Role: Cyber Security Consultant
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Mix of home working, Gloucestershire office and client site visits)
Salary: £45,000 + Expenses + Overnight Allowance (TBC)
Active SC Clearance is a requirement - must be willing to pursue DV Clearance

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join a well-established and growing UK-based cybersecurity consultancy, delivering high quality penetration testing services across a varied and interesting client base including government and public sector organisations.

This is a role for someone who can hit the ground running. You’ll be joining a team of around 13-15 consultants and are expected to operate independently from day one. No two weeks look the same; work pattern is flexible and dictated by client demand, with a genuine mix of home working, office time in Gloucestershire, and client site visits as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver CHECK and non-CHECK penetration testing engagements across infrastructure, web applications, mobile, cloud, and Active Directory environments
• Support pre-sales activity through scoping and client engagement
• Produce clear, high quality technical reports and present findings to clients
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current threat trends, tools, and industry frameworks
• Contribute to internal training materials and technical blog content
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members when required

Requirements:

• Active SC Clearance is an ABSOLUTE MUST - must be willing to pursue DV Clearance
• Active CSTM or CCT certification is an ABSOLUTE MUST
• Proven hands-on penetration testing experience - must be able to hit the ground running
• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks including OWASP
• Knowledge of Cyber Security standards and policies such as ISO 27001, CIS, and PCI DSS.
• Experience across Linux and Windows environments
• Knowledge of cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to clients

Benefits:

• £45,000 + Expenses + Overnight Bonus
• 31 Days Annual Leave (20 + 8 BH + 3 Xmas Shutdown)
• Paid Charity Day
• Up to 5 unpaid annual leave days per year
• Company pension scheme

Role: Cyber Security Consultant
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Mix of home working, Gloucestershire office and client site visits)
Salary: £45,000 + Expenses + Overnight Allowance (TBC)
Active SC Clearance is a requirement - must be willing to pursue DV Clearance

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White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonDirector of Software Engineering

About this role

We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 100+ engineers. We’re looking for someone who is results-oriented, able to partner with business leaders and go toe-to-toe with the best engineers on technical rigour.

You’ll be responsible for all the technologists within a series of our ‘outcome teams’: established to drive forward business outcomes. You’ll be an excellent leader of people and communicator. You’ll be able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps. You’ll be able to provide clear thinking and direction to cut through ambiguity.

You’ll be able to partner well with the local business leadership team and with enterprise stakeholders; providing objective assessments of the likely cost and risk trade-offs for different solutions, and clear paths forward.

What you’ll do

• Leadership of a team of 100+ technologists (Software Engineers, Quality Engineers and Architects): operating engineering at scale within a complex regulated environment
• Work together with Product and Design teams on the overall product roadmap for key business capabilities and goals
• Elevate great talent and ensure you have a clear agenda for development in the team. Actively manage performance across the team to develop talent over time
• Drive for effective delivery with pace and precision across the different outcome teams
• Liaising with and managing enterprise stakeholders primarily based in the US, who often have deep expertise on particular domains
• Manage a team with a blend of associates and third party engineers, and ensure effective oversight of the relevant third parties within the domain.
• Seek and share the context of the wider organisation, its purpose, commitments and opportunities to enable and engage your team with customer and organisational outcomes
• Stay up to date with the latest relevant changes in regulation and enterprise process
• Maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practices
• Be a key voice in technical design reviews - ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices
• Support the career growth and development of the team

What we’re looking for

• You’ll have a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams, and a proven track record of driving high performance
• You’ll be able to solve complex challenges across people, process and technology. A high level of intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity is essential. You will have the ability to deep dive on different technology options quickly and provide recommendations on a path forward.
• You will have excellent critical thinking skills and be able to provide thoughtful and effective counsel to leaders across the business
• You’re passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent
• You’ll be able to drive results quickly individually, whilst enabling others through the establishing of clear patterns and practices for engineering teams.
• You’ll possess excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience (including internal and external stakeholders)
• You’ll be aware of the latest native developments within AWS and have real world experience
• You’ll have an understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practice
• You’ll be able to work within enterprise policies/guidelines while customising to fit the UK to strike the right balance
• You’re comfortable in reaching pragmatic outcomes between short-term and long-term business needs
• Knowledge of the UK / US regulatory, consumer lending and technology landscapes (preferred)

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London offices.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
• Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

My client is a fast-growing UK FinTech business serving thousands of customers. They are investing heavily in their data capability and are now looking to appoint a Lead Data Scientist to drive end-to-end machine learning delivery within a regulated financial environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical ownership, team development, and production-grade model deployment.

