Join Companies House at a pivotal time as we transform our digital services to better support millions of users across the UK. As a Junior DevOps/WebOps Engineer within our Digital and Technology directorate, you'll play a key role in delivering secure, resilient, and high-performing services that underpin the UK company register.

You'll be part of a large, diverse, and collaborative engineering community, working in an agile environment alongside software engineers, analysts, and product teams. Together, we support and enhance a wide range of critical internal and customer-facing services, maintaining high levels of service availability and continuously improving how we deliver.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills, contribute to WebOps practices, and support service reliability through monitoring, incident management, and problem-solving. If you are customer-focused, enjoy working as part of a team, and are motivated to learn and grow while contributing to meaningful public services, we encourage you to apply.

Why choose Companies House?

At Companies house we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success.

Our benefits include: Flexible working with no core hours (6am - 8pm flexible options) 30 days annual leave 8 bank holidays & 1 privilege day Enrolment into Civil Service Pension scheme average 28.97% On-site working available for peer led-learning enhancing professional experience and career progression Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. The team for this role is based in Cardiff, and a hybrid contract will be the standard offering for this role. Job description As a Junior DevOps/WebOps Engineer, you will play your part in the IT Services Digital team during a period of significant transformation, supporting the delivery of secure, resilient and high-performing IT services across Companies House systems: Supporting maintenance, upgrades, and continuous service improvements to help ensure systems remain reliable and perform effectively Assisting the team in aligning services with evolving organisational and legislative priorities, including changes introduced through the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act Supporting live services through proactive monitoring and incident resolution to maintain availability and performance Contributing to system upgrades, enhancements, and automation activities as your skills develop Supporting reporting and data management activities to help inform service performance and improvements Assisting with incident management through ServiceNow, contributing to issue resolution and supporting root cause analysis Working as part of a wider team to support the development and improvement of digital services, contributing to transformation and more efficient ways of working Collaborating with colleagues across IT Services, learning from experienced engineers and contributing positively to team development and wellbeing Participating in an on-call rota (where required) to support critical services, with appropriate support and development You can read more about a career in Digital and Data within the Civil Service in the Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack.

Person specification We are looking for someone who: Is keen to learn and develop, actively building their technical capability Takes proactive steps to get to know the working teams around them, valuing the input from other colleagues and being a positive influence to bring change and improvement in everyday tasks Works collaboratively to support continuous improvement initiatives, values teamwork and knowledge sharing Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement Shows an interest in non-functional requirements, such as availability, security, and performance Is adaptable and able to work effectively in a changing technical environment Understands continuous development and delivery to support the ongoing work of the team and delivery of services to customers Is willing to support more experienced team members with ongoing tasks including developing fixes or enhancements Technical skills Has cloud based Unix/Linus environments and database querying (SQL) Awareness or experience of automation and monitoring within a support environment Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure (e.g. AWS or similar), with an understanding of core concepts Knowledge of database querying and investigation (e.g. SQL or similar) Experience or exposure to coding or scripting (e.g. shell, Python, Java, or similar) An awareness of DevOps principles, tools, and ways of working Experience in similar or equivalent technologies will be considered Experience Working collaboratively to support continuous improvement initiatives, values teamwork and knowledge sharing An understanding or practical experience of cloud-based (e.g AWS) Unix/Linux environments, database querying (e.g SQL) with some confidence scripting, automating and monitoring Experience or awareness of supporting systems in a live service environment (e.g ServiceNow), including responding to incidents or alerts An understanding of monitoring and maintaining system performance Experience assisting with data management, reporting and incident resolution Able to make a contribution to system builds, deployments and releases The ability to troubleshoot technical issues and apply logical, methodical problem-solving, including an interest in supporting root cause analysis Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team A customer-focused mindset, with an awareness of the importance of reliable and accessible digital services Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Working Together Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Unix/Linux and SQL Automation and monitoring Cloud-based infrastructure Benefits

Alongside your salary of £35,952, Companies House contributes £10,415 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Join Companies House and discover a role that offers more than just a job, with flexibility, career development and a genuinely supportive culture where you can thrive: Flexible working from day one - hybrid working, flexible hours and flexitime A generous, competitive package - including 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 1 privilege day, plus family leave and sickness provision We invest in your future - funded training, professional qualifications and clear career progression pathways A modern and welcoming workplace - collaboration spaces, on-site facilities and an office you'll enjoy Stand-out location benefits - including free parking in Cardiff and on-site amenities across all locations Wellbeing at the heart of what we do - occupational health support, mental health advocates and wellbeing initiatives Real savings and lifestyle perks - myLifestyle discounts, gym discounts and childcare support A friendly, social and inclusive culture - staff networks, sports and social groups and volunteering opportunities Security you can count on - Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of around 28% We celebrate diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we're representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing .

Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS).

