments, responding to and automating the remediation of security alerts Implement and automate technical controls based on the findings from security assessments, audits, and architecture reviews Engineer solutions to secure our Kubernetes environments, focusing on RBAC, network policies, and runtime security Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security best practices and provide hands-on support for remediation efforts Contribute to incident response efforts, including the investigation, remediation, and post-mortem analysis of security breaches Requirements What skills are essential: Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience in a software or infrastructure engineering role A genuine passion for security, demonstrated by a proactive desire to learn about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Proficiency in at least one programming language, with a strong preference for Go, followed by Python A mature understanding of cloud security architecture, and a deep, practical hands-on experience securing core infrastructure and services within AWS or GCP Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, specifically Terraform, for managing cloud environments An aptitude for building tools and automating workflows to solve complex problems A practical understanding of how to integrate security into the software development lifecycle Experience securing containerised environments (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, TeamCity) Strong scripting skills in Bash What skills are desirable, but not essential: Proven experience creating custom tools or scripts specifically to solve security challenges You have an in-depth knowledge of security principles, technologies, best practices and threat detection and mitigation strategies A deep understanding of security principles, common attack vectors (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK), and the threat landscape The ability to identify potential threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities in systems and applications Experience in automating security controls for compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS. Expertise in Kubernetes, securing clusters and meshes (Cilium is preferable), networking best practices and RBAC implementation (CKA, CKS qualifications are a plus) Container security knowledge including container image provenance (e.g. Sigstore, Notary) with an in-depth knowledge of container runtimes Strong understanding of network protocols & practices, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and WAFs Understanding of integrating security into the software development lifecycle Experience in Cryptography management & enhancements Experience configuring and utilising cloud-native security logging, monitoring, and detection services Experience performing secure code reviews and security approvals including the use of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools Relevant security certifications such as AWS Security Specialist or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with our Staff Security Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical task to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some of our Security Engineer team members - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Senior/Lead Full Stack Systems Developer (Environment) Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)C Location: Based near Watford Salary: 80,000 - 85,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading, eco-conscious Technology Company, renowned for developing monitoring systems for Infrastructure and Water Quality. They are actively seeking a driven, talented Senior Full Stack Systems Developer, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects heading-up a growing team of specialists, based near the historical, green town of Watford. Benefits for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include (but are not limited to): A competitive salary (commensurate with experience) Performance-related bonuses (depending on company profit margins) Contributory Pension Scheme (7% company contribution) Generous annual leave allowance Private Medical Insurance Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme Responsibilities for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include: Leading a small, expert team of industry and technology professionals Overseeing the production and deployment of the company's software products and services Monitoring the maintenance of the products and services Proactively making responsibility for the long-term quality and security of the Source Code Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include: Hold a Bachelor's/Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or a similar, relevant discipline) Experience of working as a Full Stack Developer Excellent working knowledge of full Software System Lifecycle Experience in Software System Design, Development, Testing, and Deployment Strategies for High Availability Outstanding knowledge of Performance and Security in Enterprise Systems Experience of working with networks: LAN & WAN/Internet and Security Prior experience of Database Access Design and Application Optimisation Demonstrable experience of working with Human Computer Interaction (HCI) in Software Systems, including Machine-to-Machine Automation Technologies Prior experience of working with a Java-based Enterprise Middleware Platform A particular interest in the environment Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include: Experience with some of the following methodologies: - Containerisation: Docker - MQTT, RESTful URL Data Integration - Deep Learning Neural Network Platforms Previous experience with Enterprise Linux Platforms Experience of leading/mentoring a team of developers If you are interested in the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer, please do not hesitate to contact Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Lead Full Stack Systems Developer (Environment) Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)C Location: Based near Watford Salary: 80,000 - 85,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading, eco-conscious Technology Company, renowned for developing monitoring systems for Infrastructure and Water Quality. They are actively seeking a driven, talented Senior Full Stack Systems Developer, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects heading-up a growing team of specialists, based near the historical, green town of Watford. Benefits for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include (but are not limited to): A competitive salary (commensurate with experience) Performance-related bonuses (depending on company profit margins) Contributory Pension Scheme (7% company contribution) Generous annual leave allowance Private Medical Insurance Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme Responsibilities for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include: Leading a small, expert team of industry and technology professionals Overseeing the production and deployment of the company's software products and services Monitoring the maintenance of the products and services Proactively making responsibility for the long-term quality and security of the Source Code Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include: Hold a Bachelor's/Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or a similar, relevant discipline) Experience of working as a Full Stack Developer Excellent working knowledge of full Software System Lifecycle Experience in Software System Design, Development, Testing, and Deployment Strategies for High Availability Outstanding knowledge of Performance and Security in Enterprise Systems Experience of working with networks: LAN & WAN/Internet and Security Prior experience of Database Access Design and Application Optimisation Demonstrable experience of working with Human Computer Interaction (HCI) in Software Systems, including Machine-to-Machine Automation Technologies Prior experience of working with a Java-based Enterprise Middleware Platform A particular interest in the environment Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include: Experience with some of the following methodologies: - Containerisation: Docker - MQTT, RESTful URL Data Integration - Deep Learning Neural Network Platforms Previous experience with Enterprise Linux Platforms Experience of leading/mentoring a team of developers If you are interested in the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer, please do not hesitate to contact Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.
Technical Infrastructure Lead We have a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Technical Infrastructure Lead as the most senior engineer in the organisation based in Cheltenham. This is a vital in-office role, central to complex infrastructure projects, cloud migrations, and overall technical standards across our client base (primarily schools). The Technical Infrastructure Lead will be the technical escalation point for all L3 issues and the role model for our engineering team. Long-term, this post may evolve into a Technical Director role with senior leadership responsibility and significant influence over the future direction of the business Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 Fulltime onsite Core Responsibilities Lead and deliver infrastructure and cloud migration projects (Microsoft 365, SharePoint), typically involving transitions from on-premises servers to the cloud. Specify, quote, plan, and deliver technical solutions with rigour and excellence. Act as senior point of technical escalation and QA on infrastructure setup and delivery. Drive the design and delivery of a robust cybersecurity strategy for all customers, maintaining alignment with evolving industry standards and best practices. Design and build secure user devices (PC/laptop builds, anti-malware, mirroring, device integrity). Lead the adoption of proactive monitoring and automation tools to help transition the business from reactive support to predictive, streamlined operations. Lead on service management excellence ticket discipline, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Ensure all backup strategies (on-premises and cloud) are fit for purpose, with robust monitoring and management to maintain data integrity and support business continuity. Consistently represent calm professionalism to clients while inspiring high standards within the team, clearly communicating technical issues and resolutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Essential Experience Proven track record in leading projects with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure/cloud migrations. End-to-end project lifecycle ownership: from scoping through to rollout. Deep infrastructure expertise including device imaging, endpoint security, and network services. Strong hands-on experience with RMM platforms and proactive monitoring tools. Ticketing systems and ITIL-style service delivery know-how. Backups, disaster recovery, and continuity planning fit for SME/school environments. Proven ability to install, configure, and support print management solutions such as Papercut. Preferred Profile Familiarity with school IT environments, including the practical realities of classroom devices, smartboards, and the critical importance of consistent access. Awareness of operational norms within educational settings, such as workload prioritisation for teaching staff, decision-making dynamics in schools, and how school budgets typically operate Comfortable contributing to project pricing, proposals, and commercial sense-checking. Strong personal discipline: documents clearly, thinks ahead, and insists on quality. Outstanding listener: picks up context fast and builds trust through careful attention. Values-based: takes pride in helping schools succeed in their mission to educate children. Technical team mentor supportive, calm, focused, and respected by peers. Ideally holds a relevant technical degree or equivalent (especially if earned through work-based routes). Bonus / Could-Have Able to contribute to future service design and offer development. Capable of speaking to heads of schools in practical, relatable terms about the art of the possible. Could grow into a Technical Director interested in the business of technology and ready to balance delivery standards with commercial viability. Package Salary guide: £38,000 £55,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Regular reviews and progression opportunities. Future potential for senior leadership responsibility and significant strategic input to the running of the business.