The Role

As Lead Data Scientist, you will:

Lead and develop a growing Data Science team, setting standards and delivery cadence

Own end-to-end ML solutions - from problem framing and feature engineering to deployment, monitoring, and governance

Translate business objectives into modelling strategies aligned to risk appetite and operational constraints

Build and deploy models using Python, SQL, and AWS (SageMaker or equivalent)

Partner closely with Engineering, Data, and Risk/Financial Crime teams to ensure robust, production-ready solutions

Establish monitoring frameworks for performance, drift, and retraining

Drive clear documentation, traceability, and governance appropriate for a regulated environment

This role requires someone who thinks beyond experimentation - focusing on operational impact, adoption, and long-term model performance.

Essential Experience

Proven commercial ML/Data Science delivery with measurable impact

Experience taking models into production and managing performance over time

Prior experience leading or mentoring Data Scientists

Strong Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn or similar)

Strong SQL (complex joins, aggregations, analytical functions)

Solid grounding in applied statistics, evaluation design, calibration, bias/fairness

Experience working closely with Engineering/Data teams in production-first environments

Comfortable operating within regulated industries

Desirable

AWS experience (S3, Athena/Glue, IAM, Lambda)

SageMaker or equivalent ML platform experience

Financial services domain knowledge (risk, fraud, affordability, payments)

Experience with model explainability and governance documentation

Package & Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive pension

Additional paid leave (birthday, charity, wellbeing, life events)

Employee assistance programme & Virtual GP

Modern collaborative office environment

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

Lead Data Scientist

Role: Oracle DBA with AWS Migration ExperienceType: Contract (6 Months)
Location: Manchester, UK
Working Model: Fully Onsite

Payrate: 600 - 700 GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella

We are urgently seeking a highly experienced Oracle DBA for a 6-month engagement with. In this standalone, mission-critical role, you will be the ultimate technical authority for a high-availability database estate.

The Role:

• Act as the go-to technical expert for Oracle Database 12c, taking full ownership of stability, security, and performance.
• Diagnose and resolve complex performance issues on high-volume transactional workloads (using AWR/ASH, SQL tuning, and execution plan reviews).
• Design, test, and manage robust RMAN backup and recovery strategies.
• Partner with Dev and QA teams to advise on schema design, query patterns, and operational impact.

Your Experience:

• Active SC Clearance or SC Eligibility (preferred)
• Extensive hands-on experience as a DBA in high-availability Oracle 12c environments.
• AWS postgres Migration experience
• Deep technical expertise in RMAN, AWR/ASH, and SQL optimization.

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. sukkala2 @ randstaddigital. Com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonPenetration Testing Manager

Capital One Offensive Security reduces cyber risk by uncovering vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the enterprise cyber environment through coordinated ethical hacking and penetration testing scenarios. This position works closely with team members to plan, coordinate, execute and report on sophisticated ethical hacking exercises, to identify cyber vulnerabilities and reduce the risk posture of enterprise systems. This role will be responsible for the identification and exploitation of security weaknesses, providing actionable recommendations, and collaborating with various teams to enhance our security posture.

About this role:

The successful candidate for this position will be part of an exciting and dynamic environment to build and deliver industry leading ethical hacking capabilities to continuously protect and defend Capital One brand, systems and data. Offensive Security is part of the Cyber Operations and Intelligence program and assists with identifying opportunities to enhance Capital One’s information security posture against a broad range of cyber threats, and develop strategies to most effectively address the threats.

