Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared or DV Eligible) Rate: £560 per day (Inside IR35), plus on call allowances Duration: 6 month contract Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week on site near Milton Keynes Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) - active or eligible Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a highly secure programme within a defence/national security environment. This is a senior, hands-on role where you will provide technical leadership across enterprise networking and security, operating within high-assurance, air-gapped environments. You will act as a senior escalation point, supporting complex incidents, contributing to secure network design, and ensuring the ongoing stability and compliance of critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, secure, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure Provide technical leadership across routing, switching, and network security Act as an escalation point for complex network and Firewall issues Support and maintain highly secure and air-gapped environments Configure and manage network security controls, policies, and Firewalls Contribute to secure network design and operational assurance activities Participate in an on-call rota to support critical services Core Skills Experience Design, implementation, and support of enterprise LAN/WAN network infrastructure Strong technical leadership across routing, switching, and network security Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies Deep experience in network security including Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs (IPsec/SSL), and PKI Administration and support of Cisco Firepower/ASA and Palo Alto NGFWs (Panorama) Experience acting as escalation in high-security, air-gapped environments Familiarity with encryption technologies such as Catapan and Bulldog devices Knowledge of virtualised networking including VMware and NSX-T Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds and PRTG Understanding of identity-based networking/Software Defined Access (802.1X, IBNS 2.0) Solid grounding in Windows networking services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services Desirable Skills NIST hardening guidelines ITIL processes ServiceNow BeCrypt OS Linux operating systems Data diodes On-Call Requirement - This role includes participation in an on-call rota with the following flat fees payable: £50 for weekday on-call cover £100 for weekends and bank holidays Application Deadline: Close of Business Monday 22nd April.
Apr 17, 2026
Contractor
Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared or DV Eligible) Rate: £560 per day (Inside IR35), plus on call allowances Duration: 6 month contract Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week on site near Milton Keynes Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) - active or eligible Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a highly secure programme within a defence/national security environment. This is a senior, hands-on role where you will provide technical leadership across enterprise networking and security, operating within high-assurance, air-gapped environments. You will act as a senior escalation point, supporting complex incidents, contributing to secure network design, and ensuring the ongoing stability and compliance of critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, secure, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure Provide technical leadership across routing, switching, and network security Act as an escalation point for complex network and Firewall issues Support and maintain highly secure and air-gapped environments Configure and manage network security controls, policies, and Firewalls Contribute to secure network design and operational assurance activities Participate in an on-call rota to support critical services Core Skills Experience Design, implementation, and support of enterprise LAN/WAN network infrastructure Strong technical leadership across routing, switching, and network security Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies Deep experience in network security including Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs (IPsec/SSL), and PKI Administration and support of Cisco Firepower/ASA and Palo Alto NGFWs (Panorama) Experience acting as escalation in high-security, air-gapped environments Familiarity with encryption technologies such as Catapan and Bulldog devices Knowledge of virtualised networking including VMware and NSX-T Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds and PRTG Understanding of identity-based networking/Software Defined Access (802.1X, IBNS 2.0) Solid grounding in Windows networking services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services Desirable Skills NIST hardening guidelines ITIL processes ServiceNow BeCrypt OS Linux operating systems Data diodes On-Call Requirement - This role includes participation in an on-call rota with the following flat fees payable: £50 for weekday on-call cover £100 for weekends and bank holidays Application Deadline: Close of Business Monday 22nd April.
Senior Software Engineer Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either Romsey/Gloucester/Woking Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits SC clearance We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering advanced software for RF communication and sensor-based products. You'll lead on the design, implementation, and testing of software components, working closely with the Product Owner and System Design Authority in an agile environment. This role offers flexibility to specialise in modern UI development or Embedded software, depending on your expertise. For those with leadership experience, there is scope to take on line management responsibilities and support team development. Key Responsibilities Lead detailed design, development, and testing of software components Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture Collaborate within an agile team to deliver robust solutions Support and evolve existing products and future capabilities Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Proven experience across the full software development life cycle Strong knowledge of sensor and communication systems Experience with modern software architecture and DSP/algorithm development Proficiency in languages such as C++, C#, or Python Familiarity with agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) and tools (Git, GitLab, VS Code) Desirable Skills Modern UI or Embedded software development Linux, Kernel drivers, or cross-compilation DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker) Team leadership or line management experience If this Senior Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now!
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either Romsey/Gloucester/Woking Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits SC clearance We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering advanced software for RF communication and sensor-based products. You'll lead on the design, implementation, and testing of software components, working closely with the Product Owner and System Design Authority in an agile environment. This role offers flexibility to specialise in modern UI development or Embedded software, depending on your expertise. For those with leadership experience, there is scope to take on line management responsibilities and support team development. Key Responsibilities Lead detailed design, development, and testing of software components Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture Collaborate within an agile team to deliver robust solutions Support and evolve existing products and future capabilities Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Proven experience across the full software development life cycle Strong knowledge of sensor and communication systems Experience with modern software architecture and DSP/algorithm development Proficiency in languages such as C++, C#, or Python Familiarity with agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) and tools (Git, GitLab, VS Code) Desirable Skills Modern UI or Embedded software development Linux, Kernel drivers, or cross-compilation DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker) Team leadership or line management experience If this Senior Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now!
