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About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Performance Tester to deliver hands-on load and performance testing across large-scale digital services and Back End applications, with experience of working with cloud-based distributed services. This is a technical, delivery-focused role operating in structured and governed environments where performance, resilience, and scalability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design and execute load, stress, volume, soak, and scalability tests Analyse performance results, logs, and system metrics to identify bottlenecks Gather and Validate performance NFRs, volumetrics, and capacity assumptions Prepare and maintain performance test scripts and execution runbooks Execute tests in cloud-hosted (AWS) non-production environments Raise performance defects with clear technical evidence Support CI/CD integration for performance testing where required Contribute to test reports, defect triage, and test completion evidence Work closely with developers, architects, platform, and operations teams Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in performance testing of enterprise systems Hands-on delivery using tools such as JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, k6 (or equivalent) Solid understanding of: APIs, HTTP, databases, messaging, caching Backend and distributed system performance characteristics Experience analysing logs and monitoring data Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery models Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience with APM tools (eg Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Elastic Search with Kibana/Grafana across digital services ) Public-sector or large programme delivery experience Familiarity with GDS Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on performance test design and execution Owns quality and accuracy of assigned test artefacts and results Contributes analysis and recommendations but does not hold final assurance authority Works under the direction of a Lead Performance Tester or Test Manager Accountable for timely delivery of agreed performance testing activities Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

Project Engineering Support BTGJP £265 per day Inside IR35 Location: Birmingham Security: NA Until: 11/01/2027 Initially Supporting the Technical Delivery Specialist and reporting into the Engineering Enablement manager managing all site Call offs to SLAs and KPIs including resolving all shortages, asset swaps as well as supporting the wider team in support of managing Assets in the Process reviews and creation of new The Technical delivery Specialist drives the delivery of excellence in customer service through the tactical delivery of issue resolution in parallel with a focus on activities and programmes that enhance customer facing engineering capabilities. What you'll be doing? Responsible for supporting the site call off process (shortages, Asset Swaps, DOAs) within agreed SLAs and KPIs from beginning-to-end pulling in subject matter experts when needed to support sites Support along with others the creation of new processes and the updating existing processes to bring up to date Supplier management- constantly working with 3PL to ensure that assets are managed and delivered to exacting standards Support the Network Delivery team on other workstreams and projects as and when required. Weekly/Monthly requirement of reporting of all call offs received to capture Right first time call offs and share with senior management team and the wider network logistics team as required Support the Outbound and Reverse Supply Chain Manager where required helping bespoke activities as needed Working with asset Management provider (Tracktrans )and the Outbound and Returns to drive long term sustainable business performance improvement, by identifying, designing and implementing opportunities to improve. Manage the resolution of critical customer escalations contributing to high standards of customer delivery. Ensure fulfillment of delivery requirements of operational targets within the team to Promote strong working relationships with other teams in the mobile deployment area. Expected to meet the 3T2W (three together two wherever) requirements to be in the assigned office minimum 3 days per week Skills you need? Service delivery Workflow Management Health and Safety Escalation Management Issue Resolution KPI/Metric Monitoring Asset Management Continuous Improvement Solution Design Process Design Stakeholder Management Commercial Acumen Change Management Customer Service Incident Management Growth Mindset Inclusive Leadership Learning Agility Leadership and accountabilities Solution-focused achiever - Delivers and co-ordinates activities and responds positively to challenges. Team coach - Contributes to a high performing culture, empowering others through coaching and development. Commercial thinker - Uses internal commercial insight and latest external thinking to develop and implement ideas. Please share latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Business Analyst (SC Cleared) 6 Month Initial Contract Hybrid / London VIQU are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Business Analyst to support a major technology and business transformation programme within a leading financial institution. Working across complex change initiatives, the successful Business Analyst will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define requirements, analyse processes, manage product backlogs, and support the delivery of strategic technology solutions. Role Responsibilities Elicit, analyse, document and manage complex business and solution requirements across large-scale transformation initiatives. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to gather requirements, validate solutions and build consensus. Produce key analysis artefacts including process maps, user stories, data models, acceptance criteria and business cases. Conduct current and future state analysis, impact assessments and business process improvement activities. Work closely with Product Managers, Development and Testing teams to define, prioritise and manage product backlogs. Support the successful delivery of technology and business change initiatives through effective stakeholder engagement and requirements traceability. Key Skills and Experience Required Proven experience as a Business Analyst within Banking, or Financial Services environments, with solid experience delivering change initiatives. Expertise in requirements gathering, process modelling, business analysis methodologies and stakeholder management. Expertise in at least one of the following areas: Financial Crime, ERP, Data Business Analysis, Risk & Collateral Management, Financial Markets & Post-Trade Operations, or CRM. Experience working across Agile, Product-led and/or Waterfall delivery environments. Ability to translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria and detailed analysis artefacts. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. Role details: Job role: Business Analyst Job type: Contract Duration: 6-month initial contract Rate: £550 - £650 per day IR35 status: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid London Security: SC Clearance Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

SOC Manager/Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (On-site) Contract Length: 3 Years Rate: 550- 600 per day (Outside IR35) Security Clearance: Current MOD DV Clearance required Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are recruiting for an experienced SOC Manager/Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical operational environment on a long-term contract basis. This role combines operational leadership with technical awareness , placing you at the centre of a live Security Operations Centre where you'll maintain situational awareness across multiple domains, coordinate incident response, and ensure effective operational decision-making. You'll act as the operational lead within a fast-paced control room environment, working closely with cyber, network, infrastructure and security teams to maintain service resilience and operational control. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational picture across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Manage incident prioritisation and escalation in accordance with operational procedures. Coordinate response activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational records, dashboards and shift logs. Deliver comprehensive operational handovers to ensure continuous situational awareness. Role Profile This is an operational leadership position with a balanced technical focus: 60% Operational Leadership & Incident Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Alert Triage The successful contractor will be comfortable leading operational response, interpreting technical information, asking the right questions, and driving resolution in a live, high-pressure environment. Essential Skills & Experience Experience working within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre . Strong understanding of SOC and NOC processes, including alert triage and escalation. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, dashboards and operational logs. Knowledge of incident severity, impact assessment and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating technical teams during critical incidents. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills. Ability to remain calm, organised and decisive in operationally critical environments. Ideal Background We're particularly interested in contractors from backgrounds such as: SOC Manager or Senior SOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior NOC Analyst or Operations Lead within a 24/7 operational environment. Service Operations Manager supporting secure or mission-critical services. Contract Details 3-year contract offering long-term programme stability. 550- 600 per day (Outside IR35). Full-time, on-site role based in Hounslow Park . Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment on a nationally significant programme. Mandatory Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this programme, applicants must : Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance . Be a sole UK national . Be available to work full-time on-site in Hounslow Park .

Senior Bid Manager Contract 6 months £650 per day Inside IR35 Remote Active and transferable SC Clearance required Exalto Consulting are looking for an experienced Senior Bid Manager to support a major UK Government programme, leading the end-to-end delivery of high-value change proposals within a secure environment. This is a key role responsible for managing complex bids and change proposals from initial request through to customer approval, working closely with technical, commercial and delivery teams to produce high-quality, commercially sound responses. Key details: Contract role Inside IR35 Home-based, with very occasional travel to London (every few months) Initial 6-month contract Active transferable SC Clearance required Key experience required: Extensive experience managing complex bids and change proposals within secure Government environments Strong proposal management skills from initiation through to customer sign-off Experience coordinating technical, commercial and delivery teams Commercial awareness with the ability to shape competitive, deliverable proposals Experience producing high-quality proposal documentation and managing multiple concurrent bids Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience managing budgets, estimates, timelines and proposal governance Previous experience with STEP processes and SSDM development is highly desirable This role would suit an experienced Senior Bid Manager who enjoys working in fast-paced, highly secure programmes and has the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders while delivering high-quality proposals to demanding timescales.