What you’ll do:

• Leading and overseeing penetration testing of enterprise networks, services, applications, and infrastructure.
• Contributing to the development of a comprehensive penetration testing strategy that aligns with the organization’s overall security objectives.
• Analyzing penetration testing results and providing actionable insights to relevant stakeholders to drive remediation efforts and improve the organization’s security posture.
• Staying abreast of emerging threats and attack techniques to ensure that the team’s strategy and techniques remain relevant and effective.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to foster professional development and enhance the team’s overall capabilities.
• Working with developers on remediation guidance and improvements throughout the Software CI/CD pipeline.
• Clearly and effectively conveying technical information and results to diverse audiences, including senior management and those without a technical background.

What we’re looking for:

• Information security experience in one or more of the following areas: red teaming, penetration testing, application security, or network security.
• Experience with security testing tools and tradecraft.
• Able to communicate effectively up, down and across the organization, both verbally and in writing. Including the ability to explain complex technical findings to technical teams and executive audiences.
• Proven ability to manage technical staff and projects, perform effective long term planning and implement continuous process improvement practices.
• Should have a strong understanding of networking concepts, Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems, cloud and web application vulnerabilities and exploitation.

Any of these would be advantageous (but we’d still love to hear from you):

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent certification
• Security testing of cloud environments. We’re invested with AWS but will consider those who have worked on any other major public cloud provider (Azure, GCP).
• Experience in offensive security tool development, customization or expansion.
• Ability to code comfortably in one or more interpreted languages (eg. Python, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, Ruby) and one or more compiled languages (eg. C, C++, C#, Golang, Rust, Java, Objective-C)
• One or more of the following certifications (OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN, CRTO, CREST Certified Simulated Attack Manager)

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position and can be based in either our London or Nottingham Head Offices.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London Head Office office 3 days a week.

Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we’re open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonStaff Software Engineer - Back End

About this role

Do you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation?

Are you passionate about solving complex business problems and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision?

At Capital One, you’ll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions that meet real customer needs.

What You’ll Do

• Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction
• Lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple teams, ensuring their collective work aligns with broader business objectives and technology strategy
• Proactively identify emerging patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable frameworks that enhance engineering productivity
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and architects
• Represent Capital One in external technical forums, contributing to vendor/industry discussions
• Drive service quality standards and practices for your domain, guiding complex incident resolution
• Develop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across multiple teams
• Actively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning

What we’re looking for

• Deep expertise in Java
• Deep expertise in system design and distributed architectures
• Track record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proven experience setting a multi-team technical vision and strategy
• Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority
• Experience driving engineering standards and best practices across organisations
• Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
• Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonLead Software Development Engineer - Services

About this role

Capital One’s mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions.

Capital One is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our London office on a hybrid basis.

Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One.

What you’ll do

• You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome
• You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
• You will play a crucial role in supporting the elevation of engineering enablement, excellence, and experience across the broader engineering community
• You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide
• Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service)
• You’ll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Tribe Leadership
• Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad
• Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies
• Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST
• Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development
• Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale
• You’re able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste
• Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale
• An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position and will be based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this - and you’ll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation
• We’re continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve
• We love continuous learning and that’s why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve. We’d love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates.

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonSoftware Engineering Manager - Services

About this role

Capital One is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join us in our London office. You will have previous experience of leading a Software Engineering team and be passionate about people and technical leadership.

What you’ll do

• Be a differential people leader. Literally . We expect you to coach and nurture your engineers and make a material positive difference to their careers and impact on the business.
• Bring technical leadership to your team. We don’t require you to code, but we do expect you to stay close to your team’s work, set a high bar for engineering, understand technical risks and influence architectural thinking and decisions.
• Bring context and purpose to your team. You will ensure your team understands the why behind the work they do, and you will be intentional about how you own and shape culture.
• Own ways of working and deliveries, partnering with your Product Owner and Change Delivery Lead to shape roadmaps and lead frequent delivery of high quality software in a complex regulatory environment
• Own one or more business applications, keeping them well-managed and compliant with the high bar set by the business
• Be a manager for the business , elevating your thinking beyond your immediate team. You’ll represent the interests and context of the business to your engineers, and help make the environment beyond your immediate team a better place.

