Knutsford- Hybrid, 3 days on site

Contract - £600 - £630 per day (inside)

Our client is seeking an AI Security Engineer who will join the security team of a major organisation. You will combine practical engineering experience with deep knowledge of Data Security, AI Security, and cloud-native security practices.

Main Responsibilities:

• Drive enhancements to the AI/GenAI security platform and scanning infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and approved budgets.
• Work alongside engineers to contribute to design, build, and optimise cloud-native data & GenAI Security services
• Support stakeholders in leveraging and adopting the latest Data & GenAI Security cloud-native application architectures.
• Ensure all Data Security architecture and cloud infrastructure accommodates the latest security and software lifecycle patterns.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience conducting threat modelling, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments across AI/ML ecosystems, including data pipelines, model APIs, and supporting infrastructure.
• Hands on expertise with core cybersecurity technologies, such as firewalls, SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and related security tooling.
• Proficiency in Python, with the ability to develop automation, security tooling, and data-driven scripts.
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including OWASP principles and DevSecOps methodologies integrated into CI/CD workflows.
• Working knowledge of machine learning concepts, data processing techniques, and common AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Scikit learn, LangChain) - considered a strong advantage.
• Risk Management and working experience and understanding different delivery methods, e.g. Scrum, Kanban, JIRA, Agile etc.
• Experience in working end to end with software development lifecycles.
• 5+ years in DevOps, Security Engineering, or Infrastructure roles.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the financial/regulated sector
• Certified GenAI and LLM Cybersecurity Professional (CGLCP)
• Certified GenAI and LLM Cybersecurity Professional - Security Professionals (CGLCP SP)
• AWS Certified AI Practitioner or CISSP

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Company Description

Established in 1987, QBS Software provides a platform for software companies and channel resellers to increase efficiency and achieve growth. We are a technology company with a focus on software covering the enterprise, cloud and consumer markets. QBS has been named in both the annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 showing significant annual compound growth, and the London Stock Exchange 1000 companies to inspire Britain.

The group is headquartered in London with 7 regional offices across Europe, has recently become B Corp accredited for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, and is also independently certified by Planet Mark as net carbon neutral.

Where great people work together we are looking for ambitious co-workers to take our business to the next level, and as an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all our employees. We believe we are stronger when we reflect the diversity in the world around us, making us more dynamic, more innovative and more competitive.

Position

As a Senior Business Central Developer, you will play a vital role in developing & implementing the Business Central ERP platform for the global QBS business and all its entities, leveraging your development skills to provide customisations and enhancements to the Business Central ERP system and the Power platform for D365 Sales/Customer Service & Marketing Insights. You will have the opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders to develop innovative solutions and contribute to the success of the Group ERP & CRM system. This role will become a key part of the global Change Advisory Board to agree a development roadmap.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing second line Business Central support to users in multiple countries.
• Collaborating with Key Users & Users to understand their business requirements and provide guidance on utilising the system’s features and functionalities.
• Developing customisations and extensions using AL within the Business Central environment, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Developing customisations within the Power Platform to support the enhancement of the D365 Sales, Customer Service & Marketing environment
• Conducting code reviews and ensure the quality and efficiency of the developed customizations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, consultants, and project managers, to deliver high-quality solutions to stakeholders.
• Documenting technical solutions, issues, and resolutions for internal knowledge sharing and future reference.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies related to Business Central.
• Assisting in the testing and deployment of software updates, patches, and new releases of the ERP system.
• Ensuring adherence SLAs & OLAs and provide excellent customer service to internal & external stakeholders

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• At least 8 years experience in a Business Central developer role.
• Strong experience in troubleshooting issues in Microsoft Business Central.
• Proficiency in AL programming language with hands-on experience in developing customisations and extensions within Business Central v20 & later.
• Experience enhancing & developing D365 Sales, Customer service and customer insights.
• Proficiency in developing in the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Solid technical experience & understanding of API integration (REST, SOAP, JSON/XML)
• Developing EDI or B2B trading workflows
• Solid understanding of SQL databases and ability to write efficient database queries.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Collaboration & development tools such as Jira, Github, Azure devops or similar for issue tracking, version control and release management.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of SSRS & PowerBI would be beneficial but not essential.
• Solid understanding of SQL databases and ability to write efficient database queries
• Experience with integration/middleware platforms (e.g. Boomi)
• Understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.

Other information

Benefits:

• £70,000 per annum
• KPI quarterly bonus scheme
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life cover
• Online retail discounts
• Full training and development programme
• Mentoring opportunities
• Opportunities for promotion and career progression

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

At QBS, we believe diversity isnt just a box to tick, its the engine that drives innovation, creativity, and growth. Were building a culture where everyone belongs, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, because we know that different ways of thinking make us stronger. Whether youre starting your career or bringing decades of experience, what matters most is your passion, potential, and willingness to make an impact.