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Technical Infrastructure Lead We have a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Technical Infrastructure Lead as the most senior engineer in the organisation based in Cheltenham. This is a vital in-office role, central to complex infrastructure projects, cloud migrations, and overall technical standards across our client base (primarily schools). The Technical Infrastructure Lead will be the technical escalation point for all L3 issues and the role model for our engineering team. Long-term, this post may evolve into a Technical Director role with senior leadership responsibility and significant influence over the future direction of the business Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 Fulltime onsite Core Responsibilities Lead and deliver infrastructure and cloud migration projects (Microsoft 365, SharePoint), typically involving transitions from on-premises servers to the cloud. Specify, quote, plan, and deliver technical solutions with rigour and excellence. Act as senior point of technical escalation and QA on infrastructure setup and delivery. Drive the design and delivery of a robust cybersecurity strategy for all customers, maintaining alignment with evolving industry standards and best practices. Design and build secure user devices (PC/laptop builds, anti-malware, mirroring, device integrity). Lead the adoption of proactive monitoring and automation tools to help transition the business from reactive support to predictive, streamlined operations. Lead on service management excellence ticket discipline, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Ensure all backup strategies (on-premises and cloud) are fit for purpose, with robust monitoring and management to maintain data integrity and support business continuity. Consistently represent calm professionalism to clients while inspiring high standards within the team, clearly communicating technical issues and resolutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Essential Experience Proven track record in leading projects with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure/cloud migrations. End-to-end project lifecycle ownership: from scoping through to rollout. Deep infrastructure expertise including device imaging, endpoint security, and network services. Strong hands-on experience with RMM platforms and proactive monitoring tools. Ticketing systems and ITIL-style service delivery know-how. Backups, disaster recovery, and continuity planning fit for SME/school environments. Proven ability to install, configure, and support print management solutions such as Papercut. Preferred Profile Familiarity with school IT environments, including the practical realities of classroom devices, smartboards, and the critical importance of consistent access. Awareness of operational norms within educational settings, such as workload prioritisation for teaching staff, decision-making dynamics in schools, and how school budgets typically operate Comfortable contributing to project pricing, proposals, and commercial sense-checking. Strong personal discipline: documents clearly, thinks ahead, and insists on quality. Outstanding listener: picks up context fast and builds trust through careful attention. Values-based: takes pride in helping schools succeed in their mission to educate children. Technical team mentor supportive, calm, focused, and respected by peers. Ideally holds a relevant technical degree or equivalent (especially if earned through work-based routes). Bonus / Could-Have Able to contribute to future service design and offer development. Capable of speaking to heads of schools in practical, relatable terms about the art of the possible. Could grow into a Technical Director interested in the business of technology and ready to balance delivery standards with commercial viability. Package Salary guide: £38,000 £55,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Regular reviews and progression opportunities. Future potential for senior leadership responsibility and significant strategic input to the running of the business.
Scotland - (Hybrid, Office, Site) Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: Freedom Professional Services are seeking a Senior Design Engineer (Protection & Control) to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets. Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will be able to evidence a history of teamworking, career achievement, high-quality project and work experience to date, and can draw on their professional networks to gain key insights, new work leads, third-party support and second opinions. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Utilise the technical expertise in Transmission and Distribution protection and control specification and scheme design, coupled with ability to calculate protection settings for implementation, to drive our engineering efforts forward. Unwavering confidence in technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions will be instrumental in pursuit of engineering excellence. Exemplary communication skills to demonstrate diligence, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR. This knowledge will be pivotal in managing Transmission and Distribution network. Creatively design substation Protection and Control/ SCADA/ Substation automation systems from 11kV up to 400kV using AutoCAD. This includes crafting Single Line Diagrams, AC & DC Schematic Drawings, Panel General Arrangements, Panel Wiring Diagrams, Switchgear Termination/interconnection drawings, Block Cable Diagrams/Schedules, and performing cable specification/sizing calculations. Meticulously produce specifications & P&C logic drawings for substation Protection and Control / SCADA/ Substation automation systems from 11kV up to 400kV. Efficiently generate PSL logic files and relay setting files for various relays. Work will span both Greenfield & Brownfield substations, requiring flexibility and adaptability to work as per site condition/situation. Collaborate closely with other designers, construction professionals, and engineering teams. Liaise effectively with the Power Systems, Primary and Civil design departments to ensure that all objectives are met and that the best possible design is submitted. Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including the end client, other design houses and consultancies as well as other internal departments. Ensure timely and budget-friendly delivery of work that meets the customer's expectations. Provide valuable support to operational staff and answer technical queries. Engage proactively with internal and external clients and suppliers to answer technical queries. Attend site/commissioning to resolve issues, answering site queries, TQs, RFIs, etc. Review and provide constructive feedback on the reports and drawings done by Junior Engineers. Mentor and guide Junior Engineers, fostering their professional growth. Approver & Checker of Design / Studies done by others. Adhere strictly to the company's SHEQ requirements and GSOP, carrying out your roles and responsibilities with utmost dedication. Manage a team of senior engineers and design engineers as a Team Lead. What we're looking for : Senior engineers that join our team will need to have diverse skill sets to bring technical, ethical, social and management competence to every job that we work on, for all of our professional clients and key stakeholders. Strong budgetary and project management skills are required at this level, accompanied by good commercial knowledge of design and construction contract forms such as NEC, and experience of working withing the contract conditions. The business proactively encourages chartership in engineering, and senior engineers are expected to be chartered or close to achieving chartership. You must have Qualifications and experience in: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master's degree may be preferred for senior roles. Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable. Experience: Extensive experience in electrical protection and control system design, Substation Automation and SCADA system typically 8-10 years, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector. Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in protection and control system design, may be beneficial. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 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Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Scotland - (Hybrid, Office, Site) Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: Freedom Professional Services are seeking a Senior Design Engineer (Protection & Control) to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets. Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will be able to evidence a history of teamworking, career achievement, high-quality project and work experience to date, and can draw on their professional networks to gain key insights, new work leads, third-party support and second opinions. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Utilise the technical expertise in Transmission and Distribution protection and control specification and scheme design, coupled with ability to calculate protection settings for implementation, to drive our engineering efforts forward. Unwavering confidence in technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions will be instrumental in pursuit of engineering excellence. Exemplary communication skills to demonstrate diligence, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR. This knowledge will be pivotal in managing Transmission and Distribution network. Creatively design substation Protection and Control/ SCADA/ Substation automation systems from 11kV up to 400kV using AutoCAD. This includes crafting Single Line Diagrams, AC & DC Schematic Drawings, Panel General Arrangements, Panel Wiring Diagrams, Switchgear Termination/interconnection drawings, Block Cable Diagrams/Schedules, and performing cable specification/sizing calculations. Meticulously produce specifications & P&C logic drawings for substation Protection and Control / SCADA/ Substation automation systems from 11kV up to 400kV. Efficiently generate PSL logic files and relay setting files for various relays. Work will span both Greenfield & Brownfield substations, requiring flexibility and adaptability to work as per site condition/situation. Collaborate closely with other designers, construction professionals, and engineering teams. Liaise effectively with the Power Systems, Primary and Civil design departments to ensure that all objectives are met and that the best possible design is submitted. Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including the end client, other design houses and consultancies as well as other internal departments. Ensure timely and budget-friendly delivery of work that meets the customer's expectations. Provide valuable support to operational staff and answer technical queries. Engage proactively with internal and external clients and suppliers to answer technical queries. Attend site/commissioning to resolve issues, answering site queries, TQs, RFIs, etc. Review and provide constructive feedback on the reports and drawings done by Junior Engineers. Mentor and guide Junior Engineers, fostering their professional growth. Approver & Checker of Design / Studies done by others. Adhere strictly to the company's SHEQ requirements and GSOP, carrying out your roles and responsibilities with utmost dedication. Manage a team of senior engineers and design engineers as a Team Lead. What we're looking for : Senior engineers that join our team will need to have diverse skill sets to bring technical, ethical, social and management competence to every job that we work on, for all of our professional clients and key stakeholders. Strong budgetary and project management skills are required at this level, accompanied by good commercial knowledge of design and construction contract forms such as NEC, and experience of working withing the contract conditions. The business proactively encourages chartership in engineering, and senior engineers are expected to be chartered or close to achieving chartership. You must have Qualifications and experience in: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master's degree may be preferred for senior roles. Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable. Experience: Extensive experience in electrical protection and control system design, Substation Automation and SCADA system typically 8-10 years, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector. Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in protection and control system design, may be beneficial. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 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Please note this is only open to full UK citizens living and working in the UK Controls Engineer : Hampshire The company My client contributes its continued success to their dedicated team, they invest significant time and effort into each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/ life balance. The company itself has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 30 years. Core skills lie in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS, MES, RTU, control system software engineering, data acquisition, bespoke software and LV Assemblies and Electrical installation, their expertise in panel building and electrical installation allows them to offer full turnkey solutions. They approach each project with a fresh outlook and use their knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost effective solutions. The role The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the full life cycle delivery of the project in both technical compliance and quality. Attending meetings with clients to discuss the design, surveys, programming, configuration, testing and commissioning. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar environment and good knowledge of PLC s, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives and instrumentation products. Duties include: Writing detailed functional design specifications Configuration of system architecture, network connections Production, modification, testing and commissioning of SCADA & PLC software UK Site commissioning (which may involve short periods away from home) For Lead positions my client would look for the ability to manage and motivate a team of engineers to get the best output. Required Skills / Experience Software Engineering Degree and/or Electrical qualifications Good verbal and written communication Previous control system experience ( 2 years+ ) Experience of PLC programming of at least one of - Rockwell / Siemens / Mitsubishi PLCs OR Experience of SCADA development of at least one of Wonderware System Platform, Rockwell FTViewSE, WinCC, ClearSCADA, Iconics Clean UK Driving License Must be eligible to work in the UK Desirable Skills (training may be provided where appropriate) Tender/Quote experience and Commercial understanding 17th or 18th Edition wiring Regulations City & Guilds 2382 Panel design and manufacture or electrical installation experience (using CAD or ePLAN) Package Competitive salary Auto enrolment pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Rising to 30 after 5 years service) Company bonus scheme (after 1 year service) Private Health Scheme (invited to join after 1 year service) Access to their Wellbeing programme Access to Perkbox, this gives employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema and even holidays Quarterly social events and team building days Overtime / expenses scheme Full time position Hours 08 15 Monday to Thursday and 08 00 on Fridays.
