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Software Developer Manchester £40,000 - £45,000 Our client is an exciting, rapidly expanding technology business with a strong presence in the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia. The business offers a Cloud-based POS system tailored for small and mid-sized retailers. As a result of their continued growth, our client is increasing the size of the Software Development team and welcoming another Developer to the team. We are searching for candidates with exceptional attention to detail who can contribute to the creation of industry-leading solutions throughout product update and release cycles. Responsibilities will include enhancing existing architecture as well as developing new products and features. The team is advancing and expanding its Cloud-based software platform by leveraging modern technologies, including Vue.js 3, .Net Core, Docker, and Azure Cloud. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate within the team to develop industry-leading solutions. Write software that is rigorously tested and complies with our code review standards. Ensure all work adheres to company protocols and is effectively managed through the Jira issue management platform. Work closely with your immediate and cross-functional teams, including QA engineers, product managers, and project managers. Participate in Sprint meetings at head office twice monthly. Maintain a strong focus on best practices, quality, attention to detail, and consistently strive to deliver outstanding results. Support the growth and development of junior team members through guidance and mentorship. Partner with your Line Manager to take ownership of your ongoing personal and professional development, keeping your knowledge and skills current while sharing best practices with colleagues. Essential Skills/Qualifications: Microsoft .Net (including Core, WebAPI, Kestral) C# Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS Entity Framework Core, Microsoft SQL Server Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity Solid ICT knowledge (MS Office) Excellent communication and numeracy Ability to meet deadlines under pressure Positive, collaborative attitude; works well independently or in teams Quick learner with new systems Desirable Skills/Qualifications: Skilled in Azure Proficient with Vue.js Experienced in .NET Core Familiar with Docker Hands-on experience with Jira Legacy expertise in VB.NET and ASP Web Forms

Full Stack .Net Developer (Modernisation & Greenfield)Milton Keynes, 2 days per week in office.£45000 - £58000 + Package. Your new company This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, highly profitable UK business at a genuine inflection point in its technology journey. Backed by a newly appointed CTO and a clear investment strategy, the organisation is accelerating its shift towards a modern, product-led engineering culture.Historically rooted in large-scale, mission-critical systems, the business is now transforming how it builds and delivers software, moving away from legacy desktop applications towards scalable, cloud-oriented, API-first platforms. What sets this role apart is the balance of stability and ambition. You are not joining a startup, but you will get to work on a transformation programme that has real momentum, strong leadership backing, and visible business impact.The role is 2 days per week in their new Head Office in Milton Keynes, easily accessible by car or train. Your new role You will join a high-performing development team of around 6 to 10 engineers, playing a key role in one of the organisation's most important technology programmes. The immediate focus will be evolving core systems, moving from legacy WinForms and desktop-based architecture into modern, web-based internal platforms built on APIs and cloud-first principles.This is not a simple migration. It is a genuine re-engineering effort where you will influence design decisions, shape architecture, and help define how future systems are built. You will work across the full stack, delivering robust backend services alongside modern front-end applications, all within a structured but progressive Agile environment.What makes this role stand out is the roadmap beyond the transformation. Once the modernisation programme is complete, there is a strong pipeline of greenfield work including new digital platforms, chatbot technology and AI-driven solutions. It is an opportunity to stay close to innovation, rather than being confined to legacy support.Ultimately, this role suits someone who wants to do more than just deliver tickets. You will be someone who enjoys improving systems, influencing direction and contributing to a team that is actively evolving how it builds software. What you'll need to succeed These are mid-level or low-senior hires. We need minimum 2+ years commercial programming experience working as a Full Stack C# .Net Developer.Strong Back End .Net Core / SQL Server and React/TypeScript (or Blazor) but new Front End development will be done in React.You will bring solid expertise in cloud environments, particularly Azure. A grounding in engineering best practices is key, including object-oriented design, clean code principles and a structured approach to testing such as TDD, as well as experience working in Agile environments.Beyond the core skillset, what will really set you apart is your ability to operate in more complex, scalable environments. Experience with microservices or distributed systems, an understanding of concurrency, parallelism or multi-threading, and exposure to high-scale cloud-based architectures will all add significant value. Any experience with AI tooling in a development environment, or relevant certifications within the Microsoft ecosystem, will further strengthen your profile. What you'll get in return You'll benefit from a competitive package including strong pension and life assurance, generous holiday allowance, a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts, and access to comprehensive wellbeing support. The business also invests heavily in training and internal progression, alongside a flexible hybrid working model.Alongside this, you will benefit from a flexible hybrid model with two days per week in a Milton Keynes office, a collaborative team environment where your voice is heard, and clear progression opportunities as the technology function continues to grow. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. 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 Developer Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Reading, hybrid working arrangements, 3 days a week onsite. Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience An excellent new opportunity for a hands-on AI Developer efficient with coding, AI & DevOps to be at the forefront of AI-powered software development. You will be part of a small, agile team dedicated to building innovative solutions that integrate large language models, agentic systems, and Azure AI services into real-world applications. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on understanding how things work, is not afraid to experiment, and wants to shape how to deliver AI solutions to clients and evolve internal capabilities. Day-to-day of the role: Key Delivery Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI-integrated solutions for client engagements using modern full stack technologies. Integrate Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Azure ML, AI Search) into production applications. Build and refine LLM-powered features, agentic workflows, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations. Collaborate with clients to understand requirements and translate them into working software. Contribute to technical research, prototyping, and proof-of-concept development to support client proposals. Internal Development and Enablement Responsibilities: Contribute to the development of internal AI tools, accelerators, and reusable components. Explore and evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and development approaches. Support the adoption of AI-assisted development practices (vibe coding, AI testing, agentic development) across the team. Help shape product strategy by identifying opportunities to package and position AI solutions. Participate in knowledge sharing, internal training, and capability building within the AI and Data Innovation team. Required Skills & Qualifications: Solid full stack development experience across one or more of: React/Node.js, .NET/C#, Python/FastAPI. Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps). Demonstrable ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them practically. Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to code quality and engineering rigour. Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative small team environment. Excellent communication skills - able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: Experience with LLM integration, prompt engineering, or agentic AI development. Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Cursor. Azure AI Engineer certification or equivalent practical experience. Understanding of MCP, RAG architectures, or vector databases. Benefits Industry-leading training and development opportunities. Competitive salary with progression potential. 23-days holiday allowance, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays, an extra day off on your birthday, and the option to buy more! Company pension scheme and health cash plan with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Life assurance, cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle scheme, home and tech scheme, and retail discounts. Long service recognition, and social events. To apply for the AI Developer position, please submit your CV to be immediately considered.

Solutions Architect - £80K - Hybrid We're working with a specialist technology organisation who are looking to appoint a Solutions Architect to design and deliver secure, high-impact collaboration solutions. This is a key role working at the intersection of technology, security, and client engagement - ideal for someone who enjoys shaping complex solutions in highly regulated environments. What you'll be doing: Engaging with clients to understand business requirements, technical challenges, and security constraints. Designing end-to-end solutions tailored to defence and secure collaboration environments. Leading technical workshops, presentations, and solution demonstrations to stakeholders. Acting as a trusted advisor on technology trends, security best practices, and emerging threats. Producing architecture designs, technical documentation, and implementation plans. Supporting bids, RFIs and RFPs with detailed technical proposals. Evaluating and selecting technologies based on security, scalability, and interoperability. Working closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure successful implementation. Providing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle. Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and contributing to internal best practices. Mentoring and supporting junior team members where required. What they're looking for: Proven experience as a Solutions Architect Strong understanding of secure collaboration technologies (e.g., secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing). Deep knowledge of security principles, encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., UK OFFICIAL / SECRET, NATO). Experience designing complex, end-to-end technical solutions. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Experience working across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), networking, and cyber security. Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and presentation skills What they're looking for: £70-80k DoE Hybrid Working (2/3 days on-site) 25 Days AL + BH Private Health, Dental Solutions Architect - £80K - Hybrid 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.

IT Integration Developer Location: Central London / Hybrid Profectus Recruitment are working with a highly regarded Fintech organisation currently investing heavily in modern cloud integration, automation and enterprise platforms. We are looking for an experienced IT Integration Developer to help design and deliver secure, scalable integrations between internally developed systems and modern SaaS platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys solving complex integration challenges and working across cloud, middleware and API technologies within a business undergoing ongoing digital transformation. The Role You will act as the technical bridge between core business systems and cloud based applications, helping to build seamless, event driven integrations across the organisation. Working closely with Development, Engineering and Project teams, you will design and maintain Azure based middleware solutions, helping drive best practice around API architecture, security and scalable integration design. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain secure API integrations across enterprise platforms • Develop scalable middleware solutions using Azure Integration Services including Logic Apps, Azure Functions and API Management • Create event driven integration patterns and data flows between multiple systems • Work with REST and GraphQL APIs alongside modern authentication technologies including OAuth2, OpenID Connect and SAML • Ensure secure by design principles are embedded throughout all integration architecture • Produce and maintain technical documentation for integrations, APIs and middleware services • Collaborate with internal technical and project teams to deliver scalable business solutions • Support continuous improvement initiatives across integration and automation capability What We're Looking For Commercial experience building API integrations and middleware solutions within complex enterprise environments • Strong knowledge of Azure Integration Services • Experience working with REST APIs, authentication protocols and API security best practices • Strong understanding of integration architecture, data mapping and event driven systems • Experience with Git or other version control systems • Ability to translate business requirements into secure and scalable technical solutions • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience Experience within Financial Services or other regulated environments • Exposure to digital transformation programmes • Experience working alongside AI, Automation or Power Platform teams • Background in software development with the ability to work with internal codebases • PHP or open source framework experience would be beneficial • Microsoft Azure certifications would be advantageous Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation investing heavily in modern cloud technologies, automation and scalable integration architecture. You will have the chance to work on enterprise wide integration projects while helping shape the future technical landscape of the business.If applicable please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

Azure AI Cloud Engineer London (Hybrid): Onsite 4:1 WFH £635.63pd Umbrella Rate We're seeking a forward-thinking engineer ready to sit at the absolute intersection of Cloud Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence within this international banking group. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, dynamic team within a leading financial services institution as they evolve their digital engineering capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in building the secure, scalable foundations that underpin critical banking services, transitioning from traditional cloud functions into a high-impact AI enablement powerhouse. In this hands-on role, you will design and develop bespoke cloud and AI solutions, primarily focusing on Azure while expanding into Oracle Cloud and AWS. You will be the bridge between platforms and software engineering, applying rigorous discipline to deliver automated, sustainable patterns that meet complex regulatory and security standards. Your Key Responsibilities Design & Deliver: Architect and implement cloud and AI-ready solutions on Azure, building repeatable patterns and integration services that support next-generation workloads. Secure AI Architecture: Develop and scale secure infrastructure architectures that allow applications to safely access both cloud-based backend services and on-premises data sources. Enforce Governance & Guardrails: Operationalise strict zero-trust governance controls, including robust API management structures to log every single user prompt and completion for full auditability. Engineering Excellence: Drive automation through Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines, while maintaining REST APIs and identity-aware solution patterns. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a credible technical bridge between business analysts and senior front-office teams (including electronic trading platforms). You will confidently take business requirements, map out constraints, and articulate complex technical limitations to non-technical stakeholders. Skills & Experience Required Production-Level Azure Infrastructure: Deep hands-on experience with core Azure services, PaaS, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform). You must be hit-the-ground-running at a senior level; the team does not have the capacity to train on core Azure mechanics. AI Engineering (Beyond the Basics): Real-world enterprise experience designing and deploying solutions centred around agentic workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and vectorisation patterns, rather than purely self-taught or personal interest projects. Software Engineering & Tech Stack: High proficiency in Python and PowerShell for building automation frameworks, REST APIs, and identity flows. Production exposure to the OpenAI SDK, GPT models, and Palantir Foundry is highly desirable. Identity & Regulated Security: Exceptional understanding of Entra ID, IAM patterns, and implementing rigorous security controls. Experience within a highly regulated environment such as banking, insurance, or healthcare is essential. Qualifications: You should ideally hold an Azure certification (AZ-104 or higher) This is more than just an infrastructure role; it is a chance to influence a global cloud strategy and gain exposure to multi-cloud environments during a major AI transformation. If you thrive in a results-driven environment and want to make a tangible impact on the future of FinTech, we want to hear from you. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Cloud Engineer, AI Engineer, Azure Architect, Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Python Developer, Azure OpenAI, Bicep, Terraform, Entra ID, Generative AI Integration, and FinTech Cloud Specialist. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The Opportunity Lynx Recruitment is supporting a global consultancy looking for a Solution Architect (AI & Cloud) to help design and deliver modern, cloud-first digital services that directly impact the lives of UK residents. This role is ideal for an experienced cloud architect ready to expand into AI-led architecture , with a stronger focus on data, automation, and intelligent systems . You'll play a key role in shaping scalable, secure, and user-centred solutions while championing the adoption of AI where it delivers real value. Working within multidisciplinary teams and government-aligned delivery environments, you'll balance innovation with governance, resilience, and long-term sustainability . What You'll Be Doing Design end-to-end cloud-native architectures across applications, data, integration, and platforms Apply cloud-first and user-centred design principles to build scalable and secure services Translate business needs into clear technical designs and architectural decisions Shape data platforms, integrations, and automation capabilities Support integration of AI-enabled solutions (e.g. automation, analytics, LLM-based services) Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are delivery-ready Define and assure non-functional requirements (performance, security, resilience, scalability) Provide architectural oversight across delivery and live service environments What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering cloud-based services (AWS, Azure, or similar) Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns (APIs, integrations, data platforms) Experience in public sector or regulated environments Interest or early experience in AI / automation integration Ability to balance innovation with compliance and delivery pragmatism Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF (applied practically) A growth mindset , with interest in AI-enabled and data-driven architecture

We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect with proven hands-on solution design and vendor analysis supporting the Senior European IT & Data Director. The role produces pragmatic designs, option analyses, and integration outlines across a hybrid cloud/on-prem landscape, partnering closely with Heads of Networks and Infrastructure, Application Ops/Change, and Data. They will challenge vendor proposals, and translate business requirements into actionable, cost-conscious solution options aligned to target state. A hands-on role providing enterprise architectural insights. the build, improvement, and maintenance of the enterprise services software used by both internal and external stakeholders. Work on the design of integrating multiple cloud and physical on-premises networks while ensuring the security by design concept. Own and align our IT and Information Management Strategy's with the organisation mission. You must have a good understanding of both Cloud and on-premises technologies. Communicate how the technology strategy follows and enables both current and future developments. Work with divisional directors, department heads and product ownerrchitects to understand the business functions, identifying opportunities to optimise our use of technology. This role will join during a time of transition for the business so the role will need to be flexible. Identify long term solutions while managing short term solution that have been put in place to ensure Business as usual is not impacted. Key Accountabilities Solution Design: Produce high-level and low-level solution options, integration diagrams, and impact assessments; ensure security-by-design and alignment to standards. Requirements Translation: Work with business stakeholders to convert needs 3-5 years in Solution Design / Technical BA / Systems Engineering / Integration. Practical experience across cloud and on-prem (e.g., Azure/AWS, VMware, networking basics). Able to draft high-level designs, integration maps, and Option A/B/C analyses with costs/risks. Experience engaging vendors: reviewing SoWs/estimates, challenging assumptions, and clarifying demarcation. Working knowledge of security-by-design, identity/IAM, and data protection principles. Strong documentation skills (diagrams, decision logs, design packs).

Join Our Client as a Data Solution Architect (GCP) Location: Edinburgh Contract Type: Temp to Perm (12-month initial contract) Are you ready to lead the charge in AI innovation within the financial sector? Our client is searching for a dynamic Data/AI Solution Architect to join the IDEA Lab-an exciting hub for pioneering AI and data solutions! This role offers an incredible opportunity to shape the future of data-driven decision-making in a prominent financial institution. About the Team: They are the engine room for AI innovation, driving rapid prototypes, reusable patterns, and scalable data solutions across the Business Transaction Banking (BTB) platform. As part of this vibrant team, you'll provide deep technical expertise and help shape forward-looking AI and data strategies. Role Purpose: As a Data/AI Solution Architect, you will be at the forefront of designing scalable, secure, and resilient data and AI systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives including Machine Learning, LLMOps, and GCP cloud migration. You will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring compliance with data governance, security, and ethical AI standards. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Design: Define end-to-end architectures for AI, ML, and data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) while ensuring alignment to platform strategy and security controls. Technical Leadership: Deliver high-quality solutions using GCP cloud-native services such as BigQuery, Cloud Run, and Vertex AI. Cloud Integration: Utilize your understanding of Kubernetes, service mesh, and network boundaries to architect efficient GCP workloads. Design Patterns: Implement API and service integration patterns using Istio, Apigee, and modern microservice standards. Governance & Compliance: Ensure that all solutions adhere to strict regulatory and security standards. Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, data science, and business teams to translate requirements into actionable designs. Required Skills & Experience: Cloud Expertise: Proven experience with major cloud platforms like GCP Data & AI Knowledge: Strong understanding of modern data architecture, Machine Learning, and AI tools. Experience with large-scale data migrations is a plus! Architecture Leadership: Ability to design orchestrations for AI and ML systems, articulating trade-offs and leading design decisions. Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to convey complex technical concepts and represent the lab's technical direction in governance forums. Beneficial Skills: Experience with Vertex AI or other model lifecycle tooling. Familiarity with LangChain/LangGraph and AI workflow orchestration. Experience in multi-cloud environments and understanding of enterprise integration. Working Pattern: Enjoy a hybrid work style-spend at least two days a week (40% of your time) in our Edinburgh office, collaborating with a talented team. Why Join the IDEA Lab? This is your chance to be at the center of innovation! Influence platform-wide patterns, accelerate AI transformation, and work with highly skilled teams delivering cutting-edge solutions. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead the way in AI advancements, we'd love to hear from you! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Full Stack Java Developer Salary: Up to £31,000 Our client is a well-established UK organisation operating within the services and retail support sector. They are currently investing heavily in digital transformation and expanding their internal technology team to deliver innovative cloud-based solutions across the business. This is an opportunity to join a growing development function where you will work on modern applications, integrations, and end-to-end software projects in a collaborative environment. The Role As a Full Stack Java Developer, you will be involved across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and support Java/J2EE applications across front-end and back-end systems Work on system integrations and technically complex development tasks Participate in peer code reviews and application walkthroughs Produce and maintain technical documentation Follow software development standards and best practices Support build, deployment, and release processes Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve production issues Take a practical, hands-on approach to delivering solutions Skills & Experience Required Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent commercial experience Commercial experience developing full stack Java/J2EE applications Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services Experience with frameworks such as React and/or Struts Strong Java development skills Exposure to other programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C++, or Perl is beneficial Experience with development tools including Git, SVN, and Eclipse Understanding of testing methodologies including unit, integration, and regression testing Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Passion for learning new technologies and continuous improvement Desirable Skills Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes Knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience working with APIs and system integrations Understanding of build management and release processes

Agilis Search is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join an established technology team in Ipswich on a permanent basis. You will be delivering enterprise-scale solutions and will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications that support critical business operations and digital transformation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working in agile environments, and contributing to innovative software solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, QA, and Architecture Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code Participate in code reviews and contribute to best engineering practices Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise application performance Support the integration of APIs, databases, and third-party systems Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java development Experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot or Hibernate Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture Knowledge of SQL and relational databases Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools such as Git Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Experience Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Docker/Kubernetes experience Messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ Experience within highly regulated or large-scale industry environments What's on Offer Competitive salary and bonus potential Ongoing training and career progression Modern technology stack and collaborative culture Comprehensive benefits package If you are a passionate Software Engineer looking to work on impactful projects within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Matt to discuss further. We look forward to your application.

Software Engineer Kent (Hybrid, initially onsite) Salary £30-35k (doe) NO SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED FOR THIS ROLE We're working with a growing technology business based in Kent operating in the managed connectivity and infrastructure space, delivering secure, resilient network solutions and in-house software platforms used across critical industries such as construction, engineering, and utilities. They are looking for a curious, driven Associate Software Engineer to join their development team, supporting internal platforms and contributing to new AI-driven automation and cloud-based systems . This is a strong opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about software development, AI, and modern cloud engineering , and wants to grow within a supportive, forward-thinking team. Tech Stack C# / .NET (incl. .NET 10) Blazor Azure Terraform Microservices architecture PostgreSQL Git & CI/CD (GitHub Actions) AI tooling & automation (Copilot, LLM workflows) Responsibilities Build and maintain internal web applications Work with developers and product owners to deliver new features Contribute to AI-assisted automation and workflow improvements Write clean, maintainable code and follow best practices Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies Continuously develop technical skills with team support About You Some experience with C# / .NET or another backend language Exposure to frontend frameworks (Blazor, React, Angular, Vue, MVC, etc.) Understanding of web applications (HTML, CSS, APIs) Experience with Git/version control Strong interest in AI, automation, and cloud technologies Personal projects or coursework welcome Bonus Azure or cloud exposure Docker / Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines Testing practices (unit/UI) SQL databases (PostgreSQL, etc.) Location Kent-based (must be commutable - no London candidates) Onsite initially, moving to hybrid working

Role: Solutions Architect Location: Leeds (Hybrid) Salary: £75,000 Take ownership of Application Architecture Modernisation and Cloud Adoption for a leading Financial Services Organisation. We're supporting a leading Financial Services organisation on a multi-year evolution of its core platforms and technology landscape. This role offers a rare opportunity to step in as the Architect, taking full ownership of architectural direction, governance, and process across the business. You'll operate across both technical depth and enterprise-level thinking, helping the organisation move from a predominantly on-prem Microsoft estate towards a more modern, API-led and cloud-ready architecture, at a pace that aligns with business risk and regulatory requirements. What You'll Be Doing This is a broad, high-impact role where you'll combine hands-on technical decision-making with strategic architectural leadership: Own the Architecture Function Act as the organisation's primary Architect, establishing architecture practices, governance, and processes, including involvement in and shaping of Technical Design Authority (TDA). Technical Leadership & Decision-Making Work closely with Engineers and senior stakeholders to drive key decisions across areas such as APIs, authentication, integration patterns, and application design. Application & Platform Architecture Lead the evolution of a core Microsoft-based platform, currently on-prem, introducing scalable, modern architectural patterns. API & Integration Strategy Play a key role in shaping a more API-led ecosystem, including the potential introduction of an API Gateway and improved service-to-service communication. Cloud Readiness & Transformation Support early-stage cloud adoption, helping define a pragmatic, low-risk path to Azure, balancing innovation with regulatory and operational considerations. Collaboration Across Technology Partner closely with an established Infrastructure SME, ensuring a clear separation and alignment between infrastructure and application architecture. Governance & Standards Introduce structure, best practices, and architectural governance across the technology landscape, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security. What You'll Bring Strong Engineering Background Previous hands-on development experience (ideally within the Microsoft stack), with the credibility to engage deeply with engineering teams. Architectural Experience (Solution or Enterprise) Able to operate both tactically and strategically, with a clear understanding of how solutions fit within a wider enterprise context. Microsoft-Centric Expertise Strong knowledge of .NET, C#, SQL Server, and designing within Microsoft-based environments. API & Integration Knowledge Experience designing or working with API-driven architectures, authentication models, and modern integration patterns. Cloud Awareness (Azure Preferred) Exposure to cloud architecture and migration concepts, even if the majority of experience to date is within on-prem environments. Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Comfortable setting up architectural processes, contributing to design authorities, and influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Apply Be THE Architect Take true ownership of architecture within the organisation, with the autonomy to define standards and direction. Make a Visible Impact Play a central role in shaping how technology evolves across a key, business-critical platform. Blend Strategy and Hands-On Influence Stay close to engineering while influencing enterprise-wide decisions. Transformation Without Chaos Join a business that is committed to modernisation, but taking a considered, pragmatic approach to cloud and change. This role is ideal for an experienced Solutions Architect who wants to step into a lead, high-ownership position, balancing hands-on technical influence with the opportunity to build and mature an architecture function from the ground up.

Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile team and Test teams to build and maintain reusable and secure platform services aligned with the organisation's technology strategy. Work with the Delivery leads to understand the roadmap of work Work closely with Product Owners / Architects to implement and test the capabilities within the platforms Drive high-quality software engineering practices across the team, including code reviews, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, and observability. Ensure delivered solutions align with solution designs and security guardrails. Guide teams in the selection and use of modern tools, frameworks, and platforms that optimise development efficiency and operational effectiveness for delivery. Support the development and evolution of the Secure Digital Platform roadmap by identifying technical dependencies, enablers, and delivery risks. Partner with the wider Secure Digital Platform team to establish and enforce standards for infrastructure-as-code, API development, cloud-native services, and integration. Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and compliance teams to ensure secure design and adherence to internal and external policies. Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering issues and support the Engineering, Agile and Test leads to develop and row technical capability within the teams. Contribute to the preparation of delivery-related artefacts such as technical documentation, support handovers, and implementation Runbook. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and feedback within engineering teams. Skills and Experience Essential 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles within software engineering, infrastructure, or platform development teams Proven experience delivering secure, scalable technology services or platforms in complex enterprise environment Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration, and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Familiarity with platform and product-centric delivery models and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic decisions under ambiguity or time constraints Commitment to fostering engineering culture, mentoring others, and growing internal technical capability High ethical standards when handling confidential information Desirable Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms (IDPs), or technical enablement teams Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace & Defence, Finance, Critical Infrastructure) Exposure to secure coding practices, threat modelling, and secure-by-design approaches Experience leading hybrid delivery teams (e.g., internal and external/partner teams) Familiarity with ITSM and incident/problem/change/ management in an enterprise context 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.

Lead Cloud Architect needed in East London Paying £371.04 per day ref 129917 Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cloud architecture (Azure / AWS / GCP) Define and deliver cloud strategy, governance, and best practices Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with organisational goals Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architecture and engineering teams Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Oversee cloud migration and transformation programmes Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data protection standards Optimise cloud performance, resilience, and cost efficiency If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

AWS Cloud Technical Lead - AWS Adoption/Onboarding - Engineering/Architecture - Financial Services London - Hybrid working 3 days office Leading financial services client is seeking an AWS Cloud Technical Lead to join their team in London. The Cloud Team sits within Digital Engineering Services, and you will be working within a small, highly skilled engineering team responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting the organisation's public cloud platforms. AWS is being onboarded as a strategic platform, and this role will play a critical part in shaping and leading its adoption across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions on AWS as the platform is onboarded, ensuring alignment with their security, compliance, and architectural standards. Collaborate closely with application, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, scalable, resilient cloud solutions for business applications and services. Drive improvements in platform stability, security, automation, and cost efficiency, working alongside other cloud team members to establish best practices and reusable patterns. Produce clear and robust architectural designs based on business and technical requirements and contribute to the development of AWS governance frameworks and landing zone patterns. Act as a technical point of escalation for AWS-related issues, guiding engineering peers and promoting high standards of cloud engineering across the organisation. Support AWS onboarding activities, including service enablement, landing zone configuration, guardrail implementation, and integration with enterprise tooling. Skills and experience required: Real world experience designing, implementing, and supporting AWS services in production environments. Practical experience with Git-based workflows, including branching strategies, pull requests, and CI/CD integration. Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code, using CloudFormation and/or Terraform to create repeatable, governed cloud patterns. Ability to design scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures, following AWS best practices and Well Architected principles. Strong understanding of IAM and security best practices, including least privilege, identity patterns, network segmentation, and governance controls. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex cloud issues across networking, compute, identity, and automation layers. Scripting experience (Python) for automation, tooling, and integrations. Desirable Azure engineering experience, including ARM/Bicep templates and Azure platform services. Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and its core services. Ability to produce architectural design documentation, such as solution diagrams, sequence flows, and patterns that align with enterprise governance. If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consideration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Platform Architect Hybrid £70,000-£100,000 About the Role: We're partnering with a growing SaaS business to hire a senior Platform Architect to own the design, security, reliability, and operational management of their AWS platform and internal IT function. This is a hands-on leadership role in a lean organisation where you'll shape cloud architecture, modernise a legacy platform into a cloud-native environment, and provide senior oversight across platform engineering, security, SRE, CI/CD, and operational IT. Key Responsibilities: Own the AWS platform architecture and modernisation roadmap, including migration from a Java monolith to microservices on EKS. Define standards for containers, runtime environments, observability, tenancy, security, and infrastructure automation. Lead SRE practices including SLI/SLOs, incident management, DR/BCP planning, post-mortems, and operational resilience. Own platform security, secure SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and software supply chain governance. Drive developer productivity through automation, self-service tooling, and platform standardisation. Provide senior oversight of IT operations including service desk governance, endpoint management, onboarding/offboarding, patching, ITAM, and MSP/vendor management. Act as a senior escalation point for critical incidents, outages, and operational issues. About You: Experience within a platform, infrastructure, or software engineering within SaaS environments. Strong AWS expertise including EKS, IAM, networking, KMS, RDS, and multi-account architecture. Hands-on Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform, and cloud security experience. Strong understanding of SRE, observability, incident response, and disaster recovery. Experience operating within regulated environments such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GxP. Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery. AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification required. CKA or CKS certification highly desirable. Platform Architect Hybrid £70,000-£100,000 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.

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect - focusing on Advanced Threat Response (ATR) solution to be a part of the Architecture team, you will design and maintain end-to-end architecture for advanced threat detection and response across cloud, network, and endpoint environments. You will work cross-functionally to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective security architecture solutions within a complex enterprise environment. What you'll do: Define requirements, evaluation criteria, and success metrics for automated offensive security testing platforms and red/purple team tooling Lead vendor evaluations, proof of concepts (PoCs), and comparative product assessments Architect integration approaches, workflows, and security telemetry pipelines Produce detailed implementation plans, runbooks, and operational handover artefacts Coordinate tool onboarding, configuration, tuning, and validation Design scalable deployment patterns (including SaaS models, multi-tenancy, credential handling, and high availability architectures) Support purple team exercises and adversary emulation planning, translating red team findings into engineering controls Ensure security, risk, and compliance requirements are embedded throughout tool selection and operation Maintain vendor relationships, roadmap alignment, and manage lifecycle/replacement decisions What you'll bring: Strong background in security engineering, offensive security, or security architecture Hands-on experience evaluating and deploying enterprise security tooling Strong Linux administration skills (system hardening, service management, troubleshooting, network tuning, secure baseline implementation, orchestration) Practical cloud management experience, including CI/CD pipeline design and implementation Proven experience running vendor evaluations and PoCs for enterprise security platforms Strong understanding of offensive techniques mapped to detection capabilities (aligned to MITRE ATT&CK) Experience integrating security tooling outputs into SIEM platforms and broader security workflows Experience with tools such as SafeBreach, BloodHound, Microsoft EASM , or similar technologies is highly desirable Experience working within the Banking and Financial Services industry Relevant cloud certifications, particularly Google Cloud Platform Exposure to ML, AI, and data tooling within GCP environments Ability to work effectively across IT, DevOps, and Compliance teams to implement security controls Experience working in agile or iterative delivery models Right to work in the UK is mandatory for this role Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Senior Data Engineer - AWS / ETL / Python Location: West midlands - mostly remote with some trips to office Salary: £65K - £80k An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a growing technology-focused organisation delivering scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions within a modern cloud environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building robust data platforms from the ground up and working across large-scale ETL, cloud-native services, API integrations, and data governance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable ETL pipelines and data ingestion processes across a wide variety of structured and unstructured data sources Develop data extraction solutions using RESTful APIs and modern integration techniques Work extensively with AWS-native data and analytics services including Glue, Athena, DataBrew, Lake Formation, EMR, MSK and Kinesis Implement data quality, profiling and validation processes to ensure integrity, accuracy and completeness of datasets Contribute within an Agile delivery environment, supporting the design, development and deployment of Java and REST-based domain data services Support scalable, high-performance systems aligned to modern MACH architectural principles Ensure best practice around data governance, security, privacy and compliance standards Develop and optimise data processing solutions using Python and Java Deliver high-performing, scalable solutions capable of supporting growing business demand Key Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience within Data Engineering or related development roles Strong SQL development and optimisation experience Hands-on experience across AWS technologies including S3, Redshift, RDS, MySQL and PostgreSQL Strong understanding of data modelling, data structures, indexing, normalisation and reporting principles Experience tuning and optimising complex queries and large datasets Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical data solutions Experience implementing and maintaining data governance and data standards Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a passion for learning new technologies Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team working on modern cloud-based data platforms and enterprise-scale transformation projects. Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Your new company We provide the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.By joining us you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003. Your new role The company is undergoing an exciting digital transformation, with data at the heart of our strategy. We are investing heavily in both our data platform and the data literacy of our organisation, and we are looking for a talented Data Engineer to play a crucial role in this journey.As a key member of the team, you will help shape and manage our business intelligence and analytics environment, transforming data into meaningful insights that drive better decision-making across the business.Our Values Take care of yourself and others Act with integrity and do the right thing Put the customer first Deliver on promises Take pride in your work Key Responsibilities Design, develop, deploy and maintain business intelligence solutions Write and optimise queries to meet data requirements Deliver insights through reports and visualisations Translate business needs into technical solutions Maintain and enhance data platforms and analytics systems Build and manage dimensional data models Conduct testing, troubleshooting and performance tuning Evaluate and improve existing BI systems Collaborate with technical teams to integrate systems Create and maintain technical documentation Please note: This role requires eligibility for BPSS and SC security clearance which requires a minimum of 5 years UK residency. A full UK driving licence is also required. What you'll need to succeed Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a data-focused role Strong background in data warehousing and dimensional modelling Understanding of database management systems, OLAP and ETL frameworks Experience with cloud data platforms (ideally Microsoft Fabric) Familiarity with Power BI or similar BI tools Ability to optimise and troubleshoot query performance Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills Knowledge of modern data architectures Experience with SQL, SSRS, SSIS and SSAS Experience using PySpark Familiarity with KQL Experience with data cataloguing tools Exposure to C# What you'll get in return Competitive Salary - £52,750 with a generous hybrid working policy. Pension Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc. Generous Holiday Entitlement Enjoy 25 days of annual leave pro-rata.Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility. Other Amazing Benefits Reward Gateway Benefit Scheme : Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family. Annual Salary Review : Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness. Life Assurance : Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones. Health Cash Plan : Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy). Professional Development : Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training. Family-Friendly Policies : Supporting you during life's important moments. Sick Pay : Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service. 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.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 hays.co.uk