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Associate IT Service Manager DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department, helping people into work and making payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. We have been undertaking an ambitious technology transformation over the past few years, and there's still a lot to achieve. We're looking for a talented and ambitious junior IT Service Manager to help us implement and improvement service management across DWP's digital projects. You'll take on range of standard service management activities with a supportive and expert team - including resolving incidents, problem management, and responding to queries addressing all aspects of the Products and Services. You'll help us deliver services that work better for the millions of people that interact with DWP every day. As an Associate IT Service Manager, you will: Manage incidents, problems, knowledge, and aspects of change management Oversee tasks related to certificates, vulnerabilities, and security updates Learn and become proficient in 14 small to medium-sized applications Assist with service management for existing and new applications, including exciting projects moving from legacy systems to new applications Use your analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure effective management of issues raised Work in a disciplined environment, under pressure to meet challenging objectives and timescales What skills and experience do you need to apply? Managing a Quality Service - You can keep colleagues and stakeholders fully informed of plans, possibilities and progress. You deliver good customer service which balances quality and cost effectiveness. Communicating & Influencing - You communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Respond constructively and objectively to comments and questions. Handle challenging conversations with confidence and sensitivity Operational Management - You understand the operational processes of running and maintaining a product or service. Customer Services Management - You can resolve user requests to at least the agreed service level agreement. You can empathise with the end user. You use customer-focused metrics to achieve a satisfying outcome. You have an understanding of service management tools and services e.g. ITIL. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our digital hubs in either Blackpool or Newcastle-upon-Tyne, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Work: We have the tools and tech to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model, with time split between home and a hub with the team. Pay: £30,975 a year. Pension : You'll get a great civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, approximately £8,973 towards your membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme Holidays : Generous leave package starting at 24 days, rising to 26 after one year, plus bank holidays, with options for extra flexi leave. Our comprehensive benefits package is built around your work-life balance and includes: Flexible working, flexi-hours, and flexi-days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off for volunteering and charitable giving Be your authentic self at work with I Can Be Me in DWP Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out, and more Interest-free loans for a bike or season ticket, making your commute easier Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring, and career progression opportunities Click apply now to see the full job description and start your application on Civil Service Jobs. We understand how valuable your time is. Our hiring process is clear and streamlined, with just two stages: Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Interview

Associate IT Service Manager DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department, helping people into work and making payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. We have been undertaking an ambitious technology transformation over the past few years, and there's still a lot to achieve. We're looking for a talented and ambitious junior IT Service Manager to help us implement and improvement service management across DWP's digital projects. You'll take on range of standard service management activities with a supportive and expert team - including resolving incidents, problem management, and responding to queries addressing all aspects of the Products and Services. You'll help us deliver services that work better for the millions of people that interact with DWP every day. As an Associate IT Service Manager, you will: Manage incidents, problems, knowledge, and aspects of change management Oversee tasks related to certificates, vulnerabilities, and security updates Learn and become proficient in 14 small to medium-sized applications Assist with service management for existing and new applications, including exciting projects moving from legacy systems to new applications Use your analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure effective management of issues raised Work in a disciplined environment, under pressure to meet challenging objectives and timescales What skills and experience do you need to apply? Managing a Quality Service - You can keep colleagues and stakeholders fully informed of plans, possibilities and progress. You deliver good customer service which balances quality and cost effectiveness. Communicating & Influencing - You communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Respond constructively and objectively to comments and questions. Handle challenging conversations with confidence and sensitivity Operational Management - You understand the operational processes of running and maintaining a product or service. Customer Services Management - You can resolve user requests to at least the agreed service level agreement. You can empathise with the end user. You use customer-focused metrics to achieve a satisfying outcome. You have an understanding of service management tools and services e.g. ITIL. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our digital hubs in either Blackpool or Newcastle-upon-Tyne, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Work: We have the tools and tech to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model, with time split between home and a hub with the team. Pay: £30,975 a year. Pension : You'll get a great civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, approximately £8,973 towards your membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme Holidays : Generous leave package starting at 24 days, rising to 26 after one year, plus bank holidays, with options for extra flexi leave. Our comprehensive benefits package is built around your work-life balance and includes: Flexible working, flexi-hours, and flexi-days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off for volunteering and charitable giving Be your authentic self at work with I Can Be Me in DWP Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out, and more Interest-free loans for a bike or season ticket, making your commute easier Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring, and career progression opportunities Click apply now to see the full job description and start your application on Civil Service Jobs. We understand how valuable your time is. Our hiring process is clear and streamlined, with just two stages: Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Interview

Job Title: Engineer - Product Security Location: Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing: Security threat and risk assessments Initial security requirements and control groups Security assurance strategy Security Engineering management planning Your skills and experiences: Essential: Risk management experience Understand engineering lifecycle Knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks Technical controls experience Desirable: Degree or equivalent in STEM subject (Computer Science/Cybersecurity/Risk Management or similar) Requirement derivation experience MOD defence domain knowledge Technical writing Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Team: The team designs, builds, integrates and provides through life support to all the Submarine Platforms in the Royal Naval fleet. You will ensure the submarine systems and products are developed to support the delivery of an appropriately secure and resilient product. This is an exciting time to join a dynamic team at the inception of a groundbreaking project, where you will have the chance to shape the security strategy for the next generation of submarines. The role offers significant potential for career development, as well as the opportunity to explore new technologies and their applications within the defence sector. To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Job Title: Principal Engineer - System Engineering Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak, Frimley or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable, dependant on experience What you'll be doing: Lead Engineer for AWS System Engineering requirements and acceptance Authoring AWS Requirements Specifications and Subsystem Technical Specifications Participation in trade studies including defining key performance requirements Planning and supporting Verification and Validation activities both with Supplier and at Combat System Integration facilities Preparing evidence for Customer Acceptance Providing regular updates on project status/progress in accordance with project specific reporting cycles To contribute to rapid closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages and to manage the resulting change embodiment activities To be able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the Quality and HS&E Management System documentation e.g. Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk Assessments - applicable to your particular work scope and to obey all HS&E rules and control measures Your skills and experiences: ESSENTIAL: Systems Engineering knowledge and experience Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline Experience of requirements management in DOORS Broad knowledge/experience of System Engineering Lifecycle DESIRABLE: Experience of the military or maritime domain Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Above Water Surveillance team: In this role you will support the development and acceptance activities for Above Water Surveillance (AWS) equipment including Integrated Combat System Mast, Radar System (including IFF and Secondary Radar) and Combat System Masts equipment contracts for the programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the leading Integrated Combat System technology and Dreadnought class submarine. Career development opportunities available depending on career aspirations. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Senior Software Engineer Duration : 6 months + Location : Bracknell 2-3 days Per week onsiteRate : FlexibleClearance : none required Your transferable skills and experience:* Strong C# skills along with Maui or Xamarin* Mobile App development* UX/UI experience* Software engineering best practices* Agile scrum processLA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Electronics Technician We are recruiting for an Electronics Technician to join a growing team based in Oxford. An Electronics Technician is sought to work closely with various teams, maintaining and enhancing equipment systems, primarily focusing on field equipment performance, deployment, and new system testing. Responsibilities: • Ensure all equipment meets specifications for optimal results. • Diagnose and address equipment issues as they arise. • Perform regular maintenance and repairs to keep equipment reliable for field use. • Collaborate with the R&D team to develop and improve data collection systems. • Assemble and test prototype systems. • Maintain logs for equipment maintenance and repair history. Required Skills & Experience: • Proficiency in electronic and electrical circuits and systems. • Experience assembling prototype or small-volume equipment. • Ability to diagnose and repair electronic equipment. • Practical skills across electronic, electrical, and mechanical domains. • Skilled in electronic/mechanical CAD software, with PCB CAD expertise. • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for resolving technical issues. This role is based in Oxford and offers an opportunity to engage in hands-on, collaborative work with a growing team, directly supporting system development and equipment reliability.