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Please note this is only open to full UK citizens living and working in the UK Controls Engineer : Hampshire The company My client contributes its continued success to their dedicated team, they invest significant time and effort into each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/ life balance. The company itself has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 30 years. Core skills lie in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS, MES, RTU, control system software engineering, data acquisition, bespoke software and LV Assemblies and Electrical installation, their expertise in panel building and electrical installation allows them to offer full turnkey solutions. They approach each project with a fresh outlook and use their knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost effective solutions. The role The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the full life cycle delivery of the project in both technical compliance and quality. Attending meetings with clients to discuss the design, surveys, programming, configuration, testing and commissioning. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar environment and good knowledge of PLC s, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives and instrumentation products. Duties include: Writing detailed functional design specifications Configuration of system architecture, network connections Production, modification, testing and commissioning of SCADA & PLC software UK Site commissioning (which may involve short periods away from home) For Lead positions my client would look for the ability to manage and motivate a team of engineers to get the best output. Required Skills / Experience Software Engineering Degree and/or Electrical qualifications Good verbal and written communication Previous control system experience ( 2 years+ ) Experience of PLC programming of at least one of - Rockwell / Siemens / Mitsubishi PLCs OR Experience of SCADA development of at least one of Wonderware System Platform, Rockwell FTViewSE, WinCC, ClearSCADA, Iconics Clean UK Driving License Must be eligible to work in the UK Desirable Skills (training may be provided where appropriate) Tender/Quote experience and Commercial understanding 17th or 18th Edition wiring Regulations City & Guilds 2382 Panel design and manufacture or electrical installation experience (using CAD or ePLAN) Package Competitive salary Auto enrolment pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Rising to 30 after 5 years service) Company bonus scheme (after 1 year service) Private Health Scheme (invited to join after 1 year service) Access to their Wellbeing programme Access to Perkbox, this gives employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema and even holidays Quarterly social events and team building days Overtime / expenses scheme Full time position Hours 08 15 Monday to Thursday and 08 00 on Fridays.
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Bar Hill, Cambridgeshire
Global Key Account Manager Excellent salary, car allowance, bonus, pension, 25 days holiday + additional benefits Location: UK, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, or Sweden - ideally based near an international airport. Shape the future of manufacturing technology! Join a global leader in printing and coding solutions, where innovation meets precision. Deliver cutting-edge systems that help manufacturers track, protect, and optimise their products - and make a real impact every single day. Join a Global Growth Journey We're looking for a commercially astute, strategically minded Global Key Account Manager to lead high-value partnerships with some of the world's most influential food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. This is a career-defining opportunity for someone who thrives on international business, complex customer relationships, and driving measurable growth across global markets. If you're ambitious, collaborative, and ready to make a worldwide impact - this is your stage. The Role As a key member of the Market Development Team, this role takes full ownership of revenue performance across a defined portfolio of Global Key Accounts. Acting as the business lead for these clients, you'll drive the creation and execution of strategic account plans designed to deliver sustainable, accelerated growth in line with international objectives and performance targets. You'll develop a deep understanding of each customer - from head office through to site level - with a focus on protecting existing business, expanding market share, and increasing share of installed base worldwide. By building and strengthening relationships of strategic commercial importance, you'll add measurable value and ensure seamless coordination across regional teams, channel partners, and distributor networks. In addition, you'll identify opportunities to develop and deliver Global Solutions, whether through internal innovation or collaboration with OEM partners, ensuring customers benefit from integrated, future-focused technology and service propositions. Key Responsibilities Global Growth Strategy: Develop and deliver clear, actionable strategic plans for your key accounts to accelerate growth and strengthen customer partnerships. Opportunity Leadership: Identify emerging customer needs and new business opportunities - from automation to packaging innovation - that deliver measurable impact. Account Development: Negotiate and manage complex global and regional agreements, ensuring alignment across countries and teams. Global Collaboration: Mobilise internal teams, channel partners, and distributors to execute plans consistently across markets. Insight-Driven Decisions: Use data, market intelligence, and trends to inform strategy, target new sites, and anticipate future needs. What You'll Achieve Within 6 months: Build an in-depth understanding of your accounts, stakeholders, and commercial drivers. Establish clear communication channels and start shaping strategic plans. Within 12 months: Deliver new initiatives, strengthen relationships, and demonstrate visible revenue growth. Become the go-to global contact for your accounts, trusted at senior levels. Within 18 months: Lead with confidence across a diverse international network. Hit or exceed revenue and growth targets. Have a defined 3-year roadmap for each global account. About You You're a confident, forward-thinking professional who combines commercial acumen with international experience and relationship finesse. Proven track record in strategic sales, business development, or key account management within the food manufacturing sector Experience with printing and coding equipment, or OEM manufacturers of food processing machinery and equipment, is essential to success in this role. Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-million-pound contracts and influencing senior decision-makers. Skilled negotiator who can navigate diverse markets, cultures, and business environments. Comfortable with frequent international travel - from short European visits to longer trips further afield. Collaborative and driven, with the ability to lead across functions and cultures. Why This Role? This is an exceptional opportunity to shape global strategy, influence major clients, and see the impact of your work across continents. You'll operate at the heart of an ambitious, fast-growing business - one that values initiative, collaboration, innovation, and results. Ready to take your expertise global? Apply now and be part of a team that's driving international success through partnership, insight, and innovation. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Global Key Account Manager Excellent salary, car allowance, bonus, pension, 25 days holiday + additional benefits Location: UK, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, or Sweden - ideally based near an international airport. Shape the future of manufacturing technology! Join a global leader in printing and coding solutions, where innovation meets precision. Deliver cutting-edge systems that help manufacturers track, protect, and optimise their products - and make a real impact every single day. Join a Global Growth Journey We're looking for a commercially astute, strategically minded Global Key Account Manager to lead high-value partnerships with some of the world's most influential food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. This is a career-defining opportunity for someone who thrives on international business, complex customer relationships, and driving measurable growth across global markets. If you're ambitious, collaborative, and ready to make a worldwide impact - this is your stage. The Role As a key member of the Market Development Team, this role takes full ownership of revenue performance across a defined portfolio of Global Key Accounts. Acting as the business lead for these clients, you'll drive the creation and execution of strategic account plans designed to deliver sustainable, accelerated growth in line with international objectives and performance targets. You'll develop a deep understanding of each customer - from head office through to site level - with a focus on protecting existing business, expanding market share, and increasing share of installed base worldwide. By building and strengthening relationships of strategic commercial importance, you'll add measurable value and ensure seamless coordination across regional teams, channel partners, and distributor networks. In addition, you'll identify opportunities to develop and deliver Global Solutions, whether through internal innovation or collaboration with OEM partners, ensuring customers benefit from integrated, future-focused technology and service propositions. Key Responsibilities Global Growth Strategy: Develop and deliver clear, actionable strategic plans for your key accounts to accelerate growth and strengthen customer partnerships. Opportunity Leadership: Identify emerging customer needs and new business opportunities - from automation to packaging innovation - that deliver measurable impact. Account Development: Negotiate and manage complex global and regional agreements, ensuring alignment across countries and teams. Global Collaboration: Mobilise internal teams, channel partners, and distributors to execute plans consistently across markets. Insight-Driven Decisions: Use data, market intelligence, and trends to inform strategy, target new sites, and anticipate future needs. What You'll Achieve Within 6 months: Build an in-depth understanding of your accounts, stakeholders, and commercial drivers. Establish clear communication channels and start shaping strategic plans. Within 12 months: Deliver new initiatives, strengthen relationships, and demonstrate visible revenue growth. Become the go-to global contact for your accounts, trusted at senior levels. Within 18 months: Lead with confidence across a diverse international network. Hit or exceed revenue and growth targets. Have a defined 3-year roadmap for each global account. About You You're a confident, forward-thinking professional who combines commercial acumen with international experience and relationship finesse. Proven track record in strategic sales, business development, or key account management within the food manufacturing sector Experience with printing and coding equipment, or OEM manufacturers of food processing machinery and equipment, is essential to success in this role. Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-million-pound contracts and influencing senior decision-makers. Skilled negotiator who can navigate diverse markets, cultures, and business environments. Comfortable with frequent international travel - from short European visits to longer trips further afield. Collaborative and driven, with the ability to lead across functions and cultures. Why This Role? This is an exceptional opportunity to shape global strategy, influence major clients, and see the impact of your work across continents. You'll operate at the heart of an ambitious, fast-growing business - one that values initiative, collaboration, innovation, and results. Ready to take your expertise global? Apply now and be part of a team that's driving international success through partnership, insight, and innovation. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes: Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Engineering Technician - Multiple Roles Available Location: Bridgwater Contract Type: Permanent - 4 on 4 off (7 AM - 7 PM, 2 days / 2 nights) Due to increased headcount, we are recruiting for multiple Engineering Technician roles at Müller Milk & Ingredients in Bridgwater. Whether you're mechanically or electrically biased, single-skilled or multi-skilled, we welcome your application. We're open to candidates from all industries, not just food or dairy, who bring strong maintenance experience and a proactive mindset. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining and improving a wide range of equipment and systems across the site. What We're Looking For: Mechanical or electrical engineers, single or multi-skilled Experience from any industry (manufacturing, armed forces, automotive, etc.) Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship Relevant qualifications and hands-on maintenance experience Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics Willingness to work on a rotating shift pattern Additional qualifications such as HNC, IOSH/NEBOSH, or experience with continuous improvement tools are beneficial but not essential. Key Responsibilities: Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime Diagnose and resolve faults across various systems and machinery Support automation and control fault finding Carry out preventative, condition-based, and corrective maintenance Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives What We Offer: Clear career development pathways and long-term prospects Generous annual leave allowance (276 hours) Access to the Müller Rewards Platform with discounts across major retailers Onsite parking Supportive team environment Life assurance and pension scheme 5% annual bonus (subject to company performance) This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values your experience, regardless of your background, and supports your growth and development.
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes: Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Engineering Technician - Multiple Roles Available Location: Bridgwater Contract Type: Permanent - 4 on 4 off (7 AM - 7 PM, 2 days / 2 nights) Due to increased headcount, we are recruiting for multiple Engineering Technician roles at Müller Milk & Ingredients in Bridgwater. Whether you're mechanically or electrically biased, single-skilled or multi-skilled, we welcome your application. We're open to candidates from all industries, not just food or dairy, who bring strong maintenance experience and a proactive mindset. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining and improving a wide range of equipment and systems across the site. What We're Looking For: Mechanical or electrical engineers, single or multi-skilled Experience from any industry (manufacturing, armed forces, automotive, etc.) Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship Relevant qualifications and hands-on maintenance experience Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics Willingness to work on a rotating shift pattern Additional qualifications such as HNC, IOSH/NEBOSH, or experience with continuous improvement tools are beneficial but not essential. Key Responsibilities: Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime Diagnose and resolve faults across various systems and machinery Support automation and control fault finding Carry out preventative, condition-based, and corrective maintenance Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives What We Offer: Clear career development pathways and long-term prospects Generous annual leave allowance (276 hours) Access to the Müller Rewards Platform with discounts across major retailers Onsite parking Supportive team environment Life assurance and pension scheme 5% annual bonus (subject to company performance) This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values your experience, regardless of your background, and supports your growth and development.
Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead - Worthing/Hybrid £70,000 - £75,000 plus benefits/bonus - Hybrid working in Worthing office 2 days per week Core notes: Strength as a lead and strong technically. Azure/Azure Native Services. PaaS. IaaS. Terraform/Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Huge opportunity to grow. Overview of the Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead position: A large organisation that has far reaching impacts on the environment, the community and our ecosystem, seek an experienced Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead to help play a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the companies cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. As a key technical contributor within the Cloud Operations function, you will be responsible for ensuring that cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This includes provisioning and managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services, as well as supporting the use of advanced PaaS capabilities and analytics platforms. You will be in a hands-on role that demands strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will support the development and operation of cloud Landing Zones and act as a trusted delivery partner for internal stakeholders and project teams. By applying DevOps and automation principles, you will reduce manual overhead, accelerate delivery cycles, and improve operational resilience. You will contribute to broader strategic goals by supporting the shift from traditional on-premises infrastructure to scalable, cloud-native services aligned with an "as-a-service" delivery model. As the Senior Cloud Operations Engineer you will also work closely with security, compliance, and disaster recovery teams to ensure that cloud services are not only high-performing and flexible, but also resilient and governed appropriately. As they continue to grow its cloud footprint, this position offers an opportunity to shape how cloud services are delivered across the business. It is ideal for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise while contributing to a major enterprise-wide transformation in digital infrastructure. Responsibilities for the Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead position: Azure Cloud Engineering: Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity). Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Operations & Automation: Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.). Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Security, Governance & Compliance: Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Collaborate with Security Operations and Compliance teams to remediate vulnerabilities and audit issues. Knowledge And Skills Needed for the Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead position: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically. Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Automation: Strong Scripting skills (eg, Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency. Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (eg, PCI DSS, NIST). Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments. FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability. Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead - Worthing/Hybrid £70,000 - £75,000 plus benefits/bonus - Hybrid working in Worthing office 2 days per week
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead - Worthing/Hybrid £70,000 - £75,000 plus benefits/bonus - Hybrid working in Worthing office 2 days per week Core notes: Strength as a lead and strong technically. Azure/Azure Native Services. PaaS. IaaS. Terraform/Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Huge opportunity to grow. Overview of the Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead position: A large organisation that has far reaching impacts on the environment, the community and our ecosystem, seek an experienced Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead to help play a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the companies cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. As a key technical contributor within the Cloud Operations function, you will be responsible for ensuring that cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This includes provisioning and managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services, as well as supporting the use of advanced PaaS capabilities and analytics platforms. You will be in a hands-on role that demands strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will support the development and operation of cloud Landing Zones and act as a trusted delivery partner for internal stakeholders and project teams. By applying DevOps and automation principles, you will reduce manual overhead, accelerate delivery cycles, and improve operational resilience. You will contribute to broader strategic goals by supporting the shift from traditional on-premises infrastructure to scalable, cloud-native services aligned with an "as-a-service" delivery model. As the Senior Cloud Operations Engineer you will also work closely with security, compliance, and disaster recovery teams to ensure that cloud services are not only high-performing and flexible, but also resilient and governed appropriately. As they continue to grow its cloud footprint, this position offers an opportunity to shape how cloud services are delivered across the business. It is ideal for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise while contributing to a major enterprise-wide transformation in digital infrastructure. Responsibilities for the Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead position: Azure Cloud Engineering: Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity). Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Operations & Automation: Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.). Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Security, Governance & Compliance: Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Collaborate with Security Operations and Compliance teams to remediate vulnerabilities and audit issues. Knowledge And Skills Needed for the Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead position: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically. Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Automation: Strong Scripting skills (eg, Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency. Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (eg, PCI DSS, NIST). Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments. FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability. Senior Azure Engineer/Cloud Operations Lead - Worthing/Hybrid £70,000 - £75,000 plus benefits/bonus - Hybrid working in Worthing office 2 days per week
