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This is a challenging role for those looking to deliver technological change during a period of organisational transformation. It offers the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives by delivering high-quality digital products. As a Senior Developer, you will take responsibility for the operational stability of our portfolio of Business Developed Applications (BDApp) and ensure changes are implemented with ongoing robustness and reliability. Role overview Own the full Software Development Life Cycle, applying agreed software and architectural design principles to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions. Lead and engage with stakeholders throughout all stages of development, from feasibility to delivery, ensuring customer needs and timescales are met. Write high-level software that complies with HMRC and WCAG standards, with a strong focus on accessibility and security. Support the transition to web-based and microservice architectures, considering evolving technologies to protect customer data. Apply knowledge of technical innovations and HMRC’s technology landscape to shape developments, leveraging corporate robotics, BDApp capabilities and low-code solutions such as Power Platform. Additional responsibilities Work closely with delivery managers and support teams to ensure products meet HMRC and Government governance requirements. Mentor team members and invest in continuous learning to stay ahead of technology changes. Maintain an organised approach to managing tasks for yourself and others.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best-in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for the UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform, no matter the task, they’re on hand to provide support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners Delivering best-in-class solutions Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters Deliver and integrate world-class software for our global customers When you join our collaborative and creative team of software developers, it will be your task to design, code, test, correct and document large programmes and modifications from supplied specifications, and provide costs, timescales and estimate the resources required to effect change. Using all your skills as you collaborate with our clients and users on the content and appearance of complex web pages, we’ll also expect you to create and test pages with specified content and layout, and develop web interfaces to new or existing applications. You’ll have a number of other important responsibilities – these include analysing data requirements to establish, modify or maintain object and data models, evaluating potential solutions and demonstrating, installing and commissioning the selected products. Using application management software and tools to collect performance statistics to ensure targets are met, you’ll perform essential maintenance and identify and resolve any problems you encounter. In addition, you’ll maintain your knowledge of specific technical specialisms, use this to execute a range of specific tasks, and provide detailed advice regarding their application. Use all your specialist development skills as you help defend the UK’s interests With Agile and ITIL Foundation level qualifications or relevant practical experience in a similar role to this one, you should hold Microsoft role-based certification and be skilled at working with technologies in a secure enterprise environment. It’s also important that you possess well developed knowledge of database concepts, architectures, software and facilities such as ServiceNow Studio,Business Rules, Client Scripts, UI Policies, UI Actions,Flow Designer / Workflow Editor, Service Catalog & Request Management, CMDB (Configuration Management Database),Performance Analytics & Reporting and Security & ACLs, have a good understanding of object and data modelling techniques and design principles. Skills and in depth knowledge of the below are essential: It goes without saying that you’ll have excellent numerical and analytical skills, and extensive knowledge of relevant programming languages such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, REST/SOAP APIs, SQL and JSON/XML . In addition, subject matter expertise in a key technology, tool or product would be desirable, as would experience of working in a variety of ITIL3 environments and ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and ServiceNow Certified Application Developer Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Checked (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

We are seeking experienced Enterprise Architects to play a key leadership role within our organisation. As an Enterprise Architect, you will work across various levels to translate business strategy into actionable change and technical delivery. Senior Enterprise Architects will also support lead architects in shaping, aligning, and driving the organisation's strategic direction, ensuring it is effectively developed, agreed upon, and implemented. Responsibilities Network and communicate with stakeholders across domains or enterprises Identify opportunities for improvement Support a community or team Use emerging technologies and approaches Play an active part in the team and understand how to deliver the team’s objectives to meet organisational goals Identify influences or risks For more information on the Enterprise Architect profession please see the Government Digital and Data Framework; Note this post requires infrequent travel to other UK sites and attendance at evening conference calls.

