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If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high. The role will close before the closing date given. AWE is now recruiting for Maintenance & Reliability Engineers to deliver engineering solutions that will maximise productivity, reliability, innovation and quality to the business. Title: Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Location: Reading / Basingstoke Area Package: up to £52,000 (depending on experience) As a Reliability Engineer, this will give you the opportunity to: · Deliver proactive Maintenance & Reliability solutions in relation to defined requirements, across the full engineering asset lifecycle · Lead/participate in failure mode effects analysis of critical assets and key processes · Lead/participate in root cause analysis · Effective stakeholder management, engaging and influencing others in order to drive improvements across the function · Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement · Expand own engineering skills and experience relevant to engineering domain · Using KPI's to ensure work remains on track and performance is measured · Using data collected from CMMS to trend and drive improvement within area · Supporting reactive maintenance as a subject matter expert · Be an intelligent customer within the procurement phase to cultivate a defect elimination process For the Reliability Engineer roles we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all of the following: · A recognised Engineering-related qualification (NVQ level 3/HNC ideal) and a strong maintenance engineering background (the hiring manager is flexible on discipline) · The ability to solve a range of technical problems and make the necessary decisions to rectify · Ability to communicate and present reports with others on technical requirements and engineering modifications · Knowledge & experience of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems would be highly beneficial in order to support analysis activities Some reasons we think Maintenance & Reliability Engineers love it here: · 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work. · In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays. · Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). · Family friendly policies : Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. · Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. · Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. · Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). · Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. · Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide' . Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas. #LI-MR
Senior Safety Engineer - Mechanical Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Package: £47,690 - £70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is now recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Safety Engineer to become a member of our Mechanical Safety Team, within our Engineering Safety Organisation, who provide complex professional engineering judgement for the effective implementation of technical engineering safety. You'll be responsible for the following: Setting, managing, and assessing standards of competence for Mechanical Engineering Safety Appointed people such as Authorised Persons and Nominated Persons. Reviewing suitability of Mechanical safe systems of work for maintenance delivery by AWE and contract personnel for compliance with relevant regulations. The review legislative records pertaining to engineering safety. Providing advice on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety and making judgement on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety within area of authority. Having oversite of supply chain's specialist contractors application of engineering safety when delivering tasks. Providing technical support in resolving complex and multifaceted issues across the business. Supporting the development and efficient operation of the Engineering Safety Organisation. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in the following: Strong mechanical engineering background with an engineering/mechanical-related qualification (Level 4/HNC/HND) or equivalent suitable experience. Good understanding of PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, and associated inspection and maintenance requirements. Conversant in relevant British Standards and Industry Standards. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of maintaining mechanical building services, HVAC systems, industrial gas systems. Preferably held or holds an Authorising Engineer / Authorised Person appointment (AUENG/MS1/AP11/APMPS or equivalent). The ability to deliver engineering across an equivalent manufacturing and/or research environment comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated manufacturing and/or research plant and equipment. Experience of working on large civil construction projects - desirable. Experience of identifying, managing and reporting on engineering safety risks to senior management. Previous experience of leading the delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Important things you need to know: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Senior Scientific Software Developer Closing Date: 15th April 2025 Location: RG7 4RS, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Blacknest. Package: £46,130 - £65,000 depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is looking to recruit a Senior Scientific Software Developer to work on the Nuclear Treaty Verification programme, supporting AWE's national nuclear security role. You will work as part of a team advising the UK Government on the technical verification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) (-hidden link-). For over 60 years, AWE Blacknest has been the home of the Forensic Seismology Team and since the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty in 1996, the home of the UK National Data Centre (UK NDC) too. We are looking for a versatile software developer to assist with the following: Developing and maintaining software to manage and provide access to AWE Blacknest's extensive archive of both historic and real-time seismo-acoustic waveform data and associated metadata, (-hidden link-) Software development of the UK National Data Centre for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) Assessment of CTBT International Data Centre products, e.g., event bulletins, through processing, evaluating and providing feedback on those products and the capabilities of the CTBT International Monitoring System Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: a PhD or a BSc/MSc in a physical or computing science, or other numerate discipline plus at least 4 years relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Experience in software development and software testing Experience of technical project management and/or delivery and of organising work in a research environment. Proficiency with Unix-like operating systems (Linux, macOS) Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Experience of relational database management and SQL Experience of handling large data sets (in particular geophysical data and time-series data) Experience with web application development and web standards Familiarity with software engineering tools and best practices (version control, collaborative software development, testing, documentation) Experience with scripting languages - e.g., bash, python We are keen to hear from self-motivated individuals with good communication and presentation skills, who are also able to work independently and unsupervised, as well as within a team to achieve common goals. The successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively with both the UK NDC scientists and the UK NDC operations team, so the ability to understand their needs and to be able to translate these into code is essential. You'll also be comfortable working in diverse teams with differing technical skills and backgrounds. Some UK and or overseas travel may be involved. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. #LI-KT
