Rate: £500 per day Location: Remote (occasional travel to Newcastle - approx. once every 2 months) Duration: 6 months Start Date: Immediate Overview We're looking for an experienced Service Designer to support a newly established area of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and define end-to-end services from the ground up, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centred solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and map end-to-end services across digital and offline journeys Conduct and synthesise user research and insights to inform design decisions Create and deliver service blueprints, journey maps, and process maps Collaborate with product managers, designers, researchers, and stakeholders Identify pain points and opportunities to improve service efficiency and user experience Facilitate workshops and co-design sessions with stakeholders Ensure alignment with business goals, user needs, and operational requirements Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Service Designer in complex environments Strong background in user-centred design and design thinking methodologies Experience producing service blueprints, customer journey maps, and ecosystems maps Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Comfortable working in fast-paced or greenfield environments Nice to Have Experience in building services within a new or emerging function Background in public sector or regulated industries Familiarity with agile delivery environments Additional Information Remote-first role with occasional travel to Newcastle (fully expensed depending on client policy) Working on a newly formed part of the business , offering strong scope for impact and influence
Jun 11, 2026
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Rate: £500 per day Location: Remote (occasional travel to Newcastle - approx. once every 2 months) Duration: 6 months Start Date: Immediate Overview We're looking for an experienced Service Designer to support a newly established area of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and define end-to-end services from the ground up, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centred solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and map end-to-end services across digital and offline journeys Conduct and synthesise user research and insights to inform design decisions Create and deliver service blueprints, journey maps, and process maps Collaborate with product managers, designers, researchers, and stakeholders Identify pain points and opportunities to improve service efficiency and user experience Facilitate workshops and co-design sessions with stakeholders Ensure alignment with business goals, user needs, and operational requirements Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Service Designer in complex environments Strong background in user-centred design and design thinking methodologies Experience producing service blueprints, customer journey maps, and ecosystems maps Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Comfortable working in fast-paced or greenfield environments Nice to Have Experience in building services within a new or emerging function Background in public sector or regulated industries Familiarity with agile delivery environments Additional Information Remote-first role with occasional travel to Newcastle (fully expensed depending on client policy) Working on a newly formed part of the business , offering strong scope for impact and influence
HR Director Day Rate: £490/day inside IR35 Clearance Required: BPSS Duration: 6 months (Extension possible) Location: Telford - The expectation is that the HRD will be on on-site 3 days/week but, given the nature of the role, flexibility will be required. Must live around west midlands Must be able to travel into office a minimum of 3-days per week (Telford) Candidates need to have demonstrable and recent HRD/People Director experience - Circa 3 to 5 years Need people who have experience managing a population of 2,000+ employees Job Description: Our client is seeking a highly experienced HR Director to support one of its most strategically significant business areas. Reporting directly to the UK HR Director and with a dotted line into the Head of the Market Unit, this is a pivotal leadership role within the UK HR function. The successful candidate will shape and lead the Market Unit's people agenda, delivering a workforce strategy that aligns with business goals, supports client engagement, and ensures long-term organisational capability. This is a hands-on and strategic role requiring depth in transformation, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and stakeholder influence. Hybrid working The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time, with an expectation to be onsite 3 days per week. Responsibilities Future Workforce Planning Lead the strategic workforce planning process for the MU, assessing how client demand, digital disruption, AI/automation, and market changes will impact workforce composition, skills, location strategy, and operating models. Define and implement flexible workforce models that support delivery excellence while enabling agility, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. Talent Attraction & Retention Develop and execute talent strategies that differentiate in a competitive IT services market with a strong focus on critical skills, employer brand, EVP, and retention. Establish and manage a robust succession planning framework for business-critical and client-facing roles, ensuring leadership continuity and future readiness. Culture, Morale & Engagement Take ownership of employee experience, with a focus on improving morale, participation, and retention -particularly within a hybrid workforce. Partner with leaders to drive cultural alignment, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging across geographically distributed and functionally diverse teams. Client Engagement Act as a strategic HR partner on major client engagements, supporting bid activity, due diligence, and delivery mobilisation where workforce strategy and stability are key differentiators. Work with business leaders to ensure people-related risks and opportunities are managed proactively during transitions, restructures, or new contract awards. HR Function Capability & Leadership Partnership Define the skills, capabilities, structure, and operating model of the HR team supporting the MU to ensure efficient delivery and strategic value. Act as a trusted advisor to the MU Leadership Team, contributing to business planning, growth strategies, and performance improvement with a people lens. Leadership Coaching & Influence Provide expert coaching and challenge to senior leaders, supporting them to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change. Foster a strong leadership culture by embedding consistent talent standards, feedback practices, and development frameworks. Employee Relations & Industrial Landscape Navigate a complex ER and industrial relations environment, including experience with trade unions, works councils, and employee forums. Manage ER strategies that align with values while supporting business change, transformation, and sustained employee trust. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Champion DEI across the MU, embedding it into talent, leadership, recruitment, and engagement strategies. Position DEI as a lever for innovation, client perception, and employee loyalty, with clear metrics and accountability. Data-Driven HR Leverage people analytics and dashboards to inform decisions, track progress, and demonstrate business value. Use data to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and enable evidence-based decision-making across the HR and leadership community. Skills and Experience A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution. Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role within complex, matrixed organisations - ideally in IT services or consulting. Strong business acumen and a proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders. Demonstrated success in driving change, building high-performing teams, and navigating complex employee relations landscapes. Deep expertise in talent management, workforce transformation, engagement, and culture-building. Strong understanding of the public sector or regulated environments is advantageous. Experience managing a population of 2,000+ employees, with a focus on agility, scalability, and business impact. High level of integrity, discretion, and commercial judgment. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to business performance, cost drivers, and client outcomes. Proven ability to lead HR transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, digital enablement, and capability uplift. Skilled in leveraging people analytics and workforce data to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR value. Experience in managing HR governance, compliance, and risk frameworks across diverse business units.
Jun 11, 2026
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HR Director Day Rate: £490/day inside IR35 Clearance Required: BPSS Duration: 6 months (Extension possible) Location: Telford - The expectation is that the HRD will be on on-site 3 days/week but, given the nature of the role, flexibility will be required. Must live around west midlands Must be able to travel into office a minimum of 3-days per week (Telford) Candidates need to have demonstrable and recent HRD/People Director experience - Circa 3 to 5 years Need people who have experience managing a population of 2,000+ employees Job Description: Our client is seeking a highly experienced HR Director to support one of its most strategically significant business areas. Reporting directly to the UK HR Director and with a dotted line into the Head of the Market Unit, this is a pivotal leadership role within the UK HR function. The successful candidate will shape and lead the Market Unit's people agenda, delivering a workforce strategy that aligns with business goals, supports client engagement, and ensures long-term organisational capability. This is a hands-on and strategic role requiring depth in transformation, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and stakeholder influence. Hybrid working The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time, with an expectation to be onsite 3 days per week. Responsibilities Future Workforce Planning Lead the strategic workforce planning process for the MU, assessing how client demand, digital disruption, AI/automation, and market changes will impact workforce composition, skills, location strategy, and operating models. Define and implement flexible workforce models that support delivery excellence while enabling agility, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. Talent Attraction & Retention Develop and execute talent strategies that differentiate in a competitive IT services market with a strong focus on critical skills, employer brand, EVP, and retention. Establish and manage a robust succession planning framework for business-critical and client-facing roles, ensuring leadership continuity and future readiness. Culture, Morale & Engagement Take ownership of employee experience, with a focus on improving morale, participation, and retention -particularly within a hybrid workforce. Partner with leaders to drive cultural alignment, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging across geographically distributed and functionally diverse teams. Client Engagement Act as a strategic HR partner on major client engagements, supporting bid activity, due diligence, and delivery mobilisation where workforce strategy and stability are key differentiators. Work with business leaders to ensure people-related risks and opportunities are managed proactively during transitions, restructures, or new contract awards. HR Function Capability & Leadership Partnership Define the skills, capabilities, structure, and operating model of the HR team supporting the MU to ensure efficient delivery and strategic value. Act as a trusted advisor to the MU Leadership Team, contributing to business planning, growth strategies, and performance improvement with a people lens. Leadership Coaching & Influence Provide expert coaching and challenge to senior leaders, supporting them to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change. Foster a strong leadership culture by embedding consistent talent standards, feedback practices, and development frameworks. Employee Relations & Industrial Landscape Navigate a complex ER and industrial relations environment, including experience with trade unions, works councils, and employee forums. Manage ER strategies that align with values while supporting business change, transformation, and sustained employee trust. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Champion DEI across the MU, embedding it into talent, leadership, recruitment, and engagement strategies. Position DEI as a lever for innovation, client perception, and employee loyalty, with clear metrics and accountability. Data-Driven HR Leverage people analytics and dashboards to inform decisions, track progress, and demonstrate business value. Use data to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and enable evidence-based decision-making across the HR and leadership community. Skills and Experience A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution. Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role within complex, matrixed organisations - ideally in IT services or consulting. Strong business acumen and a proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders. Demonstrated success in driving change, building high-performing teams, and navigating complex employee relations landscapes. Deep expertise in talent management, workforce transformation, engagement, and culture-building. Strong understanding of the public sector or regulated environments is advantageous. Experience managing a population of 2,000+ employees, with a focus on agility, scalability, and business impact. High level of integrity, discretion, and commercial judgment. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to business performance, cost drivers, and client outcomes. Proven ability to lead HR transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, digital enablement, and capability uplift. Skilled in leveraging people analytics and workforce data to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR value. Experience in managing HR governance, compliance, and risk frameworks across diverse business units.
Network Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (Full Onsite - 5 Days per Week) Contract Duration: Initial 3 months with Possible Extension Rate: £535/day inside IR35 Expenses: Payable in line with company policy Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support the delivery of critical infrastructure and network projects within a secure enterprise environment. The successful candidate will work alongside Project Managers, Technical SMEs, Architects, and Operational Support Teams to deliver high-quality network solutions and ensure a smooth transition into live service. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise across networking technologies, infrastructure deployments, and network transformation activities. Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and deploy network equipment and infrastructure solutions. Conduct wired and wireless network surveys and assessments. Support office moves, additions, and changes (MAC activities). Perform network hardware refreshes, cabling upgrades, and infrastructure modernisation. Configure and support core networking technologies including: Switches Routers Firewalls Load Balancers Voice Systems Carry out impact assessments on large-scale or complex network environments. Execute testing activities against agreed plans and analyse outcomes. Collaborate with project and operational teams to ensure seamless integration into support services. Produce and maintain technical documentation where required. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in Network Engineering roles. Proven experience configuring and supporting: Network Switching Routing Firewalls Load Balancing Technologies Voice Networks Strong understanding of: Network Security VPN Technologies Converged Networks Broadband Technologies Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise LAN, WAN, and Voice infrastructures. Knowledge of racking, structured cabling, containment systems, and industry standards. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Desirable Skills Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent vendor accreditation. Subject Matter Expert (SME) level knowledge in one or more networking disciplines. Experience working in complex, highly regulated, or secure environments. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will demonstrate: Adaptability in fast-paced and changing environments. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A proactive and customer-focused approach. The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines. Security & Eligibility Requirements Sole UK National. Must be able to work Full time onsite in Barrow-in-Furness. Must not have been outside the UK for more than 28 consecutive days within the last five years. Must be eligible to undergo and maintain the required security vetting processes.
Jun 10, 2026
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Network Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (Full Onsite - 5 Days per Week) Contract Duration: Initial 3 months with Possible Extension Rate: £535/day inside IR35 Expenses: Payable in line with company policy Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support the delivery of critical infrastructure and network projects within a secure enterprise environment. The successful candidate will work alongside Project Managers, Technical SMEs, Architects, and Operational Support Teams to deliver high-quality network solutions and ensure a smooth transition into live service. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise across networking technologies, infrastructure deployments, and network transformation activities. Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and deploy network equipment and infrastructure solutions. Conduct wired and wireless network surveys and assessments. Support office moves, additions, and changes (MAC activities). Perform network hardware refreshes, cabling upgrades, and infrastructure modernisation. Configure and support core networking technologies including: Switches Routers Firewalls Load Balancers Voice Systems Carry out impact assessments on large-scale or complex network environments. Execute testing activities against agreed plans and analyse outcomes. Collaborate with project and operational teams to ensure seamless integration into support services. Produce and maintain technical documentation where required. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in Network Engineering roles. Proven experience configuring and supporting: Network Switching Routing Firewalls Load Balancing Technologies Voice Networks Strong understanding of: Network Security VPN Technologies Converged Networks Broadband Technologies Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise LAN, WAN, and Voice infrastructures. Knowledge of racking, structured cabling, containment systems, and industry standards. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Desirable Skills Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent vendor accreditation. Subject Matter Expert (SME) level knowledge in one or more networking disciplines. Experience working in complex, highly regulated, or secure environments. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will demonstrate: Adaptability in fast-paced and changing environments. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A proactive and customer-focused approach. The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines. Security & Eligibility Requirements Sole UK National. Must be able to work Full time onsite in Barrow-in-Furness. Must not have been outside the UK for more than 28 consecutive days within the last five years. Must be eligible to undergo and maintain the required security vetting processes.