Senior Software Developer (SIP/Python) Guildford/Remote - 1 day a month on-site £55,000 - £65,000 + Remote + Private Medical Insurance + Life Insurance + Other Benefits This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer with a deep understanding of SIP, VoIP and Python to join a forward-thinking development team where you can further your skills and grow with an award-winning technology business. This company is an established technology partner and managed service provider, specialising in unified communications and cloud contact centre solutions. They help public and private sector organisations modernise their digital infrastructure with a focus on improving customer experience and operational efficiency through system integration and digital transformation. In this varied role you will take a lead in the development of an existing SIP platform. Responsibilities will involve designing and building value-add services, creating integrations for AI-driven services (such as voice recognition and transcription), and ensuring software remains secure at every level. The role also serves as a key technical resource for troubleshooting complex SIP/RTP issues and contributing to the continuous improvement of secure development policies. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth working knowledge of VOIP protocols and Python. Candidates should be comfortable working with Docker, Linux, and REST APIs, while maintaining a high standard of OO Design. Beyond technical ability, the ideal applicant will be a strong communicator capable of bridging the gap between technical requirements and non-technical business objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join within a position that offers autonomy to solve complex problems and the support of a highly skilled team that values professional growth and innovation. The Role: Design and develop the existing SIP platform and services. Connect systems to voice recognition and AI analysis. Ensure all code meets strict ISO/PCI-DSS standards. Provide resolutions for complex platform-level bugs. The Person: Extensive experience with Python, plus OO Design and REST APIs. In-depth understanding of SIP stack and trace analysis. Experience with SQLAlchemy, Git, and Docker. Desirable to have knowledge of Freeswitch, Kamailio, or C/C++ is a plus. Reference Number: BBBH266933 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll be doing: Delivering processes of acquisition, selection, cataloguing, storage and transfer of records as part of our Digital Archive Service; Providing e-discovery and search services; Reviewing and analysing information to identify digital records of long-term value; Assisting with systematic digital information disposal; Responding to Freedom of Information requests and other statutory information requests, including Public Inquiries, police investigations; Supporting and developing our shared Research and Library Service; Assisting with developing knowledge exploitation of the department’s corporate memory; Providing training, professional assistance and expertise to senior leaders and other internal teams; Working with the Cabinet Office Public Records and Archives team and The National Archives; Working with technical teams to assist in the delivery of services; Creating supporting documentation for any developed processes. This role will have line management responsibilities for one HEO. Curious about Government Digital and Data? Dive into the Candidate Pack to learn more:

🎯 Missions principales : - Traduire les scénarios d’utilisation et les cas d’utilisation en applications fonctionnelles. - Concevoir, développer et maintenir un code efficace, réutilisable et fiable. - Garantir les meilleures performances, la meilleure qualité et la meilleure réactivité possibles des applications. - Collaborer étroitement avec le Product Owner afin d’assurer l’alignement avec les besoins métier et le respect des délais de livraison. - Prioriser et faciliter la résolution rapide des problèmes clients, en veillant au respect des accords de niveau de service (SLA) convenus. - Effectuer des revues de code, contribuer à la conception des fonctionnalités critiques et garantir la qualité globale des livrables de l’équipe. - Identifier la dette technique et les axes d’amélioration, en veillant à ce qu’ils soient correctement documentés et pris en compte lors de la définition des priorités. - Mettre en œuvre un système de documentation robuste pour la base de connaissances, l’intégration, le transfert de connaissances et la communication dans le cadre des activités de développement logiciel. - Identifier les goulots d’étranglement et les bogues et concevoir des solutions à ces problèmes. - Suivre la méthodologie de développement Agile Scrum pour le développement des applications.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners Delivering best-in-class solutions Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters Implement innovative fixes, even when they haven’t been previously attempted As a member of our exceptional team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our infrastructure solutions running smoothly. Whether responding to incidents and rectifying technical problems, or identifying where performance could be optimised and security risks could be minimised, you’ll be ready to implement resolutions – while always ensuring your customers are receiving the highest quality service. There won’t always be an obvious solution if a problem hasn’t arisen before, but this is a unique chance to work with a skilled team and consult with specialists in order to resolve problems quickly and efficiently. Identifying