What we’re looking for

An approachable and inquisitive problem-solving leader, with a focus on the why, and a passion for growing people, nurturing culture and leading technical delivery to help us get things done and make things better in a complex, regulatory environment.

We are looking for:

• Previous experience in leading teams, growing engineers and dealing with conflict, constructively and collaboratively
• Previous experience of having been an experienced software engineer, and somebody who remains comfortable with technology, architectural decisions and technical trade-offs
• Previous experience in our backend tech stack - Java, Spring, AWS and who is a strong advocate of tight feedback loops through mechanisms including, but not limited to automated tests, CI/CD pipelines and frequent releases
• A balance of self-reflection and bias for action
• Strong ownership and excellent communication
• A drive for positive, proactive impact

We understand that great engineering managers may not have everything listed here, and that is OK. If you believe you can make a difference, lead a happy & high-performing engineering team and you have the drive to make a positive impact on the business, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you:

• A people and technical leadership role in an engineering organisation that actively values excellence and doing the right thing, in a business that cares for its associates and has interesting problems to solve around growth, security, availability and performance in a highly regulated space.
• A learning environment with access to many excellent resources including online technical courses and in-person leadership training
• A competitive salary and immediate access to core benefits including salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution, bonus, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance and flexible benefits including season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspace and facilities designed to inspire and support you. In our (quite beautiful) London office, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you’ll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous)

• Solve real world problems, navigate ambiguity and deliver on the public cloud (AWS) to drive growth and operational efficiencies in an ambitious and growing UK business
• Influence change in a complex regulated environment

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
• Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Role Title: API Security Architect

Location: Knutsford/ Hybrid

Duration: 30/11/202

Role Description:

"We are looking for an API Security Architect to define, design, and oversee the implementation of enterprise-grade API security architecture. The role ensures APIs are built securely, follow best-practice standards, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end API security architecture across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Define API security standards covering authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection.
• Lead architectural reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments for API integrations.
• Select, architect, and optimize API gateways, WAFs, and security controls.
• Develop reference architectures and reusable security patterns for engineering teams.
• Provide security governance for API development, lifecycle management, and CI/CD practices.
• Partner with engineering, product, and security operations to embed secure-by-design principles.
• Oversee remediation strategies for API vulnerabilities and guide architecture improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in API security architecture within large-scale environments.
• Expertise in API gateways (Apigee, Azure API Management, Kong, Mulesoft).
• Strong knowledge of OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, TLS, and Zero Trust principles.
• Deep understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure design patterns.
• Experience designing security controls in cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Ability to create architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, security patterns).

Nice to Have

• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, SABSA.
• Experience with DevSecOps, container security, and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of SIEM, API analytics, and threat intelligence.

A DevOps position for a software product business offering SaaS services to customers across the UK. This is great opportunity for an experienced DevOps Engineer who is keen to remain hands-on but take on a more senior role in the future.

The DevOps Engineer joins an experienced SaaS product team as the sole DevOps Engineer focusing on improving DevOps adoption and deployments on their AWS based platform. This is a pivotal role working closely with software engineers, senior managers and a 3rd party, owning the DevOps processes internally.

Responsibilities:

• Utilising the AWS platform and improving quality, service and security
• Work closely with the Tech and Product Leads to plan and implement effective DevOps processes
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines
• Manage the 3rd party supplier to improve services and eventually phase to more internal resources

Essential experience:

• 3 years+ Commercial DevOps experience in an Azure environment working closely with software teams
• Experience leading DevOps adoption and setting best practice
• Strong AWS functionality knowledge
• Software of infrastructure backgrounds will be considered
• Commercial experience with Azure is desirable

