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Java Developer Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Benefits A leading software organisation is seeking a talented Java Developer to join its growing Agile development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Java Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern technologies, and contributing to software products that are used by organisations across the UK. The successful Java Developer will join a collaborative Scrum team, working closely with Senior Developers, Principal Developers, Test Analysts, UX Designers and Product Specialists to build and enhance innovative software solutions. The Opportunity As a Java Developer , you will play a key role in developing new products and features while helping to improve existing applications. You'll be encouraged to contribute ideas, influence technical decisions and support continuous improvement across the development function. This organisation combines the stability of an established market leader with the agility and culture of a modern technology business, offering excellent opportunities for learning, progression and professional development. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based applications Deliver new features and enhancements within Agile Scrum teams Collaborate with developers, testers, designers and product stakeholders Produce clean, maintainable and well-tested code Participate in code reviews and pair programming sessions Contribute to continuous integration and automated testing practices Support ongoing improvements to development processes and technology stacks Investigate and evaluate new tools, technologies and frameworks Required Skills & Experience Commercial experience developing software with Java Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles Experience working within Agile development environments Ability to work effectively within an existing codebase Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Passion for technology and continuous learning Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following technologies would be beneficial: Java 17+ Amazon Corretto Automated testing frameworks Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment Docker Kubernetes Terraform Chef Vagrant Packer DevOps tooling and practices Benefits Hybrid working arrangement Modern collaborative office environment in Altrincham Structured career progression opportunities Ongoing training and development Access to learning resources and technical communities Dedicated innovation and development days Supportive and collaborative engineering culture Regular company social events and team activities Opportunity to work with modern technologies and development practices Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded software engineering team where your contributions will be recognised and valued. You'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced technical professionals and develop your career within a business that actively invests in its people. If you're an ambitious Java Developer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your application.

Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer Manchester Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer to join a growing R&D team developing next-generation products within the access control, security and connected technology sector. This is a senior-level position offering significant technical influence across embedded software, electronics design and product architecture. The successful Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer will play a key role throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through development, validation and production release, helping shape the future direction of innovative embedded products. The Role As a Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer , you will provide technical leadership across embedded development projects, taking ownership of architecture decisions while remaining hands-on with firmware and hardware development activities. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will help drive technical excellence, mentor junior engineers and contribute to the delivery of secure, reliable and high-performance embedded systems. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead embedded architecture decisions for new and existing products Drive system-level design and technical direction Conduct design reviews and technical risk assessments Mentor and support junior engineers Influence engineering best practices and development standards Embedded Development Develop real-time embedded firmware using C and C++ Design and implement low-level device drivers Configure and optimise RTOS environments Develop bootloaders and embedded platform infrastructure Deliver secure, maintainable and scalable embedded software Hardware & Systems Integration Board bring-up and hardware debugging Hardware validation, testing and troubleshooting Support PCB design and schematic development activities Power management and low-power optimisation Contribute to EMI/EMC and product reliability considerations Skills & Experience Essential Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline 7+ years' commercial embedded engineering experience Expert-level C and C++ development skills Strong RTOS experience Embedded architecture and technical leadership experience Hardware and firmware integration expertise System-level debugging skills Knowledge of embedded security principles Experience working with modern development workflows and CI/CD practices Technical Environment You may have experience with some of the following: Embedded Platforms ARM Cortex-M STM32 ESP32 NXP Kinetis FreeRTOS / RTOS environments Tools & Technologies Keil IAR GCC STM32CubeMX Altium Git / GitHub Azure DevOps Jira Communication Protocols SPI I2C UART USB Ethernet CAN Bus BLE WiFi TCP/IP What's on Offer? Hybrid working Competitive salary package Bonus scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension Ongoing training and professional development High level of technical autonomy Collaborative engineering culture Opportunity to influence product direction and engineering strategy Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to work on real-world products used internationally across security, access control and connected technology environments. You'll have significant influence over technical decisions, exposure to both hardware and software development, and the chance to help shape the future of a growing engineering function. If you're an experienced Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer looking for a role where you can combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, we'd like to hear from you. Click Apply Now to be considered for this Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer opportunity.