patterns and trends in repeat issues and faults and determining the changes that need to be made, you’ll have the chance to develop your expertise every single day. Teamwork will be central to your success here, as you’ll be managing relationships with customers, external teams and suppliers, plus you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the department to explore innovative approaches to configuring, installing and reconfiguring our database and related products. That means you’ll be translating architect’s drawings, diagrams and data flows, and you’ll ensure less experienced colleagues are learning from you as you do so. With the ability to create, assess and update technical and functional documentation, you’ll relish the chance to maintain your own professional development and introduce the latest technologies to the team. Protect the UK’s interests by minimising security risks and optimising performance With significant experience in an agile ITIL environment including supporting systems operations in an enterprise setting, you’ll hold expert Microsoft product certifications. A practitioner-level knowledge of programming and supporting hardware, software and Cloud systems will be important, and you will have a proven track record of providing effective solutions in a high-pressured team. It’s therefore possible that you’ll come from a similarly security-focused background such as the MOD or equivalent. Bringing experience within Azure/AWS cloud deliverables. Having an overall administrative knowledge working in a cloud environment. Essential experience having worked with various monitoring applications and reporting tools. Having core skills in general infrastructure knowledge and understanding with networking principle understanding. Having experience with Backup solutions such as VEEAM Essential experience in AD/WINTEL such as DNS, Group Policy, PKI certificate authentication Bringing an analytical mindset to every challenge, you’ll be well-versed in problem and incident management, so you will be capable of drafting and interpreting professional and technical documents. A good understanding of change and release management is essential, and it would be desirable if you have experience of working within other ITIL4 environments. Pursue your goals in an organisation like no other But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at All our employees have to be security cleared to the highest level, so you’ll need to undergo a comprehensive vetting process before joining. Some of these roles require SC and some will require DV vetting. You can find out more about vetting on our website. And if you have a specific preference you can outline this on your application form. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match

As a senior network engineer you would be expected to have a good working knowledge of the following network technologies: Cisco ASA Palo Alto Firewalls Big IP (F5) Network Protocols Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions, (i.e. VMWare, Azure) Oversee IT operations that protect millions A natural-born leader, you’ll help develop a team of engineers – from setting direction, to coaching individuals, and driving high performance. Balancing people management with hands-on technical work, you’ll manage and prioritise day-to-day tasks while ensuring requirements are met and incidents are resolved quickly. Where issues are complex or unprecedented, you’ll bring your expertise and initiative to find solutions that stick. You’ll work closely with project managers, developers, incident, and problem managers, as well as external suppliers, translating technical terminology and building trusted relationships. Whether optimising systems, escalating service issues, or producing high and low-level documentation, you’ll communicate clearly and with authority. Always looking for ways to improve, you’ll spot patterns, address recurring issues, and recommend process enhancements that raise the standard of technical services. You’ll mentor junior colleagues, share your expertise, and support senior engineers when needed – all while maintaining your own professional growth, keeping pace with the latest technologies and best practices. Bring your technical expertise to support essential public operations You’re confident working in secure, complex environments and bring a strong background in networking and infrastructure. From firewalls to cloud platforms, you’re comfortable designing, configuring, and supporting solutions that keep systems resilient. Detail matters to you. Whether you’re managing protocols or troubleshooting across networks, you’ll bring precision and reliability to everything you do. You’re also comfortable producing documentation, reporting on key performance measures, and sharing your knowledge with others. Adaptable, proactive, and always developing your skills, you’ll bring both technical expertise and leadership to everything you do. The support you need to grow your career Working with us, you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of, and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do and all you need. All our employees have to be security cleared to the highest level, so you’ll need to undergo a comprehensive vetting process before joining. Some of these roles require SC and some will require DV vetting. You can find out more about vetting on our website. And if you have a specific preference you can outline this on your application form. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match