Their offices in Staffordshire are commutable from Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Burton on Trent and Telford areas with flexible hybrid working.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Principle Java Engineer Salary to £70k + Company Options Scheme Hybrid working between your home, their offices (London Vauxhall) & client sites. NB: Please only apply if you are a UK National and able to achieve SC (ideally DV) clearance i.e. you have at least 5 years residency in the UK with no more than a 3 month break outside the UK. This company is a Workflow & AI Orchestration Specialist. They're on a mission to modernise how public sector organisations manage casework, derive insight from data and deliver citizen services. Theyre growing fast and looking for bright, dynamic people to help build their business. Role Theyre looking for an experienced (Principle/Team Lead) Java Engineer to join their implementation team. Youll work across Camunda BPMN/DMN process automation, API integration, and microservice orchestration helping their public-sector clients build secure, scalable, and resilient digital services. Youll collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, and designers to translate workflows into elegant, maintainable code. Youll play a key part in defining technical standards, optimising runtime performance, and mentoring less- experienced engineers in workflow-centric delivery. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys solving complex process problems through clean code, automation, and modern engineering practices. The role involves visiting client sites; the company will cover travel expenses. Frequency is uncertain but candidates should be comfortable with that being 2-3 days per week. Client sites could be anywhere but will most likely be in & around London. Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy Camunda-based process and decision automation solutions Implement and integrate Java-based microservices, APIs, and connectors within orchestration flows Translate BPMN and DMN models into executable workflows and reusable components Collaborate closely with analysts and service designers to refine and iterate business processes Develop and maintain automated test suites, CI/CD pipelines, and containerised deployments Optimise Camunda engine performance and monitor workflow metrics for production environments Participate in code reviews, peer testing, and technical design discussions Contribute to their internal best-practice frameworks and automation accelerators Essential Eligible (have resided in the UK for the past 5 years) and prepared to go through UK SC Security Clearance Strong experience in Java software engineering and object-oriented design Strong Spring (Boot) experience Experience with REST APIs, and microservice architectures Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation and orchestration Proficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks Understanding of event-driven design and message brokers (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ) Good knowledge of security, authentication, and integration patterns for enterprise systems Experience working in agile teams within digital transformation or automation programmes A willingness to learn BPMN and Camunda tooling Some exposure to process automation or microservice orchestration Desirable Experience with Camunda 8 (Zeebe) clusters and Operate/Tasklist components Experience implementing solutions using Camunda 7 or 8 (BPMN/DMN) Familiarity with Camunda connectors, external task workers, and scripting extensions Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Helm) Experience integrating process automation with case-management or service-orchestration platforms Understanding of agentic AI capabilities and how they can complement workflow automation Experience mentoring developers or contributing to open-source Camunda extensions Already holding UK security clearance (SC, DV, eDV) Other Stuff NB: Please only apply if you are a UK National and able to achieve SC or DV clearance. i.e. you have at least 5 years residency in the UK with no more than a 3 month break outside the UK. NB: for non-UK Citizens; we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment status. If you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years. Profile 29 recruitment keywords: Java software engineer object-oriented design OOD Camunda BPMN DMN Spring Boot REST API microservice architecture Docker Kubernetes containerisation orchestration Git CI/CD pipelines automated testing frameworks Kafka RabbitMQ Security authentication integration patterns enterprise systems agile digital transformation automation Java developer Camunda developer Zeebe Cloud AWS Azure GCP Terraform Helm process automation agentic AI artificial intelligence security clearance SC DV eDV London home based hybrid lead senior manager manage

Embedded Software QA+Test Engineer
Oxford (3 days a week)
£55,000-£65,000

The RoleMy client is seeking a talented QA + Test Engineer with expertise in Embedded Software to join their team building cutting-edge assurance systems for AI and UAS/UAV/Drone applications.

You will play a crucial role in developing software components that enable safe and reliable operation of AI-enabled robotics and autonomous systems within their product line.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded software for SAIF Systems’ Runtime Assurance platform across various hardware architectures and real-time operating systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for safety-critical software development, such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508.
• Build configuration and pipeline management
• Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop including automated deployment across multiple platform
• Integration of different performance testing techniques across multiple types of simulation (gazebo sim, rosbag)

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems QA, and software development and/or testing.
• Experience with one or more CICD pipeline services (Jenkins, CloudBuild, AWS CodePipeline, etc)
• Experience with infrastructure/Automation techniques (bash, python)
• Knowledge of source control (git)
• Experience with at least one test framework (pytest, gtest)
• Hands-on experience in embedded software testing and QA, with a proven track record in delivering safety-critical systems.

