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Join an award-winning B2B consultancy at the forefront of enterprise AI, building and owning the cloud-native platform infrastructure that powers production-grade conversational and generative AI products at scale. The role This is a platform and infrastructure engineering role - not a data science or ML engineering position. You'll own the runtime, infrastructure, and operational layers that RAG pipelines, LLM orchestration, vector search, and evaluation workflows run on, across AWS and Databricks. The focus is on building scalable, observable, secure, and cost-efficient platform infrastructure that enables AI engineering teams to ship and operate AI products reliably in production. What you'll do Design, build, and operate cloud-native AI platform infrastructure across AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch) and Databricks Deploy and operate containerised services on Kubernetes using Terraform for infrastructure-as-code Own and scale vector search infrastructure (OpenSearch, Algolia, AWS Bedrock Knowledge Bases) and embedding pipelines Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for inference services, retrievers, ingestion workflows, and RAG components Implement observability across AI workloads using CloudWatch, MLflow, and OpenTelemetry - covering latency, throughput, cost, and system health Apply secure-by-design principles including IAM, encryption, network controls, and audit logging Work closely with AI engineers to translate prototypes and proof-of-concepts into production-ready, well-architected platform components What we're looking for Proven experience in platform, infrastructure, or software engineering roles delivering production-grade systems on AWS Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience, specifically with EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) and ECS (Elastic Container Service) in production environments Strong Terraform experience for infrastructure-as-code, provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure at scale Experience operating containerised services, managing CI/CD pipelines, and owning observability and reliability Familiarity with vector databases or search infrastructure (OpenSearch, Algolia) is a strong advantage Python proficiency for scripting, automation, and deploying production services Solid grasp of distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, microservices, and API design Ownership mindset - comfortable operating autonomously across reliability, performance, cost, and security Why join? You'll own the foundational platform infrastructure behind a growing suite of generative AI products, working directly with senior AI and engineering leaders. This is a deep technical ownership role with long-term architectural impact, within an organisation investing heavily in AI at scale. INDAM The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

AI Technical Architect 6 Months Remote Contract 600 a day Inside IR35 Active Security Check (SC) Clearance is needed for this role A well-established IT solution provider is looking for an experienced AI Technical Architect to join an existing team of experts. In this highly visible role, you will act as the bridge between complex data science and robust cloud architecture-spearheading the design, governance, and delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions. You will technically steer engineering teams, manage senior stakeholder relationships, and deliver production-ready Generative AI capabilities. The ideal candidate must be heavily hands-on with Python and Azure , possessing a proven track record of designing and deploying Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns. Key Responsibilities Architect & Govern: Design and implement robust on-premises, cloud, and hybrid AI solutions, ensuring strict technical governance and best practices across the delivery lifecycle. GenAI & LLM Engineering: Take a hands-on approach to deploying, fine-tuning, and customising pretrained LLMs. Build intelligent systems utilising Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases, Azure OpenAI, and Cognitive Search. Data Pipelines: Oversee large-scale data processing and AI data engineering pipelines using Python and PySpark. Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Guide and mentor engineering teams while confidently managing client relationships to secure consensus on complex technical architectures. Essential Skills Clearance: Active UK Government Security Check (SC). GenAI: Expertise in LLMs and RAG architectures. Python: Strong proficiency alongside PySpark for data engineering. Azure: Deep familiarity with native tools (AI Search, Document Intelligence). MLOps: Understanding of LLMOps frameworks for production deployment. 6 Months Remote Contract 600 a day inside IR35 Active Security Clearance Are you a seasoned technical leader with a passion for cutting-edge artificial intelligence? If this sounds like your next challenge, please apply directly to this advert or send your CV to (url removed). Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

AI Application/Big Data Engineer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate London based - hybrid working - up to 3 days a week onsite Finance sector - must have previous experience Role Overview Senior AI / Data Engineer responsible for designing, building, and optimizing AI-driven data pipelines and integrations to enable a QAS-powered response suggestion capability embedded in Salesforce Service Cloud. The role focuses on scalable data processing, LLM integration, and continuous model improvement using production telemetry. Responsibilities Design and implement Salesforce QAS integration architecture Build and optimize data pipelines supporting AI inference and feedback loops Develop backend services / APIs enabling response suggestion workflows Integrate LLM capabilities (Amazon Bedrock) for response generation and embeddings Enable continuous model tuning via: telemetry data quality scoring usage analytics Work with structured and unstructured data sources: Microsoft Graph (SharePoint / Teams) Implement asynchronous processing pipelines (SQS, EventBridge) Ensure data reliability, scalability, and performance Contribute to: design documentation runbooks technical decision-making Support: SIT/UAT phases production readiness hypercare and rollout to additional entities Required Experience & Skills Core 5-10 years of experience in Data Engineering / AI Engineering Strong experience in: Python / JVM-based backend development REST APIs / microservices Experience with cloud-native architectures on AWS Data & AI Hands-on with: Amazon Bedrock (or equivalent LLM platforms) data pipelines (batch + streaming) embeddings / retrieval architectures Experience using: Snowflake (data platform integration, CDC concepts) PostgreSQL (RDS) AWS Stack S3, RDS, SQS, EventBridge Containerized workloads (EKS/ECS) Engineering Practices Strong understanding of: distributed systems performance optimization observability (e.g. Langfuse, logging/metrics) Nice-to-Have Experience with: Salesforce Service Cloud integrations NLP / GenAI applications in customer service Exposure to: Amplitude or product analytics tools Knowledge of regulated environments (banking / capital markets) Soft Skills Ability to work in cross-functional distributed teams Strong ownership mindset (design production) Clear communication with business and technical stakeholders Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Senior Backend Python Developer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £450 per day Leeds based - hybrid working - 3 days onsite Responsibilities Build and maintain backend services and APIs in line with existing architectural patterns and standards. Implement business logic, data access layers, and integrations with internal and external systems. Develop and enhance RESTful APIs, following defined contracts and API standards. Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code, adhering to agreed engineering best practices. Contribute unit and integration tests to ensure functional correctness and regression safety. Support feature delivery by implementing backend components from pre-defined designs and tickets. Participate in code reviews, addressing feedback and continuously improving code quality. Troubleshoot backend issues using logs and diagnostics, escalating complex design concerns to onshore leads. Work within an Agile/Scrum team, contributing to sprint delivery and estimations for assigned work. Follow established security, performance, and reliability guidelines when implementing backend changes. Skills & Experience Core backend engineering 3-6+ years of backend development experience. Strong experience with Python or equivalent backend frameworks. Solid understanding of REST API development, request/response models, and error handling. Experience working in microservices-based architectures. Cloud & infrastructure awareness Hands-on experience deploying or running services on GCP or another hyperscaler. Familiarity with managed databases (e.g. Cloud SQL, PostgreSQL). Understanding of containerised workloads (Docker) and serverless/container platforms (e.g. Cloud Run or Kubernetes). Data & integration Strong SQL skills, including schema usage, query optimisation, and data consistency. Experience integrating with external systems via APIs or messaging. Awareness of data validation, idempotency, and failure handling patterns. Quality & delivery Experience writing unit and integration tests for backend services. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git-based workflows). Comfortable working from clear requirements, tickets, and technical guidance provided by onshore leads. Ways of working Experience working as part of a distributed or offshore delivery team. Able to communicate progress, blockers, and risks clearly to onshore counterparts. Willingness to follow established standards rather than redefine architecture. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

1st / 2nd Line Support Engineer - MSP Whitstable, Kent £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience Must have Full Driving licence Are you currently working in IT support and looking to strengthen your technical skills within an MSP environment? Do you enjoy troubleshooting across Microsoft 365, desktop, networking, and user support issues? Are you looking for a role where you will gain broader exposure, support real clients, and continue progressing technically rather than getting stuck on the same tickets every day? If so, this could be an excellent next step. We are working with a growing Managed Service Provider based in Whitstable that supports a wide range of SME clients across Microsoft 365, cloud, networking, and modern workplace technologies. They are looking for an additional engineer to join the support team and help provide day-to-day technical support across their client base. This role would suit somebody operating at strong 1st Line or early 2nd Line level who wants to continue developing technically within a supportive MSP environment. The Opportunity You will join a collaborative technical team supporting a variety of external clients across different environments and technologies. The role offers strong technical variety and exposure across Microsoft 365, desktop support, networking, cloud technologies, and infrastructure support. You will work closely with more senior engineers and gain hands-on exposure to project work as your experience develops. What you will be doing • Providing 1st and 2nd line technical support to external clients • Troubleshooting Microsoft 365 and Windows desktop issues • Supporting users across desktop, laptop, mobile, and modern workplace environments • Managing Active Directory and user administration tasks • Supporting Intune and endpoint-related issues • Assisting with networking issues including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and connectivity troubleshooting • Escalating more complex issues to senior engineers where required • Maintaining accurate ticket notes and documentation • Visiting client sites when required • Supporting project delivery work as your skills develop Technologies you will work with: Experience in some of the following would be beneficial: • Microsoft 365 • Windows desktop environments • Active Directory • Intune / endpoint management • Basic networking fundamentals • DNS / DHCP / TCP/IP • Firewalls, switches, and Wi-Fi troubleshooting • Helpdesk / ticketing systems • Printers and end-user hardware You do not need experience across everything. Solid technical fundamentals, good communication skills, and the right attitude are more important. What they are looking for • Experience within a 1st Line or 2nd Line IT support role • MSP experience would be highly beneficial • Strong customer service and communication skills • Good troubleshooting ability and willingness to learn • Organised and comfortable managing support tickets • Somebody professional, reliable, and helpful • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential What is on offer • Supportive MSP environment with technical progression • Exposure across Microsoft 365, networking, cloud, and infrastructure technologies • Opportunity to gain broader technical experience and project exposure • Growing business with a collaborative team culture • £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience If you are currently working in IT support and want a role where you can continue developing your technical skills within a modern MSP environment, this is well worth a conversation.