Digital Technology Lead C# .Net To provide the Technical leadership for our Agile Development Team working across .Net C# Core, Web UI and Sitecore CMS technologies on our new multi-market Digital CMS Platform. The Tech Lead role will be split 40 / 60 between Hands On and Hands Off development activities working with a development team comprising of internal resources plus external system suppliers. You will be accountable for the technical delivery of changes across the Platform and will work with the IPF Architects, System Analysts and Development team to provide technical leadership, technical designs and implementation of best practices across the team to ensure quality and timely deliveries. Provide detailed technical designs for development team. Develop and maintain baseline technical design documentation for the Digital CMS Platform. Preparation and delivery of technical proposals and presentations Technical feasibility studies for newly-created product ideas/software projects and propose implementation solutions Work with IPF Architects and partners to contribute to the overall Enterprise Solution design Ensuring that software development is delivered on schedule, in-line with designs, to quality and within the overall plan. Provide Code Reviews for the key core functionality to ensure adherence to designs. Complete coding development as required ensuring it is fit for purpose, effective, scalable and future proofed. The role is expected to be split 40 / 60 Hands On and Hands Off. Implement Azure DevOps CI/CD Build and Release pipelines across the Digital CMS platform. Development and maintenance of a technical backlog, software release map and technology roadmap for the Digital CMS Platform. Follow best-in-class agile methodology (2week sprints), throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver consistent market leading engineering solutions Attend project/tech updates and stand-ups providing accurate updates where appropriate and highlight any project risks/bottlenecks/successes Provide delivery estimates as part of Agile delivery process for implementation of functionality. Determine project requirements and developing work schedules for the team. Ensure assignment of tasks to the Team to align with skills, growth and personal preferences. Improve the software development process using the latest technologies Implement best practices and coding standards across the delivery team. Provides technical expertise to peers in other functions Mentor and improve development team members Liaise with other delivery teams, stakeholders, users and senior leaders Works independently with guidance only in complex situations Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments. Software development cycles and approaches Use of online collaboration tools JIRA and Confluence Highly proficient in core Microsoft technologies: .Net Core. C#, T-SQL, MVC, Web API Knowledge and work experience of a CMS web platform (Sitecore desirable) Experience in CI / CD build and delivery pipelines (Azure DevOps desirable) Financial services IT solutions IT industry and ways of working within multi-disciplinary teams The Client is global operation with an office in Leeds. The salary for this role is circa £60K - £70K + Excellent Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your notice period and availability.

As a technical leader within Core Information Services, you will shape and oversee network solutions critical to Defence’s digital capabilities. You’ll play a key role in advancing the Next Generation Communications Network (NGCN) Programme—a major Government project—and you’ll drive the design and delivery of a secure, modern enterprise network that connects sensors, effectors, and decision-makers across military and business domains. NGCN is a cornerstone of the Digital Backbone for Defence, and your expertise will be key to achieving the You’ll provide technical direction through governance forums and serve as the primary escalation point for complex challenges. Your remit spans the full spectrum of network technologies, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, data centres, software-defined networks, telephony, mobile solutions, unified communications, and management platforms—alongside robust security and remote access across all classifications, supporting global Operations. Responsibilities Serve as subject matter expert for network architects across the team Accountable for the NGCN network designs and architectures Champion new technologies and innovative solutions in support of the Act as point of escalation for complex network challenges and technical issues Communicate complex network concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders Coach and mentor network architects

This is an exciting role if you’re looking to deliver technological change against a background of organisational transformation, as well as a chance to make a real difference to people’s lives by delivering great digital and paper products. You’ll be a key member of the delivery team, collaborating with all members throughout the full delivery lifecycle to ensure delivery of the highest-quality personalised omni-channel products. You'll be taking a logical, analytical approach to problem solving, while paying attention to detail. Your role is integral to the design and delivery of customer communication products. You will work with data in flat, structured and print ready data formats, using Quadient Inspire to compose personalised customer communications in print and digital formats, including AFP, Adobe PDF, HTML, Postscript, Email and SMS. We are passionate about in team collaboration with business analysts, testers, and product owners forming a truly tight knit unit.