Platform AWS Engineer (Database & Linux) Location: Hybrid - occasional travel to London Rate: 492 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella Company) Security Clearance : Active SC Clearance mandatory Sector: Public Sector Your New Role We are seeking an experienced Platform AWS Engineer to join a large-scale public sector programme. This role is ideal for a hands-on cloud and infrastructure professional with strong AWS administration, Linux, and DevOps expertise who can support, manage, and enhance secure cloud-based platforms within a highly governed environment. You will be responsible for maintaining and optimising AWS infrastructure, supporting Linux-based systems, implementing automation, and working closely with security and project stakeholders to deliver resilient and secure platform services. Essential Skills & Experience DevOps & Linux Strong Linux administration experience (RedHat environments) Knowledge of RPMs, SELinux, filesystems, user/group management, and system administration Experience with Ansible automation Strong Git knowledge including GitHub, GitHub Actions CI, repositories, branching, merge requests, and code reviews Sound understanding of networking concepts including IP addressing, CIDRs, TCP/IP, and TLS certificates Experience supporting Java applications, JVMs, and process management Nginx administration, particularly as a reverse proxy Performance tuning and capacity management across CPU, memory, and storage Experience with OpenVPN and SSH client/server configurations AWS Administration Management of EC2 instances, Auto Scaling Groups, Load Balancers, and Target Groups Strong IAM experience including roles, policies, instance profiles, and permissions management Multi-account AWS environment management and role assumption AWS Secrets Manager administration AWS Systems Manager Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or OpenTofu AWS networking including VPC Peering and routing Exposure to AWS Organisations and Service Control Policies (SCPs) Security Ability to implement security controls across all layers of a technology stack Understanding of risk-based security approaches and appropriate security practices Experience collaborating with Security teams to meet project and compliance requirements Desirable Skills Experience designing low-complexity, low-maintenance cloud architectures ServiceNow (self-hosted) administration Experience working within secure, governance-led organisations Microsoft technologies including SSO and SharePoint Technical support and troubleshooting experience AWS CLI and/or Boto3 scripting Documentation and knowledge management using Confluence and collaborative documentation tools What You'll Get in Return Opportunity to work on a high-profile public sector transformation programme Exposure to complex AWS cloud environments Collaborative and technically focused team environment Hybrid working arrangement with occasional London travel Competitive day rate of 492 per day What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click'Apply Now' to submit your application, or contact Hays Technology for more information. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

SOC Manager/Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (On-site) Contract Length: 3 Years Rate: £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35) Security Clearance: Current MOD DV Clearance required Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are recruiting for an experienced SOC Manager/Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical operational environment on a long-term contract basis. This role combines operational leadership with technical awareness , placing you at the centre of a live Security Operations Centre where you'll maintain situational awareness across multiple domains, coordinate incident response, and ensure effective operational decision-making. You'll act as the operational lead within a fast-paced control room environment, working closely with cyber, network, infrastructure and security teams to maintain service resilience and operational control. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational picture across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live environments and assess alerts and incidents in Real Time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Manage incident prioritisation and escalation in accordance with operational procedures. Coordinate response activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational records, dashboards and shift logs. Deliver comprehensive operational handovers to ensure continuous situational awareness. Role Profile This is an operational leadership position with a balanced technical focus: 60% Operational Leadership & Incident Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Alert Triage The successful contractor will be comfortable leading operational response, interpreting technical information, asking the right questions, and driving resolution in a live, high-pressure environment. Essential Skills & Experience Experience working within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre . Strong understanding of SOC and NOC processes, including alert triage and escalation. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, dashboards and operational logs. Knowledge of incident severity, impact assessment and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating technical teams during critical incidents. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills. Ability to remain calm, organised and decisive in operationally critical environments. Ideal Background We're particularly interested in contractors from backgrounds such as: SOC Manager or Senior SOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior NOC Analyst or Operations Lead within a 24/7 operational environment. Service Operations Manager supporting secure or mission-critical services. Contract Details 3-year contract offering long-term programme stability. £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35). Full-time, on-site role based in Hounslow Park . Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment on a nationally significant programme. Mandatory Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this programme, applicants must : Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance . Be a sole UK national . Be available to work full-time on-site in Hounslow Park .