AWS Support Engineer Remote (UK) Managed Services AWS Linux Kubernetes Terraform AWS Support Engineer required by a growing software and managed services organisation supporting critical cloud-hosted customer platforms. This AWS Support Engineer opportunity is ideal for someone with strong AWS operational support experience who enjoys incident management, infrastructure troubleshooting, and maintaining secure, highly available cloud services. Key responsibilities: Day-to-day AWS platform support Incident management and service restoration Root cause analysis AWS infrastructure maintenance Patching and upgrades Certificate renewals Capacity management Backup operations Monitoring and alerting improvements Operational documentation and runbooks Release/change execution IAM governance Security compliance Service ownership On-call support participation Technical environment: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, ElastiCache, VPC) Linux Terraform CloudFormation Ansible Docker Kubernetes CloudWatch Prometheus Grafana Loki PRTG Experience required: 3+ years in AWS/cloud infrastructure support Production environment troubleshooting Managed services / SLA-driven support Incident response Linux administration Networking fundamentals Cloud security awareness Strong communication skills Package / benefits: Home based working Flexible working options Career development Training support Pension Life assurance Wellbeing support Share scheme Family-friendly benefits This is an excellent opportunity for an AWS Support Engineer seeking a technically hands-on cloud operations role with strong long-term progression. Click apply now to be considered.

Senior Software Engineer Birmingham (Hybrid) Permanent Full-Time Competitive Salary A growing technology business is seeking a Software Engineer to join its engineering team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer with strong AWS and backend engineering experience who wants exposure to cloud-native systems, IoT integrations, frontend development, DevOps, and AI-powered applications . Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain AWS-based backend microservices Build frontend applications using React and TypeScript Work on IoT integrations including connected edge devices Develop infrastructure using AWS CDK / Infrastructure as Code Support CI/CD pipeline improvements and deployments Contribute to AI / LLM-powered product functionality Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver solutions Maintain code quality through code reviews and engineering best practice Technical Environment Languages: TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Go Cloud: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS, Step Functions Databases: DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Aurora, MongoDB Frontend: React, TypeScript, MUI DevOps: AWS CDK, Terraform, Docker, GitLab CI, CodePipeline AI: Amazon Bedrock, RAG, LLM integrations Skills Required Commercial software engineering experience Strong AWS cloud/serverless experience Strong backend development skills in TypeScript, Python, or Go CI/CD and Docker experience Full-stack engineering mindset Strong communication skills Desirable Skills React / TypeScript frontend experience Infrastructure as Code GraphQL / AppSync Event-driven architectures IoT / edge systems AI / machine learning feature development Benefits Hybrid working Modern cloud-native technology stack Exposure to AI and emerging technologies High ownership engineering role Collaborative team environment Competitive salary

Senior Java Developer Remote / Hybrid 60,000 - 70,000 + Benefits Senior Java Developer required for an established software technology organisation delivering complex enterprise platforms within a regulated environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a highly collaborative engineering team working on scalable, mission-critical software products. The successful Senior Java Developer will combine strong hands-on Java development with technical leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise software applications Deliver high-quality code within Agile Scrum teams Champion automated testing, TDD, and CI/CD engineering practices Support technical leadership and software development standards Mentor junior and mid-level developers Improve frameworks, tooling, and engineering processes Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions Essential Skills Strong commercial Java development experience SQL Agile / Scrum TDD CI/CD Jenkins Gradle Automated testing Desirable Skills Docker Kubernetes Terraform Packer Chef Vagrant JavaScript Groovy Cucumber Salary & Benefits 60,000 - 70,000 Flexible remote / hybrid working Learning & development support Modern development tooling Innovation / personal development time Collaborative engineering culture This Senior Java Developer role is ideal for someone seeking a long-term product-focused engineering environment with genuine technical ownership. Interested? Click apply now.

