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Overview We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Lead Software Engineer to join a secure, mission-critical central government programme. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, leading a team of developers responsible for building, improving, and maintaining secure software solutions running on Red Hat Linux platforms. The successful candidate will bring strong engineering discipline, introduce structure to development practices, and ensure applications are robust, secure, and production-ready. You will play a key role in guiding development standards, managing a team of engineers, and ensuring software is delivered to the highest security and operational standards expected within government environments. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of software engineers delivering secure applications on Red Hat Linux platforms Provide technical leadership and direction across the full software development life cycle Introduce structure, engineering discipline, and best practice across development teams Oversee the design, development, and optimisation of Python-based applications Ensure code quality through reviews, standards, and mentoring developers Support the transition of development solutions into secure production environments Ensure applications are hardened in line with secure coding and government security standards Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and architecture teams to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks (eg NCSC guidance, Secure by Design) Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Define testing strategies including automated, integration, and security testing Contribute to architectural decisions and technical documentation Support continuous improvement of engineering practices and team capability Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance Proven experience leading or managing software engineering teams Strong commercial experience developing in Python Experience developing and deploying applications on Red Hat Linux environments Proven experience transitioning applications from development into secure production environments Experience implementing secure coding practices and application hardening Strong understanding of modern software engineering and development standards Experience with Git and modern development workflows Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience working within government or highly regulated environments Desirable Skills Experience working in secure or classified environments Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure or similar) within secure settings Experience implementing automated testing frameworks Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Personal Attributes Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability Methodical and structured approach to engineering delivery Security-first mindset when designing and delivering solutions Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable operating in controlled, compliance-driven environments This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys building high-performing engineering teams and delivering secure, production-grade systems within a critical government programme.

Developer - Rust & Python 2 days a week onsite in Banbury £550pd to £600pd - Inside IR35 8 month contract Our client are looking for an experienced Developer to join them on a contract basis They are a household name, operating at the forefront of the IT and engineering sectors, specialising in the development of advanced engineering software and digital tools. This critical role is designed to support the development of high-performance, maintainable software that underpins innovative engineering applications. The position offers an exciting chance to be at the forefront of technological advancement, shaping the tools and solutions used in complex engineering environments. Your work will have a tangible impact on engineering excellence and operational efficiency We are looking for: Proven experience in designing and developing software in Rust, complemented by practical knowledge of other languages such as C# and Python Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and agile development methodologies Experience deploying and managing microservices in containerised environments, particularly Kubernetes Proficiency in database design and query optimisation for systems like MS SQL Server or Postgres Familiarity with message queuing systems including RabbitMQ or Kafka Knowledge of software development tools such as Azure DevOps and experience setting up CI/CD pipelines Interested to hear more? I would be more than happy to discuss the role in more detail

Digital Senior Automation Test Engineer Newport - 1 day a week onsite £48000 - £56000 + 29% pension + excellent holidays and other benefits Must be Security clearable (have lived in the UK for 5+ years We are looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to help deliver high-quality, reliable digital services. You will play a key role in designing and implementing automated testing solutions that support a continuous deployment environment, ensuring systems are robust, scalable and secure. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary Agile team, you will collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure quality is Embedded throughout the development life cycle. This role will involve building automated testing frameworks, improving test coverage and contributing to the delivery of complex, mission-critical services. Key responsibilities include writing, executing and maintaining automated UI and API tests aligned to acceptance criteria, as well as developing functional and non-functional test suites. You will build automated testing solutions from scratch, test data processes, and ensure testing aligns with engineering principles and DevOps best practices. You will also identify and manage defects, risks and issues, contribute to the design and development of technical solutions, and implement toolkits or APIs to support integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability. You will work closely with software developers to develop a shared understanding of the codebase and unit test coverage, while ensuring governance standards and security controls are followed, including ISO 27001 and Security Policy Framework requirements. The role may also involve supporting delivery activities, collaborating across multiple teams and mentoring more junior colleagues. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, works collaboratively and helps drive delivery forward. You should be comfortable working across teams, engaging stakeholders and sharing knowledge, while continuing to develop your own skills and supporting the growth of others. To be successful in this role, you will have experience delivering technical solutions within large projects, working with cloud technologies such as Azure, and testing both Front End and Back End web services. You should be comfortable working in Agile environments and have experience creating test strategies and documentation. Strong technical experience is required with test automation tools and frameworks, including Microsoft Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD/SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp and JavaScript, along with experience using GitHub and Azure DevOps. Experience with non-functional testing tools such as JMeter or Azure Load Test, writing SQL queries, and a good understanding of architecture principles and design patterns is also important. Desirable skills include knowledge of unit testing, DevOps practices, Docker, Python or ISTQB Foundation certification. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and improve modern digital services while working in a collaborative environment that values learning, development and continuous improvement.