Salesforce Technical Lead - Remote - Public Sector - 700 per day We are seeking an experienced and hands-on S alesforce Technical Lead with strong development skills and relevant certifications, to join our UKI Salesforce practice in London, focusing on clients in the Public Sector Domain. As a Technical Lead, you will operate as a senior technical authority within the Salesforce practice, partnering with Solution Architects, Functional Leads, and client stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned to business outcomes. This role will lead technical workstreams across complex programmes, providing architectural oversight, engineering leadership, and technical assurance while mentoring delivery teams. What you'll be doing: Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders within our Public Sector clients. Leading communication and stakeholder management, acting as the focal point between the client team and the development team (with support of other colleagues) Ensure scalable, best-practice solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations, ensuring the technical implementation conforms to project and industry best practices. Evaluate and translate business and technical requirements into well-designed solutions that effectively leverage Salesforce products. Salesforce Technical Lead - Remote - Public Sector - 700 per day You will be responsible for low-level/detailed technical design including for Flows, OmniScripts / Omni Studio Components Apex (such as UML Class Diagrams or similar) LWC components Security Models (Permission sets, groups, etc) Object Models / Entity Relationship Diagrams Omni-Channel Processes You will contribute to high-level technical designs and approaches where relevant, with the support of a Solution or Technical Architect. You will contribute to the delivery of work items, where capacity allows. Identify and mitigate technical design risks, including ensuring compliance with Salesforce platform limits and governance models Collaborate with DevOps and Release Management colleagues, ensuring that software components are correctly packaged and delivered through the project pipeline. Strong knowledge of Git is expected. A good understanding of CI/CD pipelines is very beneficial, though the tooling used may vary from project to project. Act as technical authority across one or more programmes Collaborate with project and engagement managers to support work item estimation and planning in partnership with the client. Direct and mentor diverse teams in both technical and non-technical aspects, including communication strategies contributing to sprint demos. Own solution integrity, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and best practice design patterns Conduct code reviews and enforce development standards across your team(s) Provide guidance on integration patterns and approaches, often in collaboration with integration technical leads. Guide reusability, modular design, and technical debt management Articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Support pre-sales activities including solution shaping and technical input to proposals Contribute to internal growth through initiatives, knowledge-sharing, and the development of strategic assets. What experience you'll bring: Familiarity with public sector regulations, compliance (e.g., GDPR, FOIA), and procurement processes. Proficiency in Salesforce particularly Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Public Sector Solutions. Strong grasp of Data Cloud, MuleSoft, OmniStudio, and Agentforce for automation and integration. Experience with integration technologies, master data management, and familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). 7+ years Salesforce platform experience Proven experience leading technical delivery on enterprise Salesforce programmes Deep expertise in Apex, LWC, integration architecture, and data modelling Strong understanding of Salesforce development patterns and governor limits Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (e.g., Copado, Gearset, Git-based workflows) Experience integrating Salesforce with ERP, data platforms, or external systems Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Certifications Salesforce Platform Developer II. OmniStudio Developer/Consultant, Application Architect Balances hands-on engineering with strategic technical leadership Knowledge of Salesforce AppExchange products and implementation experience preferred. Ability to design secure solutions, particularly within high-profile public sector environments, and handle security requirements effectively. Competence in leading design sessions and presenting design options to clients. Extensive experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. Clearance: Security Clearance will be required for this role. Candidates to confirm if they have / are willing to be cleared. Please also provide confirmation of current or previous 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 Salesforce Technical Lead - Remote - Public Sector - 700 per day 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. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Apr 14, 2026
Contractor
Salesforce Technical Lead - Remote - Public Sector - 700 per day We are seeking an experienced and hands-on S alesforce Technical Lead with strong development skills and relevant certifications, to join our UKI Salesforce practice in London, focusing on clients in the Public Sector Domain. As a Technical Lead, you will operate as a senior technical authority within the Salesforce practice, partnering with Solution Architects, Functional Leads, and client stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned to business outcomes. This role will lead technical workstreams across complex programmes, providing architectural oversight, engineering leadership, and technical assurance while mentoring delivery teams. What you'll be doing: Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders within our Public Sector clients. Leading communication and stakeholder management, acting as the focal point between the client team and the development team (with support of other colleagues) Ensure scalable, best-practice solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations, ensuring the technical implementation conforms to project and industry best practices. Evaluate and translate business and technical requirements into well-designed solutions that effectively leverage Salesforce products. Salesforce Technical Lead - Remote - Public Sector - 700 per day You will be responsible for low-level/detailed technical design including for Flows, OmniScripts / Omni Studio Components Apex (such as UML Class Diagrams or similar) LWC components Security Models (Permission sets, groups, etc) Object Models / Entity Relationship Diagrams