Locations : London Boston Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do To realize our digital transformation, we need to transform our products, experiences, processes, technology and how we operate. Delivering our clients unrivalled experience of exceptional service, value and flexibility is part of our DNA. To meet the needs of BCG's global, mobile, fast growing and increasingly diverse business, we are looking for a Global IT Senior Director for Quality Engineering role to lead and expand our central QA Center of Excellence (CoE) into an end-to-end QA Team. To execute this transformation, we need people who can translate business needs into technology assets and decides "how" they are deployed, while owning the technology strategy and expertise development for Quality Assurance and Performance Engineering. Among your responsibilities, you will: Lead End-to-End Quality Assurance: Lead the development and expansion of a centralized Quality Engineering (QE) Centre of Excellence (COE), ensuring that quality and performance standards are maintained across all platforms, products, including end-user environments. Implement best practices in quality metrics, reviews, and monitoring to maintain operational excellence. Introduce Holistic Testing Strategies: Oversee the adoption of modern testing methodologies for software, hardware, and network components. Ensure that rigorous quality control processes are applied consistently across all aspects of the technology stack, including cloud-native solutions, ensuring coverage across functional, non-functional, and performance testing. Introduce Automation and Release Management Rigor: Spearhead initiatives to introduce automated QA processes and establish formal QA frameworks for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Lead efforts to automate end-to-end testing and manage structured QA cycles for security updates, patches, and system upgrades, ensuring comprehensive testing across third-party and custom-built applications. Establish Advanced Performance Engineering: Establish a robust performance engineering strategy, integrating advanced tools for application performance monitoring (APM), observability, and telemetry. Focus on early identification of performance bottlenecks and quality assurance measures tailored for large-scale enterprise systems, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms. Collaborate Across Cross-Functional Teams/Portfolios: Work in close alignment with product, development, QA chapters and operations teams to drive quality-focused improvements across multiple business units. Engage with various Teams/Portfolios/COEs within the organization to ensure the seamless integration of quality assurance processes into overall product development and delivery pipelines. Empower and enable Squads to realize their missions Lead and mentor a team of QA Engineering chapters, engineers, providing regular feedback, support, and professional development opportunities. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team. Customer-Centric Quality Focus: Ensure that all quality assurance initiatives prioritize customer satisfaction and system reliability. Use data-driven approaches and feedback mechanisms to align QA Engineering strategies with end-user expectations and continuously enhance user experience. Develop High-Performing Team: Build and mentor a collaborative, high-performing QA Engineering teams with a client-focused mindset, including QA Engineering Chapter Leads across IT and functional areas. YOU'RE GOOD AT Dealing with current technology and willing to know "what's coming next" in terms of disruptive technologies Fostering technical culture and build high performing team Leading QA Engineering teams / chapters driving business outcomes by building robust testing & quality assurance strategies. Taking long-term view on managing tech competency resourcing and vendors, including considering large change initiatives and/or changes in demand Overseeing technical architecture, tooling, & systems in coordination with Enterprise Architecture, and ensures compliance with technology standards, tools, and guardrails Focusing on delivering agreed-upon business results and customer value Operating with a transparency mindset, communicating clearly and openly both above and below Keeping abreast of your domain area and relevant industry trends Bringing a customer-centered approach to your work; inspire and motivate your team Experimenting with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next Willing to trust and empower your teams to work autonomously to deliver great value to customers Building networks of influence across Portfolios and the larger organization What You'll Bring A minimum of 15 years of in-depth experience in Quality Assurance Engineering, Performance Engineering, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership position managing Quality Engineering teams and processes. Proven track record in using Generative AI in Quality Assurance Engineering. Demonstrated success in driving strategic QA initiatives across multiple product lines or services. Extensive experience in implementing and managing automated and on-demand testing environments, frameworks, Generative AI industry-leading automation solutions. Strong background in designing and executing automated test scripts for continuous integration/ continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Solid expertise in performance & chaos engineering (e.g., Neoload, JMeter, LoadRunner, Gremlin, Chaos Monkey or equivalent) and security testing tools (e.g., OcWASP ZAP, Burp Suite). Experience integrating performance and security testing into DevSeOps workflows to ensure optimal system performance and security compliance. Experience in embedding QA practices into Agile development processes, working within DevSecOps teams to ensure continuous testing and quality monitoring throughout the development lifecycle. Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and testing within environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience with containerized application testing (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices-based architectures. Experience in testing hardware, including mobile devices, laptops, network devices, and end-user computing environments in large-scale enterprises. Proven ability to develop and execute test plans for both hardware performance and compatibility across diverse operating systems, configurations, and network environments Senior-level acumen in guiding, mentoring, and developing diverse and multifaceted teams, with a focus on fostering a culture of innovation and agile response to technological changes. Commitment to personal and professional growth, promoting a learning environment that encourages knowledge sharing and the upskilling of team capabilities. Influential communication skills, with the ability to align organizational stakeholders around the quality assurance initiatives and strategy effectively. Vendor management & financial budget management Who You'll Work With IT CTO and Digital Engineering Platform Portfolio Lead Quality Engineering Chapter Leads and Tech Area Leads of Digital Products Organization Your whole team, by setting their technological strategy, architecture, tooling, & systems, ensuring that you provide the best technology solutions Agile Coaches, that will ensure that you adopt agile principles, mindset and ways of working into your daily routine and who will coach you during the transformation Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Oct 10, 2025
Full time
Locations : London Boston Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do To realize our digital transformation, we need to transform our products, experiences, processes, technology and how we operate. Delivering our clients unrivalled experience of exceptional service, value and flexibility is part of our DNA. To meet the needs of BCG's global, mobile, fast growing and increasingly diverse business, we are looking for a Global IT Senior Director for Quality Engineering role to lead and expand our central QA Center of Excellence (CoE) into an end-to-end QA Team. To execute this transformation, we need people who can translate business needs into technology assets and decides "how" they are deployed, while owning the technology strategy and expertise development for Quality Assurance and Performance Engineering. Among your responsibilities, you will: Lead End-to-End Quality Assurance: Lead the development and expansion of a centralized Quality Engineering (QE) Centre of Excellence (COE), ensuring that quality and performance standards are maintained across all platforms, products, including end-user environments. Implement best practices in quality metrics, reviews, and monitoring to maintain operational excellence. Introduce Holistic Testing Strategies: Oversee the adoption of modern testing methodologies for software, hardware, and network components. Ensure that rigorous quality control processes are applied consistently across all aspects of the technology stack, including cloud-native solutions, ensuring coverage across functional, non-functional, and performance testing. Introduce Automation and Release Management Rigor: Spearhead initiatives to introduce automated QA processes and establish formal QA frameworks for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Lead efforts to automate end-to-end testing and manage structured QA cycles for security updates, patches, and system upgrades, ensuring comprehensive testing across third-party and custom-built applications. Establish Advanced Performance Engineering: Establish a robust performance engineering strategy, integrating advanced tools for application performance monitoring (APM), observability, and telemetry. Focus on early identification of performance bottlenecks and quality assurance measures tailored for large-scale enterprise systems, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms. Collaborate Across Cross-Functional Teams/Portfolios: Work in close alignment with product, development, QA chapters and operations teams to drive quality-focused improvements across multiple business units. Engage with various Teams/Portfolios/COEs within the organization to ensure the seamless integration of quality assurance processes into overall product development and delivery pipelines. Empower and enable Squads to realize their missions Lead and mentor a team of QA Engineering chapters, engineers, providing regular feedback, support, and professional development opportunities. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team. Customer-Centric Quality Focus: Ensure that all quality assurance initiatives prioritize customer satisfaction and system reliability. Use data-driven approaches and feedback mechanisms to align QA Engineering strategies with end-user expectations and continuously enhance user experience. Develop High-Performing Team: Build and mentor a collaborative, high-performing QA Engineering teams with a client-focused mindset, including QA Engineering Chapter Leads across IT and functional areas. YOU'RE GOOD AT Dealing with current technology and willing to know "what's coming next" in terms of disruptive technologies Fostering technical culture and build high performing team Leading QA Engineering teams / chapters driving business outcomes by building robust testing & quality assurance strategies. Taking long-term view on managing tech competency resourcing and vendors, including considering large change initiatives and/or changes in demand Overseeing technical architecture, tooling, & systems in coordination with Enterprise Architecture, and ensures compliance with technology standards, tools, and guardrails Focusing on delivering agreed-upon business results and customer value Operating with a transparency mindset, communicating clearly and openly both above and below Keeping abreast of your domain area and relevant industry trends Bringing a customer-centered approach to your work; inspire and motivate your team Experimenting with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next Willing to trust and empower your teams to work autonomously to deliver great value to customers Building networks of influence across Portfolios and the larger organization What You'll Bring A minimum of 15 years of in-depth experience in Quality Assurance Engineering, Performance Engineering, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership position managing Quality Engineering teams and processes. Proven track record in using Generative AI in Quality Assurance Engineering. Demonstrated success in driving strategic QA initiatives across multiple product lines or services. Extensive experience in implementing and managing automated and on-demand testing environments, frameworks, Generative AI industry-leading automation solutions. Strong background in designing and executing automated test scripts for continuous integration/ continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Solid expertise in performance & chaos engineering (e.g., Neoload, JMeter, LoadRunner, Gremlin, Chaos Monkey or equivalent) and security testing tools (e.g., OcWASP ZAP, Burp Suite). Experience integrating performance and security testing into DevSeOps workflows to ensure optimal system performance and security compliance. Experience in embedding QA practices into Agile development processes, working within DevSecOps teams to ensure continuous testing and quality monitoring throughout the development lifecycle. Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and testing within environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience with containerized application testing (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices-based architectures. Experience in testing hardware, including mobile devices, laptops, network devices, and end-user computing environments in large-scale enterprises. Proven ability to develop and execute test plans for both hardware performance and compatibility across diverse operating systems, configurations, and network environments Senior-level acumen in guiding, mentoring, and developing diverse and multifaceted teams, with a focus on fostering a culture of innovation and agile response to technological changes. Commitment to personal and professional growth, promoting a learning environment that encourages knowledge sharing and the upskilling of team capabilities. Influential communication skills, with the ability to align organizational stakeholders around the quality assurance initiatives and strategy effectively. Vendor management & financial budget management Who You'll Work With IT CTO and Digital Engineering Platform Portfolio Lead Quality Engineering Chapter Leads and Tech Area Leads of Digital Products Organization Your whole team, by setting their technological strategy, architecture, tooling, & systems, ensuring that you provide the best technology solutions Agile Coaches, that will ensure that you adopt agile principles, mindset and ways of working into your daily routine and who will coach you during the transformation Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Overview Expleo is forming a collaborative Algorithms & Infrastructure Engineering team within Cheadle. This new team will develop, containerise, and deploy cutting-edge algorithms within secure, virtualised computing environments, supporting next-generation underwater mission systems. The roles will work closely with network and infrastructure specialists to deliver an integrated capability. Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy containerised workloads for advanced sonar and signal-processing systems. Build and optimise Docker/Podman images and orchestrate deployments via Kubernetes. Develop automation and integration through CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins). Support algorithm engineers with Python/C++ implementation and container integration. Manage virtualised computing environments (KVM, QEMU, hypervisors) to optimise performance and isolation. Implement monitoring, logging, and performance tuning for containerised workloads in secure environments. Essential skills Strong Linux background with hands-on experience in containerisation (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Familiarity with virtualised computing and isolated execution environments. Scripting or development experience in Python and/or C++. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and build automation tools. Experience Exposure to naval/sonar mission systems or deployment on constrained platforms. Experience with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery pipelines. Familiarity with AI/ML or digital signal processing in containerised environments. What do I need before I apply SC Clearance Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Overview Expleo is forming a collaborative Algorithms & Infrastructure Engineering team within Cheadle. This new team will develop, containerise, and deploy cutting-edge algorithms within secure, virtualised computing environments, supporting next-generation underwater mission systems. The roles will work closely with network and infrastructure specialists to deliver an integrated capability. Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy containerised workloads for advanced sonar and signal-processing systems. Build and optimise Docker/Podman images and orchestrate deployments via Kubernetes. Develop automation and integration through CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins). Support algorithm engineers with Python/C++ implementation and container integration. Manage virtualised computing environments (KVM, QEMU, hypervisors) to optimise performance and isolation. Implement monitoring, logging, and performance tuning for containerised workloads in secure environments. Essential skills Strong Linux background with hands-on experience in containerisation (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Familiarity with virtualised computing and isolated execution environments. Scripting or development experience in Python and/or C++. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and build automation tools. Experience Exposure to naval/sonar mission systems or deployment on constrained platforms. Experience with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery pipelines. Familiarity with AI/ML or digital signal processing in containerised environments. What do I need before I apply SC Clearance Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
WTG Commissioning Engineer / Supervisor 66kV required for a Major Offshore Wind Farm Developer to be based in Denmark. Responsibilities Take ownership in supervising contractor's activities, to ensure contractors are compliant with the HSE, Quality, Contractual and Employer's requirements. Participate on relevant Construction and Commissioning meetings internally and externally. Coordination of Energization, Testing and Commissioning activities and interfaces with packages, related contractors, TSO and various team members. Participate and supervise on Commissioning and Quality activities including; Installation works, Site Acceptance Tests, Quality inspections and checks. Report and follow up on Quality open points, findings and non-conformities. Review and sign off on progress reports, Installation and Commissioning procedures, as-built documents and Quality reports. Track and record related Commissioning activities. Report progress updates and lookaheads. Take the role as an Operation Controller in accordance with EN (phone number removed). Support in preparing and Conducting Electrical Safety Trainings and inductions. Assess Risks and Maintain a Safe System of work during Commissioning related activities REQUEST FOR SERVICE. Apply Electrical Safety Precautions and Issue Electrical Permit to Work. Documents required when the system becomes under Electrical Safety Rules. Communicate and coordinate Access restrictions and Safety from the system. Prepare Switching schedules and perform switching activities. Support in preparation of Energization activities and RAMS; including Pre-Energization, Energization and post-energization checks. Perform Switching and Energization activities. Monitor and supervise the systems via SCADA; to immediately report any alarms and abnormalities. Comply with HSE requirements and immediate reporting of HSE observations, near misses, incidents & accidents. Intervene when encountering unsafe practices, and support optimization of HSE culture and practices. Capture, compile and register lessons learnt. The Contractor is obliged to assist with training apprentices during the works, if the Employer deems this relevant. Requirements Valid EU passport or work Visa for Denmark / Netherlands. GWO First Aid. GWO Manual Handling. GWO Sea Survival. GWO Fire Awareness. GWO Working at Heights. Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) including CA-EBS. Valid Offshore Medical certificates. Basic computer operation skills. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and Electrical Diagrams. Experience with wind industry safety practices. Experience in the field of protection systems, SCADA and communication, automation technology and network operations REQUEST FOR SERVICE. A good technical understanding of the components of Electrical Power Systems e.g. Switchgears, Transformers, HV substations, HV networks to efficiently resolve the complex problems that can be occur with these assets. High level of fitness, being able to work in demanding physical and adverse weather and conditions. Flexibility to meet business objectives. Good verbal & written Communication skills - English is mandatory and preferably also in Danish. Experience with electrical testing equipment (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, and various hand and power tools). Knowledgeable and experienced working with and/in HV Control Room. Knowledge and experience with Siemens HV SCADA system and GE HV SCADA system. Knowledgeable and experienced working with EN (phone number removed). Experience as Operation Controller (SAP) in accordance with EN (phone number removed). Experience with Siemens 8VM1 switchgear and possession.
