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Senior Backend Developer (Python / Azure) 550 per day INSIDE IR35 6 months UK-based - once a week in London Role Hands-on backend developer building and integrating Python-based services within a secure, enterprise environment. Focus on API development, system integration, and reliable delivery. Key Responsibilities Build backend services using Python (FastAPI) Develop APIs and integrate across disconnected systems Deploy solutions via Azure Function Apps Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitHub) Write and optimise SQL queries Contribute to architecture and secure design Clarify requirements, identify gaps, and shape solutions Support delivery and manage client expectations C# and .Net Skills Skills & Experience Strong Python + FastAPI experience Hands-on delivery background Azure (Function Apps essential) DevOps / CI-CD (GitHub) Solid SQL (querying, not DBA) Architecture awareness (security, scalability) Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

I am looking for a permanent Senior Software Developer / Lead Software Developer for an extremely exciting business based in Plymouth. In this role you will be designing and building an enterprise level software solution with multiple applications for the business, a software solution that is being built from the ground up covering all functions and departments. Please note, this is a hybrid-working opportunity - you will be able to work from home 2-days per week. You will actually be working working a 4.5 days per week for full-time, 5-days per week pay . The working hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30pm on Fridays . You will be responsible for leading the design, development and maintenance of the solution and its services across the full development lifecycle from architecture and design to deployment, delivery and ongoing support. You will be a key part of the development team and from the very start you will be given a high degree of freedom to apply your knowledge and experience of development, using a mixture of, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies (SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio - SSIS), ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile and Frontend Development (JavaScript/jQuery, React, Blazor) and Software Testing for this long-term and critical development programme. This is a hands-on role, so you MUST be a strong coder/programmer. The main technical stack in MS Technologies driven, so you need to be an expert in .NET and C# to be considered for the opportunity. Knowledge of Power BI is a bonus but is NOT a prerequisite for the role. You will take technical ownership, and you operate as a Senior Developer and Technical Lead so you MUST have experience working as a Senior Developer or Lead Developer to be considered for the position in previous posts. You will also be happy to share knowledge with more junior team members, and you will be a good communicator keen to interact with technical and non-technical staff. We are looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, candidates who can work independently as well as in a team environment, good communicators who are proactive and ambitious, keen to continue learning and staying ahead of technological trends. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS, knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps and Architectural Patterns is a distinct bonus. NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies, SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio, SSIS, Power BI, ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile, Frontend Development, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Blazor, Software Testing, AWS, Azure, Cloud, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Architecture, Design Patterns. The role comes with an incredibly competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes a pension, good holiday (23.5 days + Bank Holidays), Insurance and much more! To be considered for this role you will need to be located within a commutable distance of Plymouth , Devon or you will be able to relocate to the Plymouth area. You MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Java Technical Lead - Modernisation & Cloud Engineering Wembley, London (5 days on-site) Up to £85,000 per annum The Opportunity We're partnering with a well-established, multinational organisation embarking on a major transformation- rebuilding its digital engine from the ground up . They are looking for a Modernisation Engineering Lead who breathes engineering excellence. If you're a 10+ year Java/Spring Boot expert who is tired of bloated, unmaintainable systems and wants the authority to "fix it properly", this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. You will work directly with the Head of Architecture , turning high-level designs into verifiably stable, scalable, cloud-native solutions -with real ownership, influence, and autonomy. What You'll Own Engineering Sovereignty Define and enforce Java and Node.js engineering standards across the platform Set the benchmark for: Robust exception handling Binary stream processing Structured logging (Application Insights) Security-first development Drive a culture of clean, maintainable, production-grade code Cloud-Native Excellence Ensure all systems are built for Azure Container Apps from day one Own best practice implementation across: Stateless architecture Health check endpoints Secure secret management (Azure Key Vault) Containerisation standards and deployment readiness The Integration Engine Lead API and integration strategy, including: RESTful API design OAuth2 authentication flows (including FusionAuth) Event-driven systems via Azure Service Bus Transactional email logic via SendGrid (DMARC compliant) Mentorship & Code Leadership Act as a hands-on technical mentor , not just a lead Run structured code reviews to eliminate technical debt before production Elevate team capability and enforce engineering discipline at every level Architecture to Reality Work side-by-side with the Principal/Head of Architecture Translate high-level designs into deliverable implementation plans Ensure developers understand not just what to build-but why Quality & DevOps Mindset Embed a non-negotiable automated testing culture : Unit Integration Contract testing Operate with a strong understanding of: CI/CD pipelines Docker GitHub Actions (YAML workflows) Build software that is deployment-aware and production-ready from day one What We're Looking For Experience 10+ years Java development , with deep expertise in: Spring Boot Microservices architecture Proven production ownership of scalable systems Cloud & Integration Hands-on experience with Azure-native services , including: Azure Key Vault Azure Service Bus Azure Storage APIs Strong experience building event-driven, distributed systems DevOps Mindset Comfortable working with: Docker CI/CD pipelines GitHub Actions Able to write code with full awareness of how it is built, tested, and deployed Engineering Discipline Strong advocate of automated testing and quality-first development Passion for eliminating technical debt and improving Legacy systems Why This Role? Join a business where you will genuinely shape the engineering landscape Work directly with senior architecture on strategic modernisation Take ownership of how software is built, delivered, and maintained Be empowered to fix long-standing technical problems properly-not patch them

Senior Backend Developer (Python/Azure) 550 per day INSIDE IR35 6 months UK-based - once a week in London Role Hands-on Back End developer building and integrating Python-based services within a secure, enterprise environment. Focus on API development, system integration, and reliable delivery. Key Responsibilities Build Back End services using Python (FastAPI) Develop APIs and integrate across disconnected systems Deploy solutions via Azure Function Apps Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitHub) Write and optimise SQL queries Contribute to architecture and secure design Clarify requirements, identify gaps, and shape solutions Support delivery and manage client expectations C# and .NET Skills Skills & Experience Strong Python + FastAPI experience Hands-on delivery background Azure (Function Apps essential) DevOps/CI-CD (GitHub) Solid SQL (querying, not DBA) Architecture awareness (security, scalability) Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

Location Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading. About the job Job summary We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to take a pivotal role in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). You will drive technical delivery for large-scale, public-facing digital services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and cost effective, with a mandate for continuous improvement. This senior role focuses on delivering digital change and embedding a code first approach to infrastructure. You will contribute to and support the implementation of enterprise technical strategy and standards across a mixed discipline team operating key digital services. Your expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is essential for establishing consistent standards and an efficient path to live. You will ensure alignment with the Principal Cloud Engineer's strategy while also helping shape delivery. Our core platform relies on AWS, though knowledge across multiple cloud providers (Azure) and integrations (GitHub Actions etc.) is advantageous. We require an engineer with the leadership skills to guide teams with mixed maturity, elevating performance and embedding high engineering standards. Can you Champion and enforce DevOps principles and a code first approach to infrastructure design and automation. Provide technical direction and hands on implementation to the wider scrum team, ensuring alignment with the Principal Cloud Engineer's strategy. Engage effectively with engineers, developers and testers across the delivery lifecycle, including those with varying technical maturity, to improve engineering practices. Do you Possess deep expertise in AWS and strong knowledge of wider technology stacks and practices, including Linux, CICD, Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS Landing Zone, Puppet (optional) and Jenkins (optional). Demonstrate exceptional leadership, pragmatism, analytical and influencing skills, with a track record of high performance Agile delivery in mixed maturity teams. Have you A proven background in driving excellence in digital delivery, standardisation and technical governance within a scrum team, explicitly leveraging IaC for infrastructure implementation and automation. Experience designing, implementing and maintaining cost effective, resilient cloud based digital infrastructure. If so, we'd love to hear from you. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: As the Platform/DevOps Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building, designing and automating DVSA's large-scale cloud services, primarily on AWS. You'll be a core member of a product team, enforce code-first IaC standards, and be a key decision maker for the path-to-live for a critical digital services. You'll champion technical excellence, influence strategy, and collaborate across teams to ensure highly available, value-driven service delivery. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Hands-On Technical Delivery & Strategic Alignment: Provide hands-on technical direction and influence in project teams, ensuring their work is consistently aligned with the Principal Cloud Engineer's technical strategy and Civil Service values. Standardisation & Governance: Adhere as well as continue to mature the definition, and enforcement of DevOps standards and procedures across the delivery lifecycle (IaC, CI/CD). Continuously review and provide hands-on assurance of the designs of others to embed security controls and high standards. Team Specialism Contribution: Act as a cloud and DevOps Subject Matter Expert to proactively collaborate and mentor other team members. This will include those with varying maturity levels, fostering a continuous learning environment and providing practical, technical support. Hands-On Cloud & Security Design: Contribute proactively to the design and architecture of highly available, cost-effective, and secure services on major cloud platforms (specifically AWS, with Azure awareness), ensuring solutions meet performance targets and business needs. Infrastructure Automation (IaC) Implementation: Drive the code-first implementation and hands-on automation of infrastructure using configuration management tools like Terraform and Puppet, prioritising and executing automation opportunities to improve delivery efficiency. End-to-End Delivery and Environment Ownership: Take hands-on technical ownership of the service journey from concept to live deployment, including the management, maintenance, and patching of pre-production environments to ensure a smooth, secure, and effective path-to-live. This should follow robust Agile and Scrum principles Live Service Resolution & Support: Act as a recognised Subject Matter Expert to provide technical guidance and work hands-on with Service Management functions, leading the resolution of complex live technical issues and managing maintenance programs. Process Optimisation & Stakeholder Engagement: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and delivery processes, collaborating with senior stakeholders, Product Owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals and drive continuous process optimisation. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required Experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience showing leadership qualities within a scrum team to deliver technical excellence meeting the business requirements. Experience of cloud delivery and contributing to wider cloud maturity with mixed maturity teams. Experience delivering large scale, complex cloud deliverables in a highly regulated environment. Additional Information If successful you will be required to undergo BPSS, and may also be required to gain SC clearance once in post. Government Digital and Data Allowance The role is part of the Government Digital and Data (or Government Security Profession Career Framework) profession and utilises an enhanced Capability-Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance. The base pay is £44,241. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £14,756. The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process. Here are more details on the pay framework.

Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Test Engineer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. We are recruiting for multiple roles of which one role is slightly biased towards application testing post infrastructure changes. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. The IPO holds a visa sponsor licence however; this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates will therefore need to have an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Responsible for writing, executing and maintaining functional/non-functional automated UI and API tests/suites aligned against acceptance criteria to support our continuous deployment environment Be responsible for the design, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation for robust, scalable and reusable solutions that deliver exceptional user experience using DevOps best practice Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to. Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with IPO Test Strategy and IPO Engineering Principles Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical programs Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience Experience in delivering technical solutions Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile Understanding of DevOps principles Experience of working with cloud technologies such as Azure Essential Technical Experience of Playwright

Location 23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham 2 Rivergate, Bristol 10 South Colonnade, London Piccadilly Gate, Manchester Loxley House, Nottingham About the job Job summary We are recruiting for a Lead Developer (Appian) to join our Digital Change team. You will act as the senior technical authority, setting engineering standards and ensuring secure, high quality, and maintainable delivery. In this role you will do: Lead technical direction and improve ways of working Apply deep Appian expertise and broad technical skills Recommend the right technologies and approaches Support and contribute to the wider developer community Mentor and coach developers across the team Drive best practice and promote knowledge sharing A great opportunity for an experienced technical leader who wants to shape engineering culture and deliver impactful digital solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted's well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home. Job description Please refer to the job specification on Civil Service Jobs for further information. Person specification Please refer to the job specification on Civil Service Jobs for further information. Qualifications Current/active Appian Certified Lead Developer (Essential) Working knowledge of a range of Microsoft Azure cloud services (Desirable) Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Developing Self and Others Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Experience of leading the successful design, development and deployment of at least one Appian-based project in a large, complex, high-profile organisation. (Essential) Experience of managing, leading or coaching team members to improve their knowledge and build effective capability. Experience of working with the Scrum methodology, with a strong understanding of Agile principles. (Essential) Effective at communicating verbally and in writing. Adept at tailoring message to explain technical matters clearly for non-technical audiences. (Essential) Experience of the integration of Appian Cloud with non-Appian services. (Desirable) We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Experience of leading the successful design, development and deployment of at least one Appian-based project in a large, complex, high-profile organisation. (Essential) Experience of managing, leading or coaching team members to improve their knowledge and build effective capability. Experience of working with the Scrum methodology, with a strong understanding of Agile principles. (Essential)

Location Bristol, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Reading, Warrington, York About the job Job summary Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group. We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all. Find out more about DDTS: Defra digital, data and technology blog LinkedIn Defra Jobs We are Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack V3 - 1 Job description Using your experience and skills, you may be asked to work on our 'Flood services' - developing government digital services, to share information about current and future flood risk with the public. It could be your job to ensure that they are accessible to all, especially in times of severe weather! Alternatively, you could be involved with our Farming and Countryside Programme, which is about delivering services to make farming sustainable, increase biodiversity, promote high animal health and welfare standards, and contribute to the Government's Net Zero commitment, ensuring public money for public good. A wide range of other projects requires us to maintain and develop externally facing digital services and internal applications. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will have responsibility for 'owning' the functionality that you develop. If you would like to join us in building great solutions for Defra and our Arm's Length Bodies, then this could be the job for you. As a Lead Developer, you will also play a key role in shaping modern development practices across teams, including the adoption of AI assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot. You'll use these tools to support faster delivery, improved code quality and better outcomes for users, whilst ensuring that strong engineering judgement, code review, testing and security remain central. You will review colleagues design and development thinking, helping teams to make good technical decisions to select the most appropriate technologies. You will lead the integration of multiple systems and services, collaborate with senior stakeholders and suppliers, and provide direction and constructive challenge to ensure that solutions are secure, maintainable and sustainable. This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation actively modernising how software is built in government, combining strong engineering fundamentals with the responsible use of new tooling, including AI, to improve delivery at scale. We use a modern, cloud based technology stack, and follow continuous delivery and DevSecOps best practice. Our current technologies include: Runtime & web development: Node.js, HAPI API development: REST, OpenAPI Databases & caching: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis Unit testing: Jest, Lab Source control: Git, GitHub Cloud hosting: Azure and AWS Containerisation & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, ECS CI/CD & release management: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions Work management: Jira, Azure DevOps Developer productivity tools: AI assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot (where appropriate), alongside established code review and quality controls Please note for this role you will require SC Clearance. To gain SC clearance all applicants are required to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years. If this requirement is not met, the individual will not be able to progress their application further. Person specification Responsibilities: A dedication to learn new technologies and to explore new industry concepts, including AI assisted software development tools. Leading more junior developers on the team, including both permanent staff and suppliers, translating requirements into viable system designs. Putting users first, identifying needs based on evidence, developing services to meet those needs, and engaging in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Working with common Defra technologies including Node.js, and PostgreSQL, applying knowledge and experience to investigate and resolve issues and establishing relationships and embedding ways of working across projects. Demonstrating a strong understanding of secure software development practices, including the use of vulnerability scanning tools and alignment with OWASP standards and principles. Supporting teams in the responsible use of AI assisted coding tools, ensuring appropriate human oversight, code quality, security and compliance with Defra standards. Skills and experience: Ability to provide leadership and direction to a team of software developers and to communicate clearly and with confidence to senior stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Work management, including, refining and breaking down tasks and defining acceptance criteria. Awareness of Clean Coding practices and approaches to mitigate and address technical debt - refactoring, test coverage. Software architecture - layers, separation of concerns and microservices. Experience of using AI assisted development tools to improve developer productivity, code quality and delivery outcomes. Understanding of the strengths, limitations and risks of AI coding tools, and how to apply appropriate controls such as code review, testing and security scanning. Experience of shaping or supporting the adoption of AI enabled tools and practices within software delivery teams. Experience of using continuous integration tools to automate testing and integration, supporting rapid and reliable software delivery. Lead Developer Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework skills. Please see the Technical skills below for further information on these. For further information please see the Capability framework . The Civil Service marks each element of the selection process on a merit basis. You can visit the gov.uk website for further information on the Civil Service rating scale. Ensure you have tailored your CV and Personal Statement to the 'skills and experience' section of the job advert by providing examples on how you are suitable for the role using the STAR method . Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your personal statement, how you meet these requirements, as the information you provide will form a key part when the panel is scoring your application. For further information on STAR, you can check out our Hints and Tips document.

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer (Informatica) Day Rate: (Apply online only) - Umbrella only Clearance required: SC cleared Location: London/Hybrid Duration: 5 months Essential Skills: Informatica Data project experience AWS Azure Desirable Skills: Hands-on expertise in AWS & Spark: Amazon EMR, S3, Lambda; strong PySpark/Python and SQL for large-scale batch processing. Data engineering at scale in government or similarly complex domains, including performance tuning and data quality management. CI/CD & DevOps: pipelines and IaC (e.g., Terraform), automated testing, and release governance. Version control & collaboration: Git/GitLab, code review, branching strategies, and trunk/PR workflows. APIs & integration: building/consuming data services to move and expose data safely and reliably. Agile ways of working with Jira/Confluence; clear stakeholder communication and concise technical documentation. Data warehousing & modelling (e.g., Redshift; dimensional modelling). Basic Power BI familiarity to partner with BI developers and validate end-to-end data flows. AWS ecosystem depth (Athena, Redshift, EC2, CloudWatch, IAM) and event-driven patterns. Certifications (nice to have) AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (or higher), Azure AI Fundamentals (awareness of ML/AI services). This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior Dynamics Developer The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers systems need to be developed, improved, and maintained. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the core applications are reviewed and continually improved. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Developer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual specialising in MS Dynamics and Power Apps, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. This is a rolling recruitment exercise. Applications will be assessed at regular intervals against the published criteria. Selection decisions will be made on merit, following fair and open competition, in line with the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. We may appoint candidates as assessment stages are completed and may close the advert early or create a reserve list where sufficient candidates are identified. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical Be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Apps in MS Azure Configure and customise both model model-driven and canvas apps Develop Power Automate Flows via connectors to the Dataverse and other data sources Develop PowerApps integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure Functions Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to Assist in implementing toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality Embrace a continuous improvement ethos Responsible for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Proactively apply HMG IA technical security controls according to ISO 27001 & the Security Policy Framework (SPF) Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Engaging Stakeholders (for mutually beneficial collaborative relationships outside of the team) Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Work across several multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly focused and successful digital services Provide project / delivery management support when required Effective management and delegation of tasks within the team Applies "progress over perfection" principle Takes full responsibility for decisions and delivers Inner composure, recovers quickly from setbacks and learns from the experience Highly driven & inspires others to move things along and make things happen Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guides more junior members in their personal development Coaches and mentors' colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Shares knowledge of tools and techniques with your wider team and the business stakeholders Person specification Essential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile methodologies Advocate of DevOps principles Experience working in a Microsoft Azure Cloud first team Experience with Azure DevOps Essential Technical Experience of MS Dynamics CRM and PowerApps platform Has a deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services Technical aptitude Proficiency in one or more of these languages: C#, Python, JavaScript, Typescript Experience writing and implementing Unit Testing

Lead Dynamics Developer Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom About the Company Looking for a role where you can get hands-on, solve real problems, and make a tangible impact on a critical CRM platform? We're hiring a Senior Dynamics 365 Developer to take ownership of a mature, integration-heavy environment-enhancing performance, improving reliability, and driving real business value through smart engineering. About the Role Delivering hands-on development across Dynamics 365 & Dataverse (plugins, APIs, customisations, Power Platform). Responsibilities Owning end-to-end data flows - from upstream ingestion through to downstream reporting and APIs Supporting and improving complex integrations across Azure services and enterprise platforms Troubleshooting production issues, data challenges, and integration failures Driving continuous improvement, reducing technical debt, and strengthening platform resilience Collaborating with product, data, integration and business teams to deliver high-quality solutions Qualifications Strong experience with Dynamics 365 CE / CRM and Dataverse development Solid coding background in C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, and API development Proven ability to work in integration-heavy environments (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, APIs) Deep understanding of data flows, validation, mapping, and reconciliation Experience supporting live, business-critical systems (not just greenfield builds) A pragmatic, hands-on mindset with a focus on delivery and quality Required Skills Work on a strategically important CRM platform with real scale and complexity Tackle meaningful data and integration challenges Join a team focused on practical delivery, not just theory or architecture Make a direct impact on business-critical processes and systems Preferred Skills If you're the kind of developer who enjoys getting into the detail, fixing what matters, and making systems work better every day-this one's for you. Pay range and compensation package Not specified in the job description. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer Glasgow (Hybrid - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote) £60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits We're working with an established organisation undergoing continued investment in its Microsoft business applications landscape. They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer to play a key role in enhancing, supporting and developing their Dynamics 365 and Power Platform environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on development, solving complex technical challenges and working across integrations, data flows and enterprise applications. The Role As a Senior Dynamics 365 Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining business-critical CRM solutions whilst collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to deliver improvements across the wider Microsoft ecosystem. You will be involved in: Developing and enhancing Dynamics 365 CE and Dataverse solutions Building custom plugins, integrations and APIs Supporting and optimising existing CRM functionality Working across the Power Platform, including Power Automate and Model-Driven Apps Troubleshooting and resolving production issues Improving system performance, scalability and reliability Supporting data integrations with internal and third-party systems Contributing to deployment, release and change management processes Producing clear technical documentation and best practice guidance Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing within Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM Excellent knowledge of Dataverse and Power Platform technologies Experience developing in C#/.NET and JavaScript Strong understanding of APIs, integrations and data-driven applications Experience working with Azure integration technologies Knowledge of source control and CI/CD processes Ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Service or Field Service Power BI and reporting solutions Azure data services and enterprise integration platforms Data migration and CRM data quality initiatives Experience within large-scale or highly regulated environments Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Role: Informatica IDMC Developer Type: PERM Location: London, UK Working Model: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office) Salary: 50K - 60K GBP/Annum We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IDMC Developer to design and implement robust cloud data integration solutions using Informatica IDMC (CDI and CAI). Key Requirements: 6-8 years of ETL/Data Integration experience. 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Informatica IDMC/IICS (Mandatory skill). Proven experience integrating with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data warehouses like Snowflake or Databricks. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Delivery Manager - Software Development & Integrations Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: 53,000 - 64,000 + Benefits Contract: Fixed Term - 12 Months The Role We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to join a large organisation undergoing digital transformation. You'll lead the successful delivery of software development and systems integration projects, working across business and technology teams to ensure solutions are delivered efficiently and transitioned smoothly into operational support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong delivery leadership, stakeholder management and software project management experience. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of software development and integration projects. Manage multiple workstreams, priorities and delivery plans. Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams and third-party suppliers. Own project governance, resource planning, risk and issue management. Support the transition of delivered solutions into business-as-usual operations. Monitor delivery performance through KPIs, SLAs and reporting. Drive continuous improvement across delivery and support processes. Facilitate Agile ways of working and encourage collaboration across teams. Identify and manage project dependencies, risks and change requests. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering software development projects from inception through to deployment and support. Strong hands-on project or delivery management experience within software delivery environments. Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment and support. Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, architects, support teams and third-party suppliers. Strong planning, forecasting, resource management and delivery governance skills. Experience managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and change. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences. Experience producing delivery reports, KPIs and performance updates for senior stakeholders. Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and modern software development practices. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience delivering systems integration projects. Knowledge of cloud technologies and integration platforms. Experience working within ITIL or service management environments. Relevant certifications such as PRINCE 2, PMP, AgilePM, Scrum Master or ITIL. Experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps or ServiceNow. If you're a delivery-focused professional with strong software project management expertise and a practical understanding of the SDLC, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV to: (url removed) Services advertised are those of an Employment Business.

AI & Automation Project Manager - Remote - £60k Nigel Frank is partnering with a leading consultancy business delivering AI, automation, and digital transformation programmes across a broad portfolio of enterprise clients. Our client is seeking an AI & Automation Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of intelligent automation and AI-driven transformation projects across multiple industries. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing consultancy practice helping organisations modernise operations, improve efficiency, and unlock value through emerging technologies. Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of AI and automation projects across multiple business areas, ensuring successful execution from discovery through to deployment. Work closely with operational, technical, and leadership teams to identify automation opportunities and define scalable solutions. Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication across concurrent transformation initiatives. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and third-party vendors to deliver AI-powered workflows, process automation's, and integration's. Support the implementation of automation tools such as Power Platform, Copilot, RPA, workflow orchestration, and AI-based solutions. Drive process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and user experience enhancement. Ensure strong governance, documentation, testing, and change management practices are followed throughout delivery. Provide regular reporting and updates to senior stakeholders on project progress, adoption, and business impact. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience delivering AI, automation, or digital transformation projects within enterprise environments. Strong understanding of process automation technologies, AI solutions, and workflow optimisation. Experience managing stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams. Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience working with Microsoft technologies such as Power Platform, Copilot, Azure AI, or RPA tools is highly desirable. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes. Experience within ERP, CRM, operations, or enterprise systems environments would be advantageous. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV ASAP to to find out further details. You must hold valid right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Senior Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform Developer - Glasgow - Hybrid working 60,000 - 75,000 + Benefits We are working with a large food production company who are looking to bring in an experienced technical specialist to lead hands-on development across Dynamics 365 (model-driven and customer engagement apps), Power Apps (canvas and model-driven) and Power Automate cloud flows. This is a high-impact role with genuine architectural ownership across a strategically important platform. We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Dynamics Developer with proven architectural capability to lead the design, delivery and assurance of complex Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. This is a senior, hands-on role that combines deep technical development with solution architecture: you will shape best-practice patterns, scope and validate solution designs, oversee a multi-disciplinary delivery team and act as the technical authority across an estate with multiple integrations into Azure services and third-party systems. You will work closely with product owners, enterprise architects, integration engineers and business stakeholders to ensure that solutions are scalable, maintainable, secure and aligned to the long-term technology roadmap. The successful candidate will balance pragmatic delivery with architectural rigour, maintaining a high-quality code base while providing surety and oversight across concurrent workstreams. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Design end-to-end solutions across Dynamics 365, Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Scope, estimate and validate solution designs, challenging requirements where appropriate and recommending the right balance between configuration, low-code and pro-code approaches. Define and enforce best-practice patterns for solution structure, ALM, environment strategy, security models and data architecture within Dataverse. Produce and maintain architecture artefacts including high-level designs, integration diagrams, data models and decision records. Development & Delivery Lead hands-on development across Dynamics 365 (model-driven and customer engagement apps), Power Apps (canvas and model-driven) and Power Automate cloud flows. Build and extend solutions using plugins, custom connectors, PCF controls, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#/.NET and the Dataverse Web API. Oversee high-quality delivery by setting coding standards, reviewing pull requests and ensuring test coverage, performance and security non-functional requirements are met. Maintain and curate a healthy, well-documented code base, actively reducing technical debt and refactoring legacy components where needed. Integration & Azure Design and implement integrations between Dynamics, Dataverse and a wide range of internal and external systems using Azure services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus and Event Grid. Ensure integration patterns are resilient, observable and secure, applying appropriate authentication, throttling, retry and error-handling strategies. Work with platform and DevOps teams to embed CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) for solution deployment, automated testing and environment promotion. Oversight & Assurance Provide architectural oversight and technical surety across concurrent projects, acting as the senior point of escalation for design and delivery decisions. Mentor and coach developers and junior architects, raising the technical bar across the team. Engage with vendors, partners and third-party suppliers to assure the quality of externally delivered work. Contribute to the technology roadmap, identifying opportunities to modernise, consolidate or retire components of the estate. Essential Experience Significant hands-on experience as a Dynamics 365 developer, with demonstrable progression into a senior or architect-level role. Deep expertise across the Power Platform: Power Apps (canvas and model-driven), Power Automate and the Dataverse platform, including security roles, business rules, business process flows and the Dataverse data model. Strong development skills in C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, plugins, custom workflow activities and the Dataverse Web API and SDK. Proven experience designing and delivering integrations using Azure services (Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Key Vault, Application Insights). Solid understanding of ALM for Power Platform, including solution layering, managed vs unmanaged solutions, Power Platform Build Tools and pipeline-based deployment. Experience operating in complex environments with multiple integrations, regulatory or compliance constraints, and concurrent delivery streams. Demonstrable architectural capability: producing HLDs/LLDs, leading design authority discussions and validating solutions against best-practice patterns. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Desirable Relevant Microsoft certifications such as PL-600 (Solution Architect), PL-400 (Developer), MB-500 or AZ-305. Experience with Power Pages, Copilot Studio and AI Builder. Familiarity with Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric or Dataverse-to-data-lake patterns for analytics and reporting. Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery and scaled frameworks such as SAFe. Benefits: 4 x Death in service cover Single Healthcare cover Pension salary Exchange scheme Paid holidays This role requires you to be based in the office in Glasgow 4 days per week so you must be within commutable distance or be open to relocating. There is no sponsorship offered for this role so you must have a valid right to work in the UK. We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Senior D365 and Power Platform Developer position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk (Hybrid Working Available) Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: 40,000 - 44,000 About the Opportunity HD-Tech is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation looking to add a Power Platform Developer to its growing Digital Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer who has gained commercial experience with the Microsoft Power Platform and is looking to take the next step in their career. You'll work closely with an experienced Senior Power Apps Developer, helping to deliver innovative digital solutions that support business operations and ongoing digital transformation projects. The role offers plenty of scope for learning, development, and progression while working on a variety of applications, automation projects, reporting solutions, and system integrations. What You'll Be Doing Developing and enhancing Power Apps and Power Automate solutions Supporting Power BI reporting and dashboard development Working with Dataverse and business data platforms Assisting with system integrations and API connections Gathering and understanding business requirements Supporting application testing, deployment, and maintenance Helping improve existing business processes through automation Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments Contributing to ongoing digital transformation initiatives What We're Looking For We're interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in some of the following areas: Microsoft Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Dataverse SQL and data management Microsoft 365 technologies Business systems and process improvement Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement You don't need experience across every technology listed in the full specification. What's most important is a willingness to learn, strong problem-solving skills, and a genuine interest in developing Power Platform solutions. Desirable Experience Any exposure to the following would be beneficial but is not essential: Azure services APIs and system integrations HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Azure DevOps C# / .NET Salesforce integrations Agile development environments Why Apply? Work alongside an experienced Senior Power Apps Developer Gain exposure to a wide range of Microsoft technologies Supportive and collaborative team environment Genuine career development opportunities Involvement in exciting digital transformation projects Long-term progression within a growing technology function Interested? If you're a Power Platform Developer looking to build on your existing experience and develop your career within a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Backend Python Developer (Contract) Contract: Rolling 3-Month Contract Location: Fully Remote (UK Based Only) Rate: 300 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Please note: Applicants must be based in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position. The Opportunity We're working with a growing technology-driven organisation looking for a strong Senior Backend Python Developer to join their engineering team on an initial 3-month contract with a high likelihood of extension. This is a hands-on backend-focused role where you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable services, APIs, and integrations that underpin critical business applications. You'll be working closely with architects, product teams, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Python developer with a strong understanding of modern backend engineering principles, cloud-native development, and API design. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services using Python Build and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices Develop integrations between internal and third-party systems Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code Participate in technical design discussions and architectural decisions Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes Collaborate with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions Perform code reviews and champion engineering best practices Support ongoing improvements to performance, scalability, and security Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing backend applications using Python Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and design patterns Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Familiarity with Docker and containerised deployments Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Experience working within Agile delivery environments Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Desirable Experience Experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging technologies Experience building data-intensive applications Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code practices Bonus Skills Any commercial or personal experience with AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or Large Language Models (LLMs) would be highly beneficial, including: Integrating LLM APIs into applications Building AI-powered features or workflows Experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI, LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar technologies Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions AI agents and workflow automation What's on Offer 300 per day Fully remote working Outside IR35 engagement Rolling 3-month contract with extension potential Opportunity to work on modern technology and scalable systems Immediate interview and start process Please note: Candidates must be UK-based and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Power Platform Developer Ipswich - 5 days on site moving to hybrid post probation. Build the tools a whole business runs on Our client is a leading international manufacturer with a thriving digital team, and they are looking for a Power Platform Developer who wants their work to matter. The apps you build here will be opened every day by real colleagues solving real problems, from project delivery teams in the field to decision makers poring over your Power BI dashboards. What you will actually be doing Reporting to the Digital Development Manager and working alongside the Senior Power Apps Developer, you will share responsibility for designing, building and improving the digital platforms at the heart of how the business operates. That means: Designing, developing and maintaining Power Apps and Power Automate solutions that people genuinely rely on Building and supporting Azure Function Apps, APIs and integrations that connect Dataverse, SQL databases, Salesforce and other business platforms Developing Power BI reports and dashboards that turn raw data into decisions Supporting web development with HTML5, CSS and JavaScript Spotting manual processes that deserve to be automated, then automating them Working directly with stakeholders across the business, from gathering requirements to running demos and supporting user training You will also pitch in with the wider team on things like training sessions and documentation. This is a team that mucks in together. Who they are looking for You are a proactive, hands on developer who enjoys variety and is comfortable in a fast paced environment. Specifically, you will bring: At least five years working with the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate and Dataverse Commercial experience in software development, application support or digital solutions Solid SQL knowledge and an understanding of data management principles Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS and JavaScript An understanding of APIs, system integrations and Microsoft 365 technologies Familiarity with Azure services and tools like Azure DevOps The communication skills to talk technology with developers and non technical with the wider team. Bonus points for: C# and .NET, Azure Function Apps, Salesforce integrations, Git, Microsoft Fabric, relevant Microsoft certifications, or experience in Agile delivery environments. Why join them? Because culture here is not a poster on a wall. Our client was the first in their sector to achieve the Investors in People Platinum award, which they have now held three times running, and they hold the We Invest in Wellbeing Gold award too. Their people describe working there as "working with friends, not colleagues" and say there is "a strong commitment to employees and a sense of trust and fairness". They offer a competitive remuneration package with a lifecycle of benefits designed to protect you and your family. More than that, they offer a place where your development is taken seriously, your ideas are welcomed, and you are trusted to take ownership of your work. People join them for a career, not just a job.