Knutsford- Hybrid, 3 days on site

Contract - 600 - 630 per day (inside)

Our client is seeking an AI Security Engineer who will join the security team of a major organisation. You will combine practical engineering experience with deep knowledge of Data Security, AI Security, and cloud-native security practices.

Main Responsibilities:

• Drive enhancements to the AI/GenAI security platform and scanning infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and approved budgets.
• Work alongside engineers to contribute to design, build, and optimise cloud-native data & GenAI Security services
• Support stakeholders in leveraging and adopting the latest Data & GenAI Security cloud-native application architectures.
• Ensure all Data Security architecture and cloud infrastructure accommodates the latest security and software lifecycle patterns.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience conducting threat modelling, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments across AI/ML ecosystems, including data pipelines, model APIs, and supporting infrastructure.
• Hands on expertise with core cybersecurity technologies, such as firewalls, SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and related security tooling.
• Proficiency in Python, with the ability to develop automation, security tooling, and data-driven scripts.
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including OWASP principles and DevSecOps methodologies integrated into CI/CD workflows.
• Working knowledge of machine learning concepts, data processing techniques, and common AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Scikit learn, LangChain) - considered a strong advantage.
• Risk Management and working experience and understanding different delivery methods, e.g. Scrum, Kanban, JIRA, Agile etc.
• Experience in working end to end with software development lifecycles.
• 5+ years in DevOps, Security Engineering, or Infrastructure roles.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the financial/regulated sector
• Certified GenAI and LLM Cybersecurity Professional (CGLCP)
• Certified GenAI and LLM Cybersecurity Professional - Security Professionals (CGLCP SP)
• AWS Certified AI Practitioner or CISSP

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Location: Knutsford, Cheshire (Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 days remote)

Duration: Long-term contract (Until July 2026)

Rate: £550 per day

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella PAYE only)

The Opportunity

Are you an expert in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)? We are representing a global leader in digital transformation who is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join a high-profile data protection programme for a Tier 1 Global Banking client.

This role is essential for shaping the future of the bank’s data security platform. You will lead the charge in identifying sensitive data across a vast estate, automating remediation, and ensuring global compliance standards are met. This is a long-term engagement offering stability through to mid-2026.

The Role

This is a pivotal role that combines high-level security strategy with deep technical execution. You will be responsible for scanning diverse environments to identify sensitive data, recommending remediation actions, and building automated workflows to scale security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• DSPM Leadership: Drive the expansion and enhancement of data security platforms (such as Varonis, Cyera, or BigID).
• Scanning & Discovery: Execute structured and unstructured data scans across SMB, Confluence, and Jira to identify vulnerabilities.
• Automation: Implement and optimize data discovery workflows using Python or Shell Scripting for maximum scalability.
• Infrastructure & Deployment: Manage deployments using Helm charts, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and integrate services across multi-environment setups (Dev/UAT/Prod/DR).
• Compliance Integration: Customize data discovery policies and classifiers to meet global regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Collaboration: Work closely with Infrastructure, Governance, and Security teams to ensure architecture aligns with the latest software life cycle patterns.

Your Technical Profile

To be successful, you will need 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure, with a specific focus on Data Security.

Core Requirements:

• DSPM Expertise: Expert knowledge of at least one industry-leading platform (eg, Varonis, Cyera, BigID).
• Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Helm.
• Cloud Platforms: Proficient in AWS or Azure cloud environments.
• Scripting & Data: Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell, alongside solid SQL skills (SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL).
• Security Tools: Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP), IAM, and secure vaults (eg, CyberArk).
• Frameworks: Deep understanding of Privacy and Security frameworks (GDPR, NIST, OWASP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial Services: Previous experience within a highly regulated banking environment is strongly preferred.
• Certification: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cloud security certifications.
• Agile: Experience working within Scrum or Kanban frameworks using JIRA.

Working Pattern

This role follows a 60% office-based/40% remote hybrid model. You will be based in Knutsford three days per week, benefiting from a collaborative, state-of-the-art engineering environment.

