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Pay up to £77,740, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a talented Tech Lead to join our Security Ecosystem Team, and lead in the design and operation of secure services. We need an expert in security solutions to ensure our ongoing operational stability, lead on technical decisions and approvals for solutions across the team and across DWP. Your expertise and deep understanding of Digital Security controls will ensure the reliability, security and resilience of our digital products, used by millions of UK citizens. 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 experience will you need? Experience of information security, designing solutions and services with security controls embedded. Experience of implementing enterprise security tooling and platforms in line with the NIST cyber security framework or equivalent, and CIS security controls. Deep understanding of each layer of an organisation's cyber security controls, being able to define solutions that enable defence in depth. Leads investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing processes, driving the collection of information and creation of recommendations for improvements. Can absorb large amounts of conflicting information and use it to determine solutions. Designs, implements, administers, and supports Security products and services, ensuring adherence to Digital Security Standards and Architectural Principles both on premise and in Cloud. You and your role As our new Technical lead you will use your technical expertise in multiple domains to develop technical product roadmaps and manage product lifecycles. You will be a strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex ideas and plans to both stakeholders and technical teams. You'll be advising senior DWP stakeholders on the development of technical strategy, and how we get to right outcomes. You'll work closely with security, production and infrastructure to ensure resilient and available products, as well as working with our delivery team so that we're aligned and using best practice across product development. We're hiring you for your expertise. You'll be our expert voice and help us develop the capability of the wider team with guidance and leadership to a team of direct reports. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, 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 £77,740. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £22,521 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and 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 Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is 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 Document Accessibility Specialist: Pay up to £63,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Document Accessibility Specialist to join our Accessibility Standards and Strategy Team. DWP is UK's largest department, every year we pay over £120 billion to 18million DWP customers. DWP services cover everything from helping children & families right through to supporting relatives of lost loved ones. We help people find jobs, support people financially when they are unable to work due to health conditions and make ensure everybody has the money they need to live during their retirement years. The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need to show us in your application? Expertise in document accessibility which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF Expert knowledge of the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Expertise in using a range of assistive software (screen readers, screen magnifiers & voice recognition software) and automated tools for testing, training and demonstrating Strong leadership experience, creating and engaging others in a shared vision, and valuing difference, diversity and inclusion to ensure fairness and opportunity for all Expertise in making effective decisions and giving advice, based on evidence, a consideration of alternative options, and understanding of risk. You and your role We are looking for a Senior Document Accessibility Specialist to join our established team and help us to continue our mission and ensure the highest levels of digital accessibility for both our customers and colleagues in DWP. You will lead on training and guidance for document accessibility, as well as providing consultancy for the most complex queries involving Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents. You will work across DWP Digital, with colleagues at a range of role levels to embed accessibility into all products, services and communications. As an experienced accessibility professional, you can expect to train, coach and mentor our digital teams on best practice and approach. It's a relatively new and rapidly evolving field of expertise within DWP Digital. We are committed to developing our skills and expertise, and we'll make sure you have all the skills and space to contribute and excel. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in your choice of one our brilliant digital hubs Blackpool, Leeds, Newcastle or Sheffield. Hybrid Working: We have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. Pay: In return for your skills, we offer a competitive salary of up to £ 63,517 p.a. Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% (Worth up to £18,400/year). Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days over time, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off 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 Sports and social activities Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.

Pay up to £77,740, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a talented Tech Lead to join our Security Ecosystem Team, and lead in the design and operation of secure services. We need an expert in security solutions to ensure our ongoing operational stability, lead on technical decisions and approvals for solutions across the team and across DWP. Your expertise and deep understanding of Digital Security controls will ensure the reliability, security and resilience of our digital products, used by millions of UK citizens. 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 experience will you need? Experience of information security, designing solutions and services with security controls embedded. Experience of implementing enterprise security tooling and platforms in line with the NIST cyber security framework or equivalent, and CIS security controls. Deep understanding of each layer of an organisation's cyber security controls, being able to define solutions that enable defence in depth. Leads investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing processes, driving the collection of information and creation of recommendations for improvements. Can absorb large amounts of conflicting information and use it to determine solutions. Designs, implements, administers, and supports Security products and services, ensuring adherence to Digital Security Standards and Architectural Principles both on premise and in Cloud. You and your role As our new Technical lead you will use your technical expertise in multiple domains to develop technical product roadmaps and manage product lifecycles. You will be a strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex ideas and plans to both stakeholders and technical teams. You'll be advising senior DWP stakeholders on the development of technical strategy, and how we get to right outcomes. You'll work closely with security, production and infrastructure to ensure resilient and available products, as well as working with our delivery team so that we're aligned and using best practice across product development. We're hiring you for your expertise. You'll be our expert voice and help us develop the capability of the wider team with guidance and leadership to a team of x direct reports. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, 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 £77,740. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £22,521 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and 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 Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is 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 Web Accessibility Specialist: Pay up to £63,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Web Accessibility Specialist to join our Accessibility Standards and Strategy Team. DWP is UK's largest department, every year we pay over £120 billion to 18million DWP customers. DWP services cover everything from helping children & families right through to supporting relatives of lost loved ones. We help people find jobs, support people financially when they are unable to work due to health conditions and make ensure everybody has the money they need to live during their retirement years. The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need to show us in your application? Expertise in Web accessibility which includes HTML, CSS, JS, ARIA. Expert knowledge of the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Expertise in using a range of assistive software (screen readers, screen magnifiers & voice recognition software) and automated tools for testing, training and demonstrating. Strong leadership experience, creating and engaging others in a shared vision, and valuing difference, diversity and inclusion to ensure fairness and opportunity for all. Expertise in making effective decisions and giving advice, based on evidence, a consideration of alternative options, and understanding of risk. You and your role We are looking for a Senior Web Accessibility Specialist to join our established team and help us to continue our mission and ensure the highest levels of digital accessibility for both our customers and colleagues in DWP. You will lead on web accessibility, including auditing and reporting on compliance, delivering training and providing consultancy for the most complex queries, involving ARIA and JavaScript. You will work across DWP Digital, with colleagues at a range of role levels to embed accessibility into all products, services and communications. As an experienced accessibility professional, you can expect to train, coach and mentor our digital teams on best practice and approach. It's a relatively new and rapidly evolving field of expertise within DWP Digital. We are committed to developing our skills and expertise, and we'll make sure you have all the skills and space to contribute and excel. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in your choice of one our brilliant digital hubs Blackpool, Leeds, Newcastle or Sheffield. Hybrid Working: We have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. Pay: In return for your skills, we offer a competitive salary of up to £ 63,517 p.a. Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% (Worth up to £18,400/year). Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days over time, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off 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 Sports and social activities Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.

Data Engineer Pay up to £58,347, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. As a Data Engineer you'll be working within a high-performing team of engineers, developing data-centric solutions that positively impact millions of DWP users, helping them to find and use essential DWP services. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. 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 experience will you need? Experience of developing, testing, maintaining, deploying and supporting efficient, scalable, automated ETL pipelines in an AWS cloud environment using AWS S3 Cloud Object Storage Strong coding skills using Hive SQL, Spark SQL, Python, PySpark and Bash Experience of working with a wide variety of structured and unstructured data. You and your role As a Data Engineer at DWP, you'll be executing code across a full tech stack, including Azure, Databricks, PySpark and Pandas, helping the department to move towards a cloud computing environment, working with huge data sets as part of our DataWorks platform - a system that provides Universal Credit data to our Data Science team, helping improve our data security, integrity and cloud based technology. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield, 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 £58,347. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,862 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and rising to 27 days after one year. 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 Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is 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.

Pay up to £36,545, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. We are hiring Apprentice Digital Portfolio Managers. You'll earn as you learn during our 2-year apprenticeship, gaining a level 4 Apprenticeship in Project Management. You will have a passion for complex problem solving and understand the importance of planning and forecasting. You will join us on permanent basis, accessing funded learning to support progress in your role and career. You'll receive formal learning, and loads of support to develop crucial skills in a secure and empowering environment. You'll get 20% of your working time to complete a Level 4 qualification in Project Management. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Have an awareness of the importance of planning, forecasting and the different ways to develop a plan Experience of analysing information and making recommendations A good knowledge of producing reports, communicating in a straightforward, authentic, and engaging way, utilising appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact Experience of building relationships and managing stakeholders. Am I eligible for this apprenticeship? You are required to hold the following minimum eligibility criteria: Have the right to live and work in the UK. Hold a valid passport/birthday certificate or residence permit. Must have lived in the UK and/or EEA for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date or hold refugee status. Not be in full-time education or be undertaking another apprenticeship by the apprenticeship start date. You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. You must hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or equivalent or be willing to undertake and pass a functional skills assessment. You and your role We want to help you build the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need for a successful career in tech and Portfolio Management, A digital portfolio manager co-ordinates and manages a group, or 'portfolio', of digital projects. It's a really in-demand role. You'll learn what it takes, working in different Portfolio Management roles during your 2-year study, building your knowledge of our large-scale organisation and getting involved in real work, projects and solutions which will be used by millions of people. You'll become a confident communicator, providing analysis and updates within your portfolio to a range of stakeholders. And you'll learn how to manage a busy and complex schedule, tracking projects and staying across key issues. We're one of the most supportive learning organisations in government, and we have a 100% success rate in apprenticeship completion. As part of the wider DWP Digital Delivery Practise, you will be part of a vast network of colleagues in similar roles that can help you succeed. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, 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 £43,347. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,557 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 Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is 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.

DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to launch a career in digital, and develop skills and experience that employers really value? Do you want a permanent job, with a salary, while you work towards and Level 4 qualification in project management? Are you a good communicator, can you solve problems, and are you excited about learning new things? We've got a brilliant opportunity for 10 new digital apprentices in DWP Digital. You'll work towards a qualification and work on products and services that will be used by millions (and which will look great on your CV). This is a permanent role with a starting salary of up to £35,711, as well as great benefits and flexible working. You'll be part of the UK's largest government department, as well as a thriving digital delivery community with access to learning, mentoring and loads of other support. Tell me about the apprenticeship We have apprenticeships in Digital Delivery Management based in our Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield digital hubs. You'll be able to indicate your preference when you apply. This is a Level 4 digital apprenticeship. We're looking to hire people to be future leaders and experts in digital delivery management. As an Apprentice Digital Delivery Manager, you'll be hands-on completing small projects or bit of projects. You might also support the end-to-end delivery of a larger digital project. You'll learn what project plan is and how to read and monitor it, identify potential risks & issues, and communicate effectively with your stakeholders and your team. So, you'll learn on the job alongside our brilliant, expert team. But you'll also be studying towards gaining a Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship qualification. You'll be given about 20% of your work time (one day a week) to focus on your qualification. You will be supported by your line manager, skills coach and the engineering community, as well as fellow apprentices on the programme. You don't need any prior experience or IT qualifications. But there is a lot to do and learn, so you need to be ready to work hard and participate in the many opportunities you will be given. We're looking for apprentices who have the following: Experience of organising and planning the tasks of others to achieve a particular outcome You can collaborate with others, and manage relationships. You have some experience of leading others. Good communication skills Good problem-solving skills, finding ways of improving things Ability to balance work and study, and passion for learning new things. Apply by: Completing your application on the Civil Service Jobs website before Sunday 13th October 2024. As part of the application, you will be asked to provide: An application form with your basic details A summary of your employment history detailing your responsibilities, skills, accomplishments, plus your qualifications and relevant training. A personal statement of 750 words demonstrating the required skills. Interviews with DWP Digital will then be confirmed should you be successful. The apprenticeship will start around February 2025. Entry Requirements: You hold a current United Kingdom (UK) or EAA Passport, and NI number You've lived in the UK and/or EEA for the past 3 years You're eligible to work in the UK and are not in full-time education (at the time the apprenticeship starts) Either hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. Or you can complete and pass a functional skills tests if you don't have these GCSEs. You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. There has never been a more exciting time to get involved in a digital apprenticeship with DWP Digital. Click Apply now for more info and to start an application.

Security Risk Analyst DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP have been undertaking an ambitious technology transition over the past few years, and there is still a long way to go. If you join us a Security Risk Analyst, you will develop your skills and understanding of the security tools and techniques used by DWP, while contributing to core security deliverables which keep millions of people protected. You'll get involved with change and governance, influencing security standards and governance boards, considering findings from across the wider cyber security teams and making recommendations that influence big decisions. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll help change the face of public services used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. As a security Risk Analyst, you will focus on a mix of proactive risk assessments and day-to-day challenges, including: Assessing new engagements to ensure they are pitched at the right level for the team's involvement. Collaborating with delivery teams to understand existing security controls, identify gaps, and work with Cyber Security Risk Managers (CSRMs) to frame and mitigate risks. You help deliver 1st line risk identification, assessment, remediation and treatment of risks. You will identify controls and make recommendations to address security vulnerabilities and control weaknesses in project and ad hoc engagements. You will need the skills to: Undertake basic risk assessments with supervision and direction. Supports some complex risk analysis as part of a team. Understand the strategic drivers being delivered by Digital Security Risk Management (DSRM) ensuring new requests and asks are pitched at the appropriate level. Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact your work area. Seek out and share experiences to develop knowledge of the team's business area. Work with others to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes to use fewer resources. Encourage ideas for change from a wide range of sources. Understand your own level of responsibility and empower others to make decisions where appropriate. Analyse and use a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions. It would be useful to have, or be prepared to work towards: A BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP), or equivalent qualification, knowledge, or experience of physical, technical and environmental security controls, information security management, information risk, people control, software development/ lifecycle, disaster recovery, investigation forensics and cryptography. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Work: We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model, with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £36,545 Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth up to £10,587. Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 26 after one year , plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. Our broad benefits package is built around your work-life balance and includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off 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 Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only TWO STAGES . Click apply now to see the full job description and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .

DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you looking for a career in Data? Do you want to learn how to be a Data Analyst, and work towards a qualification, and do work on products and services that will be used by millions (and which will look great on your CV)? This is a permanent role with a starting salary of £29,500, as well as great benefits and flexible working. You'll be part of the UK's largest government department, as well as a thriving Data community with access to learning, mentoring and loads of other support. Tell me about the apprenticeship This is a Level 4 digital apprenticeship. We're looking to hire people to be our future data leaders and experts. As a Data Analyst apprentice, you gain hands-on experience of data structures, big data, and processes and tools for data integration. The type of roles this apprenticeship prepares you for are Data Analyst, Data Manager, Data Scientist, Data Architect, and Data Engineer. You'll learn on the job alongside our brilliant, expert team. But you'll also be studying towards gaining a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship qualification. You'll be given about 20% of your work time to focus on your qualification. You will be supported by your line manager, skills coach and the data community, as well as fellow apprentices on the programme, so you will have plenty sources of encouragement to help you succeed. It is also critical that you can be proactive and make the most out of your time on the apprenticeship. Are you ready? We're very keen to attract a broad range of applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you have the right motivation and attitude, and you want to launch a career in tech then we want to hear from you. We're looking for apprentices who have the following: An enjoyment of maths and data and the ability to identify patterns, trends and insights. An enjoyment of solving puzzles and the ability to find solutions to problems. You are perceptive, logical, detail oriented and organised. Strong communications skills with ability to explain technical information in an easily understandable way. You understand the commitment to learning within this two-year course and are willing to study in your own time. Entry Requirements: Hold a valid passport, birth certificate or residence permit. Have the right to live and work in the UK. Must have lived in the UK and/or EEA for 3 years prior to the apprenticeship start date. Not be in full-time education or be undertaking another apprenticeship by the apprenticeship start date. Nothold a prior qualification at the same or higher level that is similar to the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship programme content must be materially different to any existing qualification you hold at the same or higher level. You must be able to develop substantive new skills because of the apprenticeship. Must hold GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 (equivalent to C) or above, or complete and pass functional skills tests at the beginning of the apprenticeship programme. You must also have one of the following: A Level in Maths, Computer Science, Statistics or similar subject. A Level 3 Data Technician or similar L3 apprenticeship. Equivalent qualifications as described above e.g. - T Level, NVQ, BTEC, International Baccalaureate. Relevant work experience - typically one year in a relevant role that involves analysing, inspecting, transforming or modelling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs. Please note, this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance.