SOC Manager/Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hounslow Park (On-site) Contract Length: 3 Years Rate: 550- 600 per day (Outside IR35) Security Clearance: Current MOD DV Clearance required Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are recruiting for an experienced SOC Manager/Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical operational environment on a long-term contract basis. This role combines operational leadership with technical awareness , placing you at the centre of a live Security Operations Centre where you'll maintain situational awareness across multiple domains, coordinate incident response, and ensure effective operational decision-making. You'll act as the operational lead within a fast-paced control room environment, working closely with cyber, network, infrastructure and security teams to maintain service resilience and operational control. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational picture across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Manage incident prioritisation and escalation in accordance with operational procedures. Coordinate response activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational records, dashboards and shift logs. Deliver comprehensive operational handovers to ensure continuous situational awareness. Role Profile This is an operational leadership position with a balanced technical focus: 60% Operational Leadership & Incident Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Alert Triage The successful contractor will be comfortable leading operational response, interpreting technical information, asking the right questions, and driving resolution in a live, high-pressure environment. Essential Skills & Experience Experience working within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre . Strong understanding of SOC and NOC processes, including alert triage and escalation. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, dashboards and operational logs. Knowledge of incident severity, impact assessment and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating technical teams during critical incidents. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills. Ability to remain calm, organised and decisive in operationally critical environments. Ideal Background We're particularly interested in contractors from backgrounds such as: SOC Manager or Senior SOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior NOC Analyst or Operations Lead within a 24/7 operational environment. Service Operations Manager supporting secure or mission-critical services. Contract Details 3-year contract offering long-term programme stability. 550- 600 per day (Outside IR35). Full-time, on-site role based in Hounslow Park . Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment on a nationally significant programme. Mandatory Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this programme, applicants must : Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance . Be a sole UK national . Be available to work full-time on-site in Hounslow Park .

SOC Manager/Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hounslow Park (On-site) Contract Length: 3 Years Rate: £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35) Security Clearance: Current MOD DV Clearance required Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are recruiting for an experienced SOC Manager/Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical operational environment on a long-term contract basis. This role combines operational leadership with technical awareness , placing you at the centre of a live Security Operations Centre where you'll maintain situational awareness across multiple domains, coordinate incident response, and ensure effective operational decision-making. You'll act as the operational lead within a fast-paced control room environment, working closely with cyber, network, infrastructure and security teams to maintain service resilience and operational control. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational picture across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live environments and assess alerts and incidents in Real Time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Manage incident prioritisation and escalation in accordance with operational procedures. Coordinate response activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational records, dashboards and shift logs. Deliver comprehensive operational handovers to ensure continuous situational awareness. Role Profile This is an operational leadership position with a balanced technical focus: 60% Operational Leadership & Incident Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Alert Triage The successful contractor will be comfortable leading operational response, interpreting technical information, asking the right questions, and driving resolution in a live, high-pressure environment. Essential Skills & Experience Experience working within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre . Strong understanding of SOC and NOC processes, including alert triage and escalation. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, dashboards and operational logs. Knowledge of incident severity, impact assessment and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating technical teams during critical incidents. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills. Ability to remain calm, organised and decisive in operationally critical environments. Ideal Background We're particularly interested in contractors from backgrounds such as: SOC Manager or Senior SOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior NOC Analyst or Operations Lead within a 24/7 operational environment. Service Operations Manager supporting secure or mission-critical services. Contract Details 3-year contract offering long-term programme stability. £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35). Full-time, on-site role based in Hounslow Park . Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment on a nationally significant programme. Mandatory Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this programme, applicants must : Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance . Be a sole UK national . Be available to work full-time on-site in Hounslow Park .