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

DevOps Engineer - CI/CD, SQL, Azure DevOps Up to £70,000 Croydon My client, a rapidly growing business platform supporting innovative insurance teams, is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join their expanding data function. This is a high-impact role offering significant exposure across the organisation, with opportunities to shape database delivery processes, improve development workflows, and contribute to the future of a cloud-first data platform. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating database deployments, and driving quality across the SDLC to ensure reliable, high-quality releases. You'll work closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver automation-first solutions and help scale a platform built entirely in the cloud. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for database development and deployment Collaborate with developers to integrate database changes seamlessly into the SDLC Develop and enforce quality gates for schema validation, data integrity checks, and migration testing Build and maintain test automation frameworks for database processes (unit, integration, regression, performance) Ensure version control best practices for database objects, scripts, and configurations Implement and monitor rollback/recovery mechanisms to minimise deployment risk Optimise pipeline performance and resolve bottlenecks across build, test, and release processes Maintain environment consistency across dev, test, staging, and production systems Contribute to platform governance by defining and documenting best practices for database QA and DevOps Tech & Environment: Microsoft Azure (including Azure SQL) Azure DevOps, GitHub, YAML pipelines SQL Server (preferred), schema change management, migrations T-SQL, PowerShell (desirable) Power BI, Excel (with future integration of Python, GIS, and other tools) You Should Have: 3-4 years' experience as a QA Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Database QA Specialist with CI/CD focus Strong understanding of database systems, preferably SQL Server Proven experience building automated database pipelines (schema, migration, testing) Proficiency in SQL queries, stored procedures, and test scripts Familiarity with cloud-first environments and version control best practices Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach If this sounds like the role for you, APPLY and a consultant will be in touch.

Job Description Methods Development Engineer - Submarines Full Time Derby, Raynesway. Rolls-Royce has an excellent opportunity for a Methods Development Engineer to join our Submarines Business in Derby. As a methods development engineer, you will actively develop methods which increase the availability and safety of components in-service. This is done by leading the entire development life-cycle which includes: Preliminary literature reviews to generate hypothesesPhysical testing to provide validationReporting and obtaining regulatory approvalImplementation of the developed methods as quality assured software Why Rolls-Royce? We're a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. Join us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. The component methods team consists of engineering and software developers from a variety of backgrounds who work together within an agile framework to generate software and methods solutions to overcome some of the most challenging problems in the business. The application of these methods development activities are both structural integrity or thermal hydraulic, with the role offering opportunities in both fields. Depending on the level of applicant there are opportunities to nurture and expand our current links with academia as well as increasing our presence within the international community by attending and presenting at various industrial conferences. What we offer: We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. What you'll be doing: You will be dealing with uncertainty Presenting to senior stakeholder from a variety of backgroundsReport writing Who we are looking for: At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Software development, preferably pythonStructural integrity analysisMaterial modelling of polycrystalline materialsThermal hydraulic analysisDistilling literature information into a form which can be used to develop an engineering methodProbabilistic methodsStatistical analysis Desirable Experience DevOpsIndustrial codes namely: R6, ASME IIIFinite Element Analysis We're an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL. Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 19 May 2025; 00:05 Posting End Date PandoLogic.