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Pay up to £68,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you a talented and highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer who can deliver and manage the Cloud Infrastructure in a safe, secure and reliable manner using Infrastructure as a code? We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and significant experience will you need? Cloud compute, storage, and configuration, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available. Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab or equivalent. Working with Linux and/or Windows operating systems. Writing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), using Terraform. Identifying and automating toil where appropriate, to improve efficiency, increase reliability and reduce repetitive manual tasks. Service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change). You and your role As a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for Hybrid Cloud Services, you will be capable of designing Infrastructure solutions which adhere to best practice, with a focus on operational stability, resilience, and availability. This position will collaborate with Architects, Site Reliability Engineers, Delivery Managers, and Product Managers, who all support the implementation and operation of Cloud hosted products and services. The team are responsible for cloud infrastructure, design and implementation using CI/CD tooling. A broad skill set is required for the role including Terraform, Ansible, Python and Packer. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £68,517 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £16,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Pay up to £68,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you a talented and highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer who can deliver and manage the Cloud Infrastructure in a safe, secure and reliable manner using Infrastructure as a code? We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and significant experience will you need? Cloud compute, storage, and configuration, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available. Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab or equivalent. Working with Linux and/or Windows operating systems. Writing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), using Terraform. Identifying and automating toil where appropriate, to improve efficiency, increase reliability and reduce repetitive manual tasks. Service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change). You and your role As a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for Hybrid Cloud Services, you will be capable of designing Infrastructure solutions which adhere to best practice, with a focus on operational stability, resilience, and availability. This position will collaborate with Architects, Site Reliability Engineers, Delivery Managers, and Product Managers, who all support the implementation and operation of Cloud hosted products and services. The team are responsible for cloud infrastructure, design and implementation using CI/CD tooling. A broad skill set is required for the role including Terraform, Ansible, Python and Packer. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £68,517 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £16,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Pay up to £68,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you a talented and highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer who can deliver and manage the Cloud Infrastructure in a safe, secure and reliable manner using Infrastructure as a code? We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and significant experience will you need? Cloud compute, storage, and configuration, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available. Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab or equivalent. Working with Linux and/or Windows operating systems. Writing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), using Terraform. Identifying and automating toil where appropriate, to improve efficiency, increase reliability and reduce repetitive manual tasks. Service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change). You and your role As a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for Hybrid Cloud Services, you will be capable of designing Infrastructure solutions which adhere to best practice, with a focus on operational stability, resilience, and availability. This position will collaborate with Architects, Site Reliability Engineers, Delivery Managers, and Product Managers, who all support the implementation and operation of Cloud hosted products and services. The team are responsible for cloud infrastructure, design and implementation using CI/CD tooling. A broad skill set is required for the role including Terraform, Ansible, Python and Packer. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £68,517 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £16,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest . Are you passionate about driving innovation and improving business-critical technology? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise can make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Technology Development Lead , you will play a key role in enhancing our technology and security landscape. You'll design and implement robust, scalable, and secure solutions that drive efficiency, streamline workflows, and empower data-driven decision-making. This role requires a strong mix of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. You'll work across teams to improve processes, automate key functions, and leverage the latest tools to optimise our technology infrastructure. What You'll Do: Technology Development & Security Develop and enhance business-critical technology solutions, ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. Uphold best practices in software development, data security, and system integration. Identify and mitigate risks related to technology development, ensuring compliance with governance and security policies. Collaboration & Process Improvement Improve workflows and automation by leveraging advanced tools such as Microsoft Fabric REST APIs, Power Platform, and R Studio . Drive continuous improvement by incorporating emerging technologies and industry best practices. Leadership & Mentoring Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Support the professional development of team members through coaching and technical leadership. Lead by example in problem-solving, technical excellence, and strategic thinking. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Clearly communicate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders . Work alongside leadership and other teams to drive key technology initiatives forward. What You'll Bring: Proficiency in multiple programming languages , system architectures such as Azure , and quality assurance practices . Experience using APIs to connect platforms like Microsoft Fabric, Power Automate, and SQL Server for seamless data exchange and process automation. Strong SQL skills , including writing advanced queries, optimizing performance, and integrating SQL databases with R Studio or Excel for analytics workflows. Ability to build low-code applications and automations using Power Apps and Power Automate , integrating them with cloud-based platforms such as Microsoft Fabric . Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and finance systems such as Workday (HCM & Finance), Workbooks, SAGE, and SAP . This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, where your contributions will directly impact business success. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in technology development, we'd love to hear from you! Frontier is entirely employee-owned. As shareholders, we encourage everyone to share their views, allowing us to collectively influence company decisions. We also distribute as much of our profits as prudently possible through bonuses, complemented by highly competitive salaries. We prioritise work/life balance by offering flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home. Employees enjoy 28 days of annual leave, with the opportunity to purchase an additional 10 days. Our stimulating and thought-provoking projects are complemented by a range of benefits that support you both inside and outside of work. Employees have access to numerous Learning & Development opportunities, including ongoing Career Development Reviews with the support of a dedicated Mentor. Should you have any questions or would like any additional information please email . We are looking forward to receiving your application! Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentives
Data Engineer Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £38,350 - £50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for 2 Data Engineer's/Analyst's for the IS Modernisation group. Responsibilities: Learn how to use best-in-class data integration software that is recognised across industry. Work closely with internal customers to understand their greatest problems and design and implement data-driven solutions using the Foundry platform. Take ownership of high-stakes projects, leading end-to-end execution with small teams. Engage in architectural discussions with fellow engineers to drive effective solutions. Wrangle massive-scale data, ensuring its quality and usability. Develop custom web applications to provide user-friendly interfaces for data access and analysis. Collaborate efficiently with both technical and non-technical individuals in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and user iteration. What We Value: A highly analytical approach and a keen desire to solve technical problems using data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools. Experience or curiosity about working with and utilizing large-scale data to tackle valuable business problems. Ability to collaborate effectively in teams with individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. A self-starter with ability to get stuck into complex problems to find real business value and require little oversight, comfortable with making decisions on the edge in line with the team's objectives and values. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and a focus on iteration with users. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Strong engineering or analytical background, preferably in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science/Analytics. Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Hands on experience with Foundry Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. #LI-AT
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Free-Work is an IT and Tech community where professionals come to share their expertise, experience, and advice, as well as a wealth of information about IT freelancing and the tech job market.
The platform was designed and built by tech talent for all tech talent.
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The UK IT market has some unique characteristics compared to other job sectors. It is constantly evolving alongside the rapid development of new technologies and programming languages.
The market is also significantly impacted by changes in work patterns and broader societal shifts, such as the emergence of previously unknown roles like "psydesigner" or "ethicist" linked to the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
According to the Opteamis barometer on IT market trends, this industry is experiencing consistent growth at a rate well above the national average.
It is also one of the few sectors where demand often exceeds supply. Some professions face a real talent shortage, particularly in areas like:
When it comes to sought-after skills, software design and development remain the most in-demand, significantly outpacing cloud computing and infrastructure. Roles in IT management and project management, while still in high demand, are relatively less so.
To stay up-to-date on the latest job trends in the UK IT market, feel free to consult our IT barometer.
There you'll find the skills and profiles most sought after by recruiters, as well as relevant job opportunities.
For IT freelancers, the high demand and talent shortage is driving an increase in daily rates. However, significant disparities persist depending on:
Additionally, there is no official rate schedule for daily rates in IT. Each freelancer must calculate their own rate based on their expenses, status, and desired profit margin.
To help you calculate your own daily rate, you can consult our database of IT expert rates. The presented rates are calculated from the contributions of independent IT professionals who are members of the Freelance-info community. You can sort them by your specialty and region.
The IT market involves a variety of players, including end clients, recruitment agencies, and IT services/digital services companies (known as SSIIs or ESNs).
The acronym ESN replaced SSII after 2013, but they are essentially the same structures. These companies offer their clients digital services, including:
ESNs can specialise in a specific sector (banking, insurance, etc.). They generally sign contracts for several months or years with their clients and commit to providing their IT skills and resources mainly through their employees and collaborators.
IT professionals can thus be hired on permanent contracts (CDI), fixed-term contracts (CDD), or freelance contracts by the ESN. After interviews and tests, the ESN will assign you a job with one of their end clients. Equally, end clients can request that you go through the ESN they are accustomed to working with.
The recruitment agency is another intermediary between companies and IT employees or freelancers.
However, unlike ESNs, these agencies hire you directly by one of their end clients.
Recruitment agencies also have an advisory role and can help you integrate into a network of companies and benefit from several internal job opportunities.
In return, they take a percentage of the employee's annual gross salary or the freelancer's turnover.