Role:Validation Engineer MHEV System Required Technical Skill Set:INCA / Canalyzer / Corvus / Matlab / picoscope / MDA Desired Experience Range:5 12 Yrs Location: Birmingham (2 to 3days) Desired Competencies Must-Have (Ideally should not be more than 3 5)

• Engineering knowledge of ICE/MHEV propulsion systems / integration experience
• Base overview of Hybrid & Electric Vehicle propulsion systems
• A working knowledge of electrical engineering and battery technology including system interactions
• Powertrain system & technical issue management experience
• Experience of working in engineering facilities, rig environments and vehicle testing
• User of diagnostic / data analysis tools: INCA / Canalyzer / Corvus / Matlab / picoscope / MDA
• Experienced in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach, using Six Sigma or similar processes
• Experience applying a Systems Engineering approach
• Ability to build and manage multiple internal and external relationships, working collaboratively across commodities, domains, and functions
• A full UK Driving Licence / JLR Class 2 or equivalent
• JLR Class 3PG driving permit
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies
• Experience of JIRA

Good-to-Have

• An effective team player who actively develops and supports team members
• A clear communicator to ensure effectiveness within the team
• Well organised, highly driven, self-motivated, and able to deliver with minimum supervision
• A positive, proactive, and flexible attitude to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities to meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work at different JLR sites as per programme requirements
• Passionate about applying engineering principles and solving technical problems with a hands-on approach

Responsibilities / Expectations from the Role

• Supporting resolution of propulsion system issues
• Support vehicle build / PIL to provide MHEV system technical support and problem resolution
• Support vehicle / PIL level fault diagnosis relevant to ICE / MHEV powerpack
• DVP creation, test case, procedure, and requirements writing
• System definition and validation activities

Service Now/Atlassian Product Owner

This is a flexible, hybrid role and can be based from either of our offices in Peterborough, Manchester, Chesterfield, Stoke or Sunderland. We also have largely remote options available.

Role Purpose:

As the Atlassian & ServiceNow Product Owner, you are the strategic and operational owner of the organisation’s Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow platforms. You define the vision, roadmap, and daily management of both toolsets, ensuring they are aligned with business goals, consistently adopted across teams, and configured to support high-quality, insightful delivery and ITSM excellence.

This role bridges product ownership (what the platforms should do and why) with administration (how they are configured and run). You work closely with Technology, PMO, Transformation, COO teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, scalable solutions that reinforce standard ways of working, maintain data integrity, and provide clear, actionable insight into work and delivery.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Product Ownership & Strategy

• Define the product vision for Atlassian and ServiceNow platforms aligned with organisational goals

• Maintain a full, strategic roadmap covering enhancements, integrations, and platform evolution

• Prioritise outcomes, epics, and features that maximise value while balancing feasibility and risk

• Make informed decisions on product direction, adoption priorities, and technical trade-offs

Backlog Management & Change Delivery

• Own, refine, and prioritise the Jira backlog across features, improvements, and fixes

• Review configuration change requests, approving or rejecting based on value, standards, and impact

• Coordinate delivery of changes with administrators, engineers, third parties, and vendors

Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements

• Build strong relationships across PMO, Transformation, COO teams, and business stakeholders

• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, understand pain points, and align Jira to business processes

• Communicate upcoming changes, new capabilities, and best-practice guidance clearly and proactively

Design, Configuration & Standards

• Design intuitive, consistent solutions across Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow

• Define and enforce usage standards, including issue types, workflows, fields, and naming conventions

• Configure and maintain projects, boards, screens, schemes, workflows, and permissions in line with governance

Training, Support & Adoption

• Provide expert guidance on Jira usage, workflows, and best practices

• Maintain user guides, FAQs, and enablement resources

Insights, Reporting & Data Quality

• Define KPIs for Jira adoption, value, and platform health

• Create dashboards and reporting that provide actionable insights into flow, throughput, and delivery

Testing, Governance & Compliance

• Translate business requirements into configuration needs and test scenarios

• Coordinate and perform UAT, ensuring changes meet acceptance criteria

• Maintain governance for Jira configuration, change requests, and approval processes

• Ensure Jira usage aligns with organisational policies and regulatory requirements

Ecosystem Management

• Ensure platform stability, performance, integrations, and licensing are effectively managed

• Provide product requirements to inform technical decisions relating to infrastructure or integrations

Key Skills, Experience & Knowledge:

• Atlassian certifications (e.g. ACP-100, ACP-120, ACP-620)

• Proven experience administering Atlassian and ServiceNow products in a medium or large organisation

• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies

• Knowledge of ITSM best practices and modern delivery frameworks

• Hands-on experience configuring workflows, issue types, schemes, permissions, dashboards, and automation

• Strong stakeholder management and requirements-gathering skills

• Ability to balance team-level flexibility with enterprise-wide governance and standardisation

• Experience with Atlassian Cloud migrations or large-scale Jira implementations

• Experience with automation, scripting, or REST APIs (preferred)

What we offer in return?

• A collaborative and fast paced work environment
• Health care cash plan
• Opportunity for a yearly bonus scheme
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy additional leave (annual leave also increases with service)
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Vibrant, modern offices

About the business:

Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well.