Omni-Channel Processes You will contribute to high-level technical designs and approaches where relevant, with the support of a Solution or Technical Architect. You will contribute to the delivery of work items, where capacity allows. Identify and mitigate technical design risks, including ensuring compliance with Salesforce platform limits and governance models Collaborate with DevOps and Release Management colleagues, ensuring that software components are correctly packaged and delivered through the project pipeline. Strong knowledge of Git is expected. A good understanding of CI/CD pipelines is very beneficial, though the tooling used may vary from project to project. Act as technical authority across one or more programmes Collaborate with project and engagement managers to support work item estimation and planning in partnership with the client. Direct and mentor diverse teams in both technical and non-technical aspects, including communication strategies contributing to sprint demos. Own solution integrity, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and best practice design patterns Conduct code reviews and enforce development standards across your team(s) Provide guidance on integration patterns and approaches, often in collaboration with integration technical leads. Guide reusability, modular design, and technical debt management Articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Support pre-sales activities including solution shaping and technical input to proposals Contribute to internal growth through initiatives, knowledge-sharing, and the development of strategic assets. What experience you'll bring: Familiarity with public sector regulations, compliance (e.g., GDPR, FOIA), and procurement processes. Proficiency in Salesforce particularly Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Public Sector Solutions. Strong grasp of Data Cloud, MuleSoft, OmniStudio, and Agentforce for automation and integration. Experience with integration technologies, master data management, and familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). 7+ years Salesforce platform experience Proven experience leading technical delivery on enterprise Salesforce programmes Deep expertise in Apex, LWC, integration architecture, and data modelling Strong understanding of Salesforce development patterns and governor limits Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (e.g., Copado, Gearset, Git-based workflows) Experience integrating Salesforce with ERP, data platforms, or external systems Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Certifications Salesforce Platform Developer II. OmniStudio Developer/Consultant, Application Architect Balances hands-on engineering with strategic technical leadership Knowledge of Salesforce AppExchange products and implementation experience preferred. Ability to design secure solutions, particularly within high-profile public sector environments, and handle security requirements effectively. Competence in leading design sessions and presenting design options to clients. Extensive experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. Clearance: Security Clearance will be required for this role. Candidates to confirm if they have / are willing to be cleared. Please also provide confirmation of current or previous 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 Salesforce Technical Lead - Remote - Public Sector - 700 per day 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. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Senior Software Engineer Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either Romsey/Gloucester/Woking Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits SC clearance We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering advanced software for RF communication and sensor-based products. You'll lead on the design, implementation, and testing of software components, working closely with the Product Owner and System Design Authority in an agile environment. This role offers flexibility to specialise in modern UI development or Embedded software, depending on your expertise. For those with leadership experience, there is scope to take on line management responsibilities and support team development. Key Responsibilities Lead detailed design, development, and testing of software components Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture Collaborate within an agile team to deliver robust solutions Support and evolve existing products and future capabilities Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Proven experience across the full software development life cycle Strong knowledge of sensor and communication systems Experience with modern software architecture and DSP/algorithm development Proficiency in languages such as C++, C#, or Python Familiarity with agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) and tools (Git, GitLab, VS Code) Desirable Skills Modern UI or Embedded software development Linux, Kernel drivers, or cross-compilation DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker) Team leadership or line management experience If this Senior Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now!
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either Romsey/Gloucester/Woking Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits SC clearance We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering advanced software for RF communication and sensor-based products. You'll lead on the design, implementation, and testing of software components, working closely with the Product Owner and System Design Authority in an agile environment. This role offers flexibility to specialise in modern UI development or Embedded software, depending on your expertise. For those with leadership experience, there is scope to take on line management responsibilities and support team development. Key Responsibilities Lead detailed design, development, and testing of software components Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture Collaborate within an agile team to deliver robust solutions Support and evolve existing products and future capabilities Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Proven experience across the full software development life cycle Strong knowledge of sensor and communication systems Experience with modern software architecture and DSP/algorithm development Proficiency in languages such as C++, C#, or Python Familiarity with agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) and tools (Git, GitLab, VS Code) Desirable Skills Modern UI or Embedded software development Linux, Kernel drivers, or cross-compilation DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker) Team leadership or line management experience If this Senior Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now!
