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the business. Working within an agile team, you will deliver high-quality, customer-focused software to exceed the customer's expectations. You will be active in all phases of the development lifecycle. What you will be doing Translate functional and non-functional requirements into working software alongside your team Collaborate with the team to analyze, debug, and resolve … technical requirements as needed Understand timelines and dependencies, coordinating with other teams as required Take responsibility for product delivery and your contributions to it Actively participate in relevant communities of practice associated with your role Who we are looking for Experienced Java Developer with a positive, collaborative attitude, Agile/DevOps experience, and an understanding of … is essential; familiarity with SpringBoot, Kafka (or other messaging platforms), Postgres (or other SQL databases), Cassandra (or other NoSQL databases), Docker, GitLab, and GitLab CI is desirable Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and cloud platforms like New Relic, Splunk, AWS Lambdas, Kubernetes, ISTIO, Terraform, and OpenAPI is beneficial but not required Open-mindedness and curiosity about new technologies are More ❯

Location: Warrington (1-3 x a month in office) Java | Spring | AWS | Docker | Kubernetes About the Company: ApplauseIT is recruiting a Senior Software Engineer on behalf of this company who is shaping the future of pension technology. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be given full reigns to Define, build, and deploy new products and … Culture: Continuous improvement is in our DNA. they encourage exploring new tech frameworks and processes. Learning Opportunities: Benefit from e-learning subscriptions, monthly down-tools day, and communities of practice. Inclusive Atmosphere: they value diversity and inclusivity, and actively promote a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. Social Engagement: Join in their regular social events, including bake … offs, office parties, sporting events, and more! Ready to build something amazing with them? Apply now and become a part of a company, where your ideas and contributions will make a real impact. More ❯

SALARY: £70,929 - £78,810 LOCATION: Chester HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our Chester office location About this opportunity Would you like to be part of the next phase in our transformation? We're moving into … streaming of data and cloud technologies, underpinned to meet data needs and our team. We're at the heart of our Group wide change. This role sits within our Loans and Affordability Platform, where we're building solutions with modern, innovative technology, including GCP. We work together on key initiatives to deliver value at pace by … DevOps Teams to redefine design, functionality, features, and experiments. Driving transformation in quality engineering and playing a key role in delivering quality software solutions into production. Participating in Communities of Practice, Guilds, and improvement working groups. Mentoring other members in the team including junior engineers and partner resources. Why Lloyds Banking Group We're on an More ❯

the business. Working within an agile team, you will deliver high-quality, customer-focused software to exceed the customer's expectations. You will be active in all phases of the development lifecycle. What you will be doing Translating functional and non-functional requirements into working software with your team. Working closely with the team to analyse, debug, and … technical and technical requirements appropriately. Understanding timelines and dependencies, coordinating with teams around you. Taking responsibility for product delivery and your contributions to it. Actively participating in the communities of practice associated with your role. Who we are looking for Java Developers with a positive, collaborative attitude and commercial development experience in an Agile/DevOps … environment, familiar with the full SDLC, contract-first development, and CI/CD. Technical understanding of Java and the Java ecosystem, with familiarity in SpringBoot, Kafka, Postgres, Cassandra, Docker, GitLab, and GitLab CI. Desirable knowledge of tools such as New Relic, Splunk, AWS Lambdas, Kubernetes, ISTIO, Terraform, and OpenAPI, with experience in monitoring, logging, and infrastructure More ❯

Job summary If you are looking for the opportunity to be responsible for the day-to-day reactive and proactive support of the platforms that host business critical NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) systems as well as getting involved in the setting up of new hosting environments for projects, then we have the role for you … If you are a highly motivated and dynamic platform engineer and want to become part of a team of highly experienced platform engineers working across both private and public cloud environments to help ensure the availability, performance, and security of the NHSBSA platforms then we want to hear from you! You will also get … flexibility to work predominantly from home with the opportunity to be office based should you prefer, or if business needs require ito 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidayso Opportunities for developmento Active wellbeing and inclusion networkso Excellent pensiono Various salary sacrifice schemeso Employee Assistance programme, offering free 24/7 support for More ❯