At Gamma, were more than just a leader in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) were a dynamic, forward-thinking team, revolutionising the way businesses connect and communicate. We provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Benelux region, and were expanding rapidly to bring digital automation and Gamma-powered services to SMEs through a growing network of channel partners.

We move fast with a start-up mindset, but we have the stability of a leading European business. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the belief that diverse perspectives make us stronger. Join us, and youll have the opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that celebrates inclusivity and fresh ideas.

Who are we looking for?

Were are looking for an experienced Product Owner and Manager to focus on our AI Services and Ops domain who applies AI with discipline to improve service and operations. Your starting point is introducing ServiceNow before extending AI and workflow automation across the highest-value operational journeys. Youll validate use cases, run controlled experiments, and ensure adoption sticks. Success means faster resolutions, tighter SLAs, and higher satisfaction rates.

Working in a fact-based, experience-based, and evidence-based manner, the Product Owner Manager is responsible for ranked, product backlogs underpinned by empirical product discovery and validation. The Product Owner Manager facilitates and orchestrates a framework for setting, prioritising, defining, validating requirements to deliver quantifiable business outcomes and value.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

• Build, own, and maintain a Product Backlog that is both visible and transparent, using appropriate tooling such as Jira. Ownership of the 1-n product backlog working with other POMs, Senior POMs, Lead POM & Delivery & Design Director to build aligned, ranked cross portfolio backlog.
• Working with key stakeholders, define end-to-end user story maps and customer journey maps and identify future development needs. Develop, maintain, and distribute Product roadmaps to provide clarity on value outcomes of all planned work over a 12-month period.
• Working with end users, Technologist and Channel and Sales teams, embed a culture of Product Discovery & Validation, while taking risks associated with value, viability, usability and feasibility into consideration.
• Own and communicate our Delivery commitments, ensuring dependencies on all delivery teams are understood and aligned. Review and assess the impact of proposed changes and, working with colleagues, help facilitate documented assessments of viable options so that solutions can be agreed upon and defined
• Be a central point of reference for all changes related to the product, communicating clearly how changes can impact one another

What Youll Need

• We actively encourage applicants with proven, hands-on IoT experience or mobile, as this expertise will be critical in driving adoption, unlocking new use cases, and ensuring our IoT offering delivers measurable business value.
• Experience developing a deep understanding of customer needs and translating them into clear requirements
• Able to combine technical competence with business and commercial awareness and excellent communications skills
• Knowledge of and experience in developing and prioritising product backlogs
• Proficiency in analysing data, forming theories, and developing action plans
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence to challenge others in an appropriate way
• Ability and capacity to manage a demanding workload, handle conflicting priorities and a proven success rate of delivering high quality products, quickly and at scale
• Experience of working in an Agile environment with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in using tools such as Confluence, JIRA, Trello, Lucid and Microsoft 365 suite
• An understanding of various agile artifacts and ceremonies, and how to effectively work with engineering teams within these frameworks

What do we offer you?

• At Gamma, we believe in work-life balance, which is why we offer 25 days of annual leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday. Giving back is important to us, so we also provide a volunteer day to support a charity that matters to you.
• Family matters, too. With enhanced maternity and paternity pay, were here to support you as a parent and help you thrive in your career.
• We offer a contributory pension plan to help you save for the years ahead, with Gammas contribution varying dependant on yours.
• Your well-being is our priority. We offer group income protection and life assurance (four times your salary) to ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• We want you to share in our success. Thats why we offer tax-efficient share save and share incentive plans, giving you the opportunity to benefit from Gammas growth.
• Were committed to health, both physical and mental, and provide private medical insurance through Vitality, which extends to your immediate family…
• And, because we care about the environment, we offer an Electric Vehicle scheme through Octopus and a Cycle to Work scheme, making it easier to get around sustainably.

A few things to note

• Unfortunately, we can’t offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role.
• This role is hybrid from our Manchester or Newbury office (2 days in the office)
• If you feel you could be a good fit for Gamma but do not think that you meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply as you could be the person that we are looking for!
• Gamma is an equal-opportunity employer. We care about inclusion and believe in having diverse teams where everyone can be their true authentic selves.We value each person and their range of backgrounds and actively encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
• We don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics e.g., race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age.We are a family-friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy, and flexibility to help you create a work-life balance and enjoy working here at Gamma.
• For recruitment agencies we have a network of fantastic partners that support us in our hiring from time to time. Were not looking to increase that network currently, so please dont send speculative CVs.

At Gamma, were more than just a leader in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). Were a dynamic, forward-thinking team, revolutionising the way businesses connect and communicate.

We provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Benelux region. We are expanding rapidly to bring digital automation and Gamma-powered services to SMEs through a growing network of channel partners.

We move fast with a start-up mindset, backed by the stability of a leading European business. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the belief that diverse perspectives make us stronger. Join us and youll have the opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that celebrates inclusivity and fresh ideas.

Who are we looking for?

Were seeking aProduct Owner Manager (Global)to strengthen and expand our UK and international numbering footprint, making it easier for our products to be consumed across multiple territories.

Youll define a country-enablement roadmap, run discovery with customers, partners, and product teams, and translate regulatory and operational constraints into clear product decisions. Youll coordinate Legal, Billing, Support, and Delivery teams to land new markets predictably.

Success means more countries live, simpler ordering and number management, and higher international attach rates into products such as Webex for Gamma and Operator Connect.

Working in a fact-based, experience-based, and evidence-based manner, the Product Owner Manager is responsible for ranked product backlogs underpinned by empirical product discovery and validation. Youll facilitate and orchestrate a framework for setting, prioritising, defining, and validating requirements to deliver measurable business outcomes and value.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

• Build, own, and maintain a Product Backlog that is visible and transparent, using tools such as Jira
• Own the 1 to n product backlog, working closely with other Product Owner Managers, Senior POMs, the Lead POM, and the Delivery and Design Director to create an aligned, ranked cross-portfolio backlog
• Define end-to-end user story maps and customer journey maps with key stakeholders, identifying future development needs
• Develop, maintain, and share product roadmaps, providing clarity on value outcomes across a 12-month horizon
• Work with end users, technologists, channel teams, and sales teams to embed a strong culture of product discovery and validation
• Balance risks relating to value, viability, usability, and feasibility
• Own and clearly communicate delivery commitments, ensuring all dependencies across delivery teams are understood and aligned
• Review and assess the impact of proposed changes, facilitating documented option assessments to agree and define solutions
• Act as a central point of reference for product-related changes, clearly communicating how changes may impact one another

What youll need

• Proven, hands-on IoT or mobile experience. This expertise is critical in driving adoption, unlocking new use cases, and delivering measurable business value
• Experience developing a deep understanding of customer needs and translating them into clear requirements
• Ability to combine technical competence with strong business and commercial awareness
• Experience developing and prioritising product backlogs
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to form hypotheses and develop action plans
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence to challenge constructively
• Ability to manage a demanding workload, handle competing priorities, and deliver high-quality products at pace and scale
• Experience working in Agile environments with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience using tools such as Confluence, Jira, Trello, Lucid, and Microsoft 365
• A solid understanding of Agile artefacts and ceremonies, and how to work effectively with engineering teams

What do we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• A volunteer day to support a charity that matters to you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A contributory pension plan, with Gammas contribution varying depending on yours
• Group income protection and life assurance at four times your salary
• Tax-efficient share save and share incentive plans
• Private medical insurance through Vitality, extending to your immediate family
• An Electric Vehicle scheme through Octopus and a Cycle to Work scheme

A few things to note

• Unfortunately, we cannot offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role
• This is a hybrid role, based from our Manchester or Newbury office, with two days per week in the office
• If you feel you could be a good fit for Gamma but do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply

Software Development Lead - Cheshire (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Up to £70,000 (DOE) + benefits

I’m partnering with a well-established, consumer-focused organisation in the health & wellbeing sector that’s undergoing a significant digital and engineering transformation. They’re investing heavily in modern software engineering, product thinking and Agile delivery, and are now looking for a hands-on Software Development Lead to take ownership of one of their product delivery teams.

This role suits an experienced engineer who still enjoys being on the tools, but also wants to lead from the front, shape engineering culture, and influence how software is built across the business.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead one of two small, cross-functional teams, working closely with Product, QA, and key business stakeholders. Reporting to the IT Development Manager, you’ll play a key role in defining technical direction while delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable software.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing, building and maintaining modern cloud-based software products
• Driving Agile delivery, test-first engineering and DevOps best practices
• Leading technical decision-making and contributing to architectural improvements
• Owning delivery from concept through to production
• Implementing and tracking team metrics (delivery, performance, health)
• Mentoring and inspiring engineers to do their best work
• Supporting technical recruitment and team growth

This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role, combining people leadership with real development across both front-end and back-end systems.