The role comes with generous benefits, is 3 days a week onsite and you must be eligible for UK SC clearance.

No sponsorship is offered for this role.

Please get in touch immediately to be considered!

Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)

500 - 550pd DOE (Inside IR35)

6 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience.

You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations.

On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations.

Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management
Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management
Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues
Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives
Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards
Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions

Experience Required:

Experience in support and design in highly secure environments.
Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies
Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC
Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design
Cisco Firepower ( NGFW)
Palo Alto Firewall administration.
Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare )
Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME
BIG IP F5 Administration Configuration - LTM, ASM
Network Monitoring PRTG
Cisco ACI
Azure AWS experience

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Senior Technical Architect

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 7 months +
Rate: £95 - £105 per hour - Inside IR35

Shape the Future of Secure, Mission-Critical Systems

Are you ready to lead technical design for complex, high-impact programmes? We’re seeking a Senior Technical Architect to provide strategic technical leadership across critical systems and services. This is an opportunity to influence roadmaps, drive innovation, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future-ready.

Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you’ll take ownership of architectural direction while mentoring others and engaging senior stakeholders. A hybrid working model is available, combining on-site collaboration in Bristol with remote flexibility.

The Role

As a Senior Technical Architect, you will:

• Act as the technical authority for systems and services.
• Define and evolve architectures aligned to customer needs, architectural principles, and secure-by-design standards.
• Contribute to technology and business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Lead technical reviews, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for major design decisions.
• Mentor and coach architects and engineers, raising capability across the technical community.
• Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
• Support business development activities, including technical bids and proposal input.
• Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven expertise in system and service architecture (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud).
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP technical standards.
• Advanced understanding of secure system design and cyber security standards.
• Experience shaping architecture within Agile or SAFe delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership.

Technical Skills

Must Have:

• 3GPP Specifications
• Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner (certification or equivalent experience)

Nice To Have:

• ArchiMate
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Certified TOGAF Enterprise Architect
• DevOps/DevSecOps
• ESN/TETRA
• Mission Critical Communications

Desirable Experience

• Industry certifications (eg, TOGAF, ArchiMate).
• Vendor certifications (eg, AWS).
• Knowledge of emergency services communications environments.
• Experience with mission-critical communications software.
• Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches.
• Experience contributing to enterprise technology strategy and international programmes.
• Background in service design, digital transformation, or operational modernisation.
• Experience presenting at senior technical boards or conferences.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to UK pre-employment screening in line with BPSS standards. Eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) may be required.

Southend / Reading (Hybrid)
3 Month Rolling Contract
£450/day (Outside IR35)

Developer-in-Test needed with active SC Security Clearance and Java coding skills. 3 Month Rolling Contract based in either Southend (Essex) or Reading (Hybrid).

Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH), and 1-2 days/week working on-site from the office. Start ASAP in March 2026.

A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects:

• Developer-in-Test / SDET with strong Java coding + test automation skills.
• Government / (url removed) projects experience strongly preferred.
• Test automation tools experience -eg- Selenium, Serenity or Cucumber.
• Continuous Integration tools -eg- Jenkins, Stash, Hudson, Github.
• Testing UI and Web Services systems including end-to-end and in isolation using Mocks.
• Experience with large datasets + appreciation of data isolation in a multi-tenanted SAAS platform environments.
• Writing / maintaining SQL insert, update + delete statements
• Using Test Management tools like Jira for planning, test execution + reporting.
• AWS Cloud environments + automated infrastructure.
• Advantageous skills: JavaScript, JMeter scripting, Performance Testing, Agile/Scrum.
• SC Security Clearance is essential for this position.