Essential: Strong experience with Scala in a Front End or full-stack context. Understanding of functional programming and reactive UI patterns. Experience building accessible, user-centred interfaces. Ability to work effectively in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
Jun 10, 2026
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Essential: Strong experience with Scala in a Front End or full-stack context. Understanding of functional programming and reactive UI patterns. Experience building accessible, user-centred interfaces. Ability to work effectively in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
SAP PSCD Functional Consultant Location: Mostly remote (Worthing Occasional visits) Day Rate: £470/day inside IR35 Clearance: SC Cleared + NPPV3 required Sector: Public Sector THE ROLE Join a dynamic SAP team supporting one of the largest SAP Tax and Revenue Management (TRM) implementations in the world. As an SAP PSCD Functional Consultant, you'll deliver enhancements and project work - from requirements workshops through to live implementation - for a major public sector financial organisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead or contribute to end-to-end SAP solution delivery: impacts, blueprints, functional specifications and build Attend and lead client workshops to understand requirements and articulate solutions Write design documentation including blueprints and functional specifications Configure the SAP solution to meet client requirements Support developers and testers through the build and testing phases Ensure successful delivery to live system with appropriate handover ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE SAP Public Sector Collections and Disbursement (PSCD)/FI-CA experience (or equivalent: Utilities, Telecoms, Insurance, BRIM/Hybris Billing) SAP TRM (Tax and Revenue Management) knowledge At least one full project life cycle (FI-CA) and proven system support experience Experience supporting or implementing SAP solutions in the public sector Strong consulting and client-facing skills Knowledge of UK statutory financial accounting and integration with other SAP modules If this matches your skills and experience, please apply today!
Jun 09, 2026
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SAP PSCD Functional Consultant Location: Mostly remote (Worthing Occasional visits) Day Rate: £470/day inside IR35 Clearance: SC Cleared + NPPV3 required Sector: Public Sector THE ROLE Join a dynamic SAP team supporting one of the largest SAP Tax and Revenue Management (TRM) implementations in the world. As an SAP PSCD Functional Consultant, you'll deliver enhancements and project work - from requirements workshops through to live implementation - for a major public sector financial organisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead or contribute to end-to-end SAP solution delivery: impacts, blueprints, functional specifications and build Attend and lead client workshops to understand requirements and articulate solutions Write design documentation including blueprints and functional specifications Configure the SAP solution to meet client requirements Support developers and testers through the build and testing phases Ensure successful delivery to live system with appropriate handover ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE SAP Public Sector Collections and Disbursement (PSCD)/FI-CA experience (or equivalent: Utilities, Telecoms, Insurance, BRIM/Hybris Billing) SAP TRM (Tax and Revenue Management) knowledge At least one full project life cycle (FI-CA) and proven system support experience Experience supporting or implementing SAP solutions in the public sector Strong consulting and client-facing skills Knowledge of UK statutory financial accounting and integration with other SAP modules If this matches your skills and experience, please apply today!
Role Title: Automation Tester (Python) Rate: £400 Inside IR35 Location: Remote Duration: 12 Months Clearance: BPSS Must Have experience with Python and AWS Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements. Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities. Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements. Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure. Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base. Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial. Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt. Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services. Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams. Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders. Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are Embedded in the development of citizen services. Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions. Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently. Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices. Review test practices and implement improvements. Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering. Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training. Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members. Support recruitment-related activities when required.