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This role is based in our Cardiff office, aligned with the key duties for this role.
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Location Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, London, Normanton, Warrington About the job Job summary Enterprise Services provides and manages the enterprise IT capabilities that support the NCA and its partners in delivering operational outcomes across the Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) system. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round, the team ensures services are reliable, resilient, and available when they are needed most. Working in partnership with suppliers, Enterprise Services maintains a strong focus on delivering cost-effective, high-quality services that meet current organisational needs while supporting ongoing transformation. The team leads the introduction of new services into live operation, ensuring they are implemented smoothly and deliver tangible value across the estate. Enterprise Services plays a critical role in managing and driving the supply chain, enabling the NCA to remain agile and responsive, while building and sustaining a future-ready technology environment. The Head of IT Service Management - IT Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and delivering the organisation's IT service management strategy, ensuring processes are effectively governed, owned, and continuously improved. The role leads a high-performing team to deliver secure, reliable, and customer-focused IT services in a 24/7 operational environment, while acting as a key escalation point and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. It holds accountability for service performance, availability, and security, as well as the successful transition of new services into live operation. Working closely with suppliers, the role ensures high-quality service delivery, strong performance management, and value for money within agreed budgets. Job description Are you ready to shape how IT services operate within a complex, fast paced environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join the National Crime Agency (NCA) at a key point in its technology evolution. You will be part of a passionate team that is building strong momentum around modern ways of working, balancing the demands of a critical legacy estate while adopting product and platform approaches that leverage cloud native capabilities to support the Agency's mission.The environment is demanding and challenging but highly rewarding, offering a genuine opportunity to play a pivotal role in sustaining this pace of change and delivering the IT Service Management strategy. As a senior leader within the Digital, Data and Technology Enterprise Services function, you will ensure the large and diverse technology landscape operates reliably every day (24/7/365), while driving continuous improvement in how services are managed and delivered. This role is about maintaining stability while enabling progress, ensuring that change is delivered without compromising service performance.You will lead a team, work closely with internal colleagues and external partners, and have accountability spanning service desk operations, corporate IT services, incident and problem management, change control, service performance, and supplier management. This is a leadership role that requires you to set clear direction, support and develop your people, and ensure that services are delivered in a way that meets the needs of the organisation. Person specification Leadership - Accountable for setting and delivering the strategic direction for IT Service Management, ensuring it supports business objectives and drives operational excellence. Responsible for embedding and championing ITIL-aligned best practices, leading the continuous improvement, governance, and optimisation of service management processes to enhance service quality and user experience. Provide leadership and direction to the service management function, developing and sustaining a high-performing team with the appropriate skills, capacity, and culture to deliver resilient, customer-focused services at scale. Service Delivery & Operational Excellence - Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of IT services in a 24/7 operational environment, maintaining a strong focus on end user experience and alignment to business outcomes. Maintain oversight of service availability, performance, and security, ensuring systems are resilient, up to date, and fit for purpose. Act as the senior escalation point for critical service issues and major incidents, providing decisive leadership to minimise disruption and restore services in line with agreed service levels. Lead organisational changes - Responsible for driving increased digital take up across the organisation, embedding agile ways of working while effectively managing legacy technologies alongside modern platforms and products. Working in a multi-supplier landscape, ensuring work is allocated appropriately across the supply chain including to the right internal teams or external partners to maximise value, increase accountability and performance across the entire supply chain. Oversee the successful introduction of new functionality without compromising the stability, performance, or integrity of existing services whilst keeping that important focus on customers and end users. Stakeholder & Supplier Management - Responsible for representing the IT Service Management function at a senior level across the organisation, providing leadership and clear direction on service delivery and operational performance. Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure services align with organisational needs and priorities. Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and service providers, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, reliable services. Monitor and drive supplier performance against agreed service levels and contractual obligations, while maintaining oversight of financial performance to ensure services are delivered within budget, balancing cost efficiency with quality and outcomes. Lead, coach, and develop the IT Operations teams - Responsible for leading, coaching, and developing the IT Operations team to achieve high performance and a culture of continuous improvement. Drive capability development and digital adoption, fostering a customer-centric mindset that balances agility with the effective management of legacy environments. Enable the team to embrace modern ways of working while maintaining operational excellence, resilience, and a strong focus on delivering value to the business and end users. Person Specification Leadership - Proven ability to set and deliver IT Service Management strategy aligned to business objectives, championing ITIL best practice and driving continuous improvement. A highly engaging, service-driven leader with experience in coaching and developing high-performing teams to deliver resilient, customer-focused services at scale. Service Delivery & Operational Excellence - Strong track record in delivering reliable, secure IT services within a 24/7 environment, with accountability for service availability, performance, and major incident management. Skilled in balancing legacy and modern platforms while driving service maturity, stability and to meet end user focused outcomes. Stakeholder & Supplier Management - Demonstrated experience operating at a senior level, building trusted relationships with stakeholders and managing complex multi-supplier ecosystems. Effective in driving supplier performance, ensuring value for money, and aligning service delivery with organisational priorities. Essential Criteria You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.Entry Requirements Candidates will be required to evidence the below essential criteria on their CV at application stage. We will be assessing previous experience and how it demonstrates candidates' ability to manage IT services across the full lifecycle, from design and transition through to live operation and continuous improvement. This includes evidence of involvement in key service management disciplines such as incident, change, and service management, as well as their understanding and application of best practice frameworks (e.g. ITIL). We will be looking for clear examples of the impact the candidate have delivered, along with their ability to work effectively with teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure reliable, high-quality services. Please ensure your CV consists of no more than two pages, using a minimum font size of 11. Please note that only the first two pages of your CV will be reviewed; any additional pages will not be considered. In the event of a high number of applications, we may operate a longlist. Applicants must successfully meet the CV requirements and achieve the minimum pass mark on their CV to progress to the full sift stage, where the additional experience criteria will be assessed via the Statement of Suitability. Qualifications, Membership and Licences ITIL 4 Foundation qualification Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress. Qualifications ITIL 4 Foundation qualification
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Starling Bank is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking with more than 3,000 people in our UK offices and 4 MILLION customers in the UK! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Now we present Engine by Starling. Engine by Starling is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and over a year ago we split out as a separate business. 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. 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. At Engine by Starling, our technologists are at our very heart and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. 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 place of work in Toronto, so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role As a Solution Architect (SA) you will use your understanding of the Engine technology and architecture to explain the Engine product, uncover client requirements and support the design of client solutions. You will be involved in both the sales and delivery phases of a project as well as ongoing client success, collaborating with teams across Engine in Technology, Delivery, Product, Client Success and Business Development
Supporting these activities on client sites means the role will require travel around North America, and occasional further travel. What you'll get to do: This role blends deep technical expertise with strong communication and collaboration skills. You'll become an Engine expert, understanding its architecture, technology, and functionality, allowing you to effectively communicate its capabilities and value to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll lead on technical designs during the Engine implementation phase, building relationships with a variety of stakeholders within clients and SI partners such as their Engineering leads and Service Owners. You will work closely with our clients and SI partners on the technical detail of implementing Engine, providing solutions to identified requirements and working with our Product and engineering teams to fulfil them. Your contributions will also extend to shaping Engine's product roadmap and supporting existing clients with additional capabilities to meet their strategic aims. You'll help them maximise Engine's current and future capabilities to solve their requirements and meticulously document scope and roadmap decisions to guide subsequent delivery waves, bringing in expertise from our Product Owners and engineering teams where required. You will also be a technical champion for our existing clients, ensuring their ongoing success. This includes taking ownership of the technical aspects of client deliveries, collaborating closely with our SI partners to overcome challenges and achieve seamless integrations. You'll provide expert guidance to client engineering teams, using documentation, API specifications, and sequence diagrams to foster a deep understanding of Engine's architecture and functionalities. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with our Client Success team to troubleshoot technical issues, translate client needs into new technical requirements, and architect innovative solutions that enhance the Engine platform. Requirements Must Have Experience of end-to-end software engineering / solution architecture across the software delivery lifecycle Experience with software service design and integration, such as RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specification and sequence diagrams Experience of cloud infrastructure and large-scale cloud applications Experience working in a client-facing role and building relationships with stakeholders Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills. Experience delivering complex messaging to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Nice to Have Experience relating to retail or business banking, core banking, card processing or payments. Experience of delivery and implementation of core banking or large-scale digital transformation programmes, application migration and solution integration Commercial acumen with experience of building business cases Experience in a SaaS organisation in a Client Solutions or Client Engineering role Knowledge of financial regulations around the world About you You have a focus on delivery and getting things done for a client You have the ability to work well with people from a variety of levels, roles and technical backgrounds You're able to communicate clearly about technical subjects You're comfortable working in a varied role, collaboratively in a team, with a flat structure You're comfortable travelling nationally to our London office (initial upskilling will require a period of time working with our Engineers & Product team in London) You're comfortable travelling internationally 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: First Interview (45 mins) - Phone/Video call with existing Engine team members. Second Architecture Interview, including small presentation/system design (90 mins) Final Interview (30 mins) 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, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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Job summary We are looking for an individual with analytic experience to join the Data Governance, Strategy and Quality team within the Data Directorate at Companies House.

Companies House holds the largest source of administrative data about companies in the UK and forms a key input into many statistics and research into business and the economy. This is an exciting time to join Companies House. Recent and upcoming legislative reform is changing the way in which we operate driving demand for good quality insight and well visualised data to aid decision making. This work requires data analysis and stakeholder engagement skills and attention to detail.

There will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation as well as the wider Civil Service to share best practice and ideas. Working in a busy section, the post-holder must be flexible to support the delivery of competing priorities across the wider team.

This is a great opportunity to: Collaborate on shaping decision-making using data analysis within our services at Companies House. Develop skills in managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, to align goals, understand and resolve technical issues and ensure delivery. Work in an organisation committed to the development of all staff. Why choose Companies House?

At Companies house we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success.

Our benefits include: Flexible working with no core hours (between 6am and 8pm) 30 days annual leave + at least 8 bank holidays Enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme, with an average employer contribution of 28% A focus on career development and progression Give yourself the best opportunity to apply!

Join our Outreach team for an informal 'Find out more' session on Friday 3rd July between 12:30 - 13:15.

No need to register, just like on the link hear about what a great role and team this is and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off - so you're welcome to dial in whilst you enjoy your lunch!

Job description Please note: You will be based at either our Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast office where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Check (SC) Clearance is an essential requirement (you must have been present in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years). Please see 'Things you need to know' section below for more information. We can accept applications for those looking to work full time, part time or compressed hours, a minimum of 30 hours/4 days per week. This is a fixed term appointment which is due to last for 2 years from date of appointment, with chance of extension and/or permanency. If you are a current Civil Servant, please see the 'Eligibility' section further below in this advert for information regarding the requirement to transfer on loan. The successful candidate will: Collaborate on the delivery of data analysis and data quality monitoring within service developments. This work will involve the development of dashboards and metrics to monitor that services are creating high quality data that informs service operational performance and other key analytical outputs. There is a focus on efficient use of resources, scalability and high-quality execution. Develop excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Good stakeholder management skills are essential to be able to explain complex, technical concepts and problems to non-technical colleagues. Work collaboratively with internal customers such as data engineers, business analysts, performance analysts, developers, architects, service managers and operational teams. Work with cross government data analysis teams to share good practice. Seek out opportunities to continuously improve processes. Collaborating on the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve and mature our processes and approach to work including the use of new technologies. Create and maintain documentation. Document data and metadata standards and assets, workflows, monitor quality and create guidelines around the managed assets. Key responsibilities of the post include: Support the preparation, facilitation and reporting of multiple datasets. Implement automated data collection, ensuring that this is robust, and the risk of error is minimised. Recognise and identify appropriate ways to collect, collate and prepare data. Ensure data is fit for purpose and analysis is quality assured. Develop excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Seek out opportunities to improve process and develop innovative solutions. Occasionally deputise for Data Quality Analyst colleagues (Band D). This is a post that offers the opportunity to: Implement automation to improve data processes. Develop communication skills with internal and external stakeholders to align goals, understand and resolve technical issues and ensure delivery. Work in an organisation committed to the development of all staff. About the team

You'll be joining the Data Management function within the Data Directorate at Companies House - a growing, multidisciplinary team focused on ensuring our data is trusted, well-governed, and used effectively to support decision-making and service delivery. The team brings together a range of specialisms, including Data Quality, Data Asset Management, Data Governance, and Knowledge & Information Management. Together, these capabilities enable us to understand, assess, and improve the quality of our data, maintain a comprehensive data catalogue, and embed consistent standards across the organisation.

Within this structure, the Data Quality Team play a key role, forming part of a coordinated effort to assess data fitness against defined business rules, and drive continuous improvement across priority datasets. The team operates in a highly collaborative way, working closely with analysts, digital and technology teams, policy colleagues, and the wider data community to translate data management standards into practical delivery. We are an ambitious and evolving team.

