Bristow Holland is recruiting for a DevOps Engineer to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in improving cloud infrastructure, automation, and software delivery processes. Based in Colchester, this role offers a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. It's an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Azure and Kubernetes experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to help drive DevOps best practices across the business. Key Responsibilities: Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines across multiple applications and services Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives Support engineering teams in delivering software faster and more reliably Promote DevOps best practices and a shift-left culture Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams Help ensure high standards of security, reliability, and performance Skills & Experience Required Experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Platform Engineering roles Strong hands-on Azure experience, including AKS, App Services, Key Vault, networking, and storage Kubernetes experience within production environments Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform and Helm Strong CI/CD experience, ideally with Azure DevOps Good understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture Experience working within cross-functional engineering teams Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll work with modern cloud technologies and play a key role in shaping engineering and DevOps practices.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Bristow Holland is recruiting for a DevOps Engineer to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in improving cloud infrastructure, automation, and software delivery processes. Based in Colchester, this role offers a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. It's an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Azure and Kubernetes experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to help drive DevOps best practices across the business. Key Responsibilities: Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines across multiple applications and services Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives Support engineering teams in delivering software faster and more reliably Promote DevOps best practices and a shift-left culture Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams Help ensure high standards of security, reliability, and performance Skills & Experience Required Experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Platform Engineering roles Strong hands-on Azure experience, including AKS, App Services, Key Vault, networking, and storage Kubernetes experience within production environments Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform and Helm Strong CI/CD experience, ideally with Azure DevOps Good understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture Experience working within cross-functional engineering teams Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll work with modern cloud technologies and play a key role in shaping engineering and DevOps practices.
Bristow Holland is recruiting for a 100% fully remote Lead DevOps Engineer to join a global organisation and take ownership of it's DevOps function. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of 4 engineers while driving cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of 4 DevOps Engineers Drive DevOps strategy, standards, and best practices Design and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines Champion automation and a shift-left engineering culture Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams Key Skills Required 6+ years' experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Platform Engineering Previous leadership or team lead experience Strong Azure experience (AKS, App Services, Key Vault, Networking) Kubernetes in production environments Terraform and Helm CI/CD experience, ideally Azure DevOps Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation in a fully remote role where you'll have genuine ownership, leadership responsibility, and the chance to shape the future of the DevOps function.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Bristow Holland is recruiting for a 100% fully remote Lead DevOps Engineer to join a global organisation and take ownership of it's DevOps function. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of 4 engineers while driving cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of 4 DevOps Engineers Drive DevOps strategy, standards, and best practices Design and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines Champion automation and a shift-left engineering culture Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams Key Skills Required 6+ years' experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Platform Engineering Previous leadership or team lead experience Strong Azure experience (AKS, App Services, Key Vault, Networking) Kubernetes in production environments Terraform and Helm CI/CD experience, ideally Azure DevOps Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation in a fully remote role where you'll have genuine ownership, leadership responsibility, and the chance to shape the future of the DevOps function.
Bristow Holland is recruiting for a 100% fully remote Lead DevOps Engineer to join a global organisation and take ownership of it's DevOps function. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of 4 engineers while driving cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of 4 DevOps Engineers Drive DevOps strategy, standards, and best practices Design and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines Champion automation and a shift-left engineering culture Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams Key Skills Required 6+ years' experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Platform Engineering Previous leadership or team lead experience Strong Azure experience (AKS, App Services, Key Vault, Networking) Kubernetes in production environments Terraform and Helm CI/CD experience, ideally Azure DevOps Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation in a fully remote role where you'll have genuine ownership, leadership responsibility, and the chance to shape the future of the DevOps function.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Bristow Holland is recruiting for a 100% fully remote Lead DevOps Engineer to join a global organisation and take ownership of it's DevOps function. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of 4 engineers while driving cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of 4 DevOps Engineers Drive DevOps strategy, standards, and best practices Design and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines Champion automation and a shift-left engineering culture Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams Key Skills Required 6+ years' experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Platform Engineering Previous leadership or team lead experience Strong Azure experience (AKS, App Services, Key Vault, Networking) Kubernetes in production environments Terraform and Helm CI/CD experience, ideally Azure DevOps Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation in a fully remote role where you'll have genuine ownership, leadership responsibility, and the chance to shape the future of the DevOps function.
Bristow Holland is recruiting for a 100% fully remote Lead DevOps Engineer to join a global organisation and take ownership of it's DevOps function. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of 4 engineers while driving cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of 4 DevOps Engineers Drive DevOps strategy, standards, and best practices Design and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines Champion automation and a shift-left engineering culture Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams Key Skills Required 6+ years' experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Platform Engineering Previous leadership or team lead experience Strong Azure experience (AKS, App Services, Key Vault, Networking) Kubernetes in production environments Terraform and Helm CI/CD experience, ideally Azure DevOps Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation in a fully remote role where you'll have genuine ownership, leadership responsibility, and the chance to shape the future of the DevOps function.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Bristow Holland is recruiting for a 100% fully remote Lead DevOps Engineer to join a global organisation and take ownership of it's DevOps function. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of 4 engineers while driving cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of 4 DevOps Engineers Drive DevOps strategy, standards, and best practices Design and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines Champion automation and a shift-left engineering culture Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams Key Skills Required 6+ years' experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Platform Engineering Previous leadership or team lead experience Strong Azure experience (AKS, App Services, Key Vault, Networking) Kubernetes in production environments Terraform and Helm CI/CD experience, ideally Azure DevOps Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation in a fully remote role where you'll have genuine ownership, leadership responsibility, and the chance to shape the future of the DevOps function.
Platform Engineer 6 month contract 400- 550 InsideIR35 Hybrid 2/3 days onsite london Design pipelines, Build pipelines, Automate deployments Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated, and reliable deployments Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, YAML) across cloud and hybrid environments Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging to ensure platform performance, availability, and reliability Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities and enable self-service engineering Embed DevOps, SRE, and DevSecOps best practices, driving automation, security, and continuous improvement Support incident management, root cause analysis, cost optimisation, and ensure scalable, resilient environments supporting modern architectures Platform Engineer 6 month contract 400- 550 InsideIR35 Hybrid 2/3 days onsite london This role does not offer sponsorship.
Jun 13, 2026
Contractor
Platform Engineer 6 month contract 400- 550 InsideIR35 Hybrid 2/3 days onsite london Design pipelines, Build pipelines, Automate deployments Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated, and reliable deployments Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, YAML) across cloud and hybrid environments Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging to ensure platform performance, availability, and reliability Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities and enable self-service engineering Embed DevOps, SRE, and DevSecOps best practices, driving automation, security, and continuous improvement Support incident management, root cause analysis, cost optimisation, and ensure scalable, resilient environments supporting modern architectures Platform Engineer 6 month contract 400- 550 InsideIR35 Hybrid 2/3 days onsite london This role does not offer sponsorship.
Technical Architect Outside IR35 Remote based Rate DOE 6 months SR2 is supporting a major public sector digital programme seeking two experienced Technical Architects to help shape and deliver large-scale cloud-native platforms and services within a highly secure, data-driven environment. This is a hands-on architecture role suited to consultants who can operate across strategy, solution design and engineering enablement, working closely with delivery teams to modernise complex systems and improve operational resilience. Overview: You'll be responsible for defining technical architectures across multiple workstreams, supporting engineering teams with best practice and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned to wider enterprise standards. The environment is heavily cloud-focused, with modern DevOps practices, containerised workloads and API-led integration patterns playing a central role. The successful candidates will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, security teams and senior stakeholders to guide technical direction, support delivery and help solve complex integration and platform challenges. Responsibilities: Design and govern scalable cloud-native architectures across complex digital services Produce high and low-level technical designs, architecture decision records and integration patterns Support delivery teams with engineering best practice and architectural guidance Define secure-by-design solutions in regulated and highly governed environments Drive adoption of modern DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code approaches Work across microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures and container platforms Collaborate with security, infrastructure and delivery teams to ensure operational resilience and scalability Support technical assurance, governance and stakeholder engagement activities Requirements: Strong experience operating as a Technical Architect within large-scale enterprise or public sector environments Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture principles Experience designing microservices and API-led architectures Strong knowledge of Kubernetes/container platforms such as EKS or OpenShift Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation Understanding of CI/CD tooling and DevOps delivery practices Experience designing secure systems within regulated or high-security environments Strong stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skills Knowledge of networking, identity/access management and platform security principles Gov experience Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.
Jun 13, 2026
Contractor
Technical Architect Outside IR35 Remote based Rate DOE 6 months SR2 is supporting a major public sector digital programme seeking two experienced Technical Architects to help shape and deliver large-scale cloud-native platforms and services within a highly secure, data-driven environment. This is a hands-on architecture role suited to consultants who can operate across strategy, solution design and engineering enablement, working closely with delivery teams to modernise complex systems and improve operational resilience. Overview: You'll be responsible for defining technical architectures across multiple workstreams, supporting engineering teams with best practice and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned to wider enterprise standards. The environment is heavily cloud-focused, with modern DevOps practices, containerised workloads and API-led integration patterns playing a central role. The successful candidates will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, security teams and senior stakeholders to guide technical direction, support delivery and help solve complex integration and platform challenges. Responsibilities: Design and govern scalable cloud-native architectures across complex digital services Produce high and low-level technical designs, architecture decision records and integration patterns Support delivery teams with engineering best practice and architectural guidance Define secure-by-design solutions in regulated and highly governed environments Drive adoption of modern DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code approaches Work across microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures and container platforms Collaborate with security, infrastructure and delivery teams to ensure operational resilience and scalability Support technical assurance, governance and stakeholder engagement activities Requirements: Strong experience operating as a Technical Architect within large-scale enterprise or public sector environments Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture principles Experience designing microservices and API-led architectures Strong knowledge of Kubernetes/container platforms such as EKS or OpenShift Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation Understanding of CI/CD tooling and DevOps delivery practices Experience designing secure systems within regulated or high-security environments Strong stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skills Knowledge of networking, identity/access management and platform security principles Gov experience Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.