Oct 08, 2025
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Role Title: Automation Tester (Python) Rate: £400 Inside IR35 Location: Remote Duration: 12 Months Clearance: BPSS Must Have experience with Python and AWS Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements. Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities. Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements. Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure. Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base. Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial. Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt. Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services. Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams. Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders. Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are Embedded in the development of citizen services. Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions. Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently. Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices. Review test practices and implement improvements. Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering. Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training. Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members. Support recruitment-related activities when required.
Role Title: Automation Tester Clearance: BPSS Salary: £60,000 + 5% Pension + Travel Expences Location: Remote with 1 day onsite in Manchester Must have Java or Javascript experience Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements. Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities. Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements. Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure. Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base. Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial. Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt. Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services. Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams. Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders. Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are Embedded in the development of citizen services. Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions. Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently. Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices. Review test practices and implement improvements. Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering. Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training. Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members. Support recruitment-related activities when required.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Role Title: Automation Tester Clearance: BPSS Salary: £60,000 + 5% Pension + Travel Expences Location: Remote with 1 day onsite in Manchester Must have Java or Javascript experience Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements. Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities. Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements. Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure. Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base. Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial. Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt. Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services. Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams. Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders. Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are Embedded in the development of citizen services. Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions. Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently. Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices. Review test practices and implement improvements. Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering. Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training. Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members. Support recruitment-related activities when required.
About the Role We're looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our team on a contract basis to support the build-out of our automated test framework and validation suite. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated functional, integration, performance, and acceptance tests across a modern data and cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated test frameworks using Pytest for functional and regression testing. Develop and execute unit, integration, and API tests within the Pytest framework. Implement BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) testing using Behave and Gherkin , defining clear, business-readable acceptance criteria. Develop and manage performance and load testing suites using Locust , with potential exploration of JMeter as an alternative. Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity across different layers (ODS/PDU). Integrate test automation with AWS services such as: Athena for data validation queries CloudWatch for logging test results and monitoring trends EventBridge for triggering automated test runs IAM Policy Simulator for access control and encryption/decryption testing Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines by embedding automated testing practices. Explore and assess Great Expectations (GE) as a complementary or alternative data validation framework. Skills & Experience Required Strong experience with Python for automation and Scripting. Proven track record implementing frameworks with Pytest (unit, integration, API, and regression testing). Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks such as Behave and Gherkin . Knowledge of performance testing tools such as Locust (and ideally exposure to JMeter ). Proficient in SQL for data validation and testing. Familiarity with AWS services , particularly Athena , CloudWatch , EventBridge , S3 , and IAM . Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Nice to Have Experience using Great Expectations (GE) for data quality validation. Exposure to data-driven testing and cloud-based data architectures .
Oct 07, 2025
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About the Role We're looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our team on a contract basis to support the build-out of our automated test framework and validation suite. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated functional, integration, performance, and acceptance tests across a modern data and cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated test frameworks using Pytest for functional and regression testing. Develop and execute unit, integration, and API tests within the Pytest framework. Implement BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) testing using Behave and Gherkin , defining clear, business-readable acceptance criteria. Develop and manage performance and load testing suites using Locust , with potential exploration of JMeter as an alternative. Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity across different layers (ODS/PDU). Integrate test automation with AWS services such as: Athena for data validation queries CloudWatch for logging test results and monitoring trends EventBridge for triggering automated test runs IAM Policy Simulator for access control and encryption/decryption testing Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines by embedding automated testing practices. Explore and assess Great Expectations (GE) as a complementary or alternative data validation framework. Skills & Experience Required Strong experience with Python for automation and Scripting. Proven track record implementing frameworks with Pytest (unit, integration, API, and regression testing). Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks such as Behave and Gherkin . Knowledge of performance testing tools such as Locust (and ideally exposure to JMeter ). Proficient in SQL for data validation and testing. Familiarity with AWS services , particularly Athena , CloudWatch , EventBridge , S3 , and IAM . Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Nice to Have Experience using Great Expectations (GE) for data quality validation. Exposure to data-driven testing and cloud-based data architectures .