We re Hiring: Cyber Security / Solutions Engineer (MSP)
London Hybrid working

We re partnering with a fast-growing Managed IT Services Provider in the creative industry, supporting 5,000+ users across 100+ businesses. Built on great people, strong culture, and a relentless focus on quality, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a company that genuinely invests in its engineers.

They re now looking for a Cyber Security focused Solutions Engineer to help secure client environments and act as a trusted security advisor.

What you ll be doing:

Designing and implementing security solutions (firewalls, endpoint, cloud security)

Leading incident response and remediation activities

Conducting vulnerability assessments & penetration testing

Implementing security monitoring, reporting & best practices

Advising clients on Cyber Essentials, CE+, GDPR, ISO 27001 & NIST

Working closely with clients and mentoring junior engineers

What they re looking for:

Strong hands-on cyber security experience within an MSP or similar environment

Firewall experience (Palo Alto, Fortinet)

EDR / endpoint protection (Microsoft Defender, Sophos, Bitdefender)

Network & cloud security knowledge (Azure, AWS, VPNs, VLANs, DNS)

Incident response & vulnerability management experience

Cyber Essentials / CE+ knowledge or certification

Confident communicator, comfortable in client-facing scenarios

What s on offer:

Hybrid & flexible working (including WFH Fridays)

22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25)

Ongoing training, certifications & career development

Funded socials, staff awards & referral bonuses

Inclusive, people-first culture

The client is looking to fill this opportunity immediately, so please apply ASAP or feel free to drop me an email with any questions to . com.

SER-IN

DevOps Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) Ready to build, scale and shape cloud infrastructure in a fast-growing tech environment? Our client is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join one of their fastest-growing areas within vehicle telematics. You ll play a key role in deploying, monitoring and supporting cloud infrastructure using modern software development and DevSecOps practices with real opportunity to influence both the platform and the team. You will be designing and managing scalable AWS infrastructure, orchestrating containers using Docker & Kubernetes, building CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), implementing monitoring and alerting (Prometheus & Grafana), designing and maintaining queue-based processing (RabbitMQ & AWS SQS). In addition to ensuring secure cloud operations and managing access controls and optimising cost, scalability and performance across environments. Tech Stack: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Argo, Prometheus, Grafana, Terraform, RabbitMQ You ll suit this role if you have strong commercial experience with AWS, Docker and Kubernetes, and enjoy taking ownership of projects from design through to implementation. You ll be joining a highly tech-driven, innovative organisation where you ll have genuine career progression and the support of an agile, collaborative team. Hybrid role with modern offices in Crewe. For more info please get in touch.

Role: Oracle DBA with AWS Migration ExperienceType: Contract (6 Months)
Location: Manchester, UK
Working Model: Fully Onsite

Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella

We are urgently seeking a highly experienced Oracle DBA for a 6-month engagement with. In this standalone, mission-critical role, you will be the ultimate technical authority for a high-availability database estate.

The Role:

• Act as the go-to technical expert for Oracle Database 12c, taking full ownership of stability, security, and performance.
• Diagnose and resolve complex performance issues on high-volume transactional workloads (using AWR/ASH, SQL tuning, and execution plan reviews).
• Design, test, and manage robust RMAN backup and recovery strategies.
• Partner with Dev and QA teams to advise on schema design, query patterns, and operational impact.

Your Experience:

• Active SC Clearance or SC Eligibility (preferred)
• Extensive hands-on experience as a DBA in high-availability Oracle 12c environments.
• AWS postgres Migration experience
• Deep technical expertise in RMAN, AWR/ASH, and SQL optimization.

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Solution Architect (Contract) - Manchester

We are looking for a Solution Architect to join a high-impact team dedicated to building a seamless, all-in-one travel experience.

In this 6-month engagement, you won’t just be drawing diagrams; you’ll be the bridge between vertical autonomy and global platform adoption.

