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Are you looking for a new, interesting opportunity in finance? For a finance business partner role, for a fast-growing business, in a dynamic team, with the opportunity to make a true impact on the business? Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a Finance Manager (FM), supporting the AWS Sales team for the Start Up customer segment. This is an exciting opportunity to join this successful business which is one of the fastest-growing businesses within Amazon. As an FM, you will partner closely with business leaders and their teams, providing strategic support by combining data and business judgement into insights, generating operational and strategic guidance and impact. Further, you will drive innovation to improve our tools, processes and business decisions. Primary responsibilities include:
Key job responsibilities
- Ownership of key reporting metrics (KPI's) and narratives to help business partners understand the business performance
- Partner with business teams to implement new processes & tools and drive the improvement of existing processes & tools
- Provide strategic support to key business initiatives and investment
- Present financial summary and business insights to senior management
- Drive short- and long-term financial planning
- Tighten internal controls
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics or business, or a Bachelor's degree and experience in quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance)
- Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field
- Experience in multiple finance and accounting roles
- Experience in accounts receivable or account payable
- Experience applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses
- Experience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making
- Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
- Experience participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan
- Experience in solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits)
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
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UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Your Opportunity to Define Possible. Our Opportunity to Deliver the Nation's Security. Together**
**Role clearance type:** Must currently hold highest UK government clearance.
**Salary: £66,000 - £99,000**
**About Your Opportunity:**
As a critical part of the Infrastructure Team, we support our customers in their journey to refactor, replatform and rehost their mission critical systems into AWS.
We deliver mission value by transforming our customers systems, improving reliability, reducing costs and enabling organisational agility by utilising Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps techniques.
**Your Benefits:**
+ **Flexible working schedules** - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.
+ **Flexible Benefits Package** - choose which NGUKL benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
+ **Employee Incentive Programme** - exceptional performance is recognised through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel
+ **Career Development** - opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
**Your Responsibilities:**
+ Working with stakeholders to design AWS and hybrid-cloud systems
+ Designing and building solutions in AWS
+ Administering systems based on Linux and Windows operating systems
+ Designing and troubleshooting IP networking systems for AWS and hybrid-cloud systems
+ Automating system deployment, operation and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tooling
**Your Experience:**
+ Proven experience working within IT Systems Design, Deployment and Administration, with recent roles in Technical or Team Leadership positions;
+ Amazon Web Services Certified to Associate level with experience of designing, deploying and administering cloud based solutions;
+ Extensive experience of administration of Linux and Windows Operating Systems within large corporate environments;
+ Extensive experience of designing, deploying and troubleshooting IPv4 Networking, including Subnetting, OSPF Routing, VLANs and VPNs;
+ Experience of automating tasks using Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python;
**Your Future Team:**
"Life as a Cloud Engineer is an exceptionally rewarding role where no two days are truly the same. You can be troubleshooting some Python code in a Lambda function, designing complex solutions, presenting to the customer and building that same solution using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps tooling.
This variety helps the role feel 'fresh' and I always finish each day feeling like I've learnt something new!"
Kris, Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer, National Security Solutions @ Northrop Grumman UK
Our focused and flexible Infrastructure Team consists of industry leading practitioners in engineering and systems administration across all specialisms and experience, working with multiple customer sets and system classifications, on both public cloud and on premise.
We work collaboratively to deliver innovative solutions to extremely complex problems, providing our team a broad range of experiences from which to develop new skills and learning across the latest Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps toolsets.
Diversity is at the heart of our success. Our team share experience, knowledge and new thinking gained from a wide range of backgrounds perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other elements across several industries. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from communities currently under-represented within our industry. We treat everyone with respect and foster safe and inclusive environments.
