> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1961552-lead-development-operations-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1961552-lead-development-operations-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Development Operations Engineer - **Company:** Police Scotland - **Location:** Glasgow, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-development-engineer/police-scotland-job107810565 ## About the Role Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. Postholder must be able to attain and maintain DV Vetting. You should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of ten years immediately prior to application for this role ## Description This is a rare opportunity to make a substantive difference to public safety and wellbeing. As part of the team working in the Specialist Crime Division you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of the Technical Intelligence Development Unit to our officers and staff., Criminals are using increasingly complex methodologies to evade law enforcement, and we need to use new and innovative methods to remain ahead of the threat. Under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, police were granted the power to use Targeted Equipment Interference (TEI) to interfere with a range of devices to identify criminality. Work on nationally co-ordinated projects to develop TEI capabilities and technology that will transform UK policing operations, as well as developing critical technical capabilities for Police Scotland Technical Collections. Day-to-day a key responsibility is to act as the technical subject matter expert within the team (Exploit Development, Penetration testing, risk assessment, AI tools, Vulnerability testing), providing oversight and assurance for capability design. Using extensive experience and skill, make critical decisions regarding the technology used in operations. The role requires you to liaise with Police forces and external partner organisations across the country, so you must be comfortable communicating and presenting regularly. The interview will include a practical element to demonstrate competency and the role is not suitable for a trial. This role will be Monday-Friday 0800-1600, fully office based. A Driving Licence is essential for this role. ## Related Videos - [Hacking Kubernetes: Live Demo Marathon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/488-hacking-kubernetes-live-demo-marathon) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. Refactor accordingly.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100103-your-next-10x-engineer-isn-t-in-your-city-refactor-accordingly) - [Lessons learned from observing a billion API requests](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1574-lessons-learned-from-observing-a-billion-api-requests) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)