Software Asset Management Consultant

Contract Inside IR35, Remote Software Licensing Specialist (Developer Background) Financial Services Client Excellent opportunity with a leading financial services client who are looking for a Software Asset Management Consultant to join the business. We re specifically looking for someone with a strong background in software development or programming, to support governance, processes, and controls around the use and contribution of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). The role is ideally suited to someone who has previously built or maintained software and has developed a strong understanding of software licensing from a developer s perspective including how licensing impacts code usage, distribution, and integration. Key Responsibilities Provide practical, developer-focused guidance to engineering teams on the implications of FOSS licensing within their applications and codebases. Analyse licensing and copyright considerations for new open-source software requests, with an understanding of real-world development use cases. Use FOSS scanning and composition analysis tools to identify licensing risks and coordinate remediation with engineering teams. Contribute to the enhancement of FOSS governance frameworks, policies, and control processes. Review, interpret, and categorise open-source licences, including edge cases not recognised by automated tools. Support training and awareness initiatives, translating legal/licensing concepts into developer-friendly guidance. ..... full job details .....