Tech Stack (Microsoft / Azure Focused)

Experience across some of the following is beneficial (not all required):

• C#, .NET Core
• Azure (DevOps, Web Services, API Management, App Gateway, WAF)
• SQL Server, LINQ, Entity Framework
• Angular
• Test-First/Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Azure Active Directory
• GitHub (source control, Copilot)
• Terraform/Infrastructure as Code
• Agile, Scrum, Jira
• Power BI
• Mobile app ecosystems (Apple & Google Play)
• Payment providers

What They’re Looking For

• Strong commercial software development background (ideally 10+ years)
• Proven experience in a technical lead or hands-on leadership role
• Passion for modern engineering practices and Test-First development
• Experience leading small, multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong Agile delivery and continuous improvement mindset
• Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Background in fast-paced, consumer-facing environments is a plus
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £70,000 depending on experience
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Company pension
• Free gym membership for you and a loved one
• Retail and café discounts
• Training, development and clear progression opportunities

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a tech lead who wants to shape engineering culture, influence long-term technical direction, and play a key role in a modernisation journey - while still staying close to the code.

If you’re open to a confidential conversation, apply now and I’ll be in touch.

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Job Title

Contractor’s Engineering Manager (CEM) – Telecoms / Software-Focused Systems

Contract Details

Contract Length: Minimum 9 months

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Predominantly remote with occasional travel to Cheadle, Stockport

Overview

An experienced Contractor’s Engineering Manager (CEM) is required to take over an existing role due to retirement. The role supports a rail-based programme currently at GRIP 6, entering SIT/SAT testing, and centres on an Online Key Management System (OKMS).

The OKMS is a software-based, cyber-secure telecoms system used by train drivers to log into operational systems. While the solution has strong software and cyber-security elements, this is not a pure software role. A telecoms engineering background is essential. Civils or signalling-only backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable.

The OKMS scope represents approximately 40–50% of the workload; however, candidates with a strong telecoms background will be able to support the role full time.

Key Responsibilities
CEM Role & Engineering Management

Act as Contractor’s Engineering Manager, coordinating all engineering activities in line with the project programme and GRIP lifecycle

Coordinate design and documentation deliverables to Network Rail

Review and sign off all documentation submitted to Network Rail from delivery partners

Manage and coordinate responses to Design Review Notes (DRNs), ensuring timely closure or document updates formally accepted by Network Rail

Coordinate As-Built documentation where required

Provide all required documentation for the Network Rail Health & Safety File, agreeing formats with Network Rail

Provide IDC/IDR Certificates for GRIP stages 5, 6 and 7 (and 8 if required)

Provide Engineering Completion Certificates (ECC)

Documentation & Authoring

Update and maintain the System Definition

Update the Service Interface Register (SIR) with input from DDaT stakeholders

Produce HSM performance reports to support NRAP Product Approval (templates provided)

Maintain document control via JIRA, SharePoint and OneDrive

Assurance, Safety & Compliance

Coordinate with TÜV (Independent Auditor) regarding Subset compliance reports

Respond to auditor queries and provide supporting evidence as required

Ensure progress towards compliance with applicable subsets, supporting independent assurance for handover

Support completion and acceptance of SIT/SAT Safety Letter

Run checks on outstanding LDO actions prior to certification sign-off

Governance, Reporting & Meetings

Attend:

Monthly Network Rail Contract Review meetings

Monthly Human Factors Working Group meetings

Chair:

Twice-weekly Engineering Delivery meetings

Monthly Security Working Group meetings, reviewing security documentation, residual risks and emerging issues

Reporting:

Provide a monthly metrics pack

Provide a monthly technical debt report

Security & PSO Awareness

Maintain awareness of project security classifications, procedures and controls

Identify, manage and escalate any security breaches promptly

Support updates to security briefings and alignment with current organisational security marking systems

Consult and adhere to Network Rail security correspondence and requirements

Tools & Systems

Obtain and use access to the following systems:

Network Rail eB (document control and DRN status)

Network Rail Standards Portal

Network Rail Teams

JIRA (document control and WPM)

SharePoint / OneDrive (OKMS documentation)

Project Environment

The CEM will work closely with a multi-organisation delivery team including project management, service delivery, safety assurance, systems engineering, architecture, and security specialists.

Essential Requirements

CEM Certification (mandatory)

Strong telecoms engineering background

Experience delivering software-based, cyber-secure systems within regulated environments

Proven experience working through GRIP stages, particularly GRIP 5–7

Experience with IDC/IDR, ECC, DRNs, and Network Rail governance processes

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and suppliers

Comfortable working remotely with occasional on-site presence

Desirable

Rail industry experience

Exposure to cyber security, key management systems, or access control solutions

Experience working with independent safety or compliance auditors (e.g. TÜV)

We’re now recruiting a D2C Data & Business Intelligence Manager to join our D2C Insights team; the team that drives customer-focused, data-led decision making across our direct-to-consumer strategy, product, PR & content, and business development teams. The team are responsible for insights across customer research, customer feedback, market intelligence, competitor analysis, and data-driven insights.