The Level 4 Software Developer/Engineer Apprenticeship at HMRC offers an exceptional opportunity to begin your technology career within the public sector. This role combines hands-on software development experience with structured learning, enabling you to contribute to critical government digital services whilst developing your professional skills. you’ll work alongside experienced developers on innovative projects that directly impact millions of citizens and businesses across the UK. As an apprentice, you’ll be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that support HMRC's core functions. This includes working on modern digital platforms, contributing to system improvements, and participating in the full software development lifecycle. The role provides exposure to various technologies and methodologies used in large-scale government systems. The position offers a supportive learning environment where you’ll receive mentorship from senior colleagues whilst pursuing formal qualifications. you’ll have opportunities to work across different projects and teams, gaining broad experience in software development practices, quality assurance, and user-focused design principles. This apprenticeship is designed to provide a solid foundation for a long-term career in technology within the Civil Service, with clear progression pathways and ongoing development opportunities. you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team committed to delivering excellent public services through innovative technology solutions. Breakdown of Apprenticeship: You'll have round-the-clock support from managers, coaches, fellow apprentices, and the Data Analyst community. With experienced mentors guiding your journey, you'll master the latest best practices while forming meaningful connections. With 20% time reserved for training, you'll earn while progressing towards completion of an 18–24-month apprenticeship. Important to Know: A condition of your employment is the successful completion of your apprenticeship within the expected duration of 18 months. Failure to meet this requirement may result in HMRC removing you from the Apprenticeship Programme and/or terminating your employment. Your training requirements and probation period will run concurrently. If you do not successfully complete your probation and/or the apprenticeship—where it is a specific requirement of your role—your employment with HMRC may be subject to termination. Your manager will provide you with further details about the training programme, including the structure of assessments and, where applicable, the number of permitted attempts to pass, if they have not already done so. To assess your eligibility for the apprenticeship, QA, our approved learning provider will conduct some initial checks before HMRC can confirm your successful offer onto this apprenticeship. This will require HMRC sharing your contact details with the learning provider who will contact you directly. Information is gathered in accordance with the Education and Skills Funding Authority (ESFA) guidance. Please note that candidates who are successful at interview will be placed on a temporary hold status. This is to allow our QA to complete their owen internal checks. Once these checks have been successfully completed and passed, the candidates will then proceed to complete their pre-employment checks with HMRC.

Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters. Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Protect, secure and safeguard vital government services Joining our Cyber Security department, you’ll recruit, lead, coach and develop a team of Security Information Risk Advisors, driving a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Working across cross-business processes and large programmes of work, you’ll identify potential security information risks associated with the acquisition, implementation and use of technologies. Focusing on monitoring and mitigating risk, you’ll recommend controls and audit tests, providing input on the development of security policies, risk assessment and architecture for FCDO Services and our customers. Where security breaches arise, you’ll suggest solutions rooted in prevention, acting as a source of advice and guidance to management, and promoting security awareness across the organisation. Use your specialist skills to improve our technological resilience An established professional with an IS related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, you’ll have extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques. In a previous role, you’ll have analysed proposals, processes and practices, and identified security information risks. As a leader, you’ll be engaging, motivating and knowledgeable, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. On a personal level, you’ll be organised, proactive and decisive, capable of delivering at pace and to deadline. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that values you for you – and to use your skills for national good. Discover the support you need to grow your career further Working with us you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It’s a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy, to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at . All our employees have to be security cleared before being appointed, so you will need to undergo a vetting process as part of your application. This role requires you to go through Developed Vetting (DV). You can find out more about vetting on our website. It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

Main responsibilities You will be: Providing service design expertise across complex user journeys Developing user-centred experiences that meet user needs and fulfil business outcomes Helping to shape the Service Design function in the team based on best practice from the wider profession Using and promoting best practice and standards to design usable and inclusive experiences Analysing pain points and failure points within the user experience and create recommendations to address any issues identified Mapping of current user journeys and design service blueprints for new or improved experiences or processes across multiple channels Effectively communicating complex information and ideas using sketches, scenarios, diagrams, maps, prototypes, and written narratives for multiple audiences Building collaborative relationships within multidisciplinary teams and with senior stakeholders across the organisation and wider DDaT Profession Effectively using facilitation skills with teams and stakeholders to build a shared understanding of problems to be solved, work through challenges and enable design-led