ob Title: Principal Engineer - EPAD Product Verification Location: Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: from £45,628 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Substantiating that the product is safe at various stages during procurement and build by execution of your Surveillance Plan and generation of objective evidence Ensuring build and design intent conformity through verification activities, at system and whole boat level Assisting in the conduct of design and safety classification configuration checks, as appropriate Supporting activities requiring input and support as part of configuration checks Analysis of root causes of failures Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree qualified in Engineering (or working towards), or HNC with suitable experience Demonstrable and applied experience in Product Verification or Quality Assurance activities and build assurance Technical experience in Safety Assessments of design, evidence capture and risk analysis Desirable: Experience conducting technical investigations or audits Engineering Chartership or working towards Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Product Verification team: As a Principal Engineer - Product Verification, you will primarily be responsible for ensuring product design intent and safety requirements are met across the submarine. You will also act as a subject matter expert (SME) for whole boat product verification, which will entail conducting assurance activities. This unique role will provide you with the opportunity to be involved with one of the UK's most complex, cutting-edge projects, with the chance to work across the whole boat. You will also gain exposure to an extensive range of stakeholder groups and industrial partners. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Quantitative Developer (C# SQL Mathematics) St Albans / WFH to £65k Are you a data savvy Software Developer with C# and SQL coding skills combined with excellent mathematics? You could be joining a technology driven trading company with a flat structure where you will get your voice heard and can make a real impact on the bottom line, earning significant bonuses. As a Quantitative Developer you'll work directly with the Front Office trading desk to facilitate their daily trades on the Sports betting side of the business; you'll develop and maintain various internal applications that are critical to trading performance and implement programs to improve efficiency and profitability including using mathematical models to calculate the expected chance of events happening in a sporting event. You'll be using C# and SQL and will be encouraged to develop your skills in other programming languages and technology with mentoring and paid for training, you'll be supported to reach your full potential. WFH Policy: You'll join colleagues in St. Albans, Hertfordshire (parking available), with the flexibility to work from home two days a week. About you: You have achieved a 2.1 or above in a mathematical discipline, backed by strong A-level results in Science and Mathematics You can code with C# and SQL You have a strong interest in sports with a good knowledge of rules of most major sports e.g. football, cricket, tennis You are familiar with and have an interest in quantitative finance and are keen to develop your career in this field You're collaborative and pragmatic What's in it for you: As a Quantitative Developer you will earn a competitive salary (to £65k) plus benefits including: Significant bonus earning potential 25 days holiday, rising to 30 after 2 years Enhanced parental leave Contributory pension scheme Private Medical Discounts for gym membership, travel and cinema Sabbatical after 10 years of service Apply now to find out more about this Quantitative Developer (C# .Net SQL Mathematics) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Job Title: IT Project Manager Location: Barrow in Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Starting from £56,000 - depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Running projects using Agile methodology Producing and maintaining project plans Maintaining committed milestones and programme governance Maintenance of RAID log Owning project issues and manageable resolutions Regular communication with key stakeholders Defining and managing all design and delivery stages Capture and manage effective change Engaging with the Business Change team to ensure change lands with the business Delivering quality solutions into a Production environment Your skills and experiences: Essential: Agile Project Management Project estimating and planning Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable: IT Project Management delivery Waterfall methodology experience Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The SSNA IM&T Programme Delivery team: You will be responsible for owning and delivering critical business needs end to end, identifying and refining business requirements to deliver the right solutions to time cost and quality. Landing change that makes a difference to the security of our country. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Our Purpose Working in Partnership for a happier world - our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone. What's the role about? As the UK's most successful omni-channel retailer, E-Commerce is a key part of Our Business - we run two of the busiest websites in the UK, driving a significant proportion of our sales. Our Engineering practice includes 60+ teams, working on everything from Cloud Platforms to Mobile Apps, from E-Commerce functionality to Machine Learning. Our Engineers work collaboratively and share knowledge, and learning is extremely important to us. We support our Engineers to continuously improve their skills and keep abreast of the latest technologies. What you'll be doing? This is an opportunity to join one of our agile product teams working as a Senior Back-End Software Engineer. You will be using your excellent Kotlin or Java skills to build and support new features adding value for Our Business. As a Senior Engineer, you will also use your knowledge of Software Engineering to lead the shaping of new projects and support the professional development of less experienced Engineers. There are opportunities to become a people manager for your fellow engineers if that is something that appeals to you. Successful candidates will have a passion for using technology to deliver outstanding and innovative software solutions, and will have a track record of working in teams delivering complex, performant, high quality software. What you'll already have: Extensive experience leading, coaching and mentoring individuals/teams Expertise in either server side Kotlin or a modern version of Java. A structured approach to systems analysis and development. A good understanding of Microservice Architectures. Experience with application frameworks such as http4k or Spring Boot. An understanding of Agile development methods such as Scrum or Kanban. Familiarity with techniques like TDD, pair programming. Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery. REST API development and/or consumption. What else you could bring: Experience with Cloud Platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure. Docker, Kubernetes. Jenkins, Gitlab CI. Where will you be working?: We have opportunities at both our John Lewis Head Office in London, Pimlico and Waitrose Head Office in Bracknell, Berkshire. We have a blended hybrid approach of working from our offices and a home/remote UK location. You are contracted to a Partnership office location. If you choose to work remotely you should be aware that from time to time, you will need to come into the office. This decision is made within your team.