The D2C Data and BI Manager leads a small but dynamic and experienced group of BI developers and engineers who work across customer, financial and commercial data held in our Enterprise Data Warehouse Snowflake alongside our CRM and Customer Data Platform Bloomreach.

Were passionate about delivering an increasingly personalised and segmented approach to every customer touchpoint to empower our customers to reach their financial goals.

This role is a hands-on leader for the team, who can ensure we continue to have strong technical processes and governance whilst working with technical and non-technical colleagues to gather requirements, develop and deliver elegant and robust solutions, and embed insights.

What does the job involve?

• Leadership of a growing and high performing team of data engineers and BI developers coaching individuals and the team to deliver their best for the business.
• Ensuring strong technical and business processes including documentation so that our data pipelines and data assets are robust, and that change is delivered in a governed and controlled manner and at the pace our stakeholders require
• Working closely with our stakeholders in D2C (particularly Marketing and Product) to understand their plans and strategies to develop an operating model and plans that deliver robust data products and dashboards when required.
• Continually assess our ways of working and roadmaps, proactively identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation
• Ensuring change is delivered in line with agreed plans and QA’ing before delivery to the business.
• Supporting the team to develop engaging and accurate dashboards and reports.Youll take the lead on rolling these out to the business, ensuring colleagues understand how to navigate and interpret the data including leading on our approach to self-service and data literacy across the division.
• Working closely with our central data and technology colleagues to collaborate on projects, share best practice and agree on common ways of working across the AJ Bell data community
• Proactively identify risks or opportunities highlighted through data and reporting, taking the lead on surfacing these to senior management along with context and what practical options we have to address them.
• Ensuringcompliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy, security, and confidentiality.
• Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty.

About you:

We’re looking for someone with a broad range of competence, knowledge and skills which would help you succeed in this role, but it is not critical to meet every single criteria listed below. We encourage a wide range of applicants.

• Proven experience in leading data and reporting teams in financial services or highly regulated industries
• Demonstrable experience of delivering improved outcomes from data and BI particularly governance, efficiency and scalability
• Previous responsibility for business-critical data assets and platforms
• Experience of working with diverse data sources across customer, transactional and external data and different cadences including real time. Experience of working with third party data enhancement and marketing data sources such as Google Analytics is highly desirable
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Excellent long-term planning and short-term prioritisation skills, including effective communication and ensuring delivery of priorities
• Experience in analysis and development within a BI environment
• Agile/scrum experience would be a benefit
• Good levels of data and market awareness
• Highly effective communication skills and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-based data architecture, database development and management. Previous experience with Snowflake in particular is desirable
• Strong understanding of data and systems integration and data pipelines including development approaches.
• Broad knowledge of business intelligence principles, approaches and tools/platforms. Power BI is preferred
• Understanding of marketing and communication technologies, particularly CRM platforms and orchestration tools. Experience with Bloomreach is desirable.
• Best practice for systems and data governance including development processes and documentation
• Reporting architecture and approaches including self-service enablement
• Understanding of marketing and product performance metrics and approaches.Exposure to Google Analytics and user engagement tools and testing platforms such as Contentsquare, AppsFlyer, Optimizely is highly desirable
• Proven understanding of GDPR and data governance, preferably in financial services
• Knowledge of AJ Bell and our product offerings, and interest in the investment platform marketwould be a plus
• Excellent proficiency in data manipulation languages, particularly SQL, and able to write complex queries and repeatable stored procedures. Experience in low-code solutions like DBT is highly desirable
• Experience of developing data pipeline and automations, for example via Python
• Data integration using APIs
• Ownership of systems critical data and string experience of maintenance, development and improvement.
• Dashboard design, development and delivery.Experience with Power BI including semantic model development and with DAX is preferred.
• Self-serve approaches and improvements to data literacy and adoption.
• Documentation and workflow management using tools such as JIRA and Confluence

About Us

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK’s 'Best 100 Companies to Work For forsix consecutive yearsand in 2024 named a Great Place to Work.

At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary
• Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan provided by Simply Health
• Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code
• Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals

Hybrid working:

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That’s why we offer a hybrid working model, where youll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we’d love to speak to you.

We are seeking an Agile Delivery lead for a 3-month project (Outside IR35.) Your expertise will be on in the development of team members, mentoring, developing skills, managing performance, supporting and knowledge sharing. This role sets guidelines, provides best practice examples and guides the professional capability development of teams. You will work across our digital roadmap delivery horizontals, leading the delivery team, managing the ceremonies, running the day to day using the right digital delivery ways of working.

Type: 3 Month Contract

Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35)

Location: Manchester/Hybrid

Start: ASAP

Skills

Successful track record of delivering complex technology projects and programmes through multi-disciplinary teams using agile, lean software and design-thinking development methodologies.

