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Role: Data Solutions Architect (SC Cleared) Contract: 3-6 months initial Day rate: 500pd- 550pd (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid working) We are working with a large-scale consultancy who require a Data Solutions Architect to work on an Azure Data project. The role will require someone who is SC Cleared and will be hybrid working, based in London. Responsibilities: Design secure, scalable data solutions across application, data, integration, infrastructure and security domains. Architect cloud data platforms and analytics stacks (e.g. Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric) including distributed processing (Spark). Translate functional and non-functional requirements (security, performance, availability, resilience) into resilient target architectures. Define current-state, target-state and transition architectures, including phased roadmaps and dependency-aware migration plans. Apply platform engineering practices (IaC, CI/CD, DevOps) aligned to landing-zone/enterprise-scale guardrails (e.g. Azure CAF). Design modern enterprise integration patterns (APIs, event-driven and service-based approaches). Produce clear, auditable artefacts for governance and assurance (HLD/LLD, ADRs, options appraisals). Act as design authority lead design reviews/ARBs, communicate trade-offs, and support build-phase conformance. Support delivery reporting/RAID, knowledge transfer, capability uplift, and exit/transition planning with complete handover documentation. Essential requirements Active SC clearance and experience working in regulated environments. Strong solution architecture background across data, cloud, security and integration. Hands-on knowledge of Azure data services, Databricks/Fabric, and modern analytics patterns. Ability to create and defend architecture artefacts and influence senior technical stakeholders. Please note, to be successful for the role and due to time frames, you must hold active SC Clearance. If you are interested in the role provide an up to date CV for consideration and apply now!

AWS DevOps Engineer - Cloud Native SC Cleared AWS Kubernetes Terraform Cloud Native Engineering Location: London Manchester Bristol (Hybrid Working) Salary: Consultant: 70,000 - 80,000 Senior Consultant: 80,000 - 90,000 + Bonus Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Headcount: 10 Positions Available Build and Scale Mission-Critical Cloud Platforms We are hiring multiple AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineers to join a leading cloud and engineering practice delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions across complex, high-profile programmes. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale cloud transformation initiatives where automation, resilience, security, and performance are critical. You will work alongside highly skilled engineers using modern DevOps tooling and cloud-native technologies to build and optimise enterprise AWS environments. If you are passionate about cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and platform reliability, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects while accelerating your technical and professional development. The Role You will be responsible for: Designing, building, and managing AWS cloud environments Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD Deploying and managing containerised workloads with Docker and Kubernetes Implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and CloudWatch Improving platform scalability, automation, resilience, and security Working within Agile delivery teams across complex transformation programmes Supporting DevSecOps and Zero Trust security best practices Skills and Experience We are looking for engineers with experience in: AWS cloud infrastructure deployment and management Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi) CI/CD pipeline engineering Docker and Kubernetes Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell AWS networking including VPCs, subnets, and security groups Monitoring and observability tooling Troubleshooting and optimising cloud infrastructure Working within secure or regulated environments What's on Offer Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud transformation programmes Access to industry-leading training and certifications Clear progression opportunities across engineering and consulting pathways Flexible hybrid working model Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects using modern cloud technologies Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active UK SC Clearance to be considered. Apply If you are an AWS DevOps Engineer looking to work on complex cloud-native projects within a high-performing engineering environment, apply now for a confidential discussion.

AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineer SC Cleared AWS Kubernetes Terraform Locations: Manchester London Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Consultant: 70,000 - 80,000 Senior Consultant: 80,000 - 90,000 + Bonus Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Headcount: 10 Positions The Opportunity We are hiring AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineers to join a leading cloud engineering practice delivering secure, scalable, mission-critical solutions across major transformation programmes. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies, enterprise AWS platforms, and highly skilled engineering teams focused on automation, resilience, and security. What You'll Be Doing Designing, building, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD Managing containerised environments with Docker and Kubernetes Implementing monitoring and observability solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and CloudWatch Improving platform scalability, automation, performance, and security Working within Agile delivery teams on large-scale cloud programmes Supporting DevSecOps and Zero Trust security best practices Skills Required Strong AWS infrastructure experience Infrastructure as Code expertise CI/CD pipeline engineering Docker and Kubernetes Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting AWS networking knowledge including VPCs and security groups Monitoring and logging experience Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working in secure or regulated environments What's On Offer Enterprise-scale cloud transformation projects Modern engineering environment and tooling Access to training and certifications Clear progression opportunities Flexible hybrid working Collaborative and high-performing engineering culture Clearance Requirement Candidates must hold active UK SC Clearance to be considered. Apply If you are an AWS DevOps Engineer looking for your next challenge in cloud-native engineering, apply now for a confidential discussion.

Senior Cloud / DevOps Architect (DV Cleared) Clearance: Active DV clearance is essential for this role Sector: Defence & Security Location : Multiple locations + hybrid About the Role Play a key role in shaping the engineering strategy across Cloud Native and application development. You'll act as both a technical expert and an inspiring leader, driving DevOps excellence while building inclusive, high-performing teams. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and operate cloud-based platforms and systems Drive best practices across DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and business analysts Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and resilient Champion observability through monitoring, logging, and alerting Develop reusable frameworks and tooling for wider engineering teams Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Essential Skills & Experience Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance Strong background in software engineering or IT operations Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM) Strong understanding ofDevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines Containerisation Deployment automation Experience in one or more of the following: Systems Administration Full Stack Development Virtualisation / Container platforms Configuration & environment management Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Go) Experience implementing observability (monitoring, alerting, logging) Ability to establish and promote DevOps / SRE best practices If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Position: DevOps Engineer (AWS/Kubernetes Focus) Location: Remote/1 day per week onsite (tech hubs) Duration: 6 months (initial contract) Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35, umbrella) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance or SC Eligible IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Role Overview Senior DevOps Engineer to support and operate Kubernetes platforms (EKS preferred) within AWS environments. Focus on IaC, CI/CD automation, and troubleshooting for agile delivery in public sector projects. Key Responsibilities Operate and support Kubernetes clusters, with strong EKS experience. Manage AWS core services and implement cloud security fundamentals. Deliver infrastructure using Terraform; automate with Ansible. Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies. Handle Linux/Unix ops, Docker/container management, and Scripting. Implement monitoring with CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana. Troubleshoot cloud, networking, and pipeline issues. Essential Skills & Experience Kubernetes: Strong ops/support, EKS preferred. AWS: Hands-on core services + security fundamentals. Terraform: Strong IaC delivery expertise. Ansible: Very good for config mgmt and workflows. GitLab/CI-CD: Strong pipeline building in Agile. Linux/Docker: Solid skills, Scripting, registry mgmt. Monitoring: CloudWatch/Prometheus/Grafana exp. Troubleshooting: Cloud infra, networking, pipelines. Desirable Public sector delivery experience. Agile/Scrum methodology exposure. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning UK public sector digital consultancy, positively influencing the lives of over forty million UK citizens. We bring deep expertise in agile delivery, digital transformation, and platform engineering across central government. With a team of over one hundred and twenty-five professionals - more than forty percent of whom are women - we are committed to building inclusive, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Role Overview A senior hands-on development role within a fast-paced digital delivery programme, specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. You will build, configure, and extend D365 solutions while working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and multidisciplinary delivery teams to deliver high-quality digital services. As a SFIA Level 4 Senior D365 Developer, you will take ownership of development tasks across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem - with a particular focus on Power Pages and Azure DevOps - while working autonomously and supporting less experienced colleagues where required. This role requires strong technical capability combined with excellent communication skills. You will be expected to translate technical concepts into clear business language, proactively manage delivery activities, and raise risks or blockers early to ensure smooth programme delivery. Contract Details Day Rate: £400 - £450 Engagement: Inside IR35 SFIA Level: Level 4 Start Date: June 2026 End Date: 17 November 2026 Contract Duration: Approximately 5.5 months The successful candidate must be available to start in June 2026 and commit to the full contract duration. Active SC clearance is mandatory at the point of application. Sponsorship is not available. Applications without active SC clearance will not be considered. Key Responsibilities D365 & Power Platform Development Design, build, configure, and extend Dynamics 365 solutions and Power Platform components Develop and maintain Power Pages solutions and external-facing portals Deliver scalable and maintainable solutions aligned to business and user requirements Azure DevOps & Agile Delivery Manage tickets, user stories, and delivery tasks through Azure DevOps boards Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives Maintain accurate work item updates and delivery progress Stakeholder Communication Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for business stakeholders Provide proactive updates on delivery progress, dependencies, risks, and blockers Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary delivery teams Technical Leadership Work autonomously at SFIA Level 4 Influence technical direction and contribute to engineering best practice Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate Risk & Issue Management Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, and blockers Contribute to continuous improvement and transparent delivery practices Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 development and configuration Experience designing and developing solutions using Power Pages Strong knowledge of Power Platform, including: Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Experience using Azure DevOps for: Board and ticket management Pipeline configuration Agile delivery support Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Active SC clearance at the point of application Desirable Skills Microsoft Certified: Power Platform or Dynamics 365 certifications Experience delivering public sector or government digital programmes Knowledge of GDS standards and accessibility requirements Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Familiarity with JSON, JavaScript, or C# within D365/Power Platform environments Technology Stack Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Pages Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Azure DevOps Azure Cloud CI/CD Pipelines SFIA Level 4 Expectations At this level, you will be expected to: Work with minimal supervision Own and manage delivery workstreams Influence technical decisions and delivery direction Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactively manage risks and dependencies Support and mentor junior colleagues Maintain accountability for delivery quality Ways of Working Agile Mindset Comfortable working within Agile delivery environments with evolving requirements and rapid iteration cycles. Proactive Delivery Ownership Able to manage workload independently, provide regular updates, and raise blockers without needing to be prompted. Strong Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement Confident building trusted relationships across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We actively welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, those returning after a career break, and anyone underrepresented in senior D365 and Power Platform engineering roles. Scrumconnect Consulting is a Disability Confident Level 1 employer and is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you do not meet every requirement listed but feel strongly that this role matches your experience, we encourage you to apply. Strong D365 fundamentals and a proactive delivery mindset matter as much as any individual technology.

Senior DevOps Engineer, SC Cleared (MOD/Defence) - Bristol / Corsham / Hybrid Outside IR per day Contract role for a defence consultancy on a MOD project for a senior DevOps engineer. You'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting a critical application within a highly secure, air-gapped client environment across both Windows and Linux platforms. The role will involve building confidence in manual deployments through structured knowledge transfer and shadowing, while gradually taking ownership of deployment and support activities. You'll use your scripting knowledge in areas such as Bash, SQL, and automation to help streamline deployments and operational processes, while also developing hands-on experience with Docker and containerised environments. There will also be the opportunity to progress into using Ansible to help automate and accelerate deployments, supported by established documentation and experienced team members. Working closely with architecture, testing, and data migration teams, you'll play a key part in ensuring successful delivery across the wider programme, while also providing support and guidance to more junior DevOps engineers within the project team. You will need to have current SC clearance and start within 2 weeks of offer.

Data Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 700 per day London based - hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite Candidates must hold current and active SC Clearance We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for the client. The role combines architectural strategy with delivery oversight - shaping target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments. This position will suit an architect who can move comfortably between traditional enterprise data approaches and modern patterns such as lakehouse, streaming, data mesh and ML-enabled platforms - and who values clarity, governance and technical rigour. Candidates must hold active SC clearance . What experience you'll bring: Leadership: Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role. Ability to build relationships and operate at a senior stakeholder level with clients. Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data platform design and delivery. Experience operating in consulting, systems integration, or delivery partner roles. Experience working within the Government sector strongly preferred. Modern and Enterprise Data Architecture: You should have practical architecture experience across both established enterprise approaches and modern data patterns, including: Azure data systems (must have). Oracle / AWS experience is ideal. Knowledge of Databricks and Snowflake is ideal. Experience of large-scale data migration programmes. Data lake and lakehouse architectures. Event-driven and streaming architectures. Data Mesh and/or Data Fabric principles (applied pragmatically, not theoretically). Data product-oriented design approaches. You understand where traditional patterns remain appropriate - and where modern approaches add measurable value. Data Engineering & Platform Understanding: Strong knowledge of distributed processing (e.g. Apache Spark). Familiarity with Hadoop ecosystem components. Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies. Understanding of ETL/ELT design trade-offs. Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD for data platforms. Understanding of how ML/AI workloads integrate into data architectures. Hands-on coding ability (e.g. Python, Java, R) is beneficial but not required. Governance, Security and Data Management Experience leading a discovery phase for a data transformation programme. Experience designing within structured architectural governance frameworks. Familiarity with government assurance processes and design authorities. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and metadata management. Experience designing for GDPR and UK public sector data protection requirements. Appreciation of infrastructure considerations and security boundaries in regulated cloud environments. Stakeholder Engagement Ability to influence architectural direction at senior stakeholder level. Clear and structured communicator - able to explain trade-offs and risks. Experience leading and mentoring architects and engineers. Comfortable operating within programme governance structures. Familiarity with Agile delivery models (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban). Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Senior Data Engineer Location: Bristol Contract: Outside IR35 Rate: £68 per hour Security Clearance: DV Cleared Working Pattern: 5 Days On Site Nationality Requirement: Sole British Nationals Only THE ROLE We are recruiting on behalf of a highly secure engineering and technology programme seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of secure, scalable and high-performance data solutions within a regulated environment. This role will focus heavily on the Elastic Stack and Apache NiFi, supporting enterprise-scale data ingestion, transformation and analytics capabilities across complex secure systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in architecting resilient data platforms, optimising real-time and batch processing pipelines, and ensuring compliance with strict governance and security standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Data Architecture & Engineering - Design and implement scalable, resilient data pipeline architectures using Elastic Stack and Apache NiFi - Develop secure frameworks for data ingestion, transformation and integration - Build and maintain batch and real-time data processing pipelines - Ensure high standards of data quality, integrity and traceability across all systems Elastic Stack & Platform Management - Configure, optimise and maintain Elasticsearch clusters for performance and resilience - Develop and maintain Logstash pipelines for efficient data processing - Create dashboards and visualisations within Kibana to support operational and strategic reporting - Monitor and manage large-scale data flows and platform performance in real time - Carry out troubleshooting, root cause analysis and performance tuning activities Security, Governance & Resilience - Work closely with security and governance teams to ensure compliance with stringent security standards - Implement secure data handling processes including encryption, RBAC and audit logging - Support clustering, replication and failover strategies to ensure system availability - Develop backup, disaster recovery and data retention strategies Documentation & Collaboration - Produce technical documentation covering architecture, workflows and security controls - Support knowledge transfer and operational handovers to internal teams - Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure and DevOps teams across the programme WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Strong hands-on experience with: Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana Apache NiFi - Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data pipelines - Background working within secure or regulated environments such as defence, government or finance - Strong understanding of: Data ingestion and processing frameworks Real-time and batch processing architectures Data modelling for analytics Distributed system troubleshooting and optimisation - Knowledge of: Encryption and secure data handling RBAC and audit controls DevOps and CI/CD principles Git/version control systems - Active DV Clearance essential - Sole British National essential DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE - AWS, Azure or GCP within secure environments - Docker and Kubernetes - Kafka, Spark or additional data engineering technologies WHY APPLY? This is an opportunity to work on highly secure, technically advanced programmes within a complex and mission-critical environment. You'll be joining a team delivering enterprise-scale data solutions where security, resilience and performance are central to operational success. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks

DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Job Title: Contract Solutions Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London) Contract Type: Contract IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months + Rate: £450-£525 (DOE) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a high-profile UK Government department on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical digital transformation initiatives that impact millions of citizens. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions across a range of government services. Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and technical leads, you'll ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end software solutions across complex systems and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture patterns, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and compliant with government regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development life cycle. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid). Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in large-scale software environments. Strong background in software engineering (eg, Java, .NET, Python, or similar). Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (eg, microservices, event-driven, API-first). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within UK Government or public sector environments. Knowledge of GDS standards and service design principles. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.