Senior Bid Manager | SC Cleared | £600 - £690 per day Inside IR35 | Remote Remote (UK) | Occasional London Travel | 6-Month Contract | ASAP Start Are you an experienced Senior Bid Manager with active SC Clearance looking to join one of the UK's most high-profile government programmes? We're looking for a commercially minded Bid Manager to lead complex change proposals from concept through to customer approval. You'll work across multiple stakeholders, shaping winning solutions, driving governance, and ensuring proposals are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, collaborative programme delivering continuous transformation for a major UK Government client. Senior Bid Manager | SC Cleared | £600 - £690 per day Inside IR35 | Remote What You'll Be Doing Lead the end-to-end delivery of business change proposals from initial request through to customer sign-off. Develop clear, compelling client proposals using established governance and templates. Work with technical, commercial and delivery teams to define requirements and shape effective solutions. Manage multiple bids and change requests simultaneously, balancing competing priorities. Drive proposals through internal governance and review processes. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, third parties and customers. Ensure proposals are commercially viable, accurately costed and delivered within agreed timescales. What We're Looking For We're interested in candidates who can demonstrate: Extensive Bid Management experience within large, complex government programmes. Strong knowledge of CGI's STEP methodology and experience producing SSDMs and SDMs . Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to develop high-quality client proposals. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience coordinating technical estimates and cross-functional delivery teams. Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of change governance, SLAs, budgeting and resource management. Senior Bid Manager | SC Cleared | £600 - £690 per day Inside IR35 | Remote Essential Requirements Active SC Security Clearance (transferable) Candidates must meet all of the following: Active and transferable SC Clearance Sole UK National UK passport holder only (no dual nationality) Clearance must remain valid and meet UK Government transfer criteria Recent experience working on a UK Government or Police contract requiring SC clearance This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - 90,000 We're looking for an experienced engineer to join a collaborative technology team delivering mission-critical software used within a large scale UK defence programme. This is an opportunity to take ownership of major backend initiatives, influence technical direction, and work on systems where performance, reliability and security genuinely matter. The Opportunity You'll be helping to shape architecture, solve integration challenges and design scalable backend solutions that connect multiple enterprise platforms. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll play a key role in evolving a modern software platform, integrating with data platforms, ERP systems and partner technologies while helping establish engineering best practices across the wider team. You'll have the autonomy to make technical decisions, mentor fellow engineers and contribute to the long term direction of both the product and engineering function. What You'll Be Doing Designing and developing scalable backend services and APIs Building integrations with enterprise systems, data platforms and third-party applications Making architectural decisions around backend services and data flows Implementing event-driven and real-time integration patterns where appropriate Writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code using modern engineering practices Improving CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and platform observability Working closely with engineers, product specialists, project managers and customer stakeholders Mentoring developers and helping raise engineering standards across the team About You You'll ideally have experience in: Strong backend development experience using Java (or another modern backend language with the ability to transition) Designing RESTful APIs and distributed backend systems SQL databases and data modelling System integration and enterprise application development Event-driven architectures and messaging technologies CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and modern development practices Making sound technical decisions and working through ambiguous requirements Mentoring engineers and leading technical delivery You'll be someone who enjoys solving difficult engineering problems, communicates well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and takes pride in delivering high-quality software. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK Nationals and eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential. Senior Backend Software Engineer - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - 90,000

Business Development Manager Defence & Government Markets Reports to: Managing Director Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid with UK and International Travel) Package including: Negotiable salary with commission, bonus, company car Are you a business development executive with experience in the defence sector? We would welcome ex MOD or service who have a strong sales background. Job Purpose The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), NATO, prime defence contractors and international defence organisations. The role is focused on developing long-term strategic customer relationships, winning profitable contracts and supporting sustainable business growth while ensuring full compliance with defence procurement regulations and security requirements. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of the UK defence market, defence acquisition processes and the ability to engage confidently with senior military, government and commercial stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Business Development Develop and execute a Defence Business Development Strategy aligned with company objectives. Identify new opportunities within UK MOD, NATO and international defence markets. Generate and qualify new business leads. Develop annual sales and growth plans. Build and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline Monitor market trends, defence spending and procurement programmes. Customer Relationship Management Develop strategic relationships with: UK Ministry of Defence Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Prime Contractors Tier 1 and Tier 2 Defence Suppliers NATO procurement agencies International defence organisations Maintain regular engagement with procurement teams, programme managers and technical specialists. Represent the company at customer meetings and defence exhibitions. Market Intelligence Monitor: Defence budgets Future procurement programmes Framework agreements Competitor activity Emerging technologies Government policy Identify opportunities arising from defence capability reviews. Strategic Growth Develop opportunities across sectors including: Soldier Systems C4ISR Tactical Communications Personal Protective Equipment Medical Systems Vehicle Systems Naval Equipment Aerospace Secure Textiles Load Carriage Equipment Weapon Accessories Sustainment & Logistics Commercial Responsibilities Achieve annual sales targets. Deliver profitable revenue growth. Prepare sales forecasts. Manage account development plans. Protect company margins. Support long-term strategic agreements. Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with: Technical Design Production Quality Procurement Programme Management to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and delivered. Compliance Ensure all activities comply with: UK Export Control Regulations MOD procurement rules Security classifications ISO 9001 ISO 14001 Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus DEFCONs JSP Publications Modern Slavery Act Bribery Act 2010 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Annual Sales Revenue Gross Margin New Customer Acquisition Pipeline Value Contract Awards Customer Retention Forecast Accuracy Number of Customer Visits New Market Penetration Strategic Account Growth Knowledge & Experience Essential Minimum 5 years' Business Development experience within the defence sector. Proven track record of winning defence contracts. Experience dealing with MOD and prime contractors. Understanding of defence procurement processes. Strong commercial negotiation skills. Experience managing strategic customer accounts. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Experience using CRM systems. Full UK driving licence. Willingness to travel throughout the UK Desirable Knowledge of NATO procurement. Experience within textile manufacturing, defence equipment, engineering or protective systems. Understanding of government framework agreements. Existing defence industry network. Experience with export markets. Security cleared (SC or DV) or eligible to obtain clearance. Skills & Competencies Commercial Business Acumen Strategic Thinking Negotiation Financial Awareness Opportunity Management Leadership Influencing Skills Relationship Building Stakeholder Management Decision Making Personal Self-motivated Highly organised Professional Resilient Results driven Customer focused Excellent communicator Ethical High integrity Qualifications Essential Degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Desirable MBA Institute of Sales Professionals Membership Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification Security Requirements The successful candidate must: Be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum. Be capable of obtaining Developed Vetting (DV) if required. Meet UK Export Control compliance requirements. Comply with company information security policies. Typical Customers UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) BAE Systems INVISIO Babcock International Leonardo UK Thales UK Rheinmetall UK QinetiQ General Dynamics UK Lockheed Martin UK Rolls-Royce Defence MBDA UK NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) Career Progression Senior Business Development Manager Head of Business Development Commercial Manager Sales Director Business Unit Director Commercial Director

Product Owner - Identity Platform - SC Cleared Join a large-scale digital transformation programme delivering secure, user-centred identity and access capabilities for millions of users across the UK. Working as part of a high-performing agile delivery team, you'll take ownership of the product backlog and delivery roadmap, ensuring initiatives and epics are clearly defined, prioritised, and aligned to strategic goals. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Product Owner who enjoys shaping digital services from concept through to delivery, in a modern cloud-based and data-driven environment. Due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is required. Key Responsibilities Own and refine the product backlog, ensuring user stories and acceptance criteria are clear and delivery-ready. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to elaborate initiatives and epics into actionable work items. Prioritise competing requirements to maximise value delivery across multiple agile teams. Support sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives as part of the agile delivery cycle. Work with Business Analysts, Delivery Managers, and technical leads to maintain alignment between strategy and implementation. Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies across delivery and leadership teams. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager on complex agile software government delivery projects. Active SC clearance. Confident managing backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder expectations in fast-moving delivery settings. Excellent facilitation and communication skills, comfortable interacting with both business and technical teams. Experience working in cross-functional agile teams (engineering, QA, DevOps). Ideally certified in Scrum Product Ownership (CSPO/PSPO) or equivalent.