Azure Cloud Engineer / Platform Engineer x4 SC Cleared UK Wide 45,000 - 65,000 + perm benefits Successful applications will need to hold current SC Clearance We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers to join a collaborative platform engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud services to UK-based customers. These roles blends hands-on project delivery with ongoing platform development, offering the opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. You will work in a supportive, agile environment alongside skilled engineers focused on building reliable, modern cloud platforms. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on automation, reuse, standardisation, and blueprints Take a code-first approach, reducing reliance on manual configuration Deliver cloud engineering outcomes through agile-style sprints, aligned to customer needs Contribute to both project delivery and foundational platform improvement Collaborate closely with other engineers to continuously improve platform capability and reliability Maintain and enhance cloud environments in line with security and compliance requirements Actively develop your technical skills through training, certifications, and hands-on experience Skills and experience Proven experience in cloud or platform engineering roles Strong hands-on experience with Azure Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform) Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based platforms Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible Experience working in Agile delivery environments Background in infrastructure and networking (desirable but not essential)
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Azure Cloud Engineer / Platform Engineer x4 SC Cleared UK Wide 45,000 - 65,000 + perm benefits Successful applications will need to hold current SC Clearance We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers to join a collaborative platform engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud services to UK-based customers. These roles blends hands-on project delivery with ongoing platform development, offering the opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. You will work in a supportive, agile environment alongside skilled engineers focused on building reliable, modern cloud platforms. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on automation, reuse, standardisation, and blueprints Take a code-first approach, reducing reliance on manual configuration Deliver cloud engineering outcomes through agile-style sprints, aligned to customer needs Contribute to both project delivery and foundational platform improvement Collaborate closely with other engineers to continuously improve platform capability and reliability Maintain and enhance cloud environments in line with security and compliance requirements Actively develop your technical skills through training, certifications, and hands-on experience Skills and experience Proven experience in cloud or platform engineering roles Strong hands-on experience with Azure Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform) Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based platforms Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible Experience working in Agile delivery environments Background in infrastructure and networking (desirable but not essential)
DevOps Engineer SC cleared Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value. Responsibilities: Cloud and Platform Integration Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards CI/CD and Automation Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments Testing and Quality Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases Support continuous improvement of testing practices Monitoring and Incident Response Implement observability and monitoring tooling Track system performance and detect anomalies Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments Collaboration and Delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders Translate requirements into working technical solutions Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities Skills & Experience: Active SC clearance Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS Infrastructure as code using Terraform CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrin e- resourcing
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer SC cleared Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value. Responsibilities: Cloud and Platform Integration Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards CI/CD and Automation Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments Testing and Quality Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases Support continuous improvement of testing practices Monitoring and Incident Response Implement observability and monitoring tooling Track system performance and detect anomalies Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments Collaboration and Delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders Translate requirements into working technical solutions Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities Skills & Experience: Active SC clearance Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS Infrastructure as code using Terraform CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrin e- resourcing
Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO) / Technology & Operations Director Location: Coventry (Hybrid) Salary: 80,000- 100,000 DOE Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Join a Growing Technology Business Where You Can Truly Make an Impact We're partnering with an ambitious and growing technology company looking for a commercially minded, hands-on technology leader to take ownership of both software delivery and IT operations across the business. This is a rare opportunity to join a smaller organisation where your influence will genuinely shape the future direction of technology, operations, delivery, and customer outcomes. You'll work closely with the executive team, helping drive strategic decisions while remaining close enough to the technology to guide teams, solve problems, and improve delivery standards. We're looking for someone who enjoys building structure in fast-paced environments, thrives on solving operational challenges, and still has the technical depth to engage with engineering teams and architecture decisions when required. The Role As CTOO / Technology & Operations Director, you'll oversee the operational effectiveness of software development, infrastructure, and technical services across the organisation's application estate. You'll act as the bridge between commercial teams, customers, developers, and IT services - ensuring priorities are aligned, delivery remains controlled, and systems stay secure, stable, and scalable. This role combines strategic leadership with practical execution. You'll be expected to roll your sleeves up when needed, support critical decision-making, and help teams deliver effectively with limited resources. Key Responsibilities Technology & Operational Leadership Lead the development and IT services functions across the business Ensure applications and platforms are delivered, maintained, and supported effectively Drive operational stability, resilience, and continuous improvement Balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution Hands-On Technical Leadership Provide guidance across software delivery, infrastructure, DevOps, and architecture Support teams with technical decision-making and delivery planning Maintain oversight of cloud infrastructure, databases, environments, and security controls Act as a senior escalation point during incidents or critical operational issues Executive Delivery & Prioritisation Translate executive and customer requirements into achievable delivery plans Manage competing priorities