Job Description

MacOS Engineer - Banking & Investment Sector

Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible)

Rate: Up to £70 per hour Inside IR35 / Umbrella

Contract: Intitally until Dec 2026

Start Date: Available within the next 2 months

Join a Major Mac Transformation Programme

Avanade UK Limited, a leader in delivering innovative technology solutions within the banking and investment sector, is looking for an experienced MacOS Engineer to support a high-profile transformation programme for a leading financial institution.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in modernising and enhancing a large-scale Mac estate throughout 2025, improving device management, automation, operational efficiency, and the overall end-user experience.

We're looking for a true Mac specialist who thrives in enterprise environments and can bring deep technical expertise across Mac engineering, automation, and modern endpoint management.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimise SaaS-based Mac management solutions

Automate Mac provisioning and build processes to improve consistency and efficiency

Manage software deployment, patching, and OS update strategies across the Mac estate

Develop and maintain advanced automation workflows to streamline operational processes

Create and manage scripts leveraging Jamf APIs and other automation tools

Improve the overall end-user experience through process enhancements and technical innovation

Collaborate closely with infrastructure, engineering, and support teams to ensure successful project delivery

Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for complex MacOS-related issues

Contribute to Mac platform governance, security, and best practice standards

Essential Skills & Experience

Extensive experience in MacOS engineering and enterprise device management

Jamf 300 certification minimum (Jamf 400 highly desirable)

Expert-level Bash scripting skills

Expert-level experience with Jamf API scripting

Strong understanding of SaaS-based Mac management solutions

Proven experience automating Mac deployment and build processes

Experience managing software distribution, updates, and patch management within large Mac environments

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Experience improving and optimising operational processes through automation

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skills

Platform SSO (PSSO) experience

Experience within regulated environments such as Banking, Financial Services, or Investment Management

Knowledge of Apple Enterprise Management best practices

Experience integrating Mac management solutions with identity and security platforms

A passion for automation and building scalable, self-service solutions

What We're Looking For

You'll be an automation-focused MacOS Engineer who can quickly add value to a complex enterprise environment. We're particularly interested in candidates who have built sophisticated Jamf solutions, automated workflows at scale, and can demonstrate a track record of improving both operational efficiency and user experience.

If you're a Mac specialist looking to contribute to a transformative programme within a leading banking organisation, we'd love to hear from you