Job Description Methods Development Engineer - Submarines Full Time Derby, Raynesway. Rolls-Royce has an excellent opportunity for a Methods Development Engineer to join our Submarines Business in Derby. As a methods development engineer, you will actively develop methods which increase the availability and safety of components in-service. This is done by leading the entire development life-cycle which includes: Preliminary literature reviews to generate hypotheses Physical testing to provide validation Reporting and obtaining regulatory approval Implementation of the developed methods as quality assured software Why Rolls-Royce? We're a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. Join us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. The component methods team consists of engineering and software developers from a variety of backgrounds who work together within an agile framework to generate software and methods solutions to overcome some of the most challenging problems in the business. The application of these methods development activities are both structural integrity or thermal hydraulic, with the role offering opportunities in both fields. Depending on the level of applicant there are opportunities to nurture and expand our current links with academia as well as increasing our presence within the international community by attending and presenting at various industrial conferences. What we offer: We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. What you'll be doing: You will be dealing with uncertainty Presenting to senior stakeholder from a variety of backgrounds Report writing Who we are looking for: At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Software development, preferably python Structural integrity analysis Material modelling of polycrystalline materials Thermal hydraulic analysis Distilling literature information into a form which can be used to develop an engineering method Probabilistic methods Statistical analysis Desirable Experience DevOps Industrial codes namely: R6, ASME III Finite Element Analysis We're an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL. Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 19 May 2025; 00:05 Posting End Date PandoLogic.