across development and IT operations Clearly communicate risks, trade-offs, and delivery expectations Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with sales, commercial, product, and operational teams Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution planning Improve collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders Governance, Security & Compliance Ensure strong governance, policies, and operational procedures are in place Support ISO9001 / ISO27001 aligned processes and customer audit requirements Maintain focus on GDPR, cybersecurity, resilience, and risk management What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven leadership across software engineering and IT operations/infrastructure Experience working in smaller or growing businesses where adaptability is key Strong hands-on technical understanding with the ability to engage at engineering level Experience managing software delivery, technical operations, and cross-functional teams Strong understanding of Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software practices Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of databases including MS SQL and/or Oracle Experience managing incidents, operational risk, and technical escalations Desirable Background Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical background Experience with architecture or solution design Exposure to sectors such as Construction, Utilities, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Insurance, or B2B technology services Personal Attributes Commercially aware and pragmatic Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving ability Comfortable making decisions and driving accountability Able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders Hands-on, approachable, and delivery focused What Success Looks Like Within your first 6-12 months, you'll have: Improved operational stability and delivery visibility Established clearer prioritisation across development and IT services Strengthened collaboration between technical and commercial teams Improved governance, documentation, and compliance readiness Built empowered teams with strong accountability and ownership Package 80,000- 100,000 salary depending on experience Hybrid working model Opportunity to shape technology strategy within a growing business High level of ownership and autonomy Collaborative and fast-moving environment where your contribution matters
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO) / Technology & Operations Director Location: Coventry (Hybrid) Salary: 80,000- 100,000 DOE Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Join a Growing Technology Business Where You Can Truly Make an Impact We're partnering with an ambitious and growing technology company looking for a commercially minded, hands-on technology leader to take ownership of both software delivery and IT operations across the business. This is a rare opportunity to join a smaller organisation where your influence will genuinely shape the future direction of technology, operations, delivery, and customer outcomes. You'll work closely with the executive team, helping drive strategic decisions while remaining close enough to the technology to guide teams, solve problems, and improve delivery standards. We're looking for someone who enjoys building structure in fast-paced environments, thrives on solving operational challenges, and still has the technical depth to engage with engineering teams and architecture decisions when required. The Role As CTOO / Technology & Operations Director, you'll oversee the operational effectiveness of software development, infrastructure, and technical services across the organisation's application estate. You'll act as the bridge between commercial teams, customers, developers, and IT services - ensuring priorities are aligned, delivery remains controlled, and systems stay secure, stable, and scalable. This role combines strategic leadership with practical execution. You'll be expected to roll your sleeves up when needed, support critical decision-making, and help teams deliver effectively with limited resources. Key Responsibilities Technology & Operational Leadership Lead the development and IT services functions across the business Ensure applications and platforms are delivered, maintained, and supported effectively Drive operational stability, resilience, and continuous improvement Balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution Hands-On Technical Leadership Provide guidance across software delivery, infrastructure, DevOps, and architecture Support teams with technical decision-making and delivery planning Maintain oversight of cloud infrastructure, databases, environments, and security controls Act as a senior escalation point during incidents or critical operational issues Executive Delivery & Prioritisation Translate executive and customer requirements into achievable delivery plans Manage competing priorities across development and IT operations Clearly communicate risks, trade-offs, and delivery expectations Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with sales, commercial, product, and operational teams Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution planning Improve collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders Governance, Security & Compliance Ensure strong governance, policies, and operational procedures are in place Support ISO9001 / ISO27001 aligned processes and customer audit requirements Maintain focus on GDPR, cybersecurity, resilience, and risk management What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven leadership across software engineering and IT operations/infrastructure Experience working in smaller or growing businesses where adaptability is key Strong hands-on technical understanding with the ability to engage at engineering level Experience managing software delivery, technical operations, and cross-functional teams Strong understanding of Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software practices Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of databases including MS SQL and/or Oracle Experience managing incidents, operational risk, and technical escalations Desirable Background Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical background Experience with architecture or solution design Exposure to sectors such as Construction, Utilities, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Insurance, or B2B technology services Personal Attributes Commercially aware and pragmatic Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving ability Comfortable making decisions and driving accountability Able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders Hands-on, approachable, and delivery focused What Success Looks Like Within your first 6-12 months, you'll have: Improved operational stability and delivery visibility Established clearer prioritisation across development and IT services Strengthened collaboration between technical and commercial teams Improved governance, documentation, and compliance readiness Built empowered teams with strong accountability and ownership Package 80,000- 100,000 salary depending on experience Hybrid working model Opportunity to shape technology strategy within a growing business High level of ownership and autonomy Collaborative and fast-moving environment where your contribution matters
LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER £50-60k Newark-on-Trent - 4 days per week on-site / 1 day remote C# / .Net / Blazor / MySQL THE ROLE Lead a growing software engineering function working alongside a team of 3 other software developers Modern Microsoft stack including .NET 8/10, Blazor, .NET MAUI, AWS & MySQL End-to-end ownership across full stack product delivery and technical direction Office-based culture with hybrid flexibility and genuine influence on engineering decisions ABOUT THE CLIENT Due to continued growth, we're recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer to join an established technology-driven organisation based in Newark-on-Trent. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll play a key part in shaping products, mentoring developers, and influencing the technical direction of the business. You'll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where quality software, team culture, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. THE BENEFITS £50-60k salary depending on experience Hybrid working - 4 days per week on-site, 1 day remote Modern technology stack and greenfield development opportunities Opportunity to mentor and lead a growing engineering team High level of ownership and influence across architecture and delivery Collaborative and ambitious engineering culture THE LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER ROLE: You'll take ownership of full stack software delivery across web, mobile, and backend systems, working closely with a team of 3 developers while remaining hands-on technically. This role combines software engineering leadership with architecture, mentoring, sprint planning, and stakeholder collaboration. You'll help shape how the team builds software whilst ensuring delivery remains scalable, maintainable, and commercially focused. You'll work across modern .NET applications, Blazor front ends, REST APIs, AWS infrastructure, and .NET MAUI mobile applications - contributing from concept through to deployment. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Strong commercial experience with C# / .NET Modern .NET 8/10 development experience Blazor / Razor Components ASP.NET Core REST API development Entity Framework Core AWS infrastructure experience MySQL CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps & Git Full stack software engineering experience Experience mentoring or leading developers Strong understanding of scalable architecture and clean code principles
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER £50-60k Newark-on-Trent - 4 days per week on-site / 1 day remote C# / .Net / Blazor / MySQL THE ROLE Lead a growing software engineering function working alongside a team of 3 other software developers Modern Microsoft stack including .NET 8/10, Blazor, .NET MAUI, AWS & MySQL End-to-end ownership across full stack product delivery and technical direction Office-based culture with hybrid flexibility and genuine influence on engineering decisions ABOUT THE CLIENT Due to continued growth, we're recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer to join an established technology-driven organisation based in Newark-on-Trent. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll play a key part in shaping products, mentoring developers, and influencing the technical direction of the business. You'll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where quality software, team culture, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. THE BENEFITS £50-60k salary depending on experience Hybrid working - 4 days per week on-site, 1 day remote Modern technology stack and greenfield development opportunities Opportunity to mentor and lead a growing engineering team High level of ownership and influence across architecture and delivery Collaborative and ambitious engineering culture THE LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER ROLE: You'll take ownership of full stack software delivery across web, mobile, and backend systems, working closely with a team of 3 developers while remaining hands-on technically. This role combines software engineering leadership with architecture, mentoring, sprint planning, and stakeholder collaboration. You'll help shape how the team builds software whilst ensuring delivery remains scalable, maintainable, and commercially focused. You'll work across modern .NET applications, Blazor front ends, REST APIs, AWS infrastructure, and .NET MAUI mobile applications - contributing from concept through to deployment. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Strong commercial experience with C# / .NET Modern .NET 8/10 development experience Blazor / Razor Components ASP.NET Core REST API development Entity Framework Core AWS infrastructure experience MySQL CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps & Git Full stack software engineering experience Experience mentoring or leading developers Strong understanding of scalable architecture and clean code principles
Your new company I am working with a UK-based conservation charity working to create innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Their aim is to help to confront the global crisis facing nature. I am looking for a keen DevOps Engineer looking to work in a collaborative, close-knit team who enjoys transformation and always wants to push forwards in both knowledge and delivery. Your new role Joining the Digital Transformation Team, you will be helping to manage and evolve the infrastructure behind a portfolio of web applications. Very much a hands-on role, working with both cloud and on-prem environments. You will take ownership of reliable, secure production environments. You will support deployments through well-designed CI/CD pipelines and automation. You will ensure effective monitoring and be responsible for incident response. You will also manage databases, backups and disaster recovery processes, while collaborating with developers to continuously improve delivery, architecture and operational workflows. What you'll need to succeed The tech stack includes Linux, Ruby on Rails, WordPress, NuxtJS, PostgreSQL, running across Azure, AWS and Proxmox, with tooling around CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible), containerisation and monitoring (Zabbix). What you'll get in return Flexible, hybrid working - 2 days per month in the office in Cambridge Excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday, health plan, excellent training and progression plus much more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Your new company I am working with a UK-based conservation charity working to create innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Their aim is to help to confront the global crisis facing nature. I am looking for a keen DevOps Engineer looking to work in a collaborative, close-knit team who enjoys transformation and always wants to push forwards in both knowledge and delivery. Your new role Joining the Digital Transformation Team, you will be helping to manage and evolve the infrastructure behind a portfolio of web applications. Very much a hands-on role, working with both cloud and on-prem environments. You will take ownership of reliable, secure production environments. You will support deployments through well-designed CI/CD pipelines and automation. You will ensure effective monitoring and be responsible for incident response. You will also manage databases, backups and disaster recovery processes, while collaborating with developers to continuously improve delivery, architecture and operational workflows. What you'll need to succeed The tech stack includes Linux, Ruby on Rails, WordPress, NuxtJS, PostgreSQL, running across Azure, AWS and Proxmox, with tooling around CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible), containerisation and monitoring (Zabbix). What you'll get in return Flexible, hybrid working - 2 days per month in the office in Cambridge Excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday, health plan, excellent training and progression plus much more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