The Senior AI Software Engineer is a core technical role within the AI Lab. This person helps design and build the foundation that AI solutions are built on, bringing engineering depth, an eye for systems thinking, and a commitment to quality that raises the bar for the whole team.You will make an impact by: Contributing to system design and feasibility assessments for new AI initiatives, helping evaluate technical approaches, surface risks, and shape solution direction ahead of development. Helping maintain and evolve development and coding standards across the Lab, ensuring AI work produced by the firm is consistent, clean, and built to last. Implementing enterprise integration patterns that connect AI solutions to RSM's wider technology ecosystem in a secure and scalable way. Building and maintaining automation frameworks that improve the speed and reliability of development, testing, and deployment. Applying appropriate architectural patterns and scalability models when designing solutions, with an awareness of how choices made today affect maintainability tomorrow. Participating in technical reviews, offering constructive input on designs and code produced by peers and contributing to a culture of engineering rigour. Designing and developing AI solutions end-to-end across the Lab's core platforms - Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Intellixcore, and more - from initial design through to production delivery. Producing clear technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and reusable assets that help the wider team build confidently and consistently. Supporting junior engineers and graduates with day-to-day technical guidance, code review, and practical problem-solving. What we are looking for:The ideal candidate is a capable, hands-on engineer with a growing interest in how AI systems are designed and structured at scale - someone who takes quality seriously and brings considered thinking to every build.Key attributes include: Solid experience designing and delivering AI or data-driven solutions in a professional context, with involvement in architectural or system-level decisions. Working knowledge of enterprise AI platforms - ideally Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, or Intellixcore - or equivalent cloud and AI tooling, with the ability to get up to speed quickly. A good grounding in software engineering principles, including system design, API and integration patterns, and security fundamentals. Solid programming skills, with practical experience in Python and SQL used in AI and data engineering contexts; comfortable working across both code-first and low-code platforms. Comfortable working within governance or compliance-aware environments, understanding the importance of building responsibly without losing momentum. Ability to produce technical documentation and diagrams that are accessible to both engineering colleagues and non-technical audiences. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to raise technical concerns, contribute to design discussions, and support teammates effectively. What we can offer you:We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have a fulfilling experience, both in and out of work. Hybrid and Flexible working 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days) Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing, including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team UNFORTUNATELY THIS ROLE DOES NOT SPONSOR Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

AI Engineer - LLM & Agentic Systems London - Hybrid. Circa £500 - £675 per day (and negotiable DOE) Contract (Outside IR35) Mid-level, Senior & Lead. Agentic AI / Machine Learning. Company: Our client is a globally established B2B information and professional services business, operating across multiple high-value industry sectors. They have established data science and machine learning engineering teams already delivering in production, and are now expanding their AI capability significantly across the global organisation. This is a role for people who ship. If you've built LLM-powered systems and agentic workflows that are live in production - not demos, not prototypes - and you want to do that at genuine scale, this is worth applying for. What you'll be working on as an AI Engineer - LLM & Agentic Systems: Designing and building AI agents and agentic workflows - combining LLMs, RAG, reasoning, memory and tool orchestration to solve real, complex business problems. Owning delivery end-to-end - from initial exploration through to production deployment, integration and ongoing iteration. Working with MCP-style architectures (FastMCP/FastAPI) and LangChain/LangGraph or equivalent frameworks to build reliable, scalable systems. Integrating AI into products, APIs and core business workflows - with a sharp eye on latency, cost and real-world usability. Collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure systems are observable, maintainable and built to last. You're experience as an AI Engineer - LLM & Agentic Systems: Proven, production-grade experience shipping LLM-powered systems - with clear, real-world examples you can speak to confidently. Hands-on experience building AI agents including tool use, orchestration and multi-step reasoning - RAG systems that actually deliver, not just proofs of concept. Strong Python skills and solid machine learning foundations - able to write clean, production-grade code with a firm grasp of system design principles. Cloud deployment experience across AWS, GCP or Azure, using modern engineering practices. A product mindset - you care about impact and adoption, not just model performance. You understand LLM and machine learning trade-offs and design systems accordingly. About you: You'll likely have a Masters or higher in a mathematical, scientific or computer science discipline. More importantly, you've built things that are used - and you can explain clearly why you made the decisions you did. At senior and lead level, we're looking for people who take strong ownership, mentor others naturally and can drive complete workflows and projects from brief through to delivery. A background in SaaS, B2B AI products or large-scale AI transformation is a strong signal. Ambitious, but a genuine team player - you raise the bar without making it about yourself. If you're building serious AI systems and want to do it at scale within a well-established global business, we'd welcome a conversation. Machine Learning & Agentic AI