Role: DevOps Engineer Salary: £70k - £75k + 5% Pension Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (with occasional visits to client sites) Clearance: BPSS Must have 2-5 years of Government Experience Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage infrastructure in AWS using IaC (Terraform preferred) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Manage containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) Collaborate with developers, security, and platform teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability Ensure cloud architecture aligns with best practices in scalability, availability, and cost optimisation Drive automation and eliminate manual toil through Scripting and tooling Maintain robust security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and secrets management Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) CI/CD (ideally GitLab) Docker Containers (Kubernetes) - but not managing Kubernetes, using it as an app development Proficient in Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of Linux system administration Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Role: DevOps Engineer Salary: £70k - £75k + 5% Pension Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (with occasional visits to client sites) Clearance: BPSS Must have 2-5 years of Government Experience Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage infrastructure in AWS using IaC (Terraform preferred) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Manage containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) Collaborate with developers, security, and platform teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability Ensure cloud architecture aligns with best practices in scalability, availability, and cost optimisation Drive automation and eliminate manual toil through Scripting and tooling Maintain robust security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and secrets management Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) CI/CD (ideally GitLab) Docker Containers (Kubernetes) - but not managing Kubernetes, using it as an app development Proficient in Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of Linux system administration Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices
Our client are a top tier consultancy looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer on a 6 months contract. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage infrastructure on AWS using Terraform (IaC) . Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support fast and reliable software delivery. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system health and resilience. Collaborate with development, QA, and architecture teams to deliver robust solutions. Troubleshoot production issues and provide support for critical services. Ensure infrastructure meets best practices in security, performance, and scalability . Required Skills & Experience Proven commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer . Strong hands-on expertise with AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFormation, etc.). Proficient with Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). Solid experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of Linux administration and Shell Scripting. Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Desirable Skills Experience working on government or public sector projects (with knowledge of GDS standards ). Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery environments .
Oct 04, 2025
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Our client are a top tier consultancy looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer on a 6 months contract. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage infrastructure on AWS using Terraform (IaC) . Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support fast and reliable software delivery. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system health and resilience. Collaborate with development, QA, and architecture teams to deliver robust solutions. Troubleshoot production issues and provide support for critical services. Ensure infrastructure meets best practices in security, performance, and scalability . Required Skills & Experience Proven commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer . Strong hands-on expertise with AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFormation, etc.). Proficient with Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). Solid experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of Linux administration and Shell Scripting. Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Desirable Skills Experience working on government or public sector projects (with knowledge of GDS standards ). Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery environments .
Role: Lead DevOps Engineer Rate: £80k + £5k Bonus Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK Based) Clearance: Active SC About Stealth IT Consulting Stealth IT Consulting is expanding its DevOps Practice to support a growing number of government and public sector clients. With a strong track record of delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions, we are looking to strengthen our capability with experienced DevOps Engineers who want to make an impact on mission-critical digital transformation programmes . Role Overview As a DevOps Engineer at Stealth IT, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining secure and scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS or Azure . You'll collaborate closely with developers, architects, and delivery teams to implement automation, CI/CD pipelines, and best practices in cloud operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a company that values innovation, career development, and teamwork. Key Responsibilities Design and manage infrastructure on AWS or Azure , ensuring performance, security, and scalability. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or ARM templates. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and deployment. Support containerisation and orchestration solutions ( Docker, Kubernetes ). Troubleshoot and resolve issues in cloud and on-prem hybrid environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment. Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer . Strong expertise in AWS or Azure (certifications desirable). Proficiency with Terraform or other IaC tools. Experience with CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.). Strong knowledge of Linux/Windows administration and Scripting. Hands-on experience with containerisation/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Active SC clearance (essential).
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Role: Lead DevOps Engineer Rate: £80k + £5k Bonus Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK Based) Clearance: Active SC About Stealth IT Consulting Stealth IT Consulting is expanding its DevOps Practice to support a growing number of government and public sector clients. With a strong track record of delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions, we are looking to strengthen our capability with experienced DevOps Engineers who want to make an impact on mission-critical digital transformation programmes . Role Overview As a DevOps Engineer at Stealth IT, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining secure and scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS or Azure . You'll collaborate closely with developers, architects, and delivery teams to implement automation, CI/CD pipelines, and best practices in cloud operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a company that values innovation, career development, and teamwork. Key Responsibilities Design and manage infrastructure on AWS or Azure , ensuring performance, security, and scalability. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or ARM templates. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and deployment. Support containerisation and orchestration solutions ( Docker, Kubernetes ). Troubleshoot and resolve issues in cloud and on-prem hybrid environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment. Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer . Strong expertise in AWS or Azure (certifications desirable). Proficiency with Terraform or other IaC tools. Experience with CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.). Strong knowledge of Linux/Windows administration and Scripting. Hands-on experience with containerisation/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Active SC clearance (essential).