SharePoint Engineer Inside IR35 / 3 days per week onsite We are recruiting for a SharePoint Engineer to join our client, supporting and evolving a global estate of critical platforms across SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure, and web infrastructure. This is a key role combining hands-on engineering, platform ownership, and technical leadership, ensuring our systems remain secure, resilient, and high-performing while helping drive modernisation and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Manage and support SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure Cloud Services, and web infrastructure Provide 3rd line technical support for critical business systems Monitor, optimise, and maintain platform performance and uptime Support and enhance Azure services, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Hands on experience delivering and supporting SharePoint solutions in enterprise environments Exposure to both on premises and cloud based (Microsoft 365) SharePoint platforms Day to day SharePoint administration in production environments General understanding of SharePoint's dependency on SQL Server Ensure global availability, scalability, and disaster recovery capability Lead platform upgrades, code releases, and deployments Maintain and improve web and SharePoint environments globally Drive automation and DevOps best practices In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
Jun 13, 2026
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SharePoint Engineer Inside IR35 / 3 days per week onsite We are recruiting for a SharePoint Engineer to join our client, supporting and evolving a global estate of critical platforms across SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure, and web infrastructure. This is a key role combining hands-on engineering, platform ownership, and technical leadership, ensuring our systems remain secure, resilient, and high-performing while helping drive modernisation and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Manage and support SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure Cloud Services, and web infrastructure Provide 3rd line technical support for critical business systems Monitor, optimise, and maintain platform performance and uptime Support and enhance Azure services, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Hands on experience delivering and supporting SharePoint solutions in enterprise environments Exposure to both on premises and cloud based (Microsoft 365) SharePoint platforms Day to day SharePoint administration in production environments General understanding of SharePoint's dependency on SQL Server Ensure global availability, scalability, and disaster recovery capability Lead platform upgrades, code releases, and deployments Maintain and improve web and SharePoint environments globally Drive automation and DevOps best practices In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
Security Clearance: All candidates must already hold DV and eligible for eDV Copello have partnered with a leading Defence client in their search for a Senior DevOps Engineer. In this role you will be deploying applications and software to cloud or on-prem environments for our many business areas. Skills and Experience Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure) Infrastructure as code e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible etc. Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines; Container platform and orchestration systems ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI or cloud equivalents Experience in scripting languages and source control Responsibilities Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure Understand the needs of project stakeholders Automate and improve development and release processes Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats Identify technical problems and develop software updates and solutions Work with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Security Clearance: All candidates must already hold DV and eligible for eDV Copello have partnered with a leading Defence client in their search for a Senior DevOps Engineer. In this role you will be deploying applications and software to cloud or on-prem environments for our many business areas. Skills and Experience Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure) Infrastructure as code e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible etc. Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines; Container platform and orchestration systems ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI or cloud equivalents Experience in scripting languages and source control Responsibilities Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure Understand the needs of project stakeholders Automate and improve development and release processes Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats Identify technical problems and develop software updates and solutions Work with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
CPS Group (UK) Limited
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Linux Systems Administrator Remote (occasional travel to either Nottingham or Bristol) 37,000- 45,000 CPS Group are working with a UK-based SaaS provider that delivers a widely adopted digital platform used across the higher education sector. Due to continued growth, they're looking for a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join their infrastructure and operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on operational support with infrastructure improvement, automation, and long-term platform reliability. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving a large-scale cloud-hosted SaaS environment, supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic infrastructure initiatives. The position involves a mix of incident response, monitoring, automation, systems administration, and tooling development. You'll work closely with development and implementation teams to ensure platform stability, scalability, and security. This is a remote-first role for candidates based in the UK. Occasional travel to offices in either Bristol or Nottingham may be required (up to 5 days per month). Responsibilities Manage and maintain Linux-based production infrastructure Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve platform and service issues Automate deployment and operational processes Support infrastructure planning, scaling, and resilience initiatives Maintain and improve internal operational tooling Contribute to security, reliability, and performance improvements Produce and maintain technical documentation Participate in an on-call support rota Skills & Experience Required Strong Linux systems administration experience (Ubuntu/Debian preferred) Experience with automated provisioning tools such as Ansible Good understanding of TCP/IP networking and security best practices Scripting experience in one or more of: Bash Python PHP PowerShell Ruby Experience with Git/GitHub version control Previous experience in a Linux Sysadmin, DevOps, or infrastructure-focused engineering role Experience monitoring and supporting SaaS/cloud-based systems Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to create clear technical documentation Desirable Experience VMware administration, ideally including NSX Experience designing or supporting scalable and redundant cloud environment Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)>