Oct 08, 2025
Contractor
WTG Commissioning Engineer / Supervisor 66kV required for a Major Offshore Wind Farm Developer to be based in Denmark. Responsibilities Take ownership in supervising contractor's activities, to ensure contractors are compliant with the HSE, Quality, Contractual and Employer's requirements. Participate on relevant Construction and Commissioning meetings internally and externally. Coordination of Energization, Testing and Commissioning activities and interfaces with packages, related contractors, TSO and various team members. Participate and supervise on Commissioning and Quality activities including; Installation works, Site Acceptance Tests, Quality inspections and checks. Report and follow up on Quality open points, findings and non-conformities. Review and sign off on progress reports, Installation and Commissioning procedures, as-built documents and Quality reports. Track and record related Commissioning activities. Report progress updates and lookaheads. Take the role as an Operation Controller in accordance with EN (phone number removed). Support in preparing and Conducting Electrical Safety Trainings and inductions. Assess Risks and Maintain a Safe System of work during Commissioning related activities REQUEST FOR SERVICE. Apply Electrical Safety Precautions and Issue Electrical Permit to Work. Documents required when the system becomes under Electrical Safety Rules. Communicate and coordinate Access restrictions and Safety from the system. Prepare Switching schedules and perform switching activities. Support in preparation of Energization activities and RAMS; including Pre-Energization, Energization and post-energization checks. Perform Switching and Energization activities. Monitor and supervise the systems via SCADA; to immediately report any alarms and abnormalities. Comply with HSE requirements and immediate reporting of HSE observations, near misses, incidents & accidents. Intervene when encountering unsafe practices, and support optimization of HSE culture and practices. Capture, compile and register lessons learnt. The Contractor is obliged to assist with training apprentices during the works, if the Employer deems this relevant. Requirements Valid EU passport or work Visa for Denmark / Netherlands. GWO First Aid. GWO Manual Handling. GWO Sea Survival. GWO Fire Awareness. GWO Working at Heights. Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) including CA-EBS. Valid Offshore Medical certificates. Basic computer operation skills. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and Electrical Diagrams. Experience with wind industry safety practices. Experience in the field of protection systems, SCADA and communication, automation technology and network operations REQUEST FOR SERVICE. A good technical understanding of the components of Electrical Power Systems e.g. Switchgears, Transformers, HV substations, HV networks to efficiently resolve the complex problems that can be occur with these assets. High level of fitness, being able to work in demanding physical and adverse weather and conditions. Flexibility to meet business objectives. Good verbal & written Communication skills - English is mandatory and preferably also in Danish. Experience with electrical testing equipment (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, and various hand and power tools). Knowledgeable and experienced working with and/in HV Control Room. Knowledge and experience with Siemens HV SCADA system and GE HV SCADA system. Knowledgeable and experienced working with EN (phone number removed). Experience as Operation Controller (SAP) in accordance with EN (phone number removed). Experience with Siemens 8VM1 switchgear and possession.
Role: Solution Designer - Financial Crime Engineering Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 6-Month Contract Rate: £600 - £650 (Inside IR35) Key Essential Skills: Strong hands-on experience in ServiceNow case management system design (data models, workflows, integrations, user interfaces) Experience with other major case management platforms (Camunda, Pega, Appian) Ability to deliver lower-level technical designs and proposals, with hands-on coding (Python is a plus) Experience designing large-scale, multi-year, complex engineering solutions, ideally in financial crime compliance (sanctions, fraud, AML, KYC, export controls) Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills, able to align technology options with business, operations, and architectural requirements Familiarity with cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-prem platforms, including system integrations to services (CRM, billing, access/document management) Proven capability to work independently across technical and business functions, supporting solution delivery and technical troubleshooting Adherence to regulatory (GDPR, FCA) and architectural standards (Digital Blueprint, Enterprise Architecture) Desirable Skills Deep understanding of ServiceNow data concepts (data capture, reporting) Excellent written and verbal communication, complex technical matters for non-technical audiences Familiarity with automation/orchestration strategies for case management Experience supporting code reviews, testing, and release management teams Experience communicating and presenting architecture/designs to governance or technical review forums Hold relevant technical certifications or continuous professional development in engineering, cloud, or security domains Overview: This is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Crime Engineering team as a Solution Designer, supporting large-scale, complex transformation workstreams. You'll be responsible for designing end-to-end and stream-level technology deliverables, engaging with multiple senior stakeholders and aligning architecture decisions with business change, operations, and wider technology teams. You'll contribute to a multi-year, transformative initiative for Financial Crime across Sanctions, Fraud, AML, KYC, and Export Controls, rolling out best-in-class solutions for one of the world's leading financial organizations. Role & Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end system design for case management solutions using ServiceNow (data models, workflows, integrations, UI) Collaborate with central ServiceNow architecture to implement robust design governance within Financial Crime systems Develop lower-level designs and if needed, hands-on proposals (coding experience in Python is beneficial) Serve as subject matter expert for ServiceNow Case Management; experience with Camunda, Pega, Appian also valued Evaluate and recommend ServiceNow modules/plugins to enhance functionality Deliver integration designs with external systems (CRM, Billing, Access, Document Repositories) Support code reviews, testing, and release management with best practices guidance Implement automation and orchestration for streamlined case management Ensure compliance with data privacy/regulatory frameworks (GDPR, FCA) Uphold technical quality and design standards per clients Digital Blueprint and Enterprise Architecture Communicate solution design and present to governance forums for review/signoff Outline Thebes Group: Thebes, a seasoned IT Managed Service provider with a 19-year track record, offers fast, flexible, and value-driven solutions, tailored to propel your organization into the next phase of its IT journey. Our unique Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) methodology prioritizes quality service, industry-leading solutions, and tangible ROI over conventional metrics like headcount and price lists. In our commitment to putting your needs first, we specialize in strategic IT consultancy, efficient project execution, ITaaS management, and staffing augmentation with our network of skilled professionals. What sets us apart is our proficiency in harnessing cutting-edge AI and Cloud technologies for cost optimization, ensuring that your IT infrastructure not only meets but exceeds expectations. We don't just deliver services; we curate digital solutions that align seamlessly with your business objectives. With a relentless focus on delivering outcomes, we do things for you, not to you, constantly adding value to your operations. Trust Thebes to be your partner in achieving IT excellence, where innovation and efficiency converge for unparalleled success.
Oct 08, 2025
Contractor
Role: Solution Designer - Financial Crime Engineering Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 6-Month Contract Rate: £600 - £650 (Inside IR35) Key Essential Skills: Strong hands-on experience in ServiceNow case management system design (data models, workflows, integrations, user interfaces) Experience with other major case management platforms (Camunda, Pega, Appian) Ability to deliver lower-level technical designs and proposals, with hands-on coding (Python is a plus) Experience designing large-scale, multi-year, complex engineering solutions, ideally in financial crime compliance (sanctions, fraud, AML, KYC, export controls) Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills, able to align technology options with business, operations, and architectural requirements Familiarity with cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-prem platforms, including system integrations to services (CRM, billing, access/document management) Proven capability to work independently across technical and business functions, supporting solution delivery and technical troubleshooting Adherence to regulatory (GDPR, FCA) and architectural standards (Digital Blueprint, Enterprise Architecture) Desirable Skills Deep understanding of ServiceNow data concepts (data capture, reporting) Excellent written and verbal communication, complex technical matters for non-technical audiences Familiarity with automation/orchestration strategies for case management Experience supporting code reviews, testing, and release management teams Experience communicating and presenting architecture/designs to governance or technical review forums Hold relevant technical certifications or continuous professional development in engineering, cloud, or security domains Overview: This is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Crime Engineering team as a Solution Designer, supporting large-scale, complex transformation workstreams. You'll be responsible for designing end-to-end and stream-level technology deliverables, engaging with multiple senior stakeholders and aligning architecture decisions with business change, operations, and wider technology teams. You'll contribute to a multi-year, transformative initiative for Financial Crime across Sanctions, Fraud, AML, KYC, and Export Controls, rolling out best-in-class solutions for one of the world's leading financial organizations. Role & Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end system design for case management solutions using ServiceNow (data models, workflows, integrations, UI) Collaborate with central ServiceNow architecture to implement robust design governance within Financial Crime systems Develop lower-level designs and if needed, hands-on proposals (coding experience in Python is beneficial) Serve as subject matter expert for ServiceNow Case Management; experience with Camunda, Pega, Appian also valued Evaluate and recommend ServiceNow modules/plugins to enhance functionality Deliver integration designs with external systems (CRM, Billing, Access, Document Repositories) Support code reviews, testing, and release management with best practices guidance Implement automation and orchestration for streamlined case management Ensure compliance with data privacy/regulatory frameworks (GDPR, FCA) Uphold technical quality and design standards per clients Digital Blueprint and Enterprise Architecture Communicate solution design and present to governance forums for review/signoff Outline Thebes Group: Thebes, a seasoned IT Managed Service provider with a 19-year track record, offers fast, flexible, and value-driven solutions, tailored to propel your organization into the next phase of its IT journey. Our unique Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) methodology prioritizes quality service, industry-leading solutions, and tangible ROI over conventional metrics like headcount and price lists. In our commitment to putting your needs first, we specialize in strategic IT consultancy, efficient project execution, ITaaS management, and staffing augmentation with our network of skilled professionals. What sets us apart is our proficiency in harnessing cutting-edge AI and Cloud technologies for cost optimization, ensuring that your IT infrastructure not only meets but exceeds expectations. We don't just deliver services; we curate digital solutions that align seamlessly with your business objectives. With a relentless focus on delivering outcomes, we do things for you, not to you, constantly adding value to your operations. Trust Thebes to be your partner in achieving IT excellence, where innovation and efficiency converge for unparalleled success.