**About Our Responsibilities:**
Our customers operate in unique environments which offer new and exciting challenges every day, cultivating a place where you can learn and thrive, working alongside the best minds in industry. We'll give you space to develop your career, where your ideas can shape the future of our dynamic business.
We promote collaboration to achieve more than we could imagine, together. And within a respectful and inspirational environment, we value what you say and do.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Your Opportunity to Define Possible. Our Opportunity to Deliver the Nation's Security. Together**
**S** **alary:** **£55,800.00 - 83,600.00**
**Role clearance type:** Must be able to obtain and maintain highest UK government clearance.
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**About Your Opportunity:**
As a critical part of the Infrastructure Team, we support our customers in their journey to refactor, replatform and rehost their mission critical systems into AWS.
We deliver mission value by transforming our customers systems, improving reliability, reducing costs and enabling organisational agility by utilising Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps techniques.
**Your Benefits:**
+ **Flexible working schedules -** we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.
+ **Flexible Benefits Package** - choose which NGUKL benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
+ **Employee Incentive Programme** **-** exceptional performance is recognised through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel
+ **Career Development** **-** opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
**Your Responsibilities:**
+ Working as part of a team to design, build and maintain AWS and hybrid-cloud systems
+ Administering systems based on Linux and Windows operating systems
+ Maintaining and troubleshooting IP networking systems for AWS and hybrid-cloud systems
+ Automating system deployment, operation and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tooling
+ Continuously expand your own skills, maintaining and enhancing relevant certifications
**Your Experience:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science based subject, equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience;
+ Amazon Web Services Certified to Practitioner or Associate level with experience of designing, deploying and administering cloud based solutions;
+ Experience of administration of Linux and Windows Operating Systems within large corporate environments;
+ Experience of troubleshooting IPv4 Networking, including Subnetting & Routing;
+ Experience of automating tasks using Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python;
**Your Future Team:**
_"Life as a Cloud Engineer is an exceptionally rewarding role where no two days are truly the same. You can be troubleshooting some Python code in a Lambda function, designing complex solutions, presenting to the customer and building that same solution using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps tooling._
_This variety helps the role feel 'fresh' and I always finish each day feeling like I've learnt something new!"_
**Kris, Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer, National Security Solutions @ Northrop Grumman UK**
Our focused and flexible Infrastructure Team consists of industry leading practitioners in engineering and systems administration across all specialisms and experience, working with multiple customer sets and system classifications, on both public cloud and on premise.
We work collaboratively to deliver innovative solutions to extremely complex problems, providing our team a broad range of experiences from which to develop new skills and learning across the latest Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps toolsets.
Diversity is at the heart of our success. Our team share experience, knowledge and new thinking gained from a wide range of backgrounds perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other elements across several industries. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from communities currently under-represented within our industry _._ We treat everyone with respect and foster safe and inclusive environments.
**About Our Responsibilities:**
Our customers operate in unique environments which offer new and exciting challenges every day, cultivating a place where you can learn and thrive, working alongside the best minds in industry. We'll give you space to develop your career, where your ideas can shape the future of our dynamic business.
We promote collaboration to achieve more than we could imagine, together. And within a respectful and inspirational environment, we value what you say and do.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our client, a leading technology consultancy firm, is seeking an experienced and innovative Cloud Solutions Architect to join their team. This role is based in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK , offering a hybrid working arrangement that combines office-based strategy sessions with remote execution flexibility. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions for a diverse range of clients. This position requires a deep understanding of cloud platforms, architectural best practices, and a passion for driving digital transformation through cloud adoption.