Are you a 3rd Line End User Computing, Windows 11 Desktop Engineer, with current SC clearance? Our client is a specialist End User Compute (EUC) IT services provider, modernising secure digital workplaces for high-profile UK Central Government departments. In this role you will be part of a team of specialist Senior Windows End User Computing Engineers, delivering 3rd line support for Windows 11 environments, leading on OS updates, software deployments, security updates, and tooling optimisation Core responsibilities include: SME for Windows desktop environments, providing expert 3rd line and escalation support. Lead on OS patching, security updates, and software deployments using SCCM, Intune and/or Workspace ONE. Contribute to major projects (UEM deployments, cyber security integrations, and hardware refreshes). Collaboration with Service Desk and 2nd line teams, ensuring effective knowledge transfer. Identify service gaps, automate processes, and improve tooling for scalability, compliance, and user experience. Apply Zero Trust principles in all engineering activity, ensuring compliance with SC-cleared standards and ISO/IEC 27001. Skills sought with Advanced Windows 10 and 11 in enterprise scale environments. SCCM, Microsoft Intune or Omnissa Workspace ONE. PowerShell Scripting for automation and secure administration. Strong background in Microsoft enterprise products and endpoint security. Demonstrable experience leading enterprise-scale projects (migrations, UEM deployments, hardware refreshes). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues independently. Please note it is essential that you have current SC clearance. Apply now to progress!
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
Are you a 3rd Line End User Computing, Windows 11 Desktop Engineer, with current SC clearance? Our client is a specialist End User Compute (EUC) IT services provider, modernising secure digital workplaces for high-profile UK Central Government departments. In this role you will be part of a team of specialist Senior Windows End User Computing Engineers, delivering 3rd line support for Windows 11 environments, leading on OS updates, software deployments, security updates, and tooling optimisation Core responsibilities include: SME for Windows desktop environments, providing expert 3rd line and escalation support. Lead on OS patching, security updates, and software deployments using SCCM, Intune and/or Workspace ONE. Contribute to major projects (UEM deployments, cyber security integrations, and hardware refreshes). Collaboration with Service Desk and 2nd line teams, ensuring effective knowledge transfer. Identify service gaps, automate processes, and improve tooling for scalability, compliance, and user experience. Apply Zero Trust principles in all engineering activity, ensuring compliance with SC-cleared standards and ISO/IEC 27001. Skills sought with Advanced Windows 10 and 11 in enterprise scale environments. SCCM, Microsoft Intune or Omnissa Workspace ONE. PowerShell Scripting for automation and secure administration. Strong background in Microsoft enterprise products and endpoint security. Demonstrable experience leading enterprise-scale projects (migrations, UEM deployments, hardware refreshes). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues independently. Please note it is essential that you have current SC clearance. Apply now to progress!
Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Job Title: Senior Java Developer Max Rate: £480 - 595p/d via Umbrella Clearance Required: SC Cleared or Eligible Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - Hybrid - min. 2 days per week Job Description: CESA Futures require a Senior Java Engineer to write the low-level design and build some transformation code to transform data from CESA to the ETMP design which will be hosted in an Oracle database. The CESA Futures Programme is a major 2yr+ programme of work within the overarching Tax Admin Modernisation Programme. Currently completing the Discovery phase, CESA Futures will modernise the existing CESA application through the creation of new capabilities or the transfer of functionality to other existing systems across the estate. The remediated capabilities within Tax Admin are referred to as the Auxiliary Self-Assessment Solutions (ASAS), which itself consist of a number of products. These products contain Presentation, Service and Data layers. These are largely supported by the following technologies: The CESA Futures team follows agile principles, on a two-week sprint cadence, with multiple scrum teams forming the overall engineering team. Engineers are expected to be, or become, T-shaped and able to operate across the product stack, including testing (or have a drive to develop their skills in other areas). The engineering team is looking to grow substantially during 2025 and is looking for a mixture of experience levels to form our new scrum teams. This particular role is for a mid-range technical resources where the ability to work within a team. Required Skills: . React . Java 17+ . JSON . Spring Boot 3+ . Junit . Playwright . HTML . Object Oriented Design . JPA . Maven . Gitlab (understanding of Git at least is essential) . JDBC . Proven leadership skills . Good communication skills . Proven team engagement skills . Proven coaching skills . Quality Driven . Adaptable/ability to context switch . Stakeholder Management Optional Skills: . Kubernetes . Micro-services . GraalVM . Helm . Mockito . AWS . Kibana . Grafana . Open API . WCAG . OAuth2/OpenID . Sustainable Software Engineering . Cucumber/Gherkin . Selenium . Agile Scrum . Agile Practices
Oct 03, 2025