Senior 2nd Line Support Engineer (Escalations / Microsoft / MSP) 40,000 - 45,000 + Training + Progression Central London / Hybrid Permanent Full Time An award-winning Microsoft-focused MSP is looking for a Senior 2nd Line Support Engineer to join its growing Service Desk team. This is more than a typical 2nd line support role. You'll act as a senior escalation point for the Service Desk - combining strong technical troubleshooting skills with excellent customer communication, ownership and commercial awareness. You'll support a highly capable Tier 1 team, help improve service delivery standards and work closely with Service Desk leadership to ensure customers receive a first-class experience. There are also genuine progression opportunities into Team Leadership, Service Delivery or Pre-Sales as the business continues to grow. The Role You'll be responsible for: Acting as the senior escalation point for complex support issues Supporting and mentoring Tier 1 Engineers Troubleshooting Microsoft 365, Azure and infrastructure issues Investigating and responding to security alerts from SOC / SIEM platforms Supporting Cisco Meraki networking environments Managing issues through to resolution with clear customer communication throughout Identifying recurring technical or service trends and helping improve processes Producing documentation and knowledge sharing material Working closely with Service Desk Management and senior technical teams Escalating to Tier 3 teams where required Technical Environment Microsoft 365 Azure Windows Server / Active Directory Cisco Meraki Endpoint Manager / Intune MFA / Security tooling SIEM / EDR platforms Hyper-V Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android device support What They're Looking For Previous experience in a 2nd Line Support or Escalation role within an MSP environment Strong Microsoft technology experience Excellent communication and customer-facing skills Someone proactive, organised and calm under pressure Ability to prioritise multiple issues effectively Commercial awareness and a customer-first mindset A team player who enjoys mentoring and improving service standards Someone ambitious who wants to continue developing their career Why Join? Award-winning MSP and Microsoft Solutions Partner Strong technical and collaborative culture Weekly formal training and paid certifications Hybrid working Exposure to modern cloud, security and AI technologies Clear progression opportunities Friendly, highly experienced engineering team If you're an experienced MSP Support Engineer looking for a role where you can build credibility, influence service delivery and progress your career beyond traditional support, we'd love to hear from you.

Technical Pre-Sales Consultant - Cyber Security & Defence Southern UK / Home-Based with Customer Site Travel 90,000 - 120,000 + Excellent Benefits Applause IT are recruiting for a Technical Pre-Sales Consultant to join a specialist cyber security and secure information exchange technology organisation delivering solutions across defence, government and critical national infrastructure environments. This is a highly customer-facing technical consultancy role focused on supporting business development, solution design and secure technology programmes within complex cyber security environments. The successful candidate will act as a trusted technical advisor, working closely with customers, Government Contractor Primes, solution architects and internal engineering teams to shape secure technical solutions, define requirements and support future programme growth. This role would suit an experienced Technical Consultant, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales Consultant or Cyber Security Consultant with strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience within secure government, defence or cyber security environments. The Role Engage directly with customers, SROs, solution architects and key technical stakeholders Support technical pre-sales activities across secure cyber security programmes Capture business and technical requirements and contribute towards bids, proposals and solution designs Design high-level solution architectures and technical specifications Support interoperability, integration and secure technology delivery programmes Provide technical guidance across Nexor products, services and security solutions Work closely with engineering and product teams to shape customer solutions Support accreditation and information assurance activities within secure environments Build strong relationships with customers, primes and industry stakeholders Contribute towards market intelligence, competitor analysis and customer feedback Support customer presentations, technical workshops and business development activities Skills & Experience Required Previous experience within Technical Pre-Sales, Solution Architecture, Technical Consultancy or Cyber Security Consultancy roles Strong customer-facing and stakeholder engagement skills Experience designing solution architectures and translating requirements into technical solutions Good understanding of Cyber Security, secure systems and ICT technologies Knowledge of networking technologies including VLANs, subnetting and fibre networks Experience with cloud infrastructure technologies across public and private cloud environments Experience supporting bids, proposals and technical solution development Understanding of security standards, information assurance and accreditation activities Strong written, verbal and presentation skills Experience working within Agile environments Highly Desirable MOD, defence, government or security-cleared environment experience SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance Experience working with Government Contractor Primes Knowledge of secure interoperability or information exchange technologies Cyber security architecture or secure systems integration experience What's in it for you? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cyber security and defence programmes Highly collaborative technical environment Customer-facing strategic consultancy role Home-based flexibility with varied customer engagement Long-term career progression within a growing secure technology business This is an excellent opportunity for a technically credible consultant who enjoys customer engagement, solution design and working within complex secure environments. If this role sounds like a strong fit for your background, click APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Technical Pre-Sales Consultant - Cyber Security & Defence - Southern UK / Home-Based with Customer Site Travel - 90,000 - 120,000 + Excellent Benefits

