Head of AI Engineering
Permanent - Manchester
Hybrid with a focused on-site presence
Join a pioneering 5yr+ TechBio company at the intersection of AI, synthetic biology, and industrial biotechnology. You will lead the building of an AI engineering platform connecting computational design, experimental validation, and real-world commercial outcomes. Reporting directly to the CEO, sitting on the management team, and engaging with the Board.
This is a hands-on leadership role with genuine scope to shape the company's long-term technical position.
The tasks of a Head of AI Engineering will include:
To progress as a successful Head of AI Engineering, you will require:
Highly desirable skills include:
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Rewards & Benefits
Keyword terminology
AI Engineering, Machine Learning, Agentic AI, AI Platform, Closed-Loop Experimentation, Autonomous Experimentation, Protein Engineering, Biocatalysis, Computational Biology, Synthetic Biology, Deep Tech, TechBio, Director of Engineering, ML Platform, AI Infrastructure, Lab Automation, Bioinformatics, Player-Coach, Engineering Leadership, AI Agents, LLMs, Python, Numpy, MLOps, Life Sciences AI, Biotechnology.
Network Engineer
Permanent – Hybrid
Greater Manchester
Join a high‑performing technology function responsible for the resilience, performance, and evolution of critical network services across a fast‑moving, multi‑site organisation. As a Network Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering network‑focused projects, optimising complex, high‑availability environments, and supporting day‑to‑day operational activities that keep the business running smoothly.
This is a collaborative team with a supportive, close‑knit culture — a place where people enjoy working together, share knowledge openly, and step in to help one another when challenges arise. Everyone has a voice, and contributions are both encouraged and valued, whether resolving a major incident, shaping technical decisions, or improving best‑practice.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure the availability and stability of core infrastructure and network services.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and escalate across a broad range of networking products and hardware.
• Identify performance bottlenecks in complex network environments and drive optimisation activities.
• Produce clear procedural documentation for all end‑users.
• Handle escalated customer or business issues at the appropriate technical level.
• Campion collaboration in the support & resolution of complex technical and business challenges.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and project teams to share insight, develop ideas, and contribute to delivery.
Skills & Experience Required
• Strong knowledge of enterprise‑grade network hardware, specifically Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, ASA).
• Deep knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, with demonstrable maintenance & deployment experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco IOS, VLANs, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP.
• Experience with modern wireless solutions (ideally Meraki).
• Familiarity with WAN point‑to‑point links and MPLS.
• Familiarity with VPN; SSL & IPSEC.
• Exposure to Monitoring systems like SolarWinds or Zabbix and understanding of Zero Trust environments.
Key Information
Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Hybrid working requires candidates to live within a reasonable commuting distance.
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank hols, plus volunteer days
• Pension & life assurance options
• Training & Development Academy
• Enhanced policies for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption
• Opportunities for flexible working
• A range of opt-in-options, such as Private Medical, Dental etc
• A range of life-style and high-street discount options
Keyword Terminology
Networking Engineer, Networking Specialist, Networking, Cisco, Palo Alto, Firewalls, Routing & Switching, Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, ASA, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, High‑Availability, Meraki, MPLS, WAN, VPN, SSL, IPSEC, Infrastructure, Troubleshooting, Operational Support, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Full Stack Engineer (GoLang / TypeScript / JavaScript)
Permanent – Hybrid
Greater Manchester
Join a leading digital‑first organisation undergoing a major transformation of its core products and platforms. As a Full-Stack Engineer, you will play a key role in modernising complex legacy systems, reshaping established on‑premise solutions into scalable, cloud‑native services and driving next-gen services.
This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative, high‑performing engineering function that values autonomy, rapid iteration, and technical excellence. You’ll help deliver the next generation of workflow technologies used across a broad and diverse customer base — all while embracing modern engineering practices and emerging tooling.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain highly scalable workflow services — at the core of the platform is a sophisticated workflow engine that drives customer operations.
• Develop cloud‑native, API‑driven solutions using modern architectures and patterns.
• Contribute to predictable, iterative delivery cycles.
• Support the evolution of on‑prem components into fully cloud‑optimised services using contemporary deployment methods.
• Ensure solutions are testable, maintainable, and instrumented for performance, reliability, and supportability.
Skills & Experience Required
• A passion for automation and building services easy to test, monitor, maintain.
• Strong working knowledge of TypeScript / JavaScript and professional experience with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).
• In-depth understanding of a Go (GoLang) and how to apply it in real‑world systems.
• Familiarity with emerging engineering tools, ie Cursor, Copilot, Warp, or similar productivity enhancers.
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider and awareness of the trade‑offs of their native services.
• Excellent communication skills within cross‑functional teams.
• A fast‑paced, iterative mindset, working with CI/CD, automation, & modern DevOps .
• A “build it, run it” ethos — ensuring services are operationally robust, observable, and ready for real‑world workloads.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge‑sharing.