An Application Developer with extensive experience of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is required for an initial 12 month contract. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week on site in London and is Inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company.Essential skills and experience: -Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM) -Proficient in integrating Microsoft D365 using X++ programming -Familiar with Data Management Framework (DMF) -Experience with Bring Your Own Database (BYOD) -Expertise in code deployment processes -Skilled in creating SSRS reports -Experience with developing extensions -Worked with SysOperation framework using custom batch jobs -Knowledgeable in Data Lake integration LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Principal Electronics Engineer An exciting opportunity has opened up for an Principal Electronics Engineer based in Cambridge, focusing on baseband processing for advanced wireless communication systems. This role centres on the design and development of baseband circuits, playing a key part in delivering reliable and efficient telecommunications solutions. As part of the team, you will work on the PCB design and integration of analog and digital circuits specifically related to baseband processing. You will also be involved in signal processing, working with high-speed interfaces, and ensuring robust signal integrity. Additionally, the role will involve programming and optimising embedded systems using C, C++, and Python to support baseband functionality within wireless products. The ideal Electronics Engineer will have experience in: • PCB design and development • Analog and digital circuit design with a focus on baseband processing • Signal processing and high-speed digital design • RF front-end and baseband interface design • Embedded systems programming using C, C++, and Python • Experience with telecommunications standards and wireless communication protocols • Familiarity with power integrity and signal integrity analysis for high-speed designs • Knowledge of modulation techniques and filter design for baseband signals If you're interested in the position of Principal Electronics Engineer, please apply or contact Chris Moffatt.

Senior Electronics Engineer An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join a leading technology company based in Scotland, specializing in embedded systems and electronics design for a wide range of industries, including energy, defense, and industrial automation. This company is known for delivering bespoke electronic solutions tailored to complex customer requirements. In this role, you will take on key responsibilities in the design and development of PCB systems, integrating analog and digital circuits and overseeing the full product lifecycle. As a senior member of the team, you will provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, while actively contributing to project delivery. The role also involves working on embedded systems, utilizing C, C++, and Python to develop robust, high-performance systems. The ideal Senior Electronics Engineer will have: • Proven experience in PCB design and development • Expertise in analog and digital circuit design • Full product lifecycle experience, from concept through to production • Strong skills in embedded systems programming using C, C++, and Python • Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers • Experience with power management and signal integrity analysis • Knowledge of FPGA integration and high-speed digital interfaces is a plus If you're interested in the position of Senior Electronics Engineer, please apply or contact Chris Moffatt.

Our Purpose Working in Partnership for a happier world - our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone. At a glance Working pattern - This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the Bracknell Head Office. There will be occasional travel to our London office. The Network team aims to spend 1 to 2 days a week in the office to connect, specifically Tuesday, and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings. Contract type - Three permanent roles and one secondment role (23 months). Overview of the role Here at the John Lewis Partnership we have a bold and innovative IT team. We support our business by providing industry leading technology solutions that cater for our customer needs whenever and wherever they are, continually promoting innovation, transforming our infrastructure and delivering new and unique ways of shopping. Our mission is to delight customers at every opportunity and to maintain our reputation as the best retailer in the country. We are embarking on an exciting journey to modernise our technology and ways of working, which together deliver the pace and agility that we will harness to meet the diverse needs and value expectations of our customers. We now have a fantastic and exciting opportunity within our IT team to join us as an Infrastructure Platform Lead (Networks) to advance several key Network towers including core networking, network security, edge connectivity and cloud networking. We are seeking an individual with significant experience, someone who is motivated, innovative and committed to lead technology towers and to deliver secure, robust, stable and performant future ready infrastructure. You will have demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, and managing innovative, cost efficient solutions, modernising network infrastructure services both on premise and for the public cloud (predominantly Google Cloud Platform), simplifying and rationalising existing technologies, whilst maintaining Operational Excellence. If you're enthusiastic about on premise and cloud network technologies, if you thrive and perform in a time sensitive, high-demand environment, and if you take satisfaction in delivering results through others, then we want to hear from you! What you'll be doing As a senior member, you will be working as part of a larger team covering a spectrum of technologies in a modern hybrid enterprise environment where interdependencies make up a proficient infrastructure capability. You will drive and be accountable for the outcomes the business requires in relation to your services. This means that you will be working effectively with Partners, vendors, and our strategic third party service providers to ensure effective delivery of the service, and strategy, whilst managing operational risks throughout. Your wealth of expertise will be instrumental in running agile product teams and driving forward the technology roadmap. Additionally, you will be expected to manage and support business-critical or escalated issues, providing effective solutions. In the event of a major incident, you will act as the technical authority, communicating effectively with all stakeholders, coordinating the technical response, and ensuring clear and concise updates are provided throughout the resolution process. You will participate in post incident reviews, owning actions within your tower. This role demands effective communication and coordination abilities. You will need to build positive working relationships within cross-functional teams, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed, whilst also maintaining clear and productive communication with external vendors. Key the Platform Infrastructure Lead (Networks) you will: Develop working relationships with key business stakeholders and build understanding of the commercial, technical, and operational landscape and business strategy Have responsibility for technology towers and will strongly influence how the network evolves to meet business needs. You will work with a diverse range of technical and non-technical stakeholders which will require comprehensive communication skills Be the product owner for your key technology towers, both on-premise and cloud As Product Owner, define the vision for the product backlog and prioritise product group workloads to deliver business and technical requirements Deliver value for John Lewis Partnership by ensuring quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness from all infrastructure management contracts Manage suppliers and vendors to ensure the network services remain secure, stable, robust and performant by delivering and maintaining end to end Operational Excellence Ensure that the services provided by vendors and managed service suppliers deliver against agreed SLAs, key metrics, and statements of work Use your knowledge and experience of network services and an understanding of their consumption by the business, to develop a forecast of demand for the service and (by extension) the vendor's services Manage third party provision of network services and maintain operational integrity Work with Architecture to ensure deliverables are aligned with the business and technical strategy, producing business cases to deliver change and innovation, and translate architectural designs into operations. Ensure full life cycle management is planned, managed and delivered across the network infrastructure estate; with published and managed roadmaps, aligned to strategy Be the technical SME and authoritative point of escalation for your technology towers Identify and deliver cost efficiencies across all commercial contracts in scope of your technologies, establishing value for the Partnership Manage utilisation against entitlement of commercial products, ensure robust Capacity Management process and reporting are in place. You will also have key input into deriving efficiency in cost management and consumption, working alongside FinOps when required You will shape and implement policy alongside Security Operations. You will work closely with the other Infrastructure areas and interface with the established Product & Platform teams to embed capability within areas. Essential Skills you'll need: Deep technical expertise and experience in key technologies as defined below including experience of on premise and cloud networking. Proven history of developing IT Delivery in a lean and agile environment through managing and motivating technical teams to deliver growth. Demonstrable experience in leading managed services / high-value third-party contracts in a complex enterprise IT environment. Comprehensive knowledge of agile methodologies & DevSecOps frameworks Effective communication skills that go beyond “tech talk” - the ability to translate complex IT matters to those without an IT background A credible and established expert with good commercial and operational acumen, who is able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in building positive relationships, including third parties. Deep technical expertise and experience in some or all of the following areas: SDWAN / WAN / MPLS / DWDM Cloud Networking Technologies LAN / WiFi Internet Proxy Software Defined Networking Firewalls Load Balancing Voice including UCaaS and CCaaS NSX-T DMZ PCI VPN Desirable Skills A degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering or a related qualification FinOps experience: Budgeting/Forecasting/Cost Optimisation Experience in the retail sector, both physical and online Next Steps: The application form consists of a CV upload, followed by application questions. Please save the application questions to a Google docs before entering on Workday. The application form consists of a CV upload, followed by application questions. You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Please note : we sometimes close vacancies early in the event of a large response, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Benefits of the Partnership and the role Hybrid Working. Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours). Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years' service, you'll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not You'll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. 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Join a growing Quantum Computing start-up - Oxford This new award-winning Quantum Computing start-up are actively seeking a Cryptography Engineer to join their team as the business continually look to improve the development of their cryptographic algorithms. The successful Cryptography Engineer will be responsible for assisting with cryptographic standardisation, development of cryptographic algorithms, and integrated Cryptography into the firmware. For this Cryptography Engineer, we are looking for someone with knowledge of: • Side-channel attacks • Experience developing cryptographic algorithms • Knowledge of cryptographic standards • Some experience with firmware or hardware What Next? If you’re a Cryptography Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge within a great company, then please apply today to learn more! For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, Firmware, C++ Programming, Linux Kernel, Device Driver Development, then please contact me, Callum Allen today.

GCC Compiler Engineer World-Leading Electronic Trading Platform! An experienced Compiler Engineer is required to join an exciting, world-leading electronic trading platform. As a Compiler Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and optimising compiler technology for their hardware and ASIC design projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of industry-leading electronic products. What’s Required? For this GCC Compiler Engineering position, we’re interested in people from a variety of backgrounds, but your experience may include some of the following: • Strong background in compiler design and optimisation • GGC/LLVM frameworks preferred • Understanding of ASIC / FPGA Hardware • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, Master's or PhD preferred • Added Bonus - Keen interest in Trading. If you’re a GCC Compiler Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge within a great company, then please apply today to learn more! To find out more about this and other Software opportunities across the UK, please contact Mitch Wheaton.