Welcome to ASK BOSCO , thanks for stopping by Let s pause for a second. Before we talk perks, equity, or growth stats, let s flip the script. This isn t about us. Not yet. This is about you: • What s driving your search right now, what s prompting you to take the next big step in your career? • Are you looking for a role where you can lead a high-performing team, shape how technology is applied, and make a direct impact on growth and customer success? • Do you want to work in a fast-paced, idea driven environment where your voice matters, but delivery, stability, and scalability always come first? Hold onto those thoughts. Now let us introduce you to something special, a chance to join us as VP of Engineering at ASK BOSCO as we build the foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. By the end, if it doesn t feel like the right fit, no worries. But if you feel that spark, the same one we ve got, this could be the start of something extraordinary. The Role at a Glance: VP of Engineering (Python) Hybrid Leeds HQ, 2 Days per Week £120,000 + Equity Potential Plus Benefits: 4-day week, 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, health insurance, retail & leisure perks, electric car scheme Values & Culture: Outstanding Company to Work For 2024 Company: AI-powered marketing analytics platform Pedigree: Visionary Founder. Backed by renowned tech entrepreneurs, including co-founder of SkyScanner. Profits with Purpose 10% of profits donated to 1moreChild orphanage annually Markets: Marketing & eCommerce Agencies, eCommerce retailers Your Expertise: You re a proven engineering leader with deep experience in building, scaling, and managing cross-functional tech teams: data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and developers. You ve led teams through transformational growth, delivering stable, scalable SaaS products that retain and delight customers. You understand what it takes to grow a business from early-stage traction to a large-scale, enterprise-grade platform, and you re ready to lay the technical foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. You also bring strong experience managing infrastructure partners, confidently navigating and shaping these critical relationships. This isn t a back-seat role. You ll be hands-on where it counts, partnering with the Chief Product Officer to drive delivery, scalability, and long-term success. You ll guide senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights, helping keep the roadmap on track in a fast-moving, idea-driven environment. What You ll Be Driving: • Drive technical execution: Deliver and enhance our architecture, infrastructure, and product roadmap to ensure scalable growth and high-performing solutions. • Lead the team: Mentor and grow data engineers, scientists, analysts, and developers to deliver a high-performing, collaborative culture. • Ensure delivery & stability: Make sure features are delivered on time, scalable, and reliable, supporting long-term customer retention. • Manage key relationships: Own the infrastructure partner relationship to guarantee uptime, performance, and security. • Partner with the Chief Product Officer: Align on roadmap priorities, balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution. • Drive enterprise-grade excellence: Embed best-in-class engineering practices agile, CI/CD, DevOps, security-first design across teams. • Champion scalability: Build products and systems that can grow globally and support tens of thousands of customers. What You ll Bring: • Experience as VP of Engineering, CTO, or senior technical leader in a high-growth or Series A-stage company. • Solid-Strong Python development skills • Proven ability to scale cross-functional teams: data engineering, data science, analytics, and development. • Hands-on experience delivering stable, scalable SaaS products with measurable customer impact. • Experience managing infrastructure partners and external technical relationships. • Confident and polite stakeholder management, able to challenge senior leaders while keeping delivery on track. • Track record of leading transformational growth, scaling teams and products successfully. • Excellent communication - bridging tech, product, and commercial discussions seamlessly. • Customer-first mindset - building products that retain and delight users. This is a role for someone who s been there, done it, and is ready to do it again with more ownership, autonomy, and impact than ever before in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Inclusive Culture At ASK BOSCO , everybody is invited with open arms. We embrace diversity in all forms race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and beyond. Our mission is stronger when everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Can you see yourself building the tech engine that drives our next phase of hyper-growth? If high-impact, high-growth, and hands-on leadership excites you, let s make it happen. Apply now and let s talk. P.S. Did we have you at the four-day week? Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. 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Senior Cloud Engineer - Perm - Fully Remote Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 pa Fully remote (Must live in the UK) Must be eligible for SC clearance We're looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our team and help design, build and optimise secure cloud solutions across AWS and Azure. You'll be a key part of a forward-thinking team, working closely with architects and developers to deliver infrastructure that enables agility and innovation. Senior Cloud Engineer Responsibilities: Designing and deploying secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure. Implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and CloudFormation. Building automation into infrastructure delivery with CI/CD pipelines. Applying cloud security best practices including encryption, RBAC, and compliance controls. Monitoring and optimising cloud environments using tools like Azure Monitor, CloudWatch and Grafana. Supporting incident response and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Senior Cloud Engineer Skills Required: Proven hands-on experience with both AWS and Azure cloud services. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation). Solid experience with automation tools such as Ansible or GitHub Actions. Strong understanding of Windows and Linux system administration. Familiarity with cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks. Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Python, or Bash. It would be great if you had: Certifications in AWS or Azure, such as AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator. Experience with Kubernetes (AKS or EKS) and CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, Jenkins). Familiarity with cloud cost management tools and Zero Trust principles. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Job Description Methods Development Engineer - Submarines Full Time Derby, Raynesway. Rolls-Royce has an excellent opportunity for a Methods Development Engineer to join our Submarines Business in Derby. As a methods development engineer, you will actively develop methods which increase the availability and safety of components in-service. This is done by leading the entire development life-cycle which includes: Preliminary literature reviews to generate hypotheses Physical testing to provide validation Reporting and obtaining regulatory approval Implementation of the developed methods as quality assured software Why Rolls-Royce? We're a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. Join us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. The component methods team consists of engineering and software developers from a variety of backgrounds who work together within an agile framework to generate software and methods solutions to overcome some of the most challenging problems in the business. The application of these methods development activities are both structural integrity or thermal hydraulic, with the role offering opportunities in both fields. Depending on the level of applicant there are opportunities to nurture and expand our current links with academia as well as increasing our presence within the international community by attending and presenting at various industrial conferences. What we offer: We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. What you'll be doing: You will be dealing with uncertainty Presenting to senior stakeholder from a variety of backgrounds Report writing Who we are looking for: At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Software development, preferably python Structural integrity analysis Material modelling of polycrystalline materials Thermal hydraulic analysis Distilling literature information into a form which can be used to develop an engineering method Probabilistic methods Statistical analysis Desirable Experience DevOps Industrial codes namely: R6, ASME III Finite Element Analysis We're an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL. Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 19 May 2025; 00:05 Posting End Date PandoLogic.