Specialist skills in agile delivery standards and practices within the full software development lifecycle.

Proficient in relevant approaches and technologies utilising tools such JIRA, Confluence.

Please apply now to be considered for this role

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

A highly capable Software Engineer (Digital Signal Processing) is required to support support the development, integration, and testing of complex digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms within real-time software systems. This role is suited to professionals with strong C++ expertise, a deep understanding of computational mathematics, and experience working in model-driven development environments.

The position involves working within multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate mathematical models into robust, high-performance software implementations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in Linux-based environments, collaborating across modelling, software, systems, and verification functions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise real-time DSP algorithms in C++ within high-performance computing environments.
• Integrate both auto-generated and hand-crafted model-based code into larger software systems.
• Conduct modelling, simulation, and validation of algorithms using MATLAB, Simulink, or similar environments.
• Execute structured testing, benchmarking, and verification of DSP components to ensure precision, performance, and model fidelity.
• Develop scripts (Python/Bash) for modelling support, data preparation, analysis, and automated testing workflows.
• Perform Linux-target development activities including debugging, optimisation, and deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure software aligns with system requirements, performance targets, and architectural constraints.
• Apply software engineering best practices including static analysis, unit testing, and clean code principles.
• Contribute to configuration management, issue tracking, and continuous integration processes using industry-standard tools.
• Participate in Agile delivery frameworks, contributing to planning, reporting, and technical reviews.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of algorithmic outputs and their software implementations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Strong academic or professional focus on signal processing, computational mathematics, or algorithm development.
• Solid grounding in real-time software engineering and Linux-based development environments.

Essential skills

• Advanced C++ programming for real-time DSP applications.
• Strong mathematical capability, particularly in digital signal processing theory and algorithm development.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tools for modelling and simulation.
• Experience with integrating autogenerated model code alongside custom software implementations.
• Linux development expertise, including debugging, profiling, performance optimisation, and command-line workflows.
• Python and/or Bash scripting for automation, prototyping, data manipulation, and verification tasks.
• Familiarity with GPU acceleration techniques (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL).
• Understanding of networking, Linux infrastructure, and system patching.

Desired skills

• Knowledge of high-performance computing techniques and parallelisation strategies.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker or Podman.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams including systems, hardware, and modelling specialists.
• Understanding of end-to-end DSP pipelines, model fidelity constraints, and real-time performance requirements.
• Strong awareness of software quality assurance practices and continuous integration concepts.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience implementing, validating, and benchmarking DSP algorithms.
• Working with filters, detection algorithms, beamforming, or similar DSP domains.
• Applying model-driven development practices across the full software lifecycle.
• Conducting structured test and verification activities for mathematical or algorithmic components.
• Using version control, repository management, and software lifecycle tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket, Artifactory, Jira).
• Working within Agile software environments or following well-defined software delivery processes.
• Experience with containerised runtime environments or modern DevOps workflows (desirable).

What do I need before I apply

• Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC); in many cases this may require sole UK nationality and long-term UK residency.
• Ability and willingness to work fully onsite (location will depend on the employer/project).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, ownership of deliverables, and commitment to high software and mathematical accuracy.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges

• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects

• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses

• Competitive company benefits

• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Software Engineer (JavaScript / TypeScript / React)

Hybrid Manchester Area (2x weekly office)

45k -55k + Generous bonus scheme + Additional Benefits

The business

A well-established, privately owned British technology company that is one of, if not the largest player in its industry. They take pride in their company culture and developing high-performance teams and are keen on attracting the right developers to support their coding advancements.

The role

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you ll be central to building software that supports both internal business systems and customer-facing solutions. You’ll be very hands on with supporting the existing code base, maintaining best coding practices and working on the latest technology developments.

There will also be ample opportunity to upskill and learn new languages as a part of internal training and bootcamps.

About you

• Experienced software engineer with strong skills in JavaScript / Typescript / React or similarframeworks
• Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP or Azure, microservices, and API development.
• Well-versed in modern software development practices, including unit testing, TDD, CI/CD, SOLID principles, BDD, and agile methodologies.
• Experience with cross functional teams and stakeholders at different levels
• Experience developing low-latency and highly scalable solutions.

Additional skills (Training provided if needed)

• Developing CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with full-stack frameworks, web APIs, SQL etc
• Version control and automation with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• BDD implementation with Gherkin and SpecFlow.
• Experience with tools like Jira / Confluence
• Agile ways of working (Scrum / Kanban)

Benefits

• A clear plan for career growth, with training and support from your manager.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday allowance.
• Private health
• Contributory pension plan.
• Employee Assistance Program

and more

If this sounds like you, please apply now.