At Companies House, data sits at the heart of organisational transformation, and we are actively building the capabilities needed to improve data maturity, strengthen governance, and deliver high-quality, transparent data. This includes developing scalable data quality monitoring, expanding our data catalogue, embedding governance into change processes, and supporting new services such as enhanced validation and address data improvements. For candidates, this means being part of a team that is not only delivering today's priorities but shaping the future of how data is managed across government with real opportunity to influence, innovate, and develop professionally in a supportive and forward-looking environment.

Person specification We are looking for somebody with: Stakeholder management through confidently engaging with people at multiple levels of the organisation. Problem-solving including the ability to identify issues and propose solutions. Critical thinking by evaluating information and arguments to make informed decisions. Data analysis - interpreting data to draw conclusions and make forecasts. Gathering and analysing information to understand trends and patterns. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Working Together Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Acquiring data and understanding customer needs Data Analysis (ideally using one of the following programming languages - Python, R or SQL) Presenting and disseminating data effectively Benefits

Alongside your salary of £35,952, Companies House contributes £10,415 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices.

We celebrate diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we're representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

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Location

Swansea

About the job

Job summary Are you interested in starting your IT journey with an award-winning leader in digital transformation?

If so, there's no better place to start than our Development Programme in Information Systems Business Analysis.

This two-year programme will combine classroom training with hands on experience, designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed in a long-term career in IT. The programme will commence with structured classroom training over a period of 4-8 weeks, primarily office based.

You'll be part of an innovative IT community where we learn while we work and solve problems together. Using the most modern development environments, tools and latest cutting edge technologies you'll work on systems and services that make a positive difference to the lives of every citizen in the UK.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are looking to fill up to 5 placements in its Information Technology Services (ITS) department.

We're looking for people who are not afraid to challenge the norm, driven by a desire to make things better, and to be the best at what they do. If you have the same drive, passion for purpose and believe you would thrive in an Information Technology environment we'd love to hear from you.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA roles: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers

Job description DVLA has a unique advantage in our size, scale and reach, meaning the systems we use and are developing rival some of the biggest electronic services in the UK. Last year alone we reached a record breaking one billion interactions with our customers with over 90% online.

You'll be joining an in-house digital and technology team focused on growing and nurturing professional talent. With an emphasis on innovation and empowerment we are organised to support the delivery of best-in-class services.

This unique opportunity will allow the successful candidate to undertake on the job experience with structured training to obtain the British Computer Society (BCS) International Diploma in Business Analysis. This will take place alongside a specific tailored workplace learning approach within DVLA's diverse IT community. This will give the candidate the opportunity and experience needed to be fully job ready to apply for a Business Analyst position in a digital environment.

You will be required to support and provide methodical investigation, analysis, review and documentation, for a part of a business area in terms of business functions and processes.

When not undertaking formal training the role holder will have on the job experience where they will be based in multi-discipline teams to learn DVLA ways of working and experience IT hands on. The role holder will be expected to achieve the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis in a 24-month time period.

Why choose this development programme?

On this development programme, you will be able to apply the knowledge you gain to your professional and industrial practice, giving you a valuable combination of professional experience and a highly desirable qualification.

You will benefit from: Achieving an industry recognised BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. The opportunity to work in a professional area and be paid an executive salary. Being able to study partly by work-based learning, which can be more immediately and clearly relevant. Developing the tools and techniques and experience of working within an Agile digital delivery environment. A mentor who will oversee your learning and development throughout the process. Responsibilities Contribute to the development of user requirements. Work towards becoming responsible for the development and production of Business Analysis documentation/templates as defined by best practice. Developing in areas such as identifying, owning, presenting demos and reviewing user stories and supporting when presenting to wider teams and refining the stories from subsequent feedback. Provide support to the development teams, learning how to manage queries and issues that may arise during sprints/retrospectives/meetings relating to requirements. Learn to provide support to continually ensure that a shared understanding is established and maintained amongst the development team of the business requirement and how it is met by technical solutions. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile.

Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it's like to work at DVLA? If so, we are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on Wednesday 8th July at 11:30am

Please click here to book on.

Person specification To be eligible to apply for a placement you should have a passion for IT and be able to start on the programme on 7th October 2026. This is a fantastic way to earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills, along with an industry recognised qualification.

The programme will allow you to grow your wider skills such as teamwork, resilience, communication and problem-solving skills, along with developing your skills in business change management and analysis. Key areas that assist in enhancing your future employability opportunities.

You will be required to attend mandatory courses and sit exams throughout the course of the development programme. You are required to pass the exams in order to remain on the Business Analysis Development Programme and gain your BCS International diploma in Business Analysis.

We are looking for people who:

• Have an interest in IT.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Have good organisational skills, stay calm under pressure, and can prioritise when you have many different things to do.
• Are committed to the development programme and have enthusiasm to learn.
• Enjoy working with others and being part of a team.
• Are going to make the most of the time you spend with us.

On this programme, you'll learn how to:

• Investigate wants, needs, problems and opportunities.
• Apply relevant techniques to structure information.
• Use modelling techniques and tools.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse requirements for business situations.
• See the drivers, and impacts of a proposed business change.
• Work as an Agile business analyst within a digital environment.

Additional Information

At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect that'll wash across the nation. Here the work you're doing has the capacity to change the way 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day.

To see how our people are transforming our digital services, head over to our DVLA Digital Services Blog and, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read our Inside DVLA blog .

The programme will include undertaking a number of qualifications/certifications as well as on-team training. There will be regular assessment points to evaluate the progress and proficiency of candidates. You will be assessed at checkpoints throughout the programme, failure to successfully meet the standard during checkpoints could result in 3 months' notice being provided to cease employment. We reserve the right to seek full or partial repayment of associated costs, should you not contribute to the programme, or may include related costs such as exam fees, membership fees or materials.

Throughout the programme you will be assessed at key checkpoints. At the end of the programme, you will undertake a final assessment against the EO Junior Business Analyst role. Successful candidates will be considered for appointment to vacancies in this role, subject to availability.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

This role is full time only. Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (the location cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

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Location: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton 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 Bank, and a year 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. The Engine 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. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. 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 Engineering at Engine by Starling
We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana 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 a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 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, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. Read Less

Locations: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton
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 Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and make our existing features work for banks all over the world as well as building new features from scratch that Starling hasn't released in the UK market. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be.
We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As a Staff Engineer you will: Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Be a Technical Leader, whether that be with a team to manage or without Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana 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 an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 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, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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Are you the next Senior Systems Engineer to help build and shape the software behind our next generation laser processing platform? If so, Opsydia would love to hear from you as we expand into new markets and unlock new technical opportunities.

Spun out from the University of Oxford in 2017, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and deep expertise in adaptive optics to enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across scientific and industrial domains.

Our platform enables the creation of functional devices in optical glass, diamond, and other transparent media, powering disruptive applications in datacoms, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take full system-level ownership of Opsydia s next generation laser photonics products. This is a technical leadership role spanning architecture, integration, verification, and productization, ensuring that complex opto electro mechanical subsystems come together into robust, high performance solutions.

You will lead the definition, design, and delivery of complete systems, balancing photonics, precision mechanics, automation, software, reliability engineering, and manufacturability. Working across early stage R&D, customer engagements, and product development, you will play a key role in shaping Opsydia s technical roadmap and maturing prototypes into deliverable, field ready products.

Key Responsibilities

End to End Systems Ownership

o Lead system architecture from concept through requirements, detailed design, prototyping, verification, and release.

o Develop system level specifications, performance budgets, and risk models across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

o Define and drive processes for system integration, validation, and troubleshooting.

Ultrafast Laser & Photonics Systems

o Integrate and optimise femtosecond laser sources for high precision laser matter interaction applications.

o Collaborate with laser manufacturers to define specifications, validate performance, and ensure long term stability and repeatability.

o Manage system level trade offs involving beam delivery, adaptive optics, power stability, thermal management, and alignment tolerances.

Precision Motion & Opto Mechanical Integration

o Architect and integrate high precision motion systems (piezo, air bearing, linear motor) with sub micron or nanometre level stability.

o Oversee opto mechanical design for robustness in industrial environments, ensuring vibration control, thermal stability, and reliability.

o Work closely with the Software Team to achieve coordinated laser stage performance.

System Integration & Verification

o Combine lasers, adaptive optics, motion control, electronics, and machine vision into fully functional, production ready systems.

o Use optical modelling and simulation tools to optimise performance and minimise error sources.

o Develop verification plans, test procedures, and system level fault analysis frameworks.

