FOSS Licensing SME

Role Title: FOSS Licensing SME Location: Sheffield - 3 Days per Week Onsite Start Date: ASAP Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate: £525p/d via UmbrellaRole Description: Bank is seeking a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Licensing Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the definition, enhancement, and ongoing governance of policies, processes, and controls related to the consumption and contribution of open source software across the organisation. This role sits within the Engineering Practice team in the Technology CTO function and requires close collaboration with engineering teams as well as Bank''s Legal. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in open source licensing, copyright considerations, and regulatory implications within a controlled financial services environment. The role is suited to a self starter who can operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high quality outcomes under tight deadlines.Key Responsibilities. Assess and clearly communicate the implications of FOSS licenses (including copyright, modification, and distribution) to engineering teams. Support training and awareness initiatives across engineering teams on FOSS licensing implications. Categorise and assess licenses not recognised by automated tooling into defined categories (Liberal, Permissible, Weak Copyleft, Copyleft, Banned). Review existing treatment of open source licenses and recommend improvements, exceptions, or conditional usage approaches. Contribute to the ..... full job details .....