The Bridge IT Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master s preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master s preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.
CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical
Oxford, Oxfordshire
CK Group are recruiting for a Head of Lab Systems - LIMS , to join a growing and exciting research facility in Oxford, on a permanent basis. This role will be fully on-site and requires the successful candidate to come from both a science and laboratory automation background, as this role has both IT and laboratory crossovers. The Company: A research-driven organisation led by talented scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. This exciting new campus will feature state of art R&D facility, specialised laboratories, oncology clinics and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from various fields, including biomedical science, engineering, and public health. Location: Oxford The Role: A key leadership role, the successful candidate will lead the design, implementation and maintenance of the laboratory technology and infrastructure (including data systems, networks, and digital platforms). You will drive the engineering strategy, optimise lab processes fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Design and deliver advanced laboratory technology, IT systems, and engineering solutions Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory IT infrastructure (data systems, networks, and digital platforms etc) Partner with research leaders, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable and future-ready lab technology and infrastructure solutions. Identify emerging lab technologies and IT innovations Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment and technology Ensure laboratory systems meet all regulatory, health, safety, and data security standards. Your Background: PhD or a Degree in relevant field - i.e. Science, IT or Engineering. Successful track record in LIMS implementation (laboratory information management systems) - ESSENTIAL Significant experience managing laboratory operations, engineering systems, and IT infrastructure in a research environment. Laboratory automation specialist knowledge - ESSENTIAL Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., GLP, ISO standards) in laboratory environments. Proven skills in leadership and managing infrastructure projects. Experience with cybersecurity protocols and vendor relationships. Benefits Competitive salary plus 20% bonus Travel allowance Pension and Private Health Laptop (Macbook or Windows) Wellbeing support Life Insurance Health cash plan Apply : It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDCP
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
CK Group are recruiting for a Head of Lab Systems - LIMS , to join a growing and exciting research facility in Oxford, on a permanent basis. This role will be fully on-site and requires the successful candidate to come from both a science and laboratory automation background, as this role has both IT and laboratory crossovers. The Company: A research-driven organisation led by talented scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. This exciting new campus will feature state of art R&D facility, specialised laboratories, oncology clinics and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from various fields, including biomedical science, engineering, and public health. Location: Oxford The Role: A key leadership role, the successful candidate will lead the design, implementation and maintenance of the laboratory technology and infrastructure (including data systems, networks, and digital platforms). You will drive the engineering strategy, optimise lab processes fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Design and deliver advanced laboratory technology, IT systems, and engineering solutions Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory IT infrastructure (data systems, networks, and digital platforms etc) Partner with research leaders, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable and future-ready lab technology and infrastructure solutions. Identify emerging lab technologies and IT innovations Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment and technology Ensure laboratory systems meet all regulatory, health, safety, and data security standards. Your Background: PhD or a Degree in relevant field - i.e. Science, IT or Engineering. Successful track record in LIMS implementation (laboratory information management systems) - ESSENTIAL Significant experience managing laboratory operations, engineering systems, and IT infrastructure in a research environment. Laboratory automation specialist knowledge - ESSENTIAL Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., GLP, ISO standards) in laboratory environments. Proven skills in leadership and managing infrastructure projects. Experience with cybersecurity protocols and vendor relationships. Benefits Competitive salary plus 20% bonus Travel allowance Pension and Private Health Laptop (Macbook or Windows) Wellbeing support Life Insurance Health cash plan Apply : It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDCP
Are you a top of the pile Audio Visual / Videoconference field engineer now looking for a new working environment? I am looking for a London or home counties based candidate. This role will see you visiting end user clients in the City, greater London and further afield. The main aspect of this position is to fix faults (service) and to complete preventative maintenance checks to clients within the blue chip market place. You will have an excellent head on your shoulders for fault diagnostics and be able to find problems that occur on integrated AV / VC systems. This could be a simple connector or issue or something much darker. Hands on skills need to be second to none and you need to work in a quick / efficient manner whilst keeping the end user client happy and informed. All paperwork needs to be completed signed off and handed in on time. Previous experience with audio and video along with control systems is an absolute must. If your skills cover DSP / Bi-Amp / QSC, Qsys, Dante as well are a must. The role will offer training and development in industry related courses as well as further upward promotion within the company for the candidate that shows the aptitude and willingness to develop. So if you have the need to work for a more professional company then please send me your full detailed CV today. NO SPONSORSHIP IS ON OFFER YOU MUST BE IN THE UK / COMING TO THE UK TO BE CONSIDERED OR HAVE THE APPROPRIATE WORKING VISA AV AVIXA CRESTRON 101 FLEX DANTE QSYS DANTE AUDINATE CONTROL NETWORKING RACK CISCO RS232 RJ45 POLY CTS VC VIDEOCONFERENCE V/C AUDIOVISUAL AV AUDIO VIDEO VISUAL A/V AUDIO/VISUAL VIDEOWALL PROJECTOR AUTOMATION QSC LONDON BERKS BERKSHIRE BUCKS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HERTS HERTFORDSHIRE SURREY KENT SURREY
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Are you a top of the pile Audio Visual / Videoconference field engineer now looking for a new working environment? I am looking for a London or home counties based candidate. This role will see you visiting end user clients in the City, greater London and further afield. The main aspect of this position is to fix faults (service) and to complete preventative maintenance checks to clients within the blue chip market place. You will have an excellent head on your shoulders for fault diagnostics and be able to find problems that occur on integrated AV / VC systems. This could be a simple connector or issue or something much darker. Hands on skills need to be second to none and you need to work in a quick / efficient manner whilst keeping the end user client happy and informed. All paperwork needs to be completed signed off and handed in on time. Previous experience with audio and video along with control systems is an absolute must. If your skills cover DSP / Bi-Amp / QSC, Qsys, Dante as well are a must. The role will offer training and development in industry related courses as well as further upward promotion within the company for the candidate that shows the aptitude and willingness to develop. So if you have the need to work for a more professional company then please send me your full detailed CV today. NO SPONSORSHIP IS ON OFFER YOU MUST BE IN THE UK / COMING TO THE UK TO BE CONSIDERED OR HAVE THE APPROPRIATE WORKING VISA AV AVIXA CRESTRON 101 FLEX DANTE QSYS DANTE AUDINATE CONTROL NETWORKING RACK CISCO RS232 RJ45 POLY CTS VC VIDEOCONFERENCE V/C AUDIOVISUAL AV AUDIO VIDEO VISUAL A/V AUDIO/VISUAL VIDEOWALL PROJECTOR AUTOMATION QSC LONDON BERKS BERKSHIRE BUCKS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HERTS HERTFORDSHIRE SURREY KENT SURREY