Role: QA Duration: 6 months Rate: £450 (Inside of IR35) Location: Remote 1 Stage Interview Start Date: ASAP Clearance: BPSS Must Have Government Experience Essential Criteria Demonstrable skills in a modern programming language and software engineering practices and aptitude to learn more. Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests against UI's and/or API's including contributing to improving frameworks and automation suites. Experience of the testing life cycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles eg CI/CD. Responsible for writing, debugging and refactoring test code. At this role level, you will: Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level Collaborate with analysts to ensure the required business scenarios are covered in the acceptance test scripts Work on both functional and non-functional areas of an application Coach and mentor testers Nice to have Knowledge of non-functional testing eg Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools, and standards, Cucumber BDD
Oct 02, 2025
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Role: QA Duration: 6 months Rate: £450 (Inside of IR35) Location: Remote 1 Stage Interview Start Date: ASAP Clearance: BPSS Must Have Government Experience Essential Criteria Demonstrable skills in a modern programming language and software engineering practices and aptitude to learn more. Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests against UI's and/or API's including contributing to improving frameworks and automation suites. Experience of the testing life cycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles eg CI/CD. Responsible for writing, debugging and refactoring test code. At this role level, you will: Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level Collaborate with analysts to ensure the required business scenarios are covered in the acceptance test scripts Work on both functional and non-functional areas of an application Coach and mentor testers Nice to have Knowledge of non-functional testing eg Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools, and standards, Cucumber BDD
Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Rate: £80k + 5k Bonus Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK Based) Clearance: Active SC Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage infrastructure in AWS using IaC (Terraform preferred) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Manage containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) Collaborate with developers, security, and platform teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability Ensure cloud architecture aligns with best practices in scalability, availability, and cost optimisation Drive automation and eliminate manual toil through Scripting and tooling Maintain robust security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and secrets management Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) CI/CD (ideally GitLab) Containers (Kubernetes) - but not managing Kubernetes, using it as an app development Proficient in Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of Linux system administration Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Rate: £80k + 5k Bonus Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK Based) Clearance: Active SC Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage infrastructure in AWS using IaC (Terraform preferred) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Manage containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) Collaborate with developers, security, and platform teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability Ensure cloud architecture aligns with best practices in scalability, availability, and cost optimisation Drive automation and eliminate manual toil through Scripting and tooling Maintain robust security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and secrets management Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) CI/CD (ideally GitLab) Containers (Kubernetes) - but not managing Kubernetes, using it as an app development Proficient in Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of Linux system administration Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices
Role: DevOps Engineer Rate: £55k + 5% Pension Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK Based) Clearance: Active SC Must have 1-3 years of Government Experience Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage infrastructure in AWS using IaC (Terraform preferred) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Manage containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) Collaborate with developers, security, and platform teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability Ensure cloud architecture aligns with best practices in scalability, availability, and cost optimisation Drive automation and eliminate manual toil through Scripting and tooling Maintain robust security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and secrets management Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) CI/CD (ideally GitLab) Helm Docker Containers (Kubernetes) - but not managing Kubernetes, using it as an app development Proficient in Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of Linux system administration Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Role: DevOps Engineer Rate: £55k + 5% Pension Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK Based) Clearance: Active SC Must have 1-3 years of Government Experience Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage infrastructure in AWS using IaC (Terraform preferred) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Manage containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) Collaborate with developers, security, and platform teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability Ensure cloud architecture aligns with best practices in scalability, availability, and cost optimisation Drive automation and eliminate manual toil through Scripting and tooling Maintain robust security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and secrets management Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) CI/CD (ideally GitLab) Helm Docker Containers (Kubernetes) - but not managing Kubernetes, using it as an app development Proficient in Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of Linux system administration Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices