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Linux Systems Administrator Remote (occasional travel to either Nottingham or Bristol) 37,000- 45,000 CPS Group are working with a UK-based SaaS provider that delivers a widely adopted digital platform used across the higher education sector. Due to continued growth, they're looking for a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join their infrastructure and operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on operational support with infrastructure improvement, automation, and long-term platform reliability. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving a large-scale cloud-hosted SaaS environment, supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic infrastructure initiatives. The position involves a mix of incident response, monitoring, automation, systems administration, and tooling development. You'll work closely with development and implementation teams to ensure platform stability, scalability, and security. This is a remote-first role for candidates based in the UK. Occasional travel to offices in either Bristol or Nottingham may be required (up to 5 days per month). Responsibilities Manage and maintain Linux-based production infrastructure Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve platform and service issues Automate deployment and operational processes Support infrastructure planning, scaling, and resilience initiatives Maintain and improve internal operational tooling Contribute to security, reliability, and performance improvements Produce and maintain technical documentation Participate in an on-call support rota Skills & Experience Required Strong Linux systems administration experience (Ubuntu/Debian preferred) Experience with automated provisioning tools such as Ansible Good understanding of TCP/IP networking and security best practices Scripting experience in one or more of: Bash Python PHP PowerShell Ruby Experience with Git/GitHub version control Previous experience in a Linux Sysadmin, DevOps, or infrastructure-focused engineering role Experience monitoring and supporting SaaS/cloud-based systems Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to create clear technical documentation Desirable Experience VMware administration, ideally including NSX Experience designing or supporting scalable and redundant cloud environment Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)>
Lead Platform Engineer Lead Platform Engineer - Lonon / Hybrid Salary up to £110,000 + excellent benefits SC cleared or SC eligible candidates required Work on large scale cloud platforms supporting critical UK public sector services ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a global technology consultancy delivering secure digital transformation programmes across the UK public sector. Their engineering teams design and operate modern cloud platforms that power critical government services used by millions of citizens every day. Due to continued growth across multiple national programmes, they are looking to hire experienced Lead Platform Engineers to join their expanding engineering capability. THE BENEFITS Salary up to £105,000 plus benefits Flexible model with office and client travel Clear technical career progression and leadership pathways Access to industry recognised certifications and training Opportunity to work on large scale national digital transformation programmes Strong engineering culture with knowledge sharing and collaboration Flexible benefits package and wellbeing support THE LEAD PLATFORM ENGINEER ROLE As a Lead Platform Engineer, you will work within agile engineering teams designing and building secure, scalable cloud platforms for major UK public sector organisations. You will help deliver enterprise scale infrastructure platforms that enable development teams to build and deploy secure digital services. Typical responsibilities include: Designing and improving cloud infrastructure platforms Building Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Supporting container platforms using Kubernetes and Docker Developing CI/CD pipelines to automate delivery and deployment Improving platform monitoring, reliability and observability Providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers across delivery teams LEAD PLATFORM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS Strong AWS cloud platform engineering experience Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform Container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker Strong Linux engineering and scripting experience Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab or similar tools Experience supporting large scale production cloud platforms Ability to provide technical leadership within engineering teams Candidates must be SC cleared or eligible to obtain SC clearance. TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Lead Platform Engineer, Senior Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, NSD
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Lead Platform Engineer Lead Platform Engineer - Lonon / Hybrid Salary up to £110,000 + excellent benefits SC cleared or SC eligible candidates required Work on large scale cloud platforms supporting critical UK public sector services ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a global technology consultancy delivering secure digital transformation programmes across the UK public sector. Their engineering teams design and operate modern cloud platforms that power critical government services used by millions of citizens every day. Due to continued growth across multiple national programmes, they are looking to hire experienced Lead Platform Engineers to join their expanding engineering capability. THE BENEFITS Salary up to £105,000 plus benefits Flexible model with office and client travel Clear technical career progression and leadership pathways Access to industry recognised certifications and training Opportunity to work on large scale national digital transformation programmes Strong engineering culture with knowledge sharing and collaboration Flexible benefits package and wellbeing support THE LEAD PLATFORM ENGINEER ROLE As a Lead Platform Engineer, you will work within agile engineering teams designing and building secure, scalable cloud platforms for major UK public sector organisations. You will help deliver enterprise scale infrastructure platforms that enable development teams to build and deploy secure digital services. Typical responsibilities include: Designing and improving cloud infrastructure platforms Building Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Supporting container platforms using Kubernetes and Docker Developing CI/CD pipelines to automate delivery and deployment Improving platform monitoring, reliability and observability Providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers across delivery teams LEAD PLATFORM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS Strong AWS cloud platform engineering experience Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform Container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker Strong Linux engineering and scripting experience Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab or similar tools Experience supporting large scale production cloud platforms Ability to provide technical leadership within engineering teams Candidates must be SC cleared or eligible to obtain SC clearance. TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Lead Platform Engineer, Senior Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, NSD
SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working - Blackpool 600 - 700 p/day, Inside IR35 We're recruiting for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to support a large-scale cloud and platform engineering programme within a secure enterprise environment. This role will focus on container platforms, cloud security and CI/CD delivery across modern infrastructure environments. Key responsibilities: Deploying, managing and optimising Kubernetes environments, including AKS Supporting CI/CD pipeline development and automation initiatives Implementing and maintaining cloud security tooling, including Wiz Working closely with infrastructure and development teams to improve deployment processes Monitoring platform performance, reliability and security compliance Supporting troubleshooting, incident resolution and continuous improvement activities Required experience: Active SC Clearance Strong hands-on DevOps engineering experience within an enterprise environment Proven experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Experience with cloud security tooling, ideally Wiz Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation best practices ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 13, 2026