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Job Title: Senior Java Developer Max Rate: £480 - 595p/d via Umbrella Clearance Required: SC Cleared or Eligible Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - Hybrid - min. 2 days per week Job Description: CESA Futures require a Senior Java Engineer to write the low-level design and build some transformation code to transform data from CESA to the ETMP design which will be hosted in an Oracle database. The CESA Futures Programme is a major 2yr+ programme of work within the overarching Tax Admin Modernisation Programme. Currently completing the Discovery phase, CESA Futures will modernise the existing CESA application through the creation of new capabilities or the transfer of functionality to other existing systems across the estate. The remediated capabilities within Tax Admin are referred to as the Auxiliary Self-Assessment Solutions (ASAS), which itself consist of a number of products. These products contain Presentation, Service and Data layers. These are largely supported by the following technologies: The CESA Futures team follows agile principles, on a two-week sprint cadence, with multiple scrum teams forming the overall engineering team. Engineers are expected to be, or become, T-shaped and able to operate across the product stack, including testing (or have a drive to develop their skills in other areas). The engineering team is looking to grow substantially during 2025 and is looking for a mixture of experience levels to form our new scrum teams. This particular role is for a mid-range technical resources where the ability to work within a team. Required Skills: . React . Java 17+ . JSON . Spring Boot 3+ . Junit . Playwright . HTML . Object Oriented Design . JPA . Maven . Gitlab (understanding of Git at least is essential) . JDBC . Proven leadership skills . Good communication skills . Proven team engagement skills . Proven coaching skills . Quality Driven . Adaptable/ability to context switch . Stakeholder Management Optional Skills: . Kubernetes . Micro-services . GraalVM . Helm . Mockito . AWS . Kibana . Grafana . Open API . WCAG . OAuth2/OpenID . Sustainable Software Engineering . Cucumber/Gherkin . Selenium . Agile Scrum . Agile Practices
CONTRACT SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED NEW CONTRACT JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY FOR A SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER WITH eDV CLEARANCE Contract job opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer Globally leading defence/cyber security company £500 - £750 per day (inside and outside IR35 roles available) London based organisation in an easily accessible location Contract Senior Software Engineer To apply please call or email (see below) WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting multiple contract Senior Software Engineers to work with various clients in London ranging from R&D companies, Multi-National Consultancies to SME's and product based companies. Due to the nature of the work these clients do, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. WHAT WILL THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER BE DOING? As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work with an experienced agile team to design and deliver packages of bespoke work, work development teams and liaise with customers. You will work through the entire software development life cycle from requirements capture to R&D, implementation to automation. WE NEED THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE. Current enhanced DV clearance Experience with at least one of the following: Java, Python, C++, C#, .NET, JavaScript, React Experience mentoring juniors or leading teams is nice to have but not essential Experience/Knowledge of automation IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE. Cloud based experience Microservice architecture or server-less architecture Big Data/Messaging technologies such as Apache Nifi/MiNiFi/Kafka TO BE CONSIDERED. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to (see below) For further information please call me. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dominic Barbet. I look forward to hearing from you. CONTRACT SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER/SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER/JAVA DEVELOPER/JAVA ENGINEER/LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/DV CLEARED/DV CLEARANCE/DEVELOPPED VETTING/DEVELOPED VETTED/DEEP VETTING/DEEP VETTED/SC CLEARED/SC CLEARANCE/SECURITY CLEARED/SECURITY CLEARANCE
Oct 01, 2025
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CONTRACT SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED NEW CONTRACT JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY FOR A SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER WITH eDV CLEARANCE Contract job opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer Globally leading defence/cyber security company £500 - £750 per day (inside and outside IR35 roles available) London based organisation in an easily accessible location Contract Senior Software Engineer To apply please call or email (see below) WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting multiple contract Senior Software Engineers to work with various clients in London ranging from R&D companies, Multi-National Consultancies to SME's and product based companies. Due to the nature of the work these clients do, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. WHAT WILL THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER BE DOING? As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work with an experienced agile team to design and deliver packages of bespoke work, work development teams and liaise with customers. You will work through the entire software development life cycle from requirements capture to R&D, implementation to automation. WE NEED THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE. Current enhanced DV clearance Experience with at least one of the following: Java, Python, C++, C#, .NET, JavaScript, React Experience mentoring juniors or leading teams is nice to have but not essential Experience/Knowledge of automation IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE. Cloud based experience Microservice architecture or server-less architecture Big Data/Messaging technologies such as Apache Nifi/MiNiFi/Kafka TO BE CONSIDERED. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to (see below) For further information please call me. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dominic Barbet. I look forward to hearing from you. CONTRACT SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER/SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER/JAVA DEVELOPER/JAVA ENGINEER/LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/DV CLEARED/DV CLEARANCE/DEVELOPPED VETTING/DEVELOPED VETTED/DEEP VETTING/DEEP VETTED/SC CLEARED/SC CLEARANCE/SECURITY CLEARED/SECURITY CLEARANCE
