Mac OS Specialist

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