Responsibilities:

• Design and architect cloud solutions based on client requirements, leveraging expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop comprehensive cloud strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Lead the technical design and delivery of cloud migration projects.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and business teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies and services.
• Develop cost optimisation strategies for cloud environments.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and best practice guides.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud environments.
• Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and industry best practices.
• Present technical solutions and strategies to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or similar role, with hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and database technologies.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Must possess the right to work in the UK.

This hybrid role in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK , offers a unique opportunity to shape the cloud future for our clients, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to impactful projects within a collaborative and flexible working environment.

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Cloud Solutions Architect to join their expanding IT department based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK . This hybrid role offers the opportunity to design, implement, and manage cutting-edge cloud infrastructures that drive innovation and efficiency across the organization. You will be instrumental in shaping our cloud strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in cloud platforms and a strong understanding of enterprise architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Develop cloud adoption strategies and roadmaps in alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement and deploy cloud solutions.
• Define and enforce cloud governance policies, best practices, and security standards.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies to meet business requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost efficiency and performance.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience (7+ years) as a Cloud Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar role.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Solid knowledge of network security, identity and access management, and data security principles in the cloud.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a talented architect to shape the future of our technological landscape in a collaborative hybrid environment.

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Cloud Solutions Architect to join their fully remote technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure for a growing organisation. You will play a critical role in defining cloud strategy, selecting appropriate technologies, and guiding development teams through the implementation of cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies, and infrastructure-as-code principles.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, ensuring scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Develop and enforce cloud governance, security best practices, and compliance standards.
• Lead the migration of on-premises applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Define and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Implement and manage containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Optimize cloud costs and performance through continuous monitoring and tuning.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to enhance our infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with a strong focus on at least one major cloud provider.
• Proven experience designing and deploying complex solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Expertise in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and database technologies in a cloud context.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.

This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the UK. You will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies. The role is conceptually anchored in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK , but the work is performed remotely.

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join their innovative IT department in Leicester, Leicestershire, UK . This role adopts a hybrid working model, combining the benefits of remote work with essential in-office collaboration.

As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive cloud-based solutions that align with our business objectives. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to understand their needs, translating them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Your expertise will span various cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, covering aspects like infrastructure, data, security, and application deployment. You will play a key role in driving our cloud strategy forward, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Translate business requirements into technical cloud strategies and roadmaps.
• Develop architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation for cloud deployments.
• Lead the implementation of cloud infrastructure, services, and applications.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies, tools, and services to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on cloud best practices.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, cost-efficiency, and security.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain cloud governance policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or in a similar senior cloud engineering role.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security principles, and data management.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Experience with hybrid working models and willingness to work from our office in Leicester, Leicestershire, UK .

This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking Cloud Solutions Architect to shape the technological landscape of a growing company. If you are passionate about cloud innovation and ready to take on new challenges in Leicester, Leicestershire, UK , we encourage you to apply.

Our client is a rapidly growing SaaS company looking for a Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer with a strong DevOps background to join their fully remote, high-achieving engineering team. This is a crucial role where you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our cloud infrastructure across multiple providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will lead the adoption of DevOps best practices, championing automation, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and robust monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud environments.

As a Lead, you will mentor junior engineers, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate closely with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployments and high system availability. Your expertise will be vital in optimizing cloud costs, enhancing security posture, and improving overall system performance. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining our IaC frameworks using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and establishing sophisticated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is a must, alongside a deep understanding of networking principles within cloud environments. This is a completely remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere, but requiring collaboration with teams across various time zones. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and mutual support, making it an ideal environment for a dedicated Cloud Solutions Engineer based remotely, ideally with a connection to **Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK**. We are seeking individuals who are proactive, self-starters, and possess exceptional problem-solving skills to tackle challenging technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. If you're ready to take your cloud engineering and DevOps expertise to the next level in a fully remote capacity, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Implement and manage container orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Establish and optimize comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Lead the adoption and best practices of DevOps principles and tools.
• Collaborate with software development teams to streamline the development lifecycle.
• Ensure cloud security best practices are implemented and maintained.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and manage costs effectively.
• Mentor and guide junior cloud engineers and DevOps practitioners.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Contribute to architectural decisions regarding cloud strategy and technology selection.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or a similar role.
• Proven experience designing and managing infrastructure on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD tools and methodologies (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts within cloud environments.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Excellent scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience working in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.

Our client is looking for an exceptional Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge cloud solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected technology firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK , and play a crucial role in shaping their software architecture and engineering practices.

In this senior role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable and robust cloud-native applications. You will lead a talented team of engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving architectural decisions, selecting appropriate technologies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software that meets our client's strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and implementation of cloud-based software solutions using microservices architecture.
• Mentoring and guiding a team of software engineers, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborating with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements and roadmaps.
• Architecting and implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Ensuring the scalability, performance, and reliability of cloud applications.
• Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Researching and evaluating new technologies and tools to enhance development processes.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in production environments.
• Promoting a culture of high-quality software development and operational excellence.
• Contributing to the development of system architecture and design patterns.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in software development, specifically with extensive experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Python, Java, or Go is essential. A deep understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) are highly valued. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are paramount. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Join our innovative team in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK and help build the future of cloud technology.