decision making Within Department of Business and Trade this role is known as Senior Service Designer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced SRE to join our HPC & SRE engineering team. As an SRE, you will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of our services. You will combine software engineering and systems engineering to build, improve and run reliable, scalable production systems. Key Responsibilities Service Reliability & Performance Ensure services are stable, scalable, and performant through engineering best practices and system design. Proactively identify and address system bottlenecks using advanced problem-solving and performance tuning techniques. Conduct capacity planning and implement solutions to ensure systems can support current and future workloads. Incident Response & Troubleshooting Respond swiftly to production incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and quick restoration of services. Perform root cause analysis and postmortems, implementing lessons learned to prevent recurrence. Monitoring, Alerting & Observability Contribute to the design and implementation of effective monitoring and alerting systems using tools and dashboards. Improve observability of services, ensuring issues are identified and addressed before impacting users. Continuously refine monitoring practices to reduce alert fatigue and improve response times. Automation & Tooling Develop automation to eliminate manual, repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency. Write clear, maintainable, and well-tested code to support automation efforts and system tooling. Drive initiatives to reduce operational toil and improve reliability through Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Service Level Objectives & Operational Improvements Contribute to the definition, tracking, and continuous improvement of SLOs, Service Level Indicator’s (SLIs), and error budgets. Identify and prioritize operational improvements that align with business goals and user experience. SRE Best Practices & Advocacy Helping to evangelize SRE principles across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate reliability practices into the development lifecycle. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing Work closely with software engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to streamline deployment and operational workflows. Improve cross-functional collaboration and promote a culture of shared responsibility for service reliability. Documentation & Training Maintain accurate technical documentation, runbooks, and post-incident reports. Provide training and mentorship to engineering teams on best practices and tools. Main duties of the job Ensure services are stable, scalable, performant and automated. Respond to incidents, troubleshooting issues, and restoring services as quickly as possible. Prioritise operational service improvements to meet or increase SLO, minimising downtime. Ensure that effective monitoring/alerting is in place to proactively identify issues using tools and dashboards. Reducing times to respond to issues. Leverage automation to streamline tasks, reduce overhead on repeatable operations, reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency. Write code that is maintainable, clear, and concise. Optimise system performance using strong problem-solving skills to identify bottlenecks with an engineering mindset. Ensure systems can handle current and future workloads through automation and capacity planning. Continuously improve services through observability, and identify ways to improve observability practices. Follow SRE principles. Guide and educate stakeholders to adopt implemented principles. Provide technical documentation for engineers. Providing training, where appropriate. Working closely with engineering and technology teams to improve operational processes, reduce manual tasks, ensure seamless collaboration/knowledge sharing, reduce risks and adapt to new ways of working. This list is not exhaustive.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners Delivering best-in-class solutions Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters Drive the successful delivery of important government security projects Join us as a Project Manager and you’ll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of small to medium sized secure, high-impact projects for a wide range of customers. From cloud infrastructure to cyber security and digital transformation, your work will directly support other government departments, and it will be your task to manage risks, drive delivery and ensure that the projects you’re focused on produce measurable value and align with our strategic objectives. Operating with a large degree of autonomy in a highly secure and dynamic environment, you’ll be directly responsible for managing the full project delivery lifecycle, and work in collaboration with customers and partners from various areas of Government including the FCDO, National Security and Defence. Using a number of methodologies including Waterfall and Agile, we’ll expect you to forecast, request and manage the resources required to deliver projects on time, ensure data entries are complete, and monitor and record financials and other resources so you and your team stay within budget. Work as a key member of a team that defends the nation’s interests This is an exciting, fast-paced role, and to be a success you should have well developed experience of delivering digital or technical projects in a secure or government environment, and the ability to manage risks, dependencies and budgets effectively. It goes without saying that you should have a good understanding of GDS service design principles and Agile delivery, while your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to work well with a diverse range of colleagues and other stakeholders. When it comes to qualifications we’ll look for APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or Agile Project Management certification, and familiarity with project tools such as Jira, MS Project or their equivalent. A confident resource manager and coordinator of project plans, hands-on knowledge of analysis techniques, business or systems and their application in a project environment would be desirable, as would an ITIL qualification and an understanding of Secure by Design principles. In addition, experience of working within the FCDO Services or in a similar secure government environment would be a plus. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Check (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit Closing date: 11/01/2025 It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match