Automation, Control & Safety

o Define system level control methodologies and sequencing alongside the Software Team.

o Ensure full compliance with international laser safety standards and implement appropriate interlocks, monitoring, and diagnostic features.

o Contribute to automation and workflow design that enhances stability, repeatability, and throughput.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a deep technical background with extensive of experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, ideally holding an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master s) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full accountability for delivering complex projects from concept to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution within a collaborative team environment

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

Expertise in ultrafast laser applications, including femtosecond systems and adaptive optics.

Proven experience developing and integrating precision motion-controlled stages for high-accuracy processes.

Strong background in photonics-based applications, from fibre coupling to photonic integrated circuits.

Ability to architect and optimise complex optical systems, including adaptive optics and machine vision elements.

A proactive, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges.

Exceptional organisational, documentation, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

For this senior role, we expect applicants with significant experience in metrology, optics, and control systems, ideally with exposure to industrial-grade system integration and supplier engagement.

You might also have:

Practical knowledge of adaptive optics for beam shaping and correction.

Expertise in waveguide fabrication or optical fibre performance characterization.

Familiarity with mechanical design and optical simulation tools.

Proven ability to configure and optimize precision motion control systems (piezo, air-bearing, interferometric feedback).

Competence in automation and scripting for system control (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).

Experience with advanced microscopy and analytical techniques.

Track record of developing products and producing documentation for regulatory compliance.

Understanding of intellectual property development and technology protection strategies.

Previous involvement in project planning, risk assessment, and technical reporting.

If you don't meet all of the criteria above, but are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch to discuss further.

The role is advertised as full-time.

We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required.

As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard.

Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Salary range: £54,000-£58,000 dependant on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid & flexible working arrangements

Share option scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Group Income Protection and Life Assurance

Enhanced family leave

Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available

25 days paid leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities

Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development

Volunteering opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can.

ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS

We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia.

Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment.

ALTERNATIVE FORMATS

We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description

ABOUT OPSYDIA

Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at

The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop, free parking and a minibus service between the park and Oxford.

Your data will be held in line with our recruitment privacy policy available at

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Senior Project Delivery Manager
Contract type: Permanent Full Time
Location: London or Newcastle offices based with a min 2 days a week attendance in either office.
Salary: London c£74,000 Newcastle c£64,750 plus civil service employee pension contribution of 28.9%

Nationality Requirement:
• UK Nationals
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Please be aware that we do not provide sponsorship for work visas for this position. Applicants must already meet the nationality requirements outlined above. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the HR Service desk should you have any questions on your nationality eligibility.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 28th June. There will be two stage interview process with the 1st stage being conducted over MS Teams WC 6th July and the final stage taking place in our offices WC 13th July. For the final stage candidates will be expected to provide a short presentation.

About the NAO

The National Audit Office (NAO) scrutinises public spending on behalf of Parliament, helping it hold government departments to account and supporting public service leaders to improve performance and service delivery. We are totally independent of government.

About the job

The Senior Project Delivery Manager is responsible for leading delivery of digital projects and workstreams within the Digital Services team.

The role will provide clear project reporting to project boards and the Head of IT.
The role will lead governance, reporting, risk and issue management and stakeholder coordination.
The role operates in a matrix management environment rather than formal line management.
The successful candidate will have experience of using PRINCE2 or agile methodologies whilst collaborating with mixed teams to achieve common goals. Azure DevOps experience/awareness is also beneficial.

Key responsibilities include:

Project Management

Setting up projects with the NAO s standard templates to ensure major milestones and activities to achieve them are captured, monitored, and reported against.
Maintain project plans and controls throughout delivery to support project tracking and reporting.
Provide clear updates to management on project progress, proactively raising concerns, issues, and risks with project team members, and escalating where required.
Work with business and technical architects, designers, and analysts to ensure projects adhere to standards.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will be able to prioritise effectively across multiple projects to deliver the greatest impact.
There will be no formal line management responsibilities, but individual projects will entail coordinating project teams of NAO staff, typically through a matrix-management model and third-party resources.
The role reports to the Head of PMO or equivalent.

Internal/External relationships:

DS management, all within DS, Engagement & Change, Business Analysts, Test Leads, and other Delivery Managers
Programme / Project Boards, Programme / Project delivery team members
Build effective relationships with staff at all levels, working directly with users to ensure technology systems and services meet user and wider business needs.
Build effective relationships across NAO audit and corporate service teams to ensure stakeholders remain engaged and informed.
Work closely with service owners to ensure priorities, resource implications and service impacts are understood and managed.

External relationships with suppliers.

Resources managed:

Staff: No line management responsibilities. Staff allocation management will depend on the size of projects. Projects can comprise cross-functional teams at a range of seniorities.
External resources: Manage external consultants and specialists as required.
Budget: Support the management of project budgets and financial controls, as appropriate.

Job responsibilities

The Senior Project Delivery Manager is responsible for delivering key projects within the NAO s digital change programme. Key responsibilities include:

Project Delivery (95%)

Lead the delivery and day-to-day management of Digital Services projects.
Help define and document the project scope, goals and deliverables that support business objectives, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

Manage projects on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the sponsor / Project Board through the full life cycle, in accordance with NAO guidance and standards.
Produce high-quality project reporting and governance documentation, including progress, risk, issue and status reporting for project teams, senior stakeholders, and boards.
Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective financial control.
Establish project controls and ensure they are effective (e.g. governance, risk and issue management, highlight and exception reporting, project reviews).
Communicate project goals and progress clearly to team members and stakeholders.
Support the technical project owner by helping to lead and coordinate project delivery teams, delegating where appropriate, to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of fit-for-purpose business and technology solutions.
Work with others to develop change management plans, including communication and engagement plans.
Manage stakeholder relationships across the business to support successful project initiation, transition into business-as-usual, and closure.
Ensure projects are appropriately resourced to deliver the required outputs, negotiating with department managers and external suppliers to secure resources as needed.
Identify and manage project and inter-project dependencies, including critical path activities.
Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Proactively manage changes to project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans, providing project boards with options for resolution.
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project lifecycle.
Build strong working relationships that support successful project delivery.
Lead project reviews and capture lessons learned to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Apply appropriate project delivery tools, governance, and controls to support effective project execution.
Share knowledge and embed good project delivery practice across the team.
Contribute to solution development by ensuring options align with business needs and relevant information and data architecture.

Personnel Management (5%)

Provide timely, delivery-focused feedback on the contribution of project team members through agreed project and performance processes.
Support, coach and coordinate project team members and contractors encouraging proactive working and accountability.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities as appropriate.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

Key skills, behaviours, and experience
Qualifications and Training:

Formal training and experience in at least one modern software development lifecycle / methodology (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile) essential.

Essential Experience
Experience of delivering digital change initiatives and projects including infrastructure, cloud, or network related change.
Strong leadership and coordination skills, with experience of leading multi-disciplinary business and technology teams, and the ability to coordinate resources effectively.
Experience of planning, monitoring, and reporting on projects using relevant tools (e.g. MS Project, Azure DevOps).

Desirable Experience

Experience of using Azure DevOps.
Experience of workshop facilitation.

Skills and behaviours
Positive, delivery-focused approach.
Self-aware with excellent people skills.
Ability to negotiate, manage conflict, influence outcomes, and gain buy-in for new initiatives and ways of working.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers, key stakeholders, and technical staff at all levels, including presentation skills.
Ability to clearly articulate and communicate project concepts and issues to both technical and non-technical staff.
Understanding of business analysis techniques and how they support the delivery of digital change projects.
Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a complex and changing environment.

Equal opportunities and diversity
Disability and Reasonable Adjustments: Applicants with a disability who wish their application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme should confirm this when submitting their application. Under this scheme we guarantee an interview to an applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for the role. You should also let our HR team know if you wish us to consider any Reasonable Adjustments at any stage of the process (HR Service Desk: ).

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic or any other extraneous factor.

How to apply.
Please upload an up to date cv with a covering letter clearly setting out your suitability and interest in the role.