considered. We're looking for outstanding Lead DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million … claimants and 30,000 staff. As a Lead DevOps Engineer you will be part of a multi-functional agile delivery team and be an integral part of shaping and delivering automated solutions that enableUniversal Credit Working Age Benefitsto deliver quality services consistently that meet the needs of our agents and claimants. The successful candidate … collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and More ❯

way that is easy for them. Working with user researchers, they identify what users need from a service and use that information to inform their design decisions. Champions of user-centred design, they work with other Agile team members to test and iterate designs, and advise clients on how to get the best from interactiondesign. Hippo's principal … meet the needs of all users and adhere to GDS standards Evolve Hippo's approach to UXdesign, promoting the profession internally and externally Lead Hippo's UXdesign community of practice and provide thought leadership in your profession Recruit, line manage and mentor other interactiondesigners Support Hippo business strategy by leading on recruitment, resourcing … diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including More ❯

way that is easy for them. Working with user researchers, they identify what users need from a service and use that information to inform their design decisions. Champions of user-centred design, they work with other Agile team members to test and iterate designs, and advise clients on how to get the best from interactiondesign. Hippo's principal … meet the needs of all users and adhere to GDS standards Evolve Hippo's approach to UXdesign, promoting the profession internally and externally Lead Hippo's UXdesign community of practice and provide thought leadership in your profession Recruit, line manage and mentor other interactiondesigners Support Hippo business strategy by leading on recruitment, resourcing … diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including More ❯

strategic planning for our client's services. You'll co-create new service propositions or evolve existing services and manage relationships between different groups. You're a champion of user-centred design and also have a strong understanding of Agile methodology and how the different members of an Agile team contribute to service design. … delivering at pace by working effectively across organisational, technical, and situational boundaries and translating concepts into tangible deliverables for the team to execute on. Contributing to the service design Community of Practice, you may also be a line manager. Hippo will provide exciting opportunities to share your expertise to influence clients and team members and … diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including More ❯

Role: Software Developer Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 Location: Remote (1-2 x a month) Java | Spring | AWS | Docker | Kubernetes ApplauseIT is recruiting a Software Developer on behalf of this company who is shaping the future of pension technology. As a Software Developer, you will be given full reigns to Define, build, and deploy new products … Culture: Continuous improvement is in our DNA. they encourage exploring new tech frameworks and processes. Learning Opportunities: Benefit from e-learning subscriptions, monthly down-tools day, and communities of practice. Inclusive Atmosphere: they value diversity and inclusivity, and actively promote a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. Social Engagement: Join in their regular social events, including bake … offs, office parties, sporting events, and more! Ready to build something amazing with them? Apply now and become a part of a company, where your ideas and contributions will make a real impact. More ❯

Role: Software Developer Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 Location: Remote (1-2 x a month) Java | Spring | AWS | Docker | Kubernetes ApplauseIT is recruiting a Software Developer on behalf of this company who is shaping the future of pension technology. As a Software Developer, you will be given full reigns to Define, build, and deploy new products … Culture: Continuous improvement is in our DNA. they encourage exploring new tech frameworks and processes. Learning Opportunities: Benefit from e-learning subscriptions, monthly down-tools day, and communities of practice. Inclusive Atmosphere: they value diversity and inclusivity, and actively promote a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. Social Engagement: Join in their regular social events, including bake … offs, office parties, sporting events, and more! Ready to build something amazing with them? Apply now and become a part of a company, where your ideas and contributions will make a real impact. More ❯

working towards and can measure their performance. Manage people and projects. Work closely with the Head of Delivery to provide leadership and direction within the Hippo Delivery Community of Practice. Provide delivery leadership in your projects and coaching for less experienced members of your client team. Lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams delivering work on … as technical or digital ones. Skills and experience that you need People are at the centre of everything we do. We're a diverse and close-knit community united by a love for solving complex problems for our clients and their users. We take a common sense approach to getting things done. We get things wrong, we … diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including More ❯