The Mission

• Platform Evolution: Guide diverse verticals (Flights, Cars, Insurance, etc.) through critical migrations onto company-wide order management and payment platforms.
• Architectural Strategy: Identify common patterns across the ecosystem to reduce divergence and help engineering teams learn from one another.
• Cloud Navigation: Act as a hands-on guide within an advanced AWS ecosystem, helping teams make the right service selections and infrastructure decisions.
• Practical Innovation: Explore how AI can tangibly improve developer productivity and workflow automation-moving past the hype into real-world application.

The Details

• Duration: 6-Month Contract.
• Location: Manchester Hybrid (3 days per month onsite).
• Impact: You’ll join a small, elite architecture team working across a full portfolio of travel services.

If interested, please apply here or share your updated CV to (url removed)

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Central London 550 - 650 p/d - outside IR35 3 month initial term A well-established, growing business is seeking an experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to support both core infrastructure and M&A projects. This is a critical role during a period of ambitious expansion, including multiple acquisitions and integration of new sites. You will ensure seamless IT operations, business continuity and secure, resilient infrastructure across offices and acquired businesses. Key Responsibilities: Lead the assessment, integration and consolidation of IT environments during mergers and acquisitions Manage core office and site networks, including LAN/WAN, VPNs, IP addressing and firewall operations (FortiGate)u Conduct audits of IT infrastructure, cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and enterprise applications (ERP, CRM) Plan and execute migrations, including tenant-to-tenant Microsoft 365 and Active Directory consolidations Collaborate with managed service providers and internal teams to maintain high availability, security and compliance Support business continuity through proactive monitoring, incident management and disaster recovery planning Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members and act as an escalation point for complex issues Essential Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server and hybrid cloud environments Networking: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routing, switching, VPNs, firewall configuration; CCNA/CCNP preferred Active Directory and identity management, including multi-forest consolidations Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/ARM templates) Experience with enterprise applications (ERP, CRM) and M&A IT integration projects Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements (GDPR, ISO 27001) Ideally have previous M&A IT integration experience and rapid site deployment. Familiarity with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, SolarWinds) and SOC collaboration.

Network Security Engineer BTCC

Location: To Be Confirmed
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Model: On-site / Hybrid (as applicable)
Industry: Cryptocurrency / Blockchain / Fintech

About BTCC

Founded in 2011, BTCC is one of the world s longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges, delivering secure, transparent, and high-performance digital asset trading infrastructure. With over a decade of operational excellence in global crypto markets, BTCC continues to invest heavily in strengthening its infrastructure and security architecture to support a rapidly expanding global user base.

As part of our ongoing commitment to enterprise-grade security and resilience, we are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to enhance our infrastructure and cloud security posture across both on-premise and cloud environments.

What You ll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain robust network security solutions across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Manage, configure, and optimise firewall infrastructure, preferably FortiGate.
• Oversee and maintain VPN infrastructure and secure remote access solutions.
• Configure and manage FortiSASE to enable secure remote connectivity and cloud-delivered security services.
• Integrate and manage CDN and WAF platforms including Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront, and Akamai.
• Collaborate closely with IT Operations and DevOps teams to ensure secure network architecture and deployment practices.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to network-related security incidents and alerts.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security reviews, recommending and implementing remediation strategies.
• Maintain documentation of network security configurations, processes, and incident responses.
• Support continuous improvement of network security standards, policies, and controls in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.

What You Bring

• 3 5 years of hands-on experience in network security engineering.
• Strong understanding of networking principles, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Proven experience managing FortiGate firewalls and FortiSASE solutions.
• Familiarity with CDN and WAF platforms such as Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront, and Akamai.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure, including their networking and security components.
• Practical experience in vulnerability management and security incident response.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills within complex infrastructure environments.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally with DevOps and infrastructure teams.
• Security certifications such as CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent are advantageous.

Why BTCC?

At BTCC, security is foundational to everything we build. When you join our team, you will benefit from:

• Competitive compensation package
• Exposure to large-scale crypto and blockchain infrastructure
• A collaborative and international technical environment
• Opportunities to strengthen security architecture within a high-growth global exchange
• Career progression within a technology-driven organisation

How to Apply

If you are passionate about network security and excited to contribute to safeguarding a global cryptocurrency exchange, we would love to hear from you.