Cloud Engineer & Team Coordinator - London - c£40K A technically focused MSP is looking to hire a Cloud Engineer & Team Coordinator to own their clients' cloud infrastructure and keep a busy team of senior engineers running smoothly. You will take the lead on cloud systems, security, and firewall management across a varied client base, working closely with both support colleagues and external suppliers to ensure service quality is consistently delivered and continuously improved. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on cloud professional to have genuine ownership, real variety, and a clear path to grow with the business. Key Responsibilities Manage and support client cloud infrastructure, security, and network environments Act as the dedicated escalation point for firewall and network queries Script and automate cloud deployment and reporting, primarily in SharePoint Test and roll out updates to firewalls and routers Coordinate a team of senior engineers, ensuring they have the equipment and information needed to deliver Skills & Experience Working knowledge of a leading firewall vendor - FortiGate ideal Windows environment support and hardware troubleshooting experience O365 administration including conditional access and SharePoint setup MDM experience Comfortable working independently and delivering technical tasks on time Strong coordination skills across multi-person delivery teams

Senior Applications Engineer / Hybrid, Lancaster / Full Time / £60,000 to £70,000 Quantum Base is a pioneering deep-tech spin-out from Lancaster University, and we have invented Q-ID - a world-leading, anti-counterfeit technology solution for brand protection and security printing. Q-IDs cannot be counterfeited or photocopied, can be applied to virtually any physical product, and can be instantly authenticated using any standard smartphone. With 11 years of deep R&D backing us, our mission is to create a new global standard in security. Our largest client is a prestigious security printer utilizing Q-IDs for a major government tax stamp programme. The Senior Applications Engineer Role: As our first external hire into the Customer Implementation Function , this is a unique opportunity to take true ownership and shape how we scale. We are seeking a senior, hands-on engineer to accelerate the rollout of our technology in real-world customer environments-guiding clients from initial technical conversations, through live trials, and into paying production. Our technology sits at the fascinating intersection of mobile, cloud, manufacturing, machine vision, and materials science. You will be highly comfortable working at the boundary of the physical and digital worlds, confident in solving unprecedented problems, and keen to leverage automation and AI to build scalable, repeatable playbooks. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Applications Engineer: Partner with the commercial team as the senior technical voice, setting realistic expectations regarding risks, dependencies, and timelines. Lead customer trials from inception to completion, integrating our technology seamlessly into client systems and operational workflows. Spend time on-site during live production tests, rapidly diagnosing and resolving issues across hardware, software, and manufacturing points. Build repeatable tools, processes, and playbooks to allow multiple, parallel customer implementations to run concurrently. Train customer teams to ensure they are production-ready, and feed field-tested insights back into our internal Platform and Materials teams. Skills and Experience: Experience in applications, field, or implementation engineering, with sharp troubleshooting instincts during live trials, commissioning, or production ramp-ups. Strong experience implementing solutions that combine physical hardware with software workflows (e.g., mobile SDKs, cloud APIs). Prior experience in a startup or scale-up environment, demonstrating practical judgment amidst ambiguity and a track record of optimizing delivery processes. Exceptional communication skills, confident engaging with engineering, operations, and IT stakeholders. Comfort utilizing AI tools for speed and process execution is highly valued. Ability to work from our Lancaster office 3-4 days a week (during active programmes) and a willingness to travel regularly to UK and international customer sites. Experience with machine vision systems, production/print lines, or Quality Control (QC) systems. Experience within the security printing, anti-counterfeit, or brand protection industries. What's on Offer? £60k - £70k base salary + annual performance bonus + participation in the company share scheme. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Hybrid working model and flexible working hours. A comprehensive relocation package is available if you are looking to move closer to Lancaster. Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and a continually evolving benefits package. How to Apply If you are a senior engineer who thrives on being close to the real problem, loves working directly with customers, and enjoys making complex systems work in live production, we want to hear from you. Apply today to shape the future of global brand security.