Programme Manager - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 100,000 We're looking for an experienced Program Manager to take ownership of the successful delivery of a large-scale, long term defence transformation programme. If you thrive on managing complex stakeholder environments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and driving strategic programme delivery, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As Program Manager, you'll oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple programme workstreams, bringing together requirements, governance, delivery plans and commercial priorities into one cohesive roadmap. Working closely with customers, consortium partners, technical specialists and senior stakeholders, you'll ensure delivery remains on track, risks are managed effectively and programme objectives are achieved throughout the full project lifecycle. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys balancing strategic planning with hands-on programme leadership in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the successful delivery of complex software and services programmes from planning through to deployment and ongoing support. Manage multiple programme workstreams, consolidating priorities into a clear delivery roadmap. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners and senior stakeholders. Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, consultancy, product and support. Oversee governance, reporting, planning and programme assurance activities. Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and change requests. Ensure delivery meets contractual, quality and security requirements. Support forecasting, commercial performance and budget management. Contribute to bids, proposals and future programme growth opportunities. Drive continuous improvement across programme delivery processes and governance. About You You'll be an experienced Programme or Program Manager with a proven background delivering complex technical projects within defence, government or another highly regulated sector. You'll also bring: Strong experience leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary programmes. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with senior customers and partners. Experience managing budgets, delivery schedules, resources and commercial considerations. A solid understanding of governance, risk management and quality assurance. The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining clear communication and structure. Outstanding organisational, presentation and leadership skills. Desirable Experience Defence or Ministry of Defence programme delivery. Working within consortium or prime contractor environments. Software product or COTS solution delivery. Digital transformation or enterprise software programmes. Agile delivery methodologies (SAFe or similar). PRINCE2, PMP, MSP or Agile certifications. Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Programme Manager - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 100,000

Project Manager - DV cleared +9 months + +Hybrid working in Corsham +DV clearance - current active clearance is essential +Inside IR35 + 600 - 625 a day +Sole British national - due to nature of the project We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Project Manager / SQUAD Lead to join a high-profile government programme based in Corsham . This is an exciting opportunity to lead Agile delivery within a secure environment, working closely with technical teams, programme leadership, and customer stakeholders to deliver critical IT capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful Agile delivery across Programme Increments while acting as the key interface between the Development Squad, Project Managers, and Business stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Collaborating with the customer to agree deployment schedules for each Programme Increment and ensuring compliance with governance processes. Driving effective communication and collaboration across multiple delivery teams. Taking accountability for the delivery of the Core IT Platform, including the design, build, and stabilisation of Factory, SIT, Pre-Production, and Production environments. Working closely with the Programme Manager and Technical Lead to ensure Agile delivery artefacts are maintained and aligned with programme objectives. Leading daily stand-ups and managing sprint delivery, ensuring teams remain focused on delivering high-quality outcomes. Building strong relationships with customer stakeholders and acting as the primary point of contact throughout the delivery lifecycle. Managing inter-team dependencies and collaborating with other Agile teams to achieve programme objectives. Facilitating the resolution of risks, issues, and blockers to maintain delivery momentum. Supporting continuous improvement across Agile delivery practices. Essential Skills & Experience We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: Active DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance . Proven experience delivering complex IT projects within Agile environments. Strong Project Management and Agile delivery experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and foster collaboration. Experience leading daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies. A delivery-focused approach with a track record of meeting programme objectives. Experience managing dependencies, risks, and resolving delivery blockers. Accountability for the successful delivery of complex IT infrastructure or platform environments. If you'd like to discuss this Project Manager role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Staff Engineer (Tech Lead) - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 120,000 We're looking for an experienced Staff Engineer / Technical Lead who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and wants to play a key role in delivering large-scale software solutions within a highly collaborative environment. This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical direction across a major programme, working on modern, cloud-connected applications that integrate with a wide range of platforms and services. You'll remain hands-on with development while providing technical leadership, influencing architecture, mentoring engineers and helping shape engineering best practice. If you enjoy working where the answers haven't already been defined, this role offers the autonomy, technical challenge and impact to make a real difference. What You'll Be Doing Lead the technical direction for a cross-functional engineering team. Design and build scalable backend services, APIs and full-stack features. Architect integrations with external platforms including ERP systems, data platforms and third-party services. Drive architectural decisions across data, integrations and distributed systems. Champion engineering excellence through code quality, testing, CI/CD and observability. Mentor Senior Engineers and help develop the wider engineering capability. Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, designers and customer stakeholders to turn complex requirements into practical solutions. Remain hands-on in the code while balancing technical leadership responsibilities. What We're Looking For You'll be an experienced software engineer operating at Senior or Staff Engineer level who enjoys both writing code and leading technical initiatives. You'll ideally have experience with: Java backend development SQL and database design REST APIs and event-driven architectures Angular or another modern front-end framework System integration and distributed systems CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Cloud-based architectures Technical mentoring and architectural leadership About You You'll be someone who: Enjoys solving ambiguous technical problems. Leads through influence rather than authority. Communicates confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Takes ownership from design through to production. Cares about maintainability, scalability and engineering quality. Enjoys helping other engineers grow. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK Nationals and eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance. Candidates who already hold active SC Clearance are highly desirable. If you're looking for a role where you'll influence architecture, mentor talented engineers and continue building high-quality software, we'd love to hear from you. Staff Engineer (Tech Lead) - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 120,000

User Researcher (SC Cleared) London (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite) Up to £540 per day (Inside IR35) Initial 3-Month Contract | Extensions Highly Likely Active SC Clearance Essential We are currently seeking an experienced User Researcher with active SC clearance to join a high-profile government digital programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful, user-centred services within a collaborative agile environment, helping to shape and improve digital experiences used by thousands of citizens. The successful candidate will bring strong experience delivering user research within Central Government or Defence environments, alongside a thorough understanding of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and best practices. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure user needs drive product and service decisions throughout the delivery life cycle. Key Responsibilities Plan, design and conduct user research across discovery, Alpha, beta and live phases. Apply a range of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including interviews, usability testing, surveys and workshops. Collaborate with Product Managers, Service Designers, Business Analysts, Content Designers and Delivery teams. Analyse and synthesise research findings into actionable insights and recommendations. Ensure services align with GDS principles, standards and assessment requirements. Communicate research outcomes effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Champion user-centred design, accessibility and evidence-based decision-making. Support continuous service improvement through ongoing research and feedback loops. Essential Experience Proven experience as a User Researcher within Central Government, Defence, or wider Public Sector organisations. Strong understanding of GDS standards, service assessments and user-centred design principles. Experience delivering research across the full digital product life cycle. Demonstrable ability to influence stakeholders through evidence-based insights. Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Active SC Clearance is mandatory and must be in place before engagement. Contract Details Rate: Up to £540 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid, with 1-2 days per week in London Duration: Initial 3-month contract Extension Potential: Strong likelihood of extension Start Date: ASAP If you're an SC-cleared User Researcher with Central Government or Defence experience and a strong background working within GDS environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Programme Director (SC Cleared) - Network Transformation We're looking for an experienced ProgrammeDirector with active SC Clearance to lead the successful delivery of large-scale network transformation programmes for high-profile end clients. This is an opportunity for a proven leader who thrives in complex environments, can engage confidently at executive level, and has a strong track record of delivering strategic technology change with robust governance. Key Requirements Active SC Clearance (essential). Extensive experience leading large-scale network transformation programmes. Strong background working directly with end clients, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Exceptional programme governance experience, including steering committees, RAID management, financial oversight, reporting, and executive-level communications. Demonstrable experience across the full programme lifecycle, from mobilisation through to successful delivery and transition into BAU. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, suppliers, and delivery partners. Excellent leadership skills with experience managing programme managers, project managers, technical teams, and third-party vendors. Desirable Experience Experience delivering within secure or government environments. Strong understanding of complex networking technologies and infrastructure transformation. Experience working within highly regulated sectors. Relevant programme management qualifications (MSP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent). What We're Looking For You'll be a confident and credible Programme Director who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery leadership. You'll be comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, driving governance, managing risk, and ensuring programmes deliver measurable business outcomes. If you have the leadership capability, governance expertise, and network transformation experience to deliver mission-critical programmes-and you already hold active SC Clearance-we'd love to hear from you.