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Location East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber Organisational Overview The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. We are an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005. OPG is responsible for registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA) and supervising deputies who are appointed by the Court of Protection. OPG is a fantastic place to work offering a range of development opportunities. The OPG is a disability confident employer and is committed to developing a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve. OPG is currently delivering an ambitious transformation programme. This will change the way we provide services and help us meet the growing needs of our users, partners and our stakeholders. It will make sure our users experience a better level of support and will help us to respond to the changing needs of society. Transformation will ensure we can better support adults at risk and create high-quality services that are accessible and affordable. Location We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Team Overview The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is seeking an SEO Senior Data Lead to join the growing multidisciplinary OPG Data & Performance Team, part of the Central Services Directorate. You will be part of the Data & Performance Team working alongside our Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Data Scientists and Performance Analysts to design and modernise how the OPG manages data, ensuring that data products are well designed, reliable, secure and aligned to user needs. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing OPG's organisation wide data improvement strategy. Working closely with stakeholders across the department, you will help shape how the strategy is applied in business areas and identify opportunities for the OPG Data Team to design and deliver new products and services that directly support OPG priorities. The OPG Data & Performance Team is dedicated to transforming data into a strategic asset by ensuring high-quality and compliant data is underpinned by strong governance, standards and policies. The role supports a vision where high quality data is accessible to the right people, enabling clear insight into service performance and driving informed decision making and continuous improvement across OPG. Using the data we capture across the organisation to improve services and help people in England and Wales to stay in control of decisions about their health and finances and make important decisions for others who cannot decide for themselves. Person specification This role requires an individual who can work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, including Data Owners and Data Stewards, to shape and deliver data improvement initiatives across OPG. It also involves supporting strong data governance practices through the implementation of policies, standards and controls, while ensuring Analytics, Data Engineering and Data Science resources are prioritised to deliver maximum impact across OPG. This is a high profile position across OPG requiring a collaborative, analytical, and adaptable individual, with strong experience working with data and the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment. We are seeking an inspiring leader with strong people skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the confidence to guide teams through complex data challenges while developing talent and driving continuous improvement. Duties and Responsibilities • Delivering key insights: you will lead the delivery of high quality analysis, working with others to turn complex data into clear, reliable insights that support decision-making. You will make sure outputs are accurate by applying and championing strong data quality practices. • Working hands-on with data and tools: you will use tools like Power BI (or similar) to shape, model and analyse large datasets, helping to uncover trends and opportunities. You will also help move us towards more consistent, reusable data products and pipelines. • Telling clear data stories: you will translate analysis into simple, compelling messages for a range of audiences - from technical colleagues to senior leaders - helping others understand what the data is saying and what to do next. • Leading and improving delivery: you will lead data projects from start to finish, identifying opportunities to improve services, prioritising work, and showing the value of what you deliver. You will also help shape our approach to data warehousing and future data solutions. • Supporting and developing others: you will mentor analysts and help build capability across the team, sharing best practice and supporting learning in data, analysis and data quality. • Championing good data governance: you will help embed strong data governance and data quality practices across OPG, working to identify and resolve data issues and drive continuous improvement. This will include oversight of high-profile requests including Freedom of Information requests (FOIs) and questions from MPs and Ministers. • Working closely with stakeholders: you will build strong relationships across the organisation, understanding user needs and translating them into clear analytical requirements for technical and non-technical audiences. You will work collaboratively to deliver solutions that meet business priorities. • Additional duties as required: you will undertake additional duties in line with the grade and role requirements. Agreed Expectations The successful candidate will be expected to work from their base location on a weekly basis in line with current Civil Service requirements, outside of any reasonable adjustments. We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. This is a full-time post. However, requests for flexible, part-time working and job share will be considered, taking into account the operational needs of the Department. Skills & Qualifications Essential Skills: • Strong analytical skills (Lead Criteria): you are confident working with data - able to spot trends, draw meaningful insight and use it to support decisions. • Clear communication and stakeholder engagement (Lead Criteria): you can explain complex ideas in a simple way and build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders. • A problem-solving mindset: you are comfortable investigating data issues, combining technical analysis with business understanding to identify root causes and solutions. • Organisation and attention to detail: you can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards. • Proactive and improvement-focused: you look for ways to improve how things are done and are confident suggesting and driving change. • Strong written and verbal communication: you can summarise complex analysis clearly and present key messages confidently. Desirable Skills: The below criteria are desirable only. These will not be assessed throughout the recruitment process but will be used in the event of tied scores between candidates. • Experience with data modelling, profiling or data warehousing concepts • An understanding of data governance or data quality frameworks • Experience in a data, analyst or business analysis role Read Less

Location Bristol, London, Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need. Job description The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government.

Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by:
joining up public sector services
harnessing the power of AI for the public good
strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure
elevating leadership and investing in talent
funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation
committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government.

We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol.

The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale.

Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need

Government Digital, Data and Cyber Workforce and Capability:

Join Government Digital and Data and Cyber Workforce and Capability, where our mission is to ensure the government possesses the necessary talent to drive digital and cyber transformation and overcome the challenges ahead. We're dedicated to enhancing the government's capacity to attract, recruit, nurture, and retain top tier digital and data professionals.

As part of the team, you will help shape the future of cyber talent strategy and capabilities, providing vital insights that support cross departmental policies, standards, and strategies.

We're entrusted with devising strategies and delivering results for a community of 30,000+ digital and cyber innovators, aspiring talent, and the broader civil service. Our commitment extends to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic culture where individuals thrive and excel.

We are responsible for: Delivering the cross-government Blueprint for modern digital government and Cyber Action Plan
Digital, Data and Technology Strategy and Standards, like the Technology Code of Practice, the Service Standard and Open Standards
Cross-government performance and assurance, including Spend Controls
Government Digital and Data Capability Framework and the Cyber Capability Framework This role sits within the Development and Partnering team in the Government Digital, Data and Cyber Workforce and Capability directorate within GDS.

We work with departments across government and other functions, including commercial and project delivery, to put the conditions in place for digital and data transformation at scale. The Capability and Partnering team leads cross-government talent and capability development for the Digital and Data Function and the Cyber Profession.

We are looking for a Senior Cyber Talent Capability Manager to join our high-impact team. In this role, you will play a leading role in shaping and delivering cyber talent and capability priorities across government, supporting the continued development of the Cyber Profession.

You will lead the delivery of complex, cross-government talent initiatives, working closely with senior stakeholders across departments to ensure programmes align with strategic priorities, including the Cyber Action Plan and wider workforce strategies. Person specification As our Senior Cyber Talent Capability Manager you will:
Manage multiple cross-government Cyber talent and capability development projects, including procurement processes and development of new interventions, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standard
Lead the strategy and execution, overseeing contract management, and supplier performance for our Cyber apprenticeship and learning providers.
Build and maintain delivery plans, ensuring alignment with DSIT priorities, the Cyber Action Plan and the Cyber Talent Strategy.
Manage relationships with delivery partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and compliance.
Facilitate agile delivery practices, enabling teams to iterate and improve, while maintaining focus on outcomes and user needs.
Ensure governance and reporting, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders and escalating risks and issues appropriately.
Champion continuous improvement, embedding feedback loops and lessons learned into delivery processes.
Design, deliver, and facilitate events and workshops to support Cyber capability goals and priorities, ensuring engagement and impact
Manage talent data and collaborate with colleagues to interpret data, identify risks, and develop insights that add value and mitigate challenges You will be responsible for the line management and development of two Higher Executive Officer (HEO), supporting their performance, wellbeing, and career progression.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape Cyber capability and talent across government following the establishment of the Cyber profession in government and during a period of transformation and opportunity. Come and join us and make a real difference! As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance. Essential Criteria We are interested in people who have:
Experience of leading capability, apprenticeship and talent programmes across government, helping to prioritise and manage lifecycles and dependencies. Maintaining attention to detail and delivering to a high standard. (Lead)
Excellent communication skills, confidently working with colleagues and stakeholders at all grades building and maintaining positive relationships, with the ability to interpret the needs of technical and non-technical stakeholders, and manage their expectations.
Able to work with and in diverse teams, showing initiative and a proactive approach to resolving issues. Contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting efforts to improve representation across the Cyber profession.
Experience within HR, ideally delivering early talent or cross-government programmes
Confident using data to evaluate impact and inform decision making.
Demonstrable experience of creativity and strategic thinking in developing and implementing talent development products and solutions to meet wide ranging user and stakeholder needs, aligned to strategic objectives. Desirable Criteria
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Linux Systems Engineer (Low Latency Trading) Remote UK to £60k Are you a Linux technologist with experience of tuning and optimising low latency trading infrastructure? You could be progressing your career at a global Fintech solutions provider. As a Linux Systems Engineer you'll work with a particular, large scale client to manage their trading infrastructure and data centre, ensuring no down time. You'll be working on bare metal Linux, hardware, networking and data centre operations. There's a collaborative international team environment, you'll be the sole engineer in the UK. Location / WFH: You can work from home the majority of the time, please note you will need to occasionally attend the data centre (based in Slough, expenses paid). About you: You have advanced Linux OS knowledge including bare metal experience You have experience with Data Centre operations You have experience of working on critical low latency systems You have a good knowledge of networking You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills Apply now to find out more about this Linux Systems Engineer (Low Latency Trading) opportunity. Read Less

Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Kafka API) London / WFH to £90k Are you a Java technologist seeking a role where you can work on ground breaking technology, continually learning and progressing your career? You could be joining a global technology consultancy. What's in it for you: Salary to £90k Hybrid working (x2 days WFH per week) Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection Private medical care for you and your family, including mental health Travel Insurance Charitable giving Gym membership for you and your family Flexible holiday scheme Your role: As a Java Developer you will design, develop and deliver a range of transformational projects for clients, mainly within the financial services sector and with a focus on Kafka messaging, migrating legacy systems to AWS and introducing CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments. You'll join a collaborative team with a focus on engineering best practice and continuous improvement of client systems; you will have lots of business and client exposure and continual learning and development opportunities. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home policy with three days a week in the London, City office (or at client sites), you'll join a friendly, diverse, upbeat team. About you: You have Java development skills including multi-threading and concurrency You have experience with SpringBoot and microservices environments You have experience with Kafka (or similar messaging tools) You have a good knowledge of REST APIs You have a good understanding of AWS You have a thorough understanding of software development and Computer Science fundamentals such as Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Design Patterns You are familiar with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines You're collaborative, enjoy problem solving and interacting with clients Apply now to find out more about this Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Java Kafka SpringBoot AWS microservices) opportunity. Read Less

C# Software Engineer / Developer (.Net Rust Low Latency HFT) London / WFH to £80k+ Opportunity to join a hugely profitable High Frequency Trading firm that specialise in crypto markets and earning substantial bonuses in a hands-on role, working with C# and Rust. As a C# Software Engineer you will design and develop low latency trading applications working across the full stack with a focus on backend development. You'll collaborate with a small, talented team, problem solving and working on complex and challenging systems with interesting work and lots of ownership within a non-hierarchical environment. Location / WFH: You'll join the team in Central London with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week. About you: You have strong backend OOP, multithreaded software engineering experience with C# .Net and are comfortable working with Rust going forward You have a keen interest in financial markets / blockchain technology You achieved a 2.1 or above in Computer Science from a top tier university You are collaborative and pragmatic with great communication and stakeholder management skills What's in it for you: As a C# Software Engineer / Developer you will receive a competitive package: Salary to £80k Significant bonus Pension Hybrid working Excellent career progression Apply now to find out more about this C# Software Engineer / Developer (.Net Rust Low Latency HFT) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values. Read Less

Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Machine Learning AWS) Remote UK to £90k Are you a data savvy Python Developer with experience of implementing ML algorithms into production? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role as part of a friendly and supportive international team at a growing and hugely successful European car insurance tech company as they expand their UK presence. As a Python Developer you'll join a cross functional team, collaborating with Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers on complex insurance underwriting and pricing systems. They'll be a range of projects with a focus on implementing Machine Learning algorithms into production systems. There's a collaborative team Agile environment where you'll participate in technical discussions and have your voice heard, there's also opportunities to mentor other more junior team members if desired. Location / WFH: The company is a big advocate of flexible working and prides itself on DEI; you can go into the London office as often or as little as desired and can work fully remotely from anywhere in England; you can also work at times that suit you. About you: You are a data savvy Python Developer with advanced coding skills You have experience of across the full lifecycle of ML model development including into production You're collaborative, enjoy problem solving and working with others to overcome technical challenges You have a strong knowledge of AWS You have a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices, microservices, TDD / DDD, common Design Patterns Experience with Databricks, PostgreSQL, Amazon RedShift or MLflow would be great but not essential What's in it for you: As a Python Developer (Machine Learning AWS) you will earn a competitive package: Up to £90k salary Remote working including flexible working hours Workplace nursery scheme Enhanced maternity package 25 days holiday plus ability to buy or sell 5 days p/year + extra "duvet day" Pension, Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme Weekly Yoga and monthly Acupuncture sessions, Headspace membership Diverse, inclusive team environment with a range of support networks A range of other perks including Perkbox, cycle to work, season ticket loan Apply now to find out more about this Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Machine Learning AWS) opportunity. Read Less

Are you a naturally curious data professional or housing specialist who loves to get out from behind the desk? How about this role with a leading national Housing Association, as a specialist working in the Service Charge team.This isn't your typical, static finance role. If you want a position that blends sharp data analysis with real-world, hands-on property visits, this unique opportunity offers the variety you've been looking for.As a Service Charge Analyst, you won't just crunch numbers, you will tell the story behind them. You will get the chance to travel nationally to various housing schemes, verifying that the data on your screen matches the reality on the ground.What you'll be doing:Audit service charge schedules, spot discrepancies, and separate genuine errors from necessary adjustments.Travel to properties nationally to physically verify assets, ensure fair cost recovery, and review service delivery.Work closely with Asset and Housing teams to future-proof apportionment models and align data with lease agreements.Directly protect tenants and leaseholders by ensuring every single charge is transparent, fair, and legally compliant.What you need:An inquisitive "detective" mindset. You don't need to be a qualified accountant, but you must be highly analytical, comfortable with complexity.A background in service charge administration, property services, data analysis, or housing operations.Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and the ability to confidently navigate finance or housing management software.The ability to read and interpret complex residential leasehold and tenancy agreements to verify accuracy.Comfortable collaborating with internal leadership, regional asset teams, and external contractors.A full UK driving license and a willingness to undertake regular national travel for site visits.Why you'll love this job:Competitive Salary: circa £34kWork-Life Balance: 35-hour work week with hybrid working 50/50 between the Peterborough office and home.Perks: 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and your birthday off, plus the option to buy/sell more.Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive health cash plan, and excellent gym/retail discounts.Future-Proofing: Exceptional internal training, access to a Leadership Academy, and strong long-term career progression.Security: Top-tier pension schemes (including defined benefit options) and peace of mind life assurance.If you are thorough, love problem-solving, and are ready for a role with real movement and variety, apply today! Read Less

Are you a naturally curious data professional or housing specialist who loves to get out from behind the desk? How about this role with a leading national Housing Association, as a specialist working in the Service Charge team.This isn't your typical, static finance role. If you want a position that blends sharp data analysis with real-world, hands-on property visits, this unique opportunity offers the variety you've been looking for.As a Service Charge Analyst, you won't just crunch numbers, you will tell the story behind them. You will get the chance to travel nationally to various housing schemes, verifying that the data on your screen matches the reality on the ground.What you'll be doing:Audit service charge schedules, spot discrepancies, and separate genuine errors from necessary adjustments.Travel to properties nationally to physically verify assets, ensure fair cost recovery, and review service delivery.Work closely with Asset and Housing teams to future-proof apportionment models and align data with lease agreements.Directly protect tenants and leaseholders by ensuring every single charge is transparent, fair, and legally compliant.What you need:An inquisitive "detective" mindset. You don't need to be a qualified accountant, but you must be highly analytical, comfortable with complexity.A background in service charge administration, property services, data analysis, or housing operations.Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and the ability to confidently navigate finance or housing management software.The ability to read and interpret complex residential leasehold and tenancy agreements to verify accuracy.Comfortable collaborating with internal leadership, regional asset teams, and external contractors.A full UK driving license and a willingness to undertake regular national travel for site visits.Why you'll love this job:Competitive Salary: circa £34kWork-Life Balance: 35-hour work week with hybrid working 50/50 between the Camberley office and home.Perks: 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and your birthday off, plus the option to buy/sell more.Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive health cash plan, and excellent gym/retail discounts.Future-Proofing: Exceptional internal training, access to a Leadership Academy, and strong long-term career progression.Security: Top-tier pension schemes (including defined benefit options) and peace of mind life assurance.If you are thorough, love problem-solving, and are ready for a role with real movement and variety, apply today! Read Less

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Digital Promotion Manager for a Worldwide Freight Forwarder. The company is based in the Feltham, Middlesex area.Job OverviewThe Digital Promotion Developer is based at Head Office, London Heathrow, and reports directly to the Digital Promotion Manager. The role is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions that support the company's digital operations and internal business systems. Working closely with the IT Analyst and business stakeholders, the Developer builds reliable, scalable applications and automation workflows that drive operational efficiency across the organisation. The role requires strong technical skills across Python, JavaScript, SQL, and cloud platforms, along with the ability to work independently and deliver high-quality solutions.Daily Duties:-Design, develop, and maintain software solutions supporting digital promotion and internal business systemsWork independently on development tasks with guidance and support from the Digital Promotion ManagerEngage closely with the IT Analyst and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutionsDevelop and maintain back-end services, APIs, and automation workflowsBuild and maintain RPA (Robotic Process Automation) solutions to streamline business processesWrite clean, well-documented code across Python, JavaScript, and SQLDeploy and manage applications within cloud environments, ensuring reliability and scalabilityParticipate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain high standards of qualityContribute to technical documentation covering architecture, processes, and codeEssential Skills and Experience:-Solid proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and SQLStrong understanding of back-end frameworks (e.g. Flask, FastAPI, Node.js or similar)Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. DigitalOcean, AWS, or Azure)Experience developing or maintaining RPA solutionsAbility to work independently, managing own workload with manager supportStrong problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to debugging and root cause analysisGood verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and analysts effectivelyFamiliarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and collaborative development practicesExperience with databases and writing complex SQL queriesAs an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry. Read Less

Stock CoordinatorA vacancy has arisen for a Stock Coordinator based Harwich.We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Stock Coordinator to support stock control, SAP transactions, logistics administration, and operational coordination across our business.ResponsibilitiesStock Control & SAP ProcessingExecute routine SAP transactions including: Goods receipts/issues, Stock transfers, Bulk, empty pack, and full pack movementsUpdate and maintain SAP stock recordsProcess routine stock adjustmentssupport other inventory activitiesLogistics & Operational Support Create and process: Process orders, Deliveries and shipments, Stock transfer orders and Purchase requisitions. Communicate and coordinate routine stock movements with sites and third parties. This includes as a high priority, supporting the Vitol contract. Support goods-in-transit and QC stock activities and maintain operational spreadsheets.Site Coordination Coordinate incoming and outgoing goods with operational sites and ensure empty packs are available for filling activities.Month-End Support Reconcile physical stock against SAP and stock sheets, prepare variance reports and supporting documentation and Escalate discrepancies and unresolved issues where required.Qualifications and Experience Experience in stock control, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain administrationSAP or ERP system experience preferredStrong attention to detail and accuracyGood organisational and communication skillsConfident using Microsoft Excel and Office applicationsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website. Read Less

The role Ffern is a sustainable, mission-driven fragrance brand and technology is at the heart of how we grow.

We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join one of our cross-functional product pods. You'll sit inside a small, focused team of engineer, designer, and growth lead, taking full ownership of revenue-driving customer journeys across acquisition, retention, and lifecycle. Expect fast, iterative work A/B testing, continuous improvement, and staying close to what you ship.

We're a small, ambitious team building something genuinely different in the fragrance world. The work is high impact, the stack is modern, and there's real ownership on offer from day one. The work Take full ownership of at least one core customer journey from architecture through to post-release monitoring. Work closely with design and growth to design and implement experiments across acquisition, retention, and lifecycle. Constantly improve your area of ownership, both technically and from a growth perspective. Support fellow engineers across pods. Our stack We run a monorepo architecture managed by Turborepo. Our core technologies include Next.js, PostgreSQL (via Supabase), QStash, Redis, Sanity, Prisma, and Growthbook. We deploy daily and keep our CI/CD lean.

What we need - 4+ years as a full-stack engineer, ideally with D2C or e-commerce experience.
- You've shipped A/B tests to production.
- You're comfortable with uncertainty and you push hard to get things over the line.

Beyond the technical skills, senior engineers at Ffern are:
Owners they take a feature from brief to production without being chased. Rigorous testers they QA their own work and their colleagues'. Observant they add logging, monitor post-release, and use feature flags as standard. AI-curious they actively use AI tools to work faster and smarter. Multipliers they make the engineers around them better. We're a small, ambitious team building something genuinely different in the fragrance world. The work is high impact, the stack is modern, and there's real ownership on offer from day one. Read Less

Automation Test Engineers

Position Description
At CGI, you'll play a pivotal role in assuring the quality, reliability, and performance of complex infrastructure systems that underpin mission-critical programmes. Working at the intersection of infrastructure, automation, and quality engineering, you'll help design, test, and validate secure, scalable platforms across hybrid and cloud environments.

As an Automation Test Engineer you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, SREs, developers, and client stakeholders to embed robust testing practices into every stage of delivery. You'll contribute to high-impact programmes within our Space, Defence and Intelligence (SDI) business unit, supporting solutions that help keep the UK safe and secure.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly secure, technically challenging environment where innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement are encouraged. CGI is committed to your growth, providing strong learning pathways and the freedom to shape technical direction while delivering meaningful outcomes.

CGI has been recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025, named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times, and one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching), making you a CGI Partner, not just an employee.

Due to the secure nature of this role, you must hold (or be eligible to obtain) UK Security Clearance. Required on site in Gloucester 5 days per week.

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Senior Business Analyst / BA (Repo & Security Lending) London to £120k Are you a Senior Business Analyst with a strong understanding of the Repo and Security Lending pre-trade operations? You could be progressing your career at the Investment Management arm of a global bank. What's in it for you: Salary to £120k + bonus Pension, Life Assurance One day work from home per week Healthcare and access to Peppy Healthcare services that support fertility, pregnancy and menopause Employee Assistance Programme Retail discounts and more Continuous training and career progression opportunities Your role: As a Senior Business Analyst you will deliver enhancements to the Repo & Security Lending's platform. You'll participate across the full software development lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering workshops through to signing off on test results prior to deployment. Working at the intersection between the business and technology teams you will collaborate with senior leadership business stakeholders, traders and engineering teams on a Greenfield pre-trade systems. About you: You have strong experience as a Business Analyst within a trading environment with specific knowledge of Repo & Security Lending's markets (Front Office, Settlements and Collateral Management) You have experience of working with Front Office users (traders, quants) You have advanced communication skills with the ability to translate requirements from non-technical users to software engineers You have full SDLC experience with a good technical understanding You are degree educated, having achieved a 2.1 or above in a STEM discipline Apply now to find out more about this Senior Business Analyst (Repo & Security Lending Pre-trade Front Office) opportunity. Read Less

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

Staff Software Engineer / Developer (Java JVM Kotlin AWS React) to £120k Would you like to progress your career in an impactful hands-on Software Engineer role working on Tech for Good? You could be joining a HealthTech Start-up, founded by two highly successful, Cambridge University educated management consultants, that is aiming to improve patient and social care for all by using complex technology to improve access to patient records, enabling collaboration between healthcare providers and improving nursing and medical care. As a Staff Software Engineer you will collaborate with the CTO on the overall design and architecture of the products' tech stack, working on Greenfield applications. The tech stack is based on Kotlin, SpringBoot and AWS backend with TypeScript, React and Next.js on the front end. You'll be hands-on with architecture, design and coding, including complex business logic, authentication and security aspects, working across the full tech stack to create the beta product. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, with the caveat that you'll meet up with colleagues in the London office occasionally. About you: You have expertise with software engineering best practices, experience across the full development lifecycle and tech stack You have experience with Java, JVM, Kotlin, SpringBoot and AWS You have a good understanding of APIs and permission based systems You have a good understanding of software architecture and design and have experience of building systems from scratch You're able to assess, recommend and make technical decisions with long-term product strategy in mind, you're comfortable with AI tools (such as Claude) You have strong technical project ownership / leadership skills and experience of working with clients You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills You're keen to work in a start-up and are generally interested in driving efficiency in healthcare You are degree educated in Computer Science or similar technical discipline Experience with RBAC systems would be beneficial What's in it for you: Salary to £120k Equity shares package Impactful role with excellent progression opportunities Opportunity to work on tech for good to positively benefits society Mostly remote working / work from home Apply now to find out more about this Staff Software Engineer / Developer (Java JVM Kotlin AWS React) opportunity. Read Less

Solutions Engineer / Full Stack Developer (Ruby Python React) London / Remote to £80k Do you enjoy working directly with clients, taking ownership and continually developing your skills? You could be progressing your career as a Solutions Engineer at a SaaS FinTech; their capital market tools are used by Investment Banks and independent research providers to automate and analyse client service and research consumption, presenting a complete overview of the client relationship made available via the Cloud. As a Solutions Engineer you will collaborate with customers, Business Analysts and Project Managers, to help shape technical solutions from initial discovery through to successful delivery, leading the development of bespoke functionality, integrations and customer-facing products that deliver real business value. You'll work across a modern polyglot stack including Ruby, Python, JavaScript and Apex, choosing the best technology for each challenge while gaining exposure to a broad range of architectures, platforms and development practices. If you enjoy learning new languages, moving across different parts of a platform and continually expanding your technical skills, you'll thrive here. You'll have genuine influence over the direction of both the product and the engineering organisation, contributing to architectural decisions, technology selection and the adoption of new tools and practices. Location / WFH: There's a remote first policy with regular meet-ups in London, c1-2 days a month (flexible). About you: You enjoy working with clients and engaging stakeholders You have a range of technical skills and experience including Ruby / RoR, Python, JavaScript, React You're comfortable using Cursor and Claude to assist enjoy picking up new and emerging technologies and using the right tool for the job You have full stack experience across the full software development lifecycle You are keen to contribute to technical direction and customer delivery strategy You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What's in it for you: Salary to £80k WFH office budget Mainly remote working (1x month in London) Tailored personal flexible benefits package Apply now to find out more about this Solutions Engineer / Full Stack Developer (Ruby Python React) opportunity. Read Less

Service Management Analyst (ITSM Incident Management) Preston / WFH to £50k Do you have experience with Incident and Problem Management? You could be progressing your career at a growing software and technology consultancy. As a Service Management Analyst you'll play a key role in supporting Major Incident and Problem Management, helping to coordinate high-priority incidents, facilitate stakeholder communications and ensure actions are tracked through to resolution. Collaborating with technical and service teams, you'll identify recurring issues, contribute to root cause analysis, support Change Advisory Board (CAB) activities and help drive continual service improvement across the organisation. This is a hands-on role that will give you broad exposure to ITIL practices and service operations, making it an excellent opportunity if you want to deepen your expertise before progressing into leadership. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues on the Preston office twice a week. About you: You have hands-on Major Incident / Problem Management experience You have experience with an MSP Managed Services Provider environment You have a good understanding of ITIL 4, ideally ITIL 4 Foundation You're a skilled facilitator, with the ability to lead governance forums, incident bridges, problem reviews, service improvement forums and cross-functional working groups You have advanced stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence teams across the organisation You hold SC Clearance (or be able to achieve it i.e. UK citizen for 5 years plus) What's in it for you: Salary to £50k Pension Healthcare Regular social events Hybrid working Career growth opportunities Hybrid working x2 days office per week, also travel to client sites Apply now to find out more about this Service Management Analyst (ITSM Incident Management) opportunity. Read Less

Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior Dynamics Developer The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers systems need to be developed, improved, and maintained. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the core applications are reviewed and continually improved. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Developer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual specialising in MS Dynamics and Power Apps, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. This is a rolling recruitment exercise. Applications will be assessed at regular intervals against the published criteria. Selection decisions will be made on merit, following fair and open competition, in line with the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. We may appoint candidates as assessment stages are completed and may close the advert early or create a reserve list where sufficient candidates are identified. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical Be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Apps in MS Azure Configure and customise both model model-driven and canvas apps Develop Power Automate Flows via connectors to the Dataverse and other data sources Develop PowerApps integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure Functions Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to Assist in implementing toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality Embrace a continuous improvement ethos Responsible for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Proactively apply HMG IA technical security controls according to ISO 27001 & the Security Policy Framework (SPF) Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Engaging Stakeholders (for mutually beneficial collaborative relationships outside of the team) Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Work across several multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly focused and successful digital services Provide project / delivery management support when required Effective management and delegation of tasks within the team Applies "progress over perfection" principle Takes full responsibility for decisions and delivers Inner composure, recovers quickly from setbacks and learns from the experience Highly driven & inspires others to move things along and make things happen Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guides more junior members in their personal development Coaches and mentors' colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Shares knowledge of tools and techniques with your wider team and the business stakeholders Person specification Essential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile methodologies Advocate of DevOps principles Experience working in a Microsoft Azure Cloud first team Experience with Azure DevOps Essential Technical Experience of MS Dynamics CRM and PowerApps platform Has a deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services Technical aptitude Proficiency in one or more of these languages: C#, Python, JavaScript, Typescript Experience writing and implementing Unit Testing Read Less

Software Engineers (DV Security Clearance)

Position Description
Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems.

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

The successful Engineers can either be based out of either Manchester or Gloucester offices.

Your future duties and responsibilities
We are looking for experienced Software Engineers who are passionate about, and comfortable working with leading edge and bespoke technologies, delivering solutions to help keep our country safe. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. Our systems are engineered for performance, security, reliability and scalability; built with modern CI and CD tooling and techniques.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
As a minimum, candidates must have proven technical skills in at least one (ideally several) of the following:

• Containerisation/Container Security;
• Microservice Architectures;
• API Development, REST, Swagger, OpenAPI, gRPC;
• Cloud platforms and technologies, AWS, (e.g. Lambda, API Gateway, EKS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP);
• Cloud native Apps, Kubernetes, OpenShift, MicroK8s;
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation & configuration management;
• Ansible (plus Puppet, Saltstack), Terraform, CloudFormation;
• NodeJS, REACT/MaterialUI (plus Angular), Python, JavaScript;
• Big data processing and analysis, e.g. Apache Hadoop (CDH), Apache Spark;
• RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Debian or Ubuntu.
• Java 8, Spring framework (preferably Spring boot), AMQP - RabbitMQ,
• Open source technologies;
• Experience of Agile software development (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, etc)
• Experience writing technical documentation such as LLDs, user guides, release notes etc

All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (SC) & DV (Developed Vetting) level.

Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate.

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

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Human Centred Design - User Researcher

Position Description
At CGI, we're transforming how people interact with digital services that truly make a difference. You'll be joining CGI's UK Centre of Excellence for Human-Centred Design; a team we call Sparck.

As a User Researcher, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping meaningful, evidence-led experiences that improve lives and drive measurable business and policy outcomes. You'll lead research across complex service areas, translating deep user insight into design and strategic decisions. This is a unique opportunity to influence service design at scale, collaborate across diverse disciplines, and grow a culture of inclusive, ethical, and creative research within one of the world's most trusted digital consultancies.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee.
We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position, but you will be expected to travel to CGI offices or client sites 2-3 days per week on average.

Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of impactful user research that shapes digital experiences across complex service areas. You'll work collaboratively with service designers, product teams, and technologists to ensure every decision is rooted in evidence. Your expertise will help CGI's clients deliver accessible, inclusive, and user-centred services that achieve measurable results.

You'll also play a key role in growing CGI's user research capability-mentoring others, building best practice, and championing the value of ethical, trauma-informed, and inclusive research approaches. You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where creativity, ownership, and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.

Lead & Innovate: Plan, design, and lead user research across the full service lifecycle.
Discover & Understand: Use a blend of qualitative and quantitative methods to uncover user needs and behaviours.
Translate & Influence: Turn complex findings into clear insights and recommendations that guide design and policy.
Collaborate & Inspire: Work across disciplines to co-design solutions and embed user-centred thinking.
Mentor & Develop: Support and coach junior researchers, promoting best practice in research ethics and methodology.
Optimise & Improve: Enhance research operations, recruitment, and data management to streamline delivery and impact.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You should bring significant experience leading end-to-end research in complex, multidisciplinary environments, with a strong understanding of user-centred design, accessibility, and ethical research. You'll combine analytical rigour with storytelling skill, enabling you to influence stakeholders and drive evidence-based decision making.

Proven experience leading user research for digital services with complex user journeys
Strong understanding of GDS and/or NHS design standards and how research supports service assessments
Proficiency in a range of methodologies (e.g. interviews, ethnography, surveys, diary studies, usability testing)
Ability to synthesise findings into clear insights that shape strategy and design
Experience mentoring and developing others within a research or design team
Skilled collaborator with experience in agile delivery environments
Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills

Desirable:
Experience across both public and private sector research
Ability to translate research insights into actionable service improvements
Experience conducting research in complex public sector environments

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

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Software Engineer (Web Portal Developer) - SC Cleared

Position Description
At CGI, you'll play a key role in delivering secure, high-impact digital solutions that support critical UK Defence operations.

As a Software Engineer (Web Portal Developer), you will help develop, maintain and enhance customer-facing portal services that enable the delivery of mission-critical information and data products.

Working alongside military personnel, civil servants and technical specialists at RAF Waddington near Lincoln, you will contribute to innovative solutions that support national security while developing your expertise in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas, ownership and technical growth are valued.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee.

We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts.
We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position requiring attendance to the Waddington Site Nr Lincoln when required.

Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will support the development, configuration and maintenance of secure web portal solutions used within a Defence environment. Working closely with customers, data analysts and development teams, you will help ensure the reliable delivery of portal services and data products that support operational decision-making. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of technical tasks, contribute to agile development activities and support the continuous improvement of systems and processes.

You will also play a key role in portal administration, product configuration and deployment activities across multiple environments. Using your technical expertise and problem-solving skills, you will help investigate issues, support integrations and contribute to the successful delivery of customer requirements in a secure and collaborative setting.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop & Maintain secure customer-facing web portal solutions
• Configure & Support document hosting areas and portal environments
• Collaborate & Engage with customers, stakeholders and technical teams
• Investigate & Resolve portal faults and configuration issues
• Create & Deliver standalone portal installation and update packages
• Support & Enhance agile software development activities and sprint delivery
• Configure & Test customer data products and associated datasets
• Deploy & Integrate solutions across multiple environments
• Perform & Validate cross-system verification and consistency checks
• Contribute & Improve portal administration processes and technical documentation

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
To succeed in this role, you should have a foundation in software engineering, web technologies or portal-based applications, combined with strong communication and problem-solving skills. You will be comfortable working in a collaborative team environment, engaging with customers and stakeholders, and supporting technical solutions throughout their lifecycle. Experience within Defence is beneficial but not essential, as training and support will be provided.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Experience supporting, developing or administering web-based applications or portals
• Understanding of software development lifecycle principles and agile delivery approaches
• Knowledge of web technologies, application deployment and system configuration
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a structured environment
• Understanding of configuration management and software release processes
• Exposure to automation, scripting or DevOps practices would be advantageous
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies is desirable
• Defence, government or secure environment experience is desirable but not essential
• Eligible and willing to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Read Less