Software Asset Management Consultant

Salary: £18,000 - 18,900 per year

Requirements

• Previous experience as a software developer, engineer, or programmer (hands-on coding background required)
• Strong understanding of open-source licences and obligations from a development and code usage perspective
• Experience working with open-source components in real-world applications and understanding their licensing implications
• Hands-on experience with at least one FOSS or software composition analysis tool
• Solid understanding of software licensing terms and how they apply to code integration, distribution, and reuse
• Experience collaborating with Legal teams to interpret and apply licence requirements in engineering contexts
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and legal stakeholders
• Familiarity with tools such as Confluence, JIRA, and SharePoint

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
• Mentor and support FOSS licensing analysts, particularly in understanding licensing in the context of software development
• Assist in the evaluation and improvement of licence analysis and scanning tooling

Technologies

• Confluence
• Support
• JIRA
• DevSecOps
• Nexus
• SharePoint

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We are a leading financial services client searching for a Software Asset Management Consultant to join our team. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for individuals with a strong background in software development who can support our governance, processes, and controls regarding Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). By joining us, you will play a key role in enhancing our FOSS governance frameworks and collaborate closely with engineering and legal teams, all while working remotely.

last updated 16 week of 2026