Senior Cloud Engineer Azure Abingdon £62,000pa to £72,000pa plus bonus 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a permanent Senior Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. Due to growth, they now seek a Senior Cloud Engineer who lives and breathes the Azure stack. This Azure Cloud Engineer role is incredibly varied, there is the standard Azure DevOps & GitHub, working pipelines etc, but you will also use Bicep for Infrastructure-as-a-code. The Cloud Engineer will help their external consultancy teams define technical requirements with their clients. On top of that, there is a lot of standard existing Azure Cloud support for clients and acting as a technical escalation point for internal service desks. Our client is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience working within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment. o Microsoft Azure Certifications: o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure resources. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: PowerShell and Azure CLI used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Azure Integration Services: proficient in Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management for integration design and implementation. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Experienced in designing virtualised infrastructure environments including compute, virtualisation, storage, and security. Experience with security vulnerability management and remediation. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re an Azure Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Associate Consultant - Secure Cloud / GCP / GDC DevSecOps Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. RT are a member of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance, bringing government, industry, and academia together to improve digital sustainability outcomes for the UK government and its supply chain We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the 'customer friend' and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We deploy consultants who ensure alignment with Government policy, stakeholder expectations, and long-term impact goals. We specialise in the delivery of Cloud & Digital Infrastructure services , including multi-cloud engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP), secure cloud platforms, DevSecOps and automation, Site Reliability Engineering, digital workplace technologies, and resilient, scalable infrastructure operations across complex and regulated environments. Your Invitation: We invite you to join our Cloud & Digital Infrastructure consulting team , where we can align you to current and upcoming demand across cloud engineering, secure platform engineering, DevSecOps/SRE, and modern infrastructure transformation. We are particularly building capability in: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) / air-gapped deployments Secure-by-design cloud engineering for Defence and high-assurance environments Kubernetes, containerisation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) This includes supporting surge activity for our defence partners delivering secure cloud services into secure environments. Engagement expectations Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work and our significant defence portfolio, a minimum of active SC clearance is required. DV-cleared professionals are also in high demand for secure, air-gapped GDC programmes. Working pattern: Projects typically require 2-3 days per week on-site at Southwest client locations including, Corsham & Bristol, with hybrid flexibility where permitted. Fees: Rates are aligned to engagement scope and seniority. What you'll get You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture. Priority access to new consultancy opportunities, including secure GCP/GDC, DevSecOps and platform engineering workstreams. Dedicated relationship support, Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments. An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey. A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused. Who you are An experienced Cloud / Platform Engineering professional with capability in one or more of the following: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) DevOps, DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platform Engineering and secure cloud design Kubernetes and container platforms (GKE / secure clusters) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Secure cloud operations (IAM, RBAC, networking, secrets management) You are comfortable working within secure, regulated environments and collaborating directly with users and stakeholders to deliver cloud capability at pace. You will need to be well versed in the direction of travel from Government, focused on digital transformation to enhance public services, improve efficiency, and meet the evolving expectations of its citizens. This shift involves modernising outdated systems, leveraging data effectively, and adopting new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal is a more agile, responsive, and citizen-centric government. You are comfortable operating in high-assurance, regulated environments, capable of working independently within secure delivery teams, and adept at designing, deploying and maintaining secure, modern cloud platforms. How to express interest Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.

Senior Data Engineer London Location London, Hybrid, 3 days in the office each week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) Salary 70,000 to 80,000 dependent on experience Ref J13073 A fast-growing AI SaaS company is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in building the data foundations behind its analytics and AI products. Working with complex, high-volume datasets, you will design and optimise the pipelines, models and data layers that power customer-facing solutions and machine learning applications. The Opportunity You will design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines that support a fast moving AI platform, working closely with product, analytics and machine learning teams to ensure data is accurate, accessible and trusted. You will be working with large volumes of imperfect and inconsistent data, solving complex challenges and improving data quality as the platform scales. The environment is modern and cloud based, with exposure to technologies such as Spark, Snowflake and BigQuery across AWS, GCP and Azure. You will have the opportunity to support and mentor other engineers, contribute to engineering standards and play an active role in shaping how the team works. The team is collaborative, supportive and values different perspectives. Engineers are encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge thinking and have a genuine impact on the direction of the platform. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines Own data pipelines from source through to production Work with complex and evolving datasets to create reliable outputs Improve data quality, performance and reliability as the platform grows Collaborate with product, analytics and machine learning teams Contribute to code reviews and engineering best practice Support and mentor other engineers What We Are Looking For Proven Python and SQL experience within production environments Experience delivering data transformation projects end to end Experience with Spark, Snowflake, BigQuery or similar technologies Solid experience working with AWS, GCP or Azure Comfortable working with complex, imperfect datasets Experience owning solutions from design through to deployment A collaborative approach and willingness to support others If you enjoy building the data foundations behind AI products and want to join a team where your ideas and contributions will be valued, this could be a great fit. Get in touch to learn more. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our referral scheme. For each relevant candidate you introduce and we place, you will be entitled to our reward scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in analytics and the host of Women in Data. For more information, visit (url removed)

Prestigious opportunity for a talented and experienced Senior Java Developer to join a fast growing technology and transformation team delivering innovative, large-scale engineering solutions.This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, and AI, working on some of the UK's most ambitious digital programmes. You'll play a key role in designing and building modern, scalable applications that help organisations make smarter, data driven decisions.Collaborating within mature, cross-functional teams, working alongside engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to create impactful, future ready solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java based applications Contribute across the full software development lifecycle Provide technical input into architecture and system design Build secure, scalable RESTful APIs Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver solutions Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LET'S TALK! Strong experience in Java development (plus exposure to Kotlin or Scala) Deep understanding of OOP principles, SOLID design, and design patterns Hands on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) Experience designing and securing RESTful APIs Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bit bucket Pipelines) Strong experience with Git and version control strategies Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Ability to monitor, diagnose, and improve application performance Strong understanding of secure coding practices Exposure to the following would be advantageous but not essential: - Messaging/streaming technologies (Kafka, SQS) Serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda) Monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Splunk, Dynatrace) ORM technologies (JPA, Hibernate) API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI) Test tools (Postman, Selenium, Axe) Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) In return, you will be rewarded with a market leading benefits package and ongoing career development in a flexible, hybrid working environment. 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer Excellent opportunity for an experienced MSP Engineer looking to work across modern Azure and cloud-first environments within a growing Managed Service Provider. Full-time, permanent position based in Chelmsford, Essex, offering a competitive salary dependent on experience. Mixture of 3rd Line support, infrastructure projects, cloud migrations, and client-facing project delivery. To apply, please email Who is the client? Our client is a growing Managed Service Provider based in Essex, delivering IT support, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure solutions to a broad range of UK clients. They have built a strong reputation for technical excellence, customer service, and delivering modern Microsoft-focused solutions across cloud and hybrid environments. What will you be doing? Joining as a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role within the technical team, supporting escalated infrastructure issues while assisting with the delivery of cloud and infrastructure projects. You'll work across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, and virtualised environments, supporting a predominantly cloud-based client base. The role will involve Azure migrations, AVD deployments, server upgrades, networking projects, and mentoring junior engineers within the service desk function. What will you need? Strong experience within an MSP environment in a 3rd Line or Project Engineering capacity Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure AD / Entra ID Experience supporting AVD (Azure Virtual Desktop) environments Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory Solid networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and switching fundamentals Experience with virtualisation technologies and virtual machines (VMware / Hyper-V) Knowledge of storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions PowerShell scripting and automation experience Experience using ConnectWise, PSA, or RMM tools within an MSP Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work directly with clients Full UK driving licence What would be desirable? Experience delivering cloud migrations and infrastructure projects Exposure to Ubiquiti / UniFi networking technologies Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and endpoint protection Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or assisting with escalations To Apply Please apply through this advert or email your CV directly to

Infrastructure Engineer - MSP Windows Server, VMware, Azure, Cisco Yorkshire (Hybrid)£40,000 - £50,000 + Training + Certifications + Benefits Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking to join a growing Managed Service Provider where you'll gain exposure to complex project work, cloud technologies, virtualisation, and enterprise customer environments? We're working with a well-established MSP looking to add an Infrastructure Engineer to their technical team, supporting a broad client base across infrastructure, cloud, networking, and modern workplace technologies. This role is ideal for someone coming from an MSP or consultancy background who enjoys a mix of BAU support, project delivery, and customer-facing technical work. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain customer infrastructure environments Deliver infrastructure projects across server, cloud, networking, and virtualisation technologies Act as a technical escalation point for complex incidents and problems Manage and maintain Windows Server environments Support Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid cloud solutions Configure and troubleshoot networking infrastructure including switches, firewalls, and VPNs Work across VMware and Hyper-V virtualised environments Participate in migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvement projects Create and maintain technical documentation Tech Stack / Keywords Windows Server Active Directory (AD) Group Policy (GPO) DNS / DHCP Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Azure Entra ID / Azure AD VMware vSphere / ESXi Hyper-V Cisco Networking VLANs VPNs Firewalls Intune SharePoint Teams PowerShell Backup & Disaster Recovery Veeam What They're Looking For Previous experience working within an MSP / Managed Service Provider environment Strong infrastructure support and project delivery experience Experience supporting virtualised environments Strong communication and customer-facing skills Full UK driving licence preferred Why Join? Exposure to enterprise-level infrastructure projects Paid certifications and training Hybrid working Clear progression into Senior Infrastructure / Cloud / Consultant-level positions Supportive technical environment with modern technologies Opportunity to work across both cloud and on-prem infrastructure If you're an Infrastructure Engineer looking to develop your skills across cloud, networking, and virtualisation within a fast-paced MSP environment, apply now for immediate consideration. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Based in our Runcorn office, the Senior Data & Analytics Developer will provide technical leadership across our data and analytics landscape, designing and delivering high-quality, scalable analytics solutions using modern cloud technologies. The role plays a key part in shaping data strategy, mentoring developers, and enabling the business to make confident, data-driven decisions. Client Details We are Europe's leading producer of vinyls and in the top three worldwide. With an annual turnover of 5.1 billion, circa 4,300 employees and manufacturing, sales and marketing operations in 8 countries across Europe. Our portfolio consists of an extensive range of class-leading products arranged across General Purpose Vinyls; Specialty Vinyls; Organic Chlorine Derivatives; Chlor Alkali; Hydrogen and Performance Chemicals. Our annual commercial production volume is circa 10 million tonnes. Description The successful Senior Data & Analytics Developer will be responsible for but not limited to: Provide technical leadership for the design and delivery of Data & Analytics solutions, aligned to business priorities and industry best practice. Contribute to the definition and evolution of our Data & Analytics strategy, informed by emerging technology trends and hands-on delivery experience. Lead by example through the hands-on development of high-quality, sustainable solutions using cloud data platforms such as Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand processes and challenges, translating them into effective data and analytics solutions. Design, develop, and maintain robust data models, pipelines, and analytics products using industry-standard tools and practices. Own the end-to-end project lifecycle, including research, solution design, documentation, configuration, testing, implementation, go-live, and end-user training. Mentor and support developers within the team, promoting high standards of engineering, documentation, and professional conduct. Ensure all data assets conform to technical, cyber security, and regulatory standards, while meeting the needs of multiple business units. Profile The successful Senior Data & Analytics Developer will be able to demonstrate: Strong understanding of data warehousing principles, data modelling, and ETL/ELT patterns. Strong understanding of developing and maintaining complex data models. Advanced SQL skills, including query optimisation and performance tuning. Hands-on with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric. Ability to extract meaningful insights from complex and diverse data sets. Job Offer This is a hybrid role, 3 days a week in our Runcorn site, we have parking available and are easily commutable from the Liverpool, Cheshire & South Manchester area. We have a competitive benefits and rewards scheme which can be discussed including. Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £60,000 per annum. Permanent position based in Runcorn, providing stability and career growth opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed). A chance to work in the Chemical/manufacturing sector with a focus on innovation and analytics. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Data & Analytics Developer and for more information, apply now.

Network Security Specialist, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Zero Trust, Zscaler, Automation Hybrid working 3 days in office (London) My client is seeking a Network Security Specialist to join his team in London. This is a newly created role and sits in the Network Team and will act as a conduit between the Network Team and InfoSec team. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to step up into a technical authority/delivery lead position. As a Senior Network Security Specialist, you will design, implement and govern the network security controls that protect their modern, high-performance enterprise network. You will take a hands-on lead role in shaping the network security roadmap, defining policies and standards and driving the adoption of Zero Trust and micro-segmentation across the organisation. Skills and experience required: Experience defining/implementing network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies Zero Trust networking principles and identity-aware access controls Designing, implementing and optimising firewall and proxy security policies. Deep hands-on experience with: Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, Zero Trust Exchange) Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama, policy design) - Desirable Experience securing hybrid environments spanning on-prem, cloud, and containerised platforms. Automation and infrastructure-as-code approaches for deploying security controls. Routing, switching, load balancing and security architectures, with extensive operational and engineering experience. TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRF, VPN, VXLAN, NAT, ACLs, DNS. Packet capture and network analytics and monitoring tools. Desirable:Exposure to security controls and design for Kubernetes/OpenShift Experience within highly regulatated environments If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consdieration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Senior Systems Engineer Location: Newcastle (primary), Stafford, Leek, IOT, Axia, Gradbach Hours: Full Time Salary: £40,000 - £50,000Holiday: 43 Days, rising to 47 following 5 years' service (Inclusive of Bank holidays and Christmas closure) Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence. We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Engineer to play a key role in the strategic development, security, and modernisation of our IT environment. This position goes beyond day-to-day support and focuses on driving our cloud and security strategy, and delivering long-term infrastructure improvements aligned with business objectives.The role will lead critical initiatives including the migration from on-premises Exchange and file storage to Microsoft 365 and OneDrive/SharePoint, strengthening our cybersecurity posture, and the design, support, and evolution of VMware-based infrastructure and enterprise networking. The successful candidate will act as a technical authority and trusted advisor, balancing hands-on engineering with forward-looking planning, standards development, and continuous improvement.This is an ideal hands-on role for a senior engineer who enjoys influencing IT strategy, modernising legacy systems, and delivering secure, scalable solutions to reflect the requirements of the curriculum and College senior leadership team. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain security controls across on-premises and cloud environments Lead and support the migration from on-premises Exchange and MS Office suite to Microsoft 365 (O365) Assist with infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle management Troubleshoot complex multi-site network connectivity and performance issues Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues Required Skills and Experience: Strong background in IT security across on-prem and cloud environments 5+ years of experience in a senior IT engineering or infrastructure role Proven experience migrating Exchange on-prem to Microsoft 365 Solid working knowledge and qualification in VMware VSphere 7, 8 or 9 Strong working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation experience Excellent communication and documentation abilities Experience with Windows Server , Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM HPE / Aruba Networking certification (current or latest equivalent) What's in it for you? The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes: Local Government Pension Scheme. 28 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years' service (plus Bank Holiday and Christmas closure). Subsidised Gym Membership. Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget). Free Parking On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast. How to apply To apply for the role of Senior Systems Engineer, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form. (If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website). The closing date for completed applications is 14th June 2026. This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Lead Software Engineer £75,000 to £85,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Winchester (Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office) Are you a senior software engineer looking to take end to end ownership of a complex, real-time distributed platform that integrates directly with mission-critical hardware used in security and critical infrastructure environments? This is a principal-level technical role within a specialist engineering business developing a real-world platform that ingests, processes and surfaces live telemetry from radiation detection systems deployed in highly sensitive locations. The software underpins real-time monitoring, alerting and operational decision-making, where performance, reliability and security are non-negotiable. You will lead the technical direction of a TypeScript-based microservices platform, remaining hands-on across backend services while also owning a large Angular enterprise application used by customers in the field. Working closely with a capable onshore team and an established offshore function, you will shape architecture, standards and delivery across the full software lifecycle. This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys deep technical ownership, architectural responsibility and building systems that have genuine real-world impact. The Role: Technical ownership of a TypeScript-based, microservices backend platform running in Linux environments Leading development of a large Angular front-end used for real-time dashboards, monitoring and alerting Designing and optimising data models across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch and Redis Owning CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure delivered across on-prem, cloud and hybrid deployments using Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform and Ansible Leading and mentoring onshore and offshore engineers while setting technical standards The Person Strong experience building and owning distributed, microservices-based systems Commercial experience with TypeScript on the backend and Angular on the front-end Proven background working with multiple database technologies in performance-critical systems Comfortable operating in Linux-heavy, security-constrained or regulated environments Strong DevSecOps mindset with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code exposure Confident influencing technical direction within senior engineering teams Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.