About You Do you thrive on shaping information security goals and setting the direction and vision of information security, specifically in a hybrid cloud environment? Does identifying potential security vulnerabilities across multiple platforms and planning remediation activities come as second nature to you? Do you have the technical security expertise to ‘shift left’ when it comes to increasing … the technical training and awareness of colleagues, ensuring it remains prepared against an ever-changing threat landscape Work with the other department heads to develop a security community and security conscious culture. Operational input Contribute to design and architectural decisions and improve the approach to the Company’s threat modelling Lead on information security incidents and work … progression is ingrained in our daily life, encouraged through a variety of forums from e-learning subscriptions and a monthly down-tools day (“Hive Day”) and communities of practice for learning and experimentation. Our open culture encourages wide participation and innovation. We also reward our hard work through regular socials, organised by our people. More ❯

June 2025 at 00:00 Working here isn't just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be … assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues • We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About us We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the … are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we're making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits More ❯

June 2025 at 00:00 Working here isn't just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be … assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues • We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About us We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the … are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we're making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits More ❯

and were looking for a visionary Cloud Solution Architect to lead the way. In this pivotal role, youll provide expert architectural guidance to shape the design and delivery of cutting-edge cloud platforms, solutions, and workloads. As a brand-new discipline within our charity, this is a unique opportunity to establish and mature modern cloud concepts, driving innovation … and ensuring technology is at the heart of our ambitious new 5-year strategy. What you will be doing StepChange is embracing a cloud-first strategy, and we need a Cloud Solution Architect to drive this transformation. Youll shape and mature our cloud approach, collaborating with peers and stakeholders to design and implement solutions that align with best … principles, policies, and standards to ensuring well-informed technical decisions, youll play a crucial role in our innovation. Beyond architecture, youll champion modern cloud engineering, fostering expertise through communities of practice and encouraging collaborative, agile cloud designs. Working with vendors, youll ensure solutions remain fit for purpose and aligned with governance frameworks. About you StepChange is More ❯

disciplinary teams to deliver data-driven, citizen-centric services supporting adults to access higher-quality, higher-paid, and more productive work . This work is at the heart of a broader national effort to reduce unemployment and tackle regional inequality. The Role: Senior Business Analyst As a Senior BA, you’ll help translate user needs into meaningful product … development, shaping services used by people across the country. Working in a complex “system of systems” environment, you’ll use Agile methodologies to drive forward research-informed, test-and-learn solutions. What You’ll Do Take functional ownership of service vision elements and convert them into user-informed business processes. Lead workshops, interviews, and user research … strategy, operations, and change teams to align on outcomes. Influence service design across both digital platforms and operational delivery models. Mentor junior BAs and contribute actively to the BA community of practice. Key Experience & Skills Significant experience in large-scale, complex digital transformation programmes. Strong command of Agile principles, with the ability to embed and More ❯

decisions, and this role will lead high-impact projects across location planning, network design, and targeted marketing. The Role This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of how geospatial analytics supports core strategic decisions in a business that owns and operates hundreds of sites across the UK. You will manage one analyst and work … into business recommendations Present analysis at senior levels and influence investment and location decisions Leadership & Team Development Line manage and support a Geospatial Analyst Contribute to building a geospatial community of practice Upskill and mentor other team members on geospatial thinking Skills & Experience Essential: Solid background in geospatial analytics or customer insight with a spatial … with the ability to translate data into strategic impact Desirable: Experience in retail, logistics, transportation, or infrastructure industries Familiarity with working in Databricks or similar cloud environments Understanding of demographic and economic datasets relevant to location modelling Experience in line management or mentoring Benefits: £65,000 base salary £5,700 car allowance 13.5% bonus Hybrid working from Leeds More ❯

decisions, and this role will lead high-impact projects across location planning, network design, and targeted marketing. The Role This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of how geospatial analytics supports core strategic decisions in a business that owns and operates hundreds of sites across the UK. You will manage one analyst and work … into business recommendations Present analysis at senior levels and influence investment and location decisions Leadership & Team Development Line manage and support a Geospatial Analyst Contribute to building a geospatial community of practice Upskill and mentor other team members on geospatial thinking Skills & Experience Essential: Solid background in geospatial analytics or customer insight with a spatial … with the ability to translate data into strategic impact Desirable: Experience in retail, logistics, transportation, or infrastructure industries Familiarity with working in Databricks or similar cloud environments Understanding of demographic and economic datasets relevant to location modelling Experience in line management or mentoring Benefits: £65,000 base salary £5,700 car allowance 13.5% bonus Hybrid working from Leeds More ❯

supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. Health Cash Plan. Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website . About us The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance … with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data. As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful. Job Summary The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Lead Business Architect … communication with team members and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, using clear language and artefacts To play an active role in the ICO Architecture community and related communities of practice To help to build a diverse, inclusive culture across the architecture community, growing awareness, inclusivity and balance To work with other architects, colleagues and More ❯

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Test Engineer - Database to join our growing Data Loading & Staging … to support test cases. Lead by example in terms of execution of best testing practices, principles and professionalism. Understand, follow and contribute to the Test Community of Practice. Essential Skills & Experience: Commercial experience of testing solutions within an agile development lifecycle. A collaborative approach to testing, getting involved throughout the development … s talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. More ❯

About you This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Director to join Heywood. Our aim is to become the leading provider of data-driven, technology-enabled solutions in the pensions and financial services sector, and this role is at the forefront of that ambition. You will have... a demonstrable track record of … software, services, and analytics solutions into both the Public and Private Sectors. confident and accomplished communication skills across various formats (public speaking, authoring, presentations, etc.), generating high levels of engagement and persuasion solid commercial skills, including an understanding of cost models, guiding price setting to win and shaping commercial deals which are compelling to customers fantastic … progression is ingrained in our daily life, encouraged through a variety of forums from e-learning subscriptions and a monthly down-tools day (“Hive Day”) and communities of practice for learning and experimentation. Our open culture encourages wide participation and innovation. We also reward our hard work through regular socials, organised by our people. More ❯

technology to improve society. We believe that a design-led approach can create positive outcomes in the public sector through critical services enabled by technology. We are building a community of designers and researchers to support the growing demand for a design-led approach to service delivery in the public sector. Senior User Researchers are experienced practitioners … to Made Tech's research standards, the MRS code of practice, and GDPR. Ability to communicate clearly and ethically with research participants, including GDPR compliance. Community Support hiring … and onboarding of researchers. Help define Made Tech's design principles through delivering effective public services. Represent the community both internally and publicly. Contribute to communities of practice by sharing ideas, methods, and best practices. Proactively learn new research methods and analysis techniques, sharing knowledge with the UR community. Seek feedback on work More ❯

technology to improve society. We believe that a design-led approach can create positive outcomes in the public sector through critical services enabled by technology. We are building a community of designers and researchers to support the growing demand for a design-led approach to service delivery in the public sector. Senior User Researchers are experienced practitioners … to Made Tech's research standards, the MRS code of practice, and GDPR. Ability to communicate clearly and ethically with research participants, including GDPR compliance. Community Support hiring … and onboarding of researchers. Help define Made Tech's design principles through delivering effective public services. Represent the community both internally and publicly. Contribute to communities of practice by sharing ideas, methods, and best practices. Proactively learn new research methods and analysis techniques, sharing knowledge with the UR community. Seek feedback on work More ❯

Job Introduction As a Senior Business Analyst, you're at the heart of transformation-driving change, solving complex problems, and unlocking opportunities that shape the future of MPS. You don't just analyse-you lead, influence, and deliver. With a sharp eye for detail and a strategic mindset, you connect the dots between people, processes, and … working. You'll be a catalyst for growth-mentoring Business Analysts, championing best practices, and elevating the team's capabilities through coaching, quality reviews, and active leadership in our Community of Practice. Your impact will be felt not just in projects, but in the culture and confidence of the entire analysis function. From shaping business … Summary you will: Provide leadership to deliver on the overall corporate strategy Lead the development of the business analysis Community of Practice (CoP) Manage the performance of a number of Business Analysts Collaborate with Programme Managers/Project Managers on the development and delivery of agreed change More ❯