Service Delivery Manager - Defence / Cyber Security Nottingham / Hybrid 65,000 - 75,000 + Excellent Benefits Applause IT are recruiting for a Service Delivery Manager to join a specialist technology organisation delivering secure projects and services across defence, cyber security and government sectors. This is a customer-facing delivery role focused on managing the successful delivery of complex technical programmes and services within highly secure environments. The successful candidate will take ownership of customer relationships, project delivery, governance, risk management and service quality across a portfolio of secure programmes. The role would suit an experienced Service Delivery Manager, Technical Delivery Manager or Project Delivery professional with previous experience working within MOD, defence, cyber security or secure government environments. The Role Manage the successful delivery of secure customer projects and services Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships Drive service delivery, governance and reporting across multiple programmes Manage project scope, schedules, risks, budgets and resources Coordinate internal technical teams, third-party suppliers and customer stakeholders Support delivery within Secure by Design and security-focused environments Provide regular delivery updates to customers and senior stakeholders Identify and mitigate delivery risks and issues proactively Support continuous improvement across service delivery and operational processes Assist with customer engagement and pre-sales support activities Skills & Experience Required Previous experience within a Service Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager or Technical Project Management role Experience delivering services or projects within MOD, defence, government or secure environments Strong customer-facing stakeholder management experience Experience managing technical or software delivery teams Strong understanding of governance, risk management and service delivery processes Experience working within Agile and Waterfall delivery environments Commercial awareness and experience managing customer expectations Strong communication and organisational skills Experience using project management and collaboration tools including Office 365 and Atlassian products SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance highly desirable Desirable Experience Defence technology or cyber security sector experience Experience working with prime contractors or government customers Secure-by-Design or security-focused delivery experience PRINCE2, Agile, ITIL or similar certifications This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist technology organisation delivering impactful secure programmes across defence and government sectors. If this role sounds like a strong fit for your background, click APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Service Delivery Manager - Defence / Cyber Security - Nottingham / Hybrid / Location Independent - 65,000 - 75,000 + Excellent Benefits

Data Analytics Engineer Power BI SQL Hybrid Location: Hybrid / UK Salary: Competitive + Benefits A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Data Analytics Engineer to join a growing data and analytics team within a large UK organisation. This role is ideal for a technically strong Data Analytics Engineer who enjoys both building impactful Power BI reporting solutions and developing the robust data infrastructure behind them. This is a hybrid role combining Power BI development, data engineering, SQL development, and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys delivering end-to-end analytics solutions. The Opportunity As a Data Analytics Engineer , you will play a key role in developing business-critical reporting and analytics capabilities across multiple operational teams. You'll design scalable reporting solutions, improve data quality, and help stakeholders make informed, data-driven decisions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models Build engaging, intuitive dashboards tailored to business requirements Develop DAX measures and optimise reporting performance Create and maintain SQL-based data pipelines and reporting datasets Transform and model complex data for scalable analytics solutions Ensure data accuracy, consistency, governance, and reporting reliability Maintain clear documentation around data lineage and reporting definitions Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, HR, Operations, and wider business teams Support users with reporting insights and interpretation of data Skills & Experience Required Essential Skills Proven experience as a Data Analytics Engineer , BI Engineer, Data Engineer, or Power BI Developer Strong Power BI development experience Advanced SQL / SQL Server skills Strong understanding of data modelling and transformation Experience building reporting datasets and scalable analytics solutions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Desirable Skills Microsoft Fabric experience Databricks or Snowflake exposure ETL / data integration tool experience API integration experience Python scripting / automation knowledge Experience working with complex or regulated datasets Understanding of data governance frameworks What's On Offer? Hybrid working Competitive salary package Opportunity to work on modern data and reporting projects Exposure to enterprise-scale analytics environments Collaborative team culture Strong long-term career development opportunities Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Analytics Engineer who wants to take ownership of impactful analytics projects while working across both reporting and data engineering disciplines. If you're looking for your next Data Analytics Engineer opportunity, click apply now .

Senior Digital Marketing Manager - SaaS Technology Farnborough, Hampshire, Surrey Borders (Hybrid - circa 1 day per week onsite) Circa 55- 60K Salary (Neg) + Full Benefits package Applause IT are looking for an experienced Senior Digital Marketing Manager to lead digital campaigns for a growing B2B SaaS technology division of a major UK Business Process Outsourcing and Technology PLC. In this role, you'll take ownership of digital strategy, brand awareness and customer acquisition across multiple channels. You'll manage SEO, PPC, social, email and website optimisation , using HubSpot as your central platform for automation, lead nurturing and reporting. What you'll do Develop and deliver digital marketing strategy across SEO, PPC, social and email. Plan, manage and optimise multi-channel campaigns. Oversee website updates, CRO and SEO improvements. Manage external PPC/SEO partners. Use HubSpot, Salesforce and analytics tools to track performance and ROI. Support sales with content, campaigns and lead generation. What we're looking for 7+ years' digital marketing experience (B2B / SaaS technology background preferred). Strong skills in Digital Marketing including SEO, PPC, email, social and campaign management and WordPress. HubSpot CRM experience (automation, workflows, reporting). Proven record of delivering results against KPIs and reporting on ROI. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits Hybrid working - 1 day per week in Farnborough on average. Pension, Health above average leave and employee discounts, salary sacrifice schemes Flexible working patterns (ask for details). Career development opportunities. Inclusive, supportive culture. Apply now with your CV and cover letter including salary expectations. All offers subject to basic BPSS security clearance.