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SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working - Blackpool 600 - 700 p/day, Inside IR35 We're recruiting for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to support a large-scale cloud and platform engineering programme within a secure enterprise environment. This role will focus on container platforms, cloud security and CI/CD delivery across modern infrastructure environments. Key responsibilities: Deploying, managing and optimising Kubernetes environments, including AKS Supporting CI/CD pipeline development and automation initiatives Implementing and maintaining cloud security tooling, including Wiz Working closely with infrastructure and development teams to improve deployment processes Monitoring platform performance, reliability and security compliance Supporting troubleshooting, incident resolution and continuous improvement activities Required experience: Active SC Clearance Strong hands-on DevOps engineering experience within an enterprise environment Proven experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Experience with cloud security tooling, ideally Wiz Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation best practices ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working - Blackpool 600 - 700 p/day, Inside IR35 We're recruiting for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to support a large-scale cloud and platform engineering programme within a secure enterprise environment. This role will focus on container platforms, cloud security and CI/CD delivery across modern infrastructure environments. Key responsibilities: Deploying, managing and optimising Kubernetes environments, including AKS Supporting CI/CD pipeline development and automation initiatives Implementing and maintaining cloud security tooling, including Wiz Working closely with infrastructure and development teams to improve deployment processes Monitoring platform performance, reliability and security compliance Supporting troubleshooting, incident resolution and continuous improvement activities Required experience: Active SC Clearance Strong hands-on DevOps engineering experience within an enterprise environment Proven experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Experience with cloud security tooling, ideally Wiz Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation best practices ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 13, 2026
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SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working - Blackpool 600 - 700 p/day, Inside IR35 We're recruiting for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to support a large-scale cloud and platform engineering programme within a secure enterprise environment. This role will focus on container platforms, cloud security and CI/CD delivery across modern infrastructure environments. Key responsibilities: Deploying, managing and optimising Kubernetes environments, including AKS Supporting CI/CD pipeline development and automation initiatives Implementing and maintaining cloud security tooling, including Wiz Working closely with infrastructure and development teams to improve deployment processes Monitoring platform performance, reliability and security compliance Supporting troubleshooting, incident resolution and continuous improvement activities Required experience: Active SC Clearance Strong hands-on DevOps engineering experience within an enterprise environment Proven experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Experience with cloud security tooling, ideally Wiz Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation best practices ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Azure Cloud Engineer Abingdon Excellent salary plus bonus 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a permanent Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. Due to growth, they now seek a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer who lives and breathes the Azure stack. This Azure Cloud Engineer role is incredibly varied, there is the standard Azure DevOps & GitHub, working pipelines etc, but you will also use Bicep for Infrastructure-as-a-code. The Cloud Engineer will help their external consultancy teams define technical requirements with their clients. On top of that, there is a lot of standard existing Azure Cloud support for clients and acting as a technical escalation point for internal service desks. Our client is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience working within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment. o Microsoft Azure Certifications: o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure resources. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: PowerShell and Azure CLI used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Azure Integration Services: proficient in Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management for integration design and implementation. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Experienced in designing virtualised infrastructure environments including compute, virtualisation, storage, and security. Experience with security vulnerability management and remediation. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re an Azure Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Senior Azure Cloud Engineer Abingdon Excellent salary plus bonus 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a permanent Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. Due to growth, they now seek a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer who lives and breathes the Azure stack. This Azure Cloud Engineer role is incredibly varied, there is the standard Azure DevOps & GitHub, working pipelines etc, but you will also use Bicep for Infrastructure-as-a-code. The Cloud Engineer will help their external consultancy teams define technical requirements with their clients. On top of that, there is a lot of standard existing Azure Cloud support for clients and acting as a technical escalation point for internal service desks. Our client is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience working within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment. o Microsoft Azure Certifications: o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure resources. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: PowerShell and Azure CLI used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Azure Integration Services: proficient in Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management for integration design and implementation. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Experienced in designing virtualised infrastructure environments including compute, virtualisation, storage, and security. Experience with security vulnerability management and remediation. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re an Azure Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
AWS Technical Architect +6 months + +Fully remote +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential As an AWS Technical Architect, you'll take high-level customer requirements and turn them into practical, secure, and production-ready AWS solutions. You'll work closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design cloud platforms that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective. This is a hands-on role but also highly collaborative and strategic - ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems while guiding teams and influencing architecture decisions. