5 great UK tech roles to kick off your new year job search
2023 may have been an uncertain year for the tech industry, but the signs for 2024 are indicating a better 12 months ahead.
Last year was dominated by mass layoffs and a difficult founding environment, but moving forward, the UK tech sector is performing well, with digital transformation driving growth, according to a report from HBSC.
AI will continue to be a source of strong potential for the industry, and is heavily supported by the government in the form of the National AI Strategy and Action Plan. Also in growth are software, IT managed services, telecoms as well as continuing growth in the use of remote technologies, according to the report.
If you’d like to take advantage of a renewed positivity in the sector then January is a great time to look for a new role. The Alternative Credit Investor Job Board is your starting point, containing thousands of jobs all across the UK, like the five below.
Software Developer, OpenText, Cambridge
Micro Focus (now OpenText) is one of the world’s largest enterprise software providers, delivering mission-critical technology and supporting services that help thousands of customers worldwide manage core IT elements of their business. The team is seeking a talented graduate Software Developer in Cambridge. You will be able to work as part of a team or on individual projects, as well as possessing a positive and versatile approach to new and complex tasks. To be considered, you’ll need to have or be expecting a II-1 or I degree in a technical subject like maths, natural science, engineering or computer science. A good working knowledge of programming in a Windows or UNIX environment, and knowledge of C or C++ is necessary. See all the requirements here.
Data Security Manager – Data Controls, AXA, London
Axa’s Innovation & Data Analytics function (IDA) is focused on driving innovation through optimising how we leverage data to drive strategy and create a new business model – disrupting the insurance market. As Data Security Manager you will operate in a matrix organisation to ensure implementation of appropriate data security controls to meet requirements of the information security and data policies for strategic data and analytics assets. This role requires an effective IT project and change manager who can translate security and compliance requirements into effective data controls to protect data assets. Knowledge of cloud technologies and/or an aptitude to learn is a prerequisite. See all the information here.
AI – Data Scientist, Senior Associate, PwC, Manchester
As part of PwC’s global strategy, it is investing significantly in skills, capabilities and technologies to address the breadth and complexity of the challenges that our clients face. As a result, it has established Tech Central, a technology focused function. As AI – Data Scientist, Senior Associate, you will be part of a digital asset delivery pod and will lead in developing strategic data science engagements, lead and be accountable for the delivery of core data science assets, and be a role model while managing junior staff on project and product teams. Practical experience from industry and professional services in delivering significant and valuable advanced analytics projects and/or assets is required to apply. See more details now.
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (OCI), Oracle, Reading
As part of the Operational Engagement programs, the Senior Site Reliability Engineer will be instrumental in fostering a culture of SRE for horizontal activities and DevOps for products and tools across global operations teams. You will work with multiple service development teams, identifying cross-team issues which create risk for operations across the organisation, and resolving those issues with a mixture of engineering, troubleshooting expertise, and general operational guidance. Your role also requires communication and organisational skills, acting as an interface between DevOps Tools, application teams that implement OCI services. You should be competent in SRE/DEVOPS, cloud infrastructure Virtual Networking ,Linux, CI/CD. Python, terraform, automation and knowledge of networking and services running on cloud platforms are also nice-to-haves. See all the criteria.
Engineering Manager (Mobile) – Global Bank, SumUp, London
SumUp is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a squad of mobile engineers building and supporting the mobile banking features in the SumUp Super App. You will help to shape the technical vision and strategy for both iOS and Android apps, and will also contribute to building and maintaining strong developer relations inside the mobile chapters. You’ll support engineers to reach their full potential, mastering their current skills and developing new competencies. To apply, you should have seven years’ of software development experience and three years’ working as engineering manager. See further information on this role.
Article written by Kirstie McDermott at Amply.