Cloud DevOps Support Engineer Salary: £45-55k Hybrid- Cardiff/Bristol Join an industry-leading MSP and cloud consulting business at an exciting phase of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top AWS and Azure partner talent in the sector, contributing to the management and evolution of high-scale operational environments. As a Cloud DevOps Support Engineer, this position is predominantly operational (80%), with opportunities for rotation into project delivery and solution development to further enhance technical skills and cloud expertise. You'll play a critical part in optimising and supporting our customers' AWS and Azure environments, leveraging your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) proficiency, automation skills, and passion for cloud technology. This role suits a coder by nature who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems in cloud-native and hybrid settings, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. The successful candidate will be directly involved in managing our customer cloud platforms for a diverse enterprise client base, acting both as a trusted technical expert and a collaborative team player. You'll work side-by-side within a cross functional squad supporting both day-to-day operational excellence and next-gen cloud adoption initiatives. AWS associate level certification is essential, with a commitment to achieve professional certification needed; AI/ML experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Key technologies you will need to support include Windows, networking, with a blend of cloud native- PaaS expertise across security, serverless and AI/ML. Now is a great time to join and contribute to our operational maturity journey, benefit from best-in-class mentoring, and accelerate your career as we scale to meet ambitious growth targets. What you'll be doing: Operational Cloud Support Providing technical support and troubleshooting of AWS and Azure environments for enterprise customers, including incident management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting frameworks to ensure SLA adherence and proactive issue detection. Support upgrades, patches, and problem resolution across cloud platforms with an automation-first mindset. Supporting cost optimisation (FinOps) and security posture improvement across client deployments. Automation, IaC, and CI/CD Build, optimise, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automation scripts-primarily using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Azure Bicep, and related tools. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate cloud deployments and streamline operational changes. Participate in release management, change configuration, and cloud resource life cycle operations. Project Delivery & Skill Development Rotate into project-based delivery assignments to participate in cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation engagements, building hands-on expertise and expanding knowledge of new services (including AI/ML/GenAI when relevant). Contribute to knowledge sharing and continually develop skillsets by collaborating with cloud architects, engineers, and product specialists. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with service desk, SREs, developers, and security teams to resolve incidents, enhance reliability, and adopt best operational practices. Document technical solutions, create playbooks, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation. Promote a culture of automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the cloud team. What you need to succeed: Solid, hands-on experience supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting AWS and/or Azure environments in large-scale or MSP settings. Diligent and client-focussed mentality ensuring customer outcomes are maintained. Expertise in moving Windows Server workloads to AWS Workspaces or Azure AVD/Workspaces is advantageous. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent), with a strong automation and Scripting background (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Direct experience with cloud platform operations, monitoring, and incident response, including root cause analysis and problem management. Demonstrated ability to manage CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and modern DevOps workflows. Enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse technical teams and mentoring less-experienced team members. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with technical peers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. AWS Associate certification required; willingness to achieve AWS Professional (DevOps or Solutions Architect). Azure certification or experience highly valued. Experience or demonstrated interest in supporting AI/ML/GenAI operations is a plus but not essential. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment. Your new role In your new role, you will lead a small team of test automation engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing across critical applications. You'll be responsible for functional, system, integration, end-to-end, and security testing using tools such as Selenium and Karate. You'll collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and architects to enhance automation assets, while also contributing to performance testing using JMeter and LoadRunner. The role involves continuous improvement, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment and strategic initiatives. What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (eg Selenium, Karate) Strong understanding of testing methodologies and Scripting languages (eg Python, JavaScript) Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner Ability to lead and mentor technical test teams Excellent collaboration skills across DevOps and product teams Exposure to Oracle ERP systems and data platforms Desirable skills Familiarity with Middleware technologies (Kafka, IBM MQ, ACE) Experience with security testing tools (eg Fortify, SonarQube, Twistlock) Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Control M Exposure to generative AI and Tableau reporting What you'll get in return This exciting role offers a salary between £47,000 - £60,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including generous holidays, a competitive pension scheme and hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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 on our website.

Senior Developer/Technical Lead - UKIC DV - Contract Rate : £650 to £700 per day Location : London Duration : 12 months (extendable) IR35 : Inside The role :A leading Government client is seeking to appoint a Senior Developer/Tech Lead, to provide Technical Leadership and set the technical direction, for highly motivated and talented development teams.The Role would be London based and active DV Clearance is required. 12-month initial contract (extendable). Essential Criteria : Significant experience of modern development languages (e.g. Java, Python, Go etc) with code written to a common standard. Able to lead and mentor development teams. Infrastructure as Code Cloud technologies (either AWS, GCP, Azure) Expertise in translating user requirements into technical requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with Clients, Senior Management and software engineers Experience of using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift as a deployment platform and day-to-day development environment. Understanding of and experience with Modern DevOps methodology and technologies. Automation/configuration management (i.e. Ansible) If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Trading Platform Engineer - Trading & Supply Sector: Trading & Supply Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week in London Day rate: £650 - £750 (potentially higher for the right candidate) IR35: Inside Role Overview As a DevOps Engineer, you will be a hands-on member of a small, high-performing team responsible for global derivatives trading production environments. Both product teams and engineering backlogs will guide your work focused on improvements and technical debt. Key responsibilities include: Proactively manage critical end-to-end workflows, improving stability and resilience through close collaboration with delivery and infrastructure teams. Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution across development, support, and technical business users. Serve as a subject matter expert for trading systems initiatives. Support scalable algorithmic trading technology in a compliant and flexible manner. Experience with algorithmic trading regulation, audit, and compliance (MiFID II & RTS6) is highly desirable. Participate in the global on-call rotation alongside other development engineers. Required Industry Knowledge Understanding of all major global futures exchanges. Knowledge of the full exchange-traded derivatives life cycle. Minimum 8 years' experience in Commodity Trading & Capital Markets/Investment Banking. Familiarity with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and liquidity aggregation platforms. Understanding of financial regulations such as MiFID II, EMIR, and FCA guidelines. 8+ years' experience with Real Time market data distribution platforms, feed handlers, and enterprise-level consolidated feeds. 8+ years' experience with time-series analytic frameworks (kdb, shakti, or similar technologies). Key experience: 10+ years' experience in Front Office application support and vendor management 8+ years' experience with FIX engineering , including vendor and exchange certification 8 years+ operational experience in supporting market data distribution platforms such as, Real Time Distribution Systems (RTDS) knowledge for DACS, ADH & ADS components Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL , or other Scripting/programming languages. 5+ years' operational experience supporting time-series frameworks (kdb, shakti) Experience with messaging systems and debugging network protocols (TCP, multicast) Knowledge of third-party networks and EMS/OMS software vendors (TT, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen) Strong understanding of the trading life cycle Minimum 8 years' experience in Commodity Trading & Capital Markets/Investment Banking Soft Skills Excellent communication skills, interacting with traders, developers, and stakeholders. Thrives in high-pressure trading environments alongside traders, developers, and engineering teams. Proactive, self-motivated, flexible, with a positive attitude. Ability to work under demanding deadlines with changing priorities in a trading room environment.

Senior Cloud Engineer - Perm - Fully Remote Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 pa Fully remote (Must live in the UK) Must be eligible for SC clearance We're looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our team and help design, build and optimise secure cloud solutions across AWS and Azure. You'll be a key part of a forward-thinking team, working closely with architects and developers to deliver infrastructure that enables agility and innovation. Senior Cloud Engineer Responsibilities: Designing and deploying secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure. Implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and CloudFormation. Building automation into infrastructure delivery with CI/CD pipelines. Applying cloud security best practices including encryption, RBAC, and compliance controls. Monitoring and optimising cloud environments using tools like Azure Monitor, CloudWatch and Grafana. Supporting incident response and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Senior Cloud Engineer Skills Required: Proven hands-on experience with both AWS and Azure cloud services. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation). Solid experience with automation tools such as Ansible or GitHub Actions. Strong understanding of Windows and Linux system administration. Familiarity with cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks. Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Python, or Bash. It would be great if you had: Certifications in AWS or Azure, such as AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator. Experience with Kubernetes (AKS or EKS) and CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, Jenkins). Familiarity with cloud cost management tools and Zero Trust principles. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

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