Specification Business Development Manager: Access Control, Fire and Security, Construction Location: Fully Remote with client site visits - covering Midlands and Northern England + Some clients in Central Scotland Competitive Base + Commission + Car + Package To suit candidate currently living near Birmingham, Manchester, Stoke, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Sheffield or Leeds ideally. Applause IT are delighted to be working again with this global leader in advanced security solutions is seeking an experienced Specification Business Development Manager to join their UK Specification Team. With nearly 70 years of design and manufacturing expertise, their innovative products are trusted in over 90 countries and span Door Entry, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Detection, Home Automation, and Fire Safety Systems . The company leads the market in delivering integrated, scalable, and easy-to-install security solutions , with a commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and outstanding customer service. This is a remote, field-based role ideal for a self-motivated professional. You'll be responsible for promoting the company's full portfolio of security solutions to consultants, specifiers, M&E subcontractors, developers, property groups, and other industry influencers across your territory. Your primary objective will be to secure early-stage project specifications , ensuring the company's products are embedded in high-value developments from the outset. You'll work closely with sales teams to influence decision-makers and generate demand upstream in the sales process. Key Responsibilities Identify and develop new business opportunities in the security and construction sectors with existing an new customer accounts. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with M&E consultants, subcontractors, developers, and key decision-makers. Deliver engaging CPD seminars, presentations, and technical proposals. Influence and secure product specifications, replacing competitor products where possible. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handover and delivery. Maintain accurate CRM records and achieve/exceed KPIs. Monitor competitor activity and stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies. Skills & Experience Proven track record working with s p ecifiers, developers, M&E consultants, and subcontractors in security or construction. Strong technical knowledge of security systems - including access control, CCTV, intercoms, smart home, IoT sensors etc. Will train to fill in product gaps with right candidate. Possible cross train from HVAC and/or BMS side also. Demonstrated success in influencing and winning project specifications. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong organisational and time-management abilities. Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office. Full UK driving licence (essential). Experience delivering CPD seminars (desirable). Benefits Competitive salary + commission scheme 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service) Christmas shutdown Training & development opportunities Annual events calendar including charity and wellbeing days 4 life assurance Daily fresh fruit & treat days Smart Health - 24/7 online GP appointments Employee wellbeing portal Free eye tests & flu vaccines Company social events Long service awards & employee of the month awards Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) Perkbox employee benefits platform If you're a commercially driven business development professional with a passion for building relationships and securing high-value project specifications, apply today to join a forward-thinking leader in security technology.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Network Infrastructure Firewalls DV Clearable On-Site Location: East Birmingham (Full-Time, On-Site) Salary: 47,000 - 55,000 + Benefits Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong networking expertise and a background in secure environments? This is a full-time, on-site role based in Marston Green, Birmingham , offering the opportunity to support mission-critical IT infrastructure within a security-sensitive organisation. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer , you will be responsible for delivering and managing secure LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks, acting as a key escalation point for troubleshooting, and providing mentoring to junior engineers. Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - British nationals with long-term UK residency only. Key Responsibilities: Deploy and manage LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks for secure enterprise environments Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues Document network topologies and configurations Monitor and enhance performance across network infrastructure Install and maintain firewalls - Palo Alto, Cisco ASA (AnyConnect), FortiGate Manage VPNs, IPSEC tunnels, and certificate-based authentication Contribute to AD design and secure environment management Mentor junior staff and act as a key escalation point Participate in incident response and root cause analysis Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years in a Network Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer role Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLAN, VXLAN, EVPN, VPC, MLAG Deep experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing protocols Firewall configuration experience: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate VPN setup and support (IPSEC, remote access) Familiarity with Wireshark, SNMP, and monitoring tools Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS) Microsoft Active Directory design and maintenance experience Strong documentation, communication, and team leadership skills Desirable: CCNA/CCNP certifications Must be DV clearable If you're ready to work in a high-trust, high-security environment and bring your networking expertise to a forward-thinking organisation, click apply now to learn more.