Recruitment platforms or portals allow companies looking for employees or freelancers to browse candidates' profiles and CVs.
For example, our platform reserved for IT recruiters: Turnover-it.com brings together the CV databases of our two historical sites for IT opportunities and jobs: Freelance-info and Carriere-info.
Companies can post their offers and disseminate their intercontracts in our CV database to obtain profiles of IT and IS specialists suited to their needs.
As a candidate, you can browse the list of recruiting companies and be directly redirected to corresponding offers by visiting our IT recruiters directory.
End clients include all companies and organisations looking to hire an IT employee or contractor. They can go through one of the intermediaries mentioned above or proceed with direct recruitment.
If you want to work as a freelancer without intermediaries, you will need to create a legal structure (micro-enterprise, SASU, EURL, etc.) to establish a service contract. You can also use a contracting company to work independently while retaining the benefits of an employment contract and outsourcing the management of contracts and billing to the contracting company.
The acronym IT represents the vast field of Information Technology.
While software development is at the heart of the digital sector, it relies on and interacts with many other skills and professions.
IT jobs are constantly evolving, driven by a market in perpetual growth and change. The increasing digitalization of businesses and work methods, the rise of AI, IoT (Internet of Things), and the exponential growth of cybersecurity are leading to the creation of new roles and professions.
To help you get a clearer picture, here are some of the most in-demand positions in the IT field. Design and Development Jobs
The developer position is probably the first that comes to mind when thinking about IT jobs.
Software Developers are professionals in algorithms and programming languages. However, their role is not limited to just writing code for applications and software.
Developers must be able to design and understand a specification document detailing the technical specifics of a project. For this, they can participate early in gathering user needs.
During and after development, they are also responsible for testing and deploying their application and ensuring its maintenance.
Developers generally specialise in a technology, language, or specific part of development, for example:
A DBA is responsible for the creation, maintenance, security, and optimization of an organisation’s databases.
They manage access rights to the databases, establish standards and best practices, and can provide support to development teams by:
Sometimes called an integrator project manager, application project manager, or Product Owner (PO) in Agile methodology, IT Project Managers (CPI) are experts who manages a team of technicians to design, develop, and integrate a software or IT solution.
They must have both technical and managerial skills and be able to consider project timelines and budgets.
Scrum Masters (SM) are related to the Scrum methodology. They manage the product and software in collaboration with development teams.
Unlike the Project Manager, they do not aim to lead the team but rather support and help organize and distribute tasks. They notably facilitate daily scrums, planning poker, retrospectives, and other stages of the Scrum method.
Network Administrators ensure access to and the security of the information system. They can create and develop an organisation’s IT network and evolve it according to the applications and software used.
They must also detect and coordinate anomalies and conduct security and technology monitoring.
A IS (information systems) Architect sets up and coordinates all equipment and software (servers, operating systems, computers, etc.) to adapt them to their company’s or client's needs. Their tasks also include an audit and needs analysis phase, as well as controlling the efficiency, monitoring, and maintenance of their IS.
IT consultants work with companies that want to evolve their IS. They propose technical solutions adapted to the organisation and its objectives. For this, they may design and participate in the installation and supervision of the IS’s evolution, ensuring its performance and security.
They also provide advice on which tools and software to choose and how to use them (e.g., preventive maintenance or access management). Finally, they can conduct training sessions for IT teams.
IT consultants are generally specialized in a defined field such as:
A ISSM ensures that cybercriminals do not infiltrate an information system.
To do this, they define and implement the organisation’s security policy, particularly regarding access rights, permissions, procedures, and incident recovery plans.
They also contribute to ensuring the availability of the company's information system and conduct ongoing security monitoring to anticipate vulnerabilities and new types of cyberattacks.
A Data Analyst collects, studies, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem.
This role is part of IT because a Data Analyst will use:
A Data Scientist is also a professional in data extraction and analysis. Unlike the Data Analyst, they do not limit themselves to raw analysis but create predictive statistical and mathematical models that serve as the basis for "intelligent" decision-making tools. They also have excellent knowledge of Big Data (Data Mining).
An AI engineer creates predictive models and algorithms using machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.
These algorithms serve as the basis for AI software and systems.
AI engineers therefore have a good understanding of data analysis and science, as well as programming to design and maintain AI models.
This list is, of course, not exhaustive, as IT is a field in constant evolution. New roles are developing with AI, such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) in charge of data governance or the Cloud Architect.
Mixed skills are also highly sought after, such as DevSecOps, who must know how to program and maintain and monitor security infrastructures.
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