Do you want to learn how to be a Data Scientist, work towards a qualification, and do work on products and services that will be used by millions? DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you looking for a career in Data? Do you want to learn how to be a Data Scientist, work towards a qualification, and do work on products and services that will be used by millions (and which will look great on your CV)? This is a permanent role with a starting salary of £35,711, as well as great benefits and flexible working. You'll be part of the UK's largest government department, as well as a thriving Data community with access to learning, mentoring and loads of other support. Tell me about the apprenticeship This is a Level 6 digital apprenticeship. We're looking to hire people to be future leaders and experts in Data Science. As an apprentice Data Scientist, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience of selecting and developing new data science techniques for solving complex business problems. So, you'll learn on the job alongside our brilliant, expert team. But you'll also be studying towards gaining a Level 6 Data Science apprenticeship qualification. You'll be given about 20% of your work time to focus on your qualification. You will be supported by your line manager, skills coach and the data science community, as well as fellow apprentices on the programme, so you will have plenty sources of encouragement to help you succeed. It is also critical that you can be proactive and make the most out of your time on the apprenticeship. Are you ready? We're very keen to attract a broad range of applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you have the right motivation and attitude, and you want to launch a career in tech then we want to hear from you. We're looking for apprentices who have the following: An enjoyment of maths and data and the ability to identify patterns, trends and insights. An enjoyment of solving puzzles and the ability to find solutions to problems. You are perceptive, logical, detail oriented and organised. Strong communications skills with ability to explain technical information in an easily understandable way. You understand the commitment to learning within this three-year course and are willing to study in your own time. Entry Requirements: Hold a valid passport, birth certificate or residence permit. Have the right to live and work in the UK. Must have lived in the UK and/or EEA for 3 years prior to the apprenticeship start date. Not be in full-time education or be undertaking another apprenticeship by the apprenticeship start date. Not hold a prior qualification at the same or higher level which is similar to the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship programme content must be materially different to any existing qualification you hold at the same or higher level. You must be able to develop substantive new skills because of the apprenticeship. We reserve the right to withdraw applications that are deemed ineligible due to existing qualifications. Must hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4 (equivalent to C) or above or complete functional skills tests at the beginning of the apprenticeship programme. You must also have one of the following: Three A Levels at C grade or above including Maths, Computer Science, Statistics or similar. A Level 4 Data Analyst or similar L4 apprenticeship. Equivalent qualifications as described above e.g. NVQs, BTEC, International Baccalaureate. Relevant work experience - typically two years in a relevant role that involves analysing, inspecting, transforming or modelling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs. Please note, this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance.

Job Description DevOps Architect with AWS - Leeds • Serve as an AWS specialist, consult and provide technical guidance on AWS design, governance, performance, scalability, security, operations and cost control best practices to ensure we maximize our AWS investment • Work with our partners in IT and the business to guide the architecture and high level solutioning of new products and services so that they operate excellently • Assess our cloud maturity, review existing AWS cloud implementations, identify gaps and suggest improvements to improve our cloud maturity horizons • Work as part of a team on larger solutions, providing technical support as requested, for internal and external Team members to meet delivery timescales • Map the state of products today, and their path over the next 3-5 years to support EOL and EOS risk mitigation • Support the DevOps teams who run the existing applications to improve our technical maturity levels, as well as the availability, functionality, performance, security and cost of running those applications • Guide the depreciation and removal of outdated technologies and practices across the business to minimize risk • Guide the adoption of new technologies and practices across the business to maximize our technological advantage • Define, refine, automate and improve our processes so that as a company we're more efficient, effective, safe and secure • Promote a continuous, automated, and feedback-driven route to Production for product changes • Keep up-to-date with current and future technologies, products and strategies Education: • BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience • AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. Skills • Producing technical artefacts and documenting the As-Is and To-Be states • Devising the best cost optimization solutions and following best practices for cloud services • Defining standards and cross product patterns to improve our consistency across a wide landscape of existing and new products. • Security awareness and experience, with a \"security by design\" mindset • Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels • Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision • The ability to support people through change • A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a 'can do' attitude. • You have a good technical knowledge of IT architectures, Infrastructure, Cloud deployments, software engineering lifecycles, DevOps tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), microservices, CI/CD • In-depth understanding of cloud networking, infrastructure and security concepts • Strong scripting/automation skills (Bash, Python, Powershell, or similar) • Good understanding of managing environments via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewalls. • Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA and REST) • Azure DevOps Pipelines • JIRA & Confluence Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices • 3+ years of architecting and delivering public cloud solutions, particularly around AWS • 5+ years of production experience within AWS • Experience designing, implementing and operating large scale SaaS products • Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. • Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. • Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus excellent benefits package The Client is global operation with offices in Leeds - this position will be hybrid. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Data Engineer Bath, Manchester, or Leeds - mostly remote Competitive Salary + Bonus + Healthcare + Life Assurance + Income Protection + Shares Options + More! Excellent opportunity for a Data Engineer with experience of Azure to join a world-leading manufacturer offering a great benefits package, career growth and progression, and the chance to work on some of the most interesting Data projects in the UK! This company are undergoing one of the biggest business change and transformation programs in the world. They are currently rolling out an entirely new range of ERPs, CRMs, and Cloud platforms and as a part of these processes their entire Data Infrastructure is changing. In this role you will report to the Data Engineering Lead. You'll join a small but specialised team of Data Engineers working on the design, implementation, and optimisation of everything from Data Ingestion, to CI/CD Pipeline build, to Data Governance policy and procedures. You'll work predominantly from home but you will spend some time in the office each week. The ideal candidate will be a Data Engineer with Azure experience. Candidates must be confident building CI/CD pipelines using Python and building Databases from scratch. Candidates must be happy to commute to the office at least once a week, dependant on the project. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global leader offering great benefits, technically fascinating project-based work, and brilliant progression opportunities throughout the business. The Role: *Data Engineering *Database and CI/CD Pipeline Build *Azure-focused stack *At least one day a week on-site, project dependant The Person: *Data Engineering experience *Azure experience *Confident building CI/CD pipelines and databases from scratch *Happy to commute to the office a minimum of one day a week Reference Number: BBBH238490A To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click \"Apply Now\" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Great opportunity for a Senior PICs Engineer to join a growing Photonics team in leeds. The ideal candiate for this position is someone who has experience in a research/industrial environment for the development of PICs and can be a competent communicator with external partners. Skills Required: • Developing new and improved chip-scale Photonics devices and circuits • R&D on PICs and photonic devices for quantum and/or optical communications applications • On-chip component design, modelling, and chip layout design • Competent in use of photonic design & simulations tools such as Lumerical, IPKISS, and/or COMSOL • Development of electro-optic testbeds for verifying device and system performance If you have the necessary skills for this role, please ensure they are in your CV. For further information or to send in an application for the Senior PICs engineer vacancy please get in touch with Phil Wright.

Job Description 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.

Job Description Senior Solutions Architect We have a fantastic opportunity to work for a Senior Solutions Architect with at least 5 years proven track record as a Solutions Architect. The role is based in Leeds city centre office which has been designed as a collaborative space supporting hybrid working. You will play a vital part, within your domain of responsibility, supporting the business to understand their technology landscape and how it will assist them is supporting their needs and future vision. You will be decisive in proposing and agreeing solutions within the architecture community and proactively help project teams determine how your solution designs will be implemented by the individual delivery teams and support them through implementation. Lead internal and external teams to deliver the appropriate cost-effective and innovative technology solutions in a variety of technology areas Act as a subject matter expert within your domain of responsibility, as an advocate for the architecture team, and point of contact Match the business requirements to the technology, shaping appropriate solutions across multiple global and market systems Ensure various applications and systems perform to user expectations and are continuously evolved, improved and maintained Contribute to the production of application roadmaps to identify software end-of-life risks and evolve the technology landscape Contribute to assuring designs within the architecture team, supporting peers and mentoring the wider community Contribute to ensuring all IT change is appropriately governed and aligns to application roadmaps and the overall IT Strategy, Standards and Practices Engage actively in business development activities to maintain a holistic view of the portfolio of change, in order to stay current with most effective solutions to address them Experience we need from you: A technology subject-matter expert with expertise in software architecture and design patterns and practices, with significant experience with 'cloud' ecosystems Practical career experience to lead teams and resources in a matrix structure. Able to demonstrate relevant technical capabilities in areas such as mobile application architecture, CRM and other customer technology solutions. Excellent knowledge and practical experience of all phases of a project lifecycle and delivery of IT solutions for a medium or large organisation. Experience of working with international teams preferably within the financial services sector. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement as a facilitator, communicator, peer, and mentor. This is a hybrid role - based in Leeds. The salary will be circa £60K - £70K + excellent benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description 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.