CONTRACT PYTHON/DATA ENGINEER - DV CLEARED NEW OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING NATIONAL SECURITY SME FOR A PYTHON/DATA ENGINEER WITH DV CLEARANCE Contract job opportunity for a Data Engineer National Security & Defence client Outside IR35 12 month rolling contract Central London based organisation in an easily accessible location To apply please call or email (see below) WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting a contract Python/Data Engineer to work with a National Security & Defence SME in central London. Due to the nature of the work, you must hold UKSV/MOD or Enhanced DV Clearance. WE NEED THE PYTHON/DATA ENGINEER TO HAVE. Current DV Security Clearance (Standard or Enhanced) Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop, Cloudera or Elasticsearch Python/PySpark experience Experience With Palantir Foundry is nice to have Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment with tools such as Confluence/Jira Experience in design, development, test and integration of software Willingness to learn new technologies TO BE CONSIDERED. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to (see below) For further information please call me. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. I look forward to hearing from you. PYTHON/DATA ENGINEER - DV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: BIG DATA DEVELOPER/BIG DATA ENGINEER/SENIOR BIG DATA DEVELOPER/SENIOR BIG DATA ENIGNEER/DATA ENGINEER/DATA DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER/LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/DV CLEARED/DV CLEARANCE/DEVELOPPED VETTING/DEVELOPED VETTED/DEEP VETTING/DEEP VETTED/SC CLEARED/SC CLEARANCE/SECURITY CLEARED/SECURITY CLEARANCE/NIFI/CLOUDERA/HADOOP/KAFKA/ELASTIC SEARCH/LEAD BIG DATA ENGINEER/LEAD BIG DATA DEVELOPER
Oct 01, 2025
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CONTRACT PYTHON/DATA ENGINEER - DV CLEARED NEW OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING NATIONAL SECURITY SME FOR A PYTHON/DATA ENGINEER WITH DV CLEARANCE Contract job opportunity for a Data Engineer National Security & Defence client Outside IR35 12 month rolling contract Central London based organisation in an easily accessible location To apply please call or email (see below) WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting a contract Python/Data Engineer to work with a National Security & Defence SME in central London. Due to the nature of the work, you must hold UKSV/MOD or Enhanced DV Clearance. WE NEED THE PYTHON/DATA ENGINEER TO HAVE. Current DV Security Clearance (Standard or Enhanced) Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop, Cloudera or Elasticsearch Python/PySpark experience Experience With Palantir Foundry is nice to have Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment with tools such as Confluence/Jira Experience in design, development, test and integration of software Willingness to learn new technologies TO BE CONSIDERED. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to (see below) For further information please call me. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. I look forward to hearing from you. PYTHON/DATA ENGINEER - DV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: BIG DATA DEVELOPER/BIG DATA ENGINEER/SENIOR BIG DATA DEVELOPER/SENIOR BIG DATA ENIGNEER/DATA ENGINEER/DATA DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER/LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/DV CLEARED/DV CLEARANCE/DEVELOPPED VETTING/DEVELOPED VETTED/DEEP VETTING/DEEP VETTED/SC CLEARED/SC CLEARANCE/SECURITY CLEARED/SECURITY CLEARANCE/NIFI/CLOUDERA/HADOOP/KAFKA/ELASTIC SEARCH/LEAD BIG DATA ENGINEER/LEAD BIG DATA DEVELOPER
CONTRACT DATA ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED NEW OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING NATIONAL SECURITY SME FOR A DATA ENGINEER WITH eDV CLEARANCE Contract job opportunity for a Data Engineer National Security client Palantir Foundry Outside IR35 Central London based organisation in an easily accessible location To apply please call or email (see below) WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting a contract Data Engineer to work with a National Security SME in central London. Due to the nature of the work, you must hold enhanced DV Clearance. WE NEED THE DATA ENGINEER TO HAVE. Current enhanced DV Security Clearance Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop, Cloudera or Elasticsearch Experience With Palantir Foundry Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment with tools such as Confluence/Jira Experience in design, development, test and integration of software Willingness to learn new technologies IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE DATA ENGINEER TO HAVE Cloud based architectures Microservice architecture or server-less architecture Messaging/routing technologies such as Apache Nifi/RabbitMQ TO BE CONSIDERED. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to (see below) For further information please call me. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dominic Barbet. I look forward to hearing from you. DATA ENGINEER - DV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: BIG DATA DEVELOPER/BIG DATA ENGINEER/SENIOR BIG DATA DEVELOPER/SENIOR BIG DATA ENIGNEER/DATA ENGINEER/DATA DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER/LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/DV CLEARED/DV CLEARANCE/DEVELOPPED VETTING/DEVELOPED VETTED/DEEP VETTING/DEEP VETTED/SC CLEARED/SC CLEARANCE/SECURITY CLEARED/SECURITY CLEARANCE/NIFI/CLOUDERA/HADOOP/KAFKA/ELASTIC SEARCH/LEAD BIG DATA ENGINEER/LEAD BIG DATA DEVELOPER
Oct 01, 2025
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CONTRACT DATA ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED NEW OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING NATIONAL SECURITY SME FOR A DATA ENGINEER WITH eDV CLEARANCE Contract job opportunity for a Data Engineer National Security client Palantir Foundry Outside IR35 Central London based organisation in an easily accessible location To apply please call or email (see below) WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting a contract Data Engineer to work with a National Security SME in central London. Due to the nature of the work, you must hold enhanced DV Clearance. WE NEED THE DATA ENGINEER TO HAVE. Current enhanced DV Security Clearance Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop, Cloudera or Elasticsearch Experience With Palantir Foundry Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment with tools such as Confluence/Jira Experience in design, development, test and integration of software Willingness to learn new technologies IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE DATA ENGINEER TO HAVE Cloud based architectures Microservice architecture or server-less architecture Messaging/routing technologies such as Apache Nifi/RabbitMQ TO BE CONSIDERED. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to (see below) For further information please call me. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dominic Barbet. I look forward to hearing from you. DATA ENGINEER - DV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: BIG DATA DEVELOPER/BIG DATA ENGINEER/SENIOR BIG DATA DEVELOPER/SENIOR BIG DATA ENIGNEER/DATA ENGINEER/DATA DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER/LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/DV CLEARED/DV CLEARANCE/DEVELOPPED VETTING/DEVELOPED VETTED/DEEP VETTING/DEEP VETTED/SC CLEARED/SC CLEARANCE/SECURITY CLEARED/SECURITY CLEARANCE/NIFI/CLOUDERA/HADOOP/KAFKA/ELASTIC SEARCH/LEAD BIG DATA ENGINEER/LEAD BIG DATA DEVELOPER
*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Oct 01, 2025
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*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Job Title: Java Developer (eDV Cleared) Duration: 5 Months Initially Location: Manchester, Cheltenham or London Max Rate: £825p/d max via Umbrella Clearance required: eDV Role Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of secure, scalable systems supporting national security missions. This role requires deep technical expertise in Back End development, containerisation, and system integration, along with the ability to work closely with stakeholders in high-trust environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead Back End development using Java and Python, ensuring high performance and reliability Architect and manage object store configurations and containerised environments Build and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes Design and optimise relational databases using SQL Integrate third-party software and develop Scripting/glue code for seamless system interoperability Oversee the development and deployment of web-based user interfaces Collaborate with cross-functional teams and national security stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions Apply Agile methodologies to drive iterative development and continuous improvement Diagnose and resolve complex system faults and errors with a structured problem-solving approach Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in Java and Python Back End development Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration Proficiency in object store configuration and secure data handling Solid understanding of SQL and relational database design Proven experience integrating third-party software and Scripting for system automation Demonstrated ability to build and deploy web UIs Experience working in or closely with national security missions Strong analytical and fault-tracing capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Agile mindset with experience leading Agile teams or initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one Experience in secure software development practices Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps principles
Oct 01, 2025
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Job Title: Java Developer (eDV Cleared) Duration: 5 Months Initially Location: Manchester, Cheltenham or London Max Rate: £825p/d max via Umbrella Clearance required: eDV Role Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of secure, scalable systems supporting national security missions. This role requires deep technical expertise in Back End development, containerisation, and system integration, along with the ability to work closely with stakeholders in high-trust environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead Back End development using Java and Python, ensuring high performance and reliability Architect and manage object store configurations and containerised environments Build and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes Design and optimise relational databases using SQL Integrate third-party software and develop Scripting/glue code for seamless system interoperability Oversee the development and deployment of web-based user interfaces Collaborate with cross-functional teams and national security stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions Apply Agile methodologies to drive iterative development and continuous improvement Diagnose and resolve complex system faults and errors with a structured problem-solving approach Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in Java and Python Back End development Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration Proficiency in object store configuration and secure data handling Solid understanding of SQL and relational database design Proven experience integrating third-party software and Scripting for system automation Demonstrated ability to build and deploy web UIs Experience working in or closely with national security missions Strong analytical and fault-tracing capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Agile mindset with experience leading Agile teams or initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one Experience in secure software development practices Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps principles
Job Title: Contract Solutions Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London) Contract Type: Contract IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months + Rate: £450-£525 (DOE) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a high-profile UK Government department on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical digital transformation initiatives that impact millions of citizens. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions across a range of government services. Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and technical leads, you'll ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end software solutions across complex systems and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture patterns, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and compliant with government regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development life cycle. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid). Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in large-scale software environments. Strong background in software engineering (eg, Java, .NET, Python, or similar). Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (eg, microservices, event-driven, API-first). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within UK Government or public sector environments. Knowledge of GDS standards and service design principles. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.
Sep 26, 2025
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Job Title: Contract Solutions Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London) Contract Type: Contract IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months + Rate: £450-£525 (DOE) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a high-profile UK Government department on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical digital transformation initiatives that impact millions of citizens. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions across a range of government services. Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and technical leads, you'll ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end software solutions across complex systems and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture patterns, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and compliant with government regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development life cycle. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid). Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in large-scale software environments. Strong background in software engineering (eg, Java, .NET, Python, or similar). Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (eg, microservices, event-driven, API-first). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within UK Government or public sector environments. Knowledge of GDS standards and service design principles. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.
Cloud Consulting have an urgent requirement for a Lead Engineer to join a high-profile project for a leading government agency. The role is a hybrid one - 2 days p/week on-site in Bristol or Andover, and 3 days remote, and you should hold active SC Clearance to be suitable. The project is outside of IR35. Deliverables: Provide engineering leadership and oversight across engineering disciplines being delivered by another supplier. Support the programme Chief Engineer in developing the required standards and governance for the programme Work closely with the programme integration office Chief Architect and Engineer to support the creation of standards and governance structures for the ISTAR portfolio and the programme. Support and lead the design, integration, and testing of the programme's solution ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Ensure all engineering designs meet operational, technical, and regulatory requirements. Act as the working level technical interface between the supplier and internal Defence Digital and Army teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners. Support the development of the software factory roadmap and development requirements for current and future contracts, and integration into other DD Service Executive capabilities Oversee the documentation of engineering processes, designs, and outcomes for audit and review purposes. Manage Risk by identifying and mitigating engineering risks, ensuring the resilience and reliability of deployed systems. Scope of role: Experience in lead engineer roles within Defence, Aerospace, or similarly complex environments. Proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure environments. Familiarity with defence-specific standards and frameworks, such as DEF STAN, MIL-STD, or NATO standards. Deep understanding of Defence deployed technologies, including secure communications, data analytics, mission-critical applications and integrations Proficiency in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, software development methodologies, and system integration. Understanding of on-premise and deployable technologies. Deep knowledge of systems engineering, software development, hardware integration, and testing methodologies. Understanding of ISR or ISTAR capabilities advantageous Proficiency in engineering tools and technologies relevant to Defence Digital projects. Understanding of integrated sensor architecture (ISA) advantageous Deep Understanding of MongoDB, VMWare technologies, API integration, KAFKA, and Systematic applications desirable Experience of applications built with Java/JRE/Maven/SpringBoot frameworks. Develop robust, secure and efficient CI pipelines - GitLab/GitHub Actions to enable rapid and reliable software delivery Manage and scale containerized environments using Kubernetes (RH OpenShift) Maintain integration with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) If you are interested, then please forward a copy of your C.V in the first instance.
Sep 26, 2025
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Cloud Consulting have an urgent requirement for a Lead Engineer to join a high-profile project for a leading government agency. The role is a hybrid one - 2 days p/week on-site in Bristol or Andover, and 3 days remote, and you should hold active SC Clearance to be suitable. The project is outside of IR35. Deliverables: Provide engineering leadership and oversight across engineering disciplines being delivered by another supplier. Support the programme Chief Engineer in developing the required standards and governance for the programme Work closely with the programme integration office Chief Architect and Engineer to support the creation of standards and governance structures for the ISTAR portfolio and the programme. Support and lead the design, integration, and testing of the programme's solution ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Ensure all engineering designs meet operational, technical, and regulatory requirements. Act as the working level technical interface between the supplier and internal Defence Digital and Army teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners. Support the development of the software factory roadmap and development requirements for current and future contracts, and integration into other DD Service Executive capabilities Oversee the documentation of engineering processes, designs, and outcomes for audit and review purposes. Manage Risk by identifying and mitigating engineering risks, ensuring the resilience and reliability of deployed systems. Scope of role: Experience in lead engineer roles within Defence, Aerospace, or similarly complex environments. Proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure environments. Familiarity with defence-specific standards and frameworks, such as DEF STAN, MIL-STD, or NATO standards. Deep understanding of Defence deployed technologies, including secure communications, data analytics, mission-critical applications and integrations Proficiency in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, software development methodologies, and system integration. Understanding of on-premise and deployable technologies. Deep knowledge of systems engineering, software development, hardware integration, and testing methodologies. Understanding of ISR or ISTAR capabilities advantageous Proficiency in engineering tools and technologies relevant to Defence Digital projects. Understanding of integrated sensor architecture (ISA) advantageous Deep Understanding of MongoDB, VMWare technologies, API integration, KAFKA, and Systematic applications desirable Experience of applications built with Java/JRE/Maven/SpringBoot frameworks. Develop robust, secure and efficient CI pipelines - GitLab/GitHub Actions to enable rapid and reliable software delivery Manage and scale containerized environments using Kubernetes (RH OpenShift) Maintain integration with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) If you are interested, then please forward a copy of your C.V in the first instance.