Key Information
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) with the option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension & life assurance
Keyword Terminology
Cloud Engineering, FullStack Engineering, GO, TypeScript, JavaScript, GoLang, API‑First, Cloud‑Native, DevOps, CI/CD, Automation, Containerisation, Microservices, Observability, Platform Engineering, Agile Delivery, Software Modernisation, Developer Tooling, Cloud Transformation.
React Native Mobile Developer
Permanent
Manchester Centre
Hybrid – after initial engagement, circa 3 or 4 days WFH
Join our exciting client creating world-class mobile experiences that delight users and push the boundaries of innovation. As a Senior Mobile Developer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality apps that combine exceptional design with robust functionality. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate across teams, and make an immediate impact in a fast-growing, ambitious company.
The tasks of a Mobile Developer will include:
• Build and own mobile features end-to-end: plan, develop, test, deploy, and iterate.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and engineers to define requirements and deliver elegant solutions.
• Contribute to discovery and ideation sessions, influencing the mobile roadmap.
• Ensure best practices in coding, testing, and performance optimization.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to address feature requests and resolve issues quickly.
To progress as a successful Mobile Developer you will require:
• Strong commercial experience with React Native.
• Hands-on experience with Redux in production environments.
• Familiarity with React Native Testing Library and Jest for unit testing.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work with developers, UX teams, and product owners.
• Bonus: Experience or interest in PHP, Laravel, or native iOS/Android development.
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and able to hit the ground running.
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary: £60,000–£75,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates).
• Hybrid working: 3 or 4 days WFH plus flexible hours.
• Extensive holidays, holiday allowance and holiday purchase scheme.
• Your own L&D budget for your career development.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave.
• A broad range of bespoke staff benefits and allowances
Keywords
Senior Mobile Developer, Mobile Engineer, Applications Engineer, React Native, Redux, ReactNative, Jest, Mobile App Development, iOS, Android, React-Native, CI/CD, Agile, Cross-Platform Development.
Generative AI Engineer
Permanent
Manchester
Join our client in influencing the future of enterprise AI. As a Senior or Lead Engineer, you’ll drive innovation by building and deploying cutting-edge Generative AI applications that empower thousands daily. This is your opportunity to contribute to the leadership of a team who influence AI strategy and deliver solutions that transform efficiency at scale.
Duties of the Gen AI Engineer will include:
• Architect, develop, and deploy high-impact GenAI applications into production.
• Evaluate and optimize Large Language Models (LLMs) for performance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions seamlessly.
• Champion best practices in prompt engineering and model evaluation.
• Mentor and grow engineering talent, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI trends, helping shaping the organization’s AI roadmap.
To be successful in progressing with the Gen AI Engineer, your experience must include:
• A proven expertise in Python development of AI-driven applications.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs and prompt optimization.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (Bedrock, Lambda, S3, Lex, CloudWatch).
• Ability to lead and inspire teams, with excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, GitLab Runners, Jenkins)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and deployments to ECS/EKS.
• Ideally career experience to include regulated environments, data engineering concepts, and security best practices.
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, health coverage, and wellness programs.
• Continuous learning opportunities: certifications, AI training, and leadership development.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity.
Keywords Generative AI Engineer, AI Solutions Engineer, AI Application Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, LLM, Python, AWS Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Terraform, Docker, AI Strategy, Machine Learning, Large Language Models.
Cryptography Engineer
Permanent
Northwich, Macclesfield, Knutsford, Wilmslow
Join our clients specialist team, safeguarding critical infrastructure through advanced cryptographic solutions. As a Cryptography Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and manage secure encryption frameworks that protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards. This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed Zero Trust principles and maintain robust security across systems and networks.
What the successful Cryptography Engineer will do:
• Design and maintain secure cryptographic systems, including SSH-based frameworks and PKI solutions.
• Configure, administer, and maintain HSM devices, including secure onsite activities and lifecycle management.
• Implement key management processes and encryption standards aligned with regulatory and internal security policies.
• Collaborate with system, network, and security teams to integrate secure connectivity and harden critical infrastructure.
• Support Zero Trust architecture initiatives and manage secure tunnelling protocols.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation to resolve urgent cryptographic or access-related incidents and maintain service continuity.
• Drive automation and monitoring enhancements to improve resilience and efficiency.
What we are looking for in the successful Cryptography Engineer:
• Strong expertise in cryptography, PKI, and SSH key management.
• Current, hands‑on expertise in HSM configuration, installation, support, and secure component handling.
• Solid understanding of Unix/Linux/Windows system administration.
• Experience with networking and security troubleshooting.
• Advances scripting skills in Python or Go for automation and integration tasks.
• Familiarity with financial security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and FIPS 140-3.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk and implement secure solutions.
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive pension and health benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements with opportunities for career progression.
• Access to continuous learning, certifications, and technical development programs.
Keywords
Cryptography Engineer, Cryptography Specialist, Encryption Engineer, PKI Engineer, Security Engineer, HSM, Hardware Security Modules, PKI, SSH, Encryption, Key Management, Zero Trust, Security, Python, Go, Golang, ISO 27001, NIST, FIPS 140-3, Zero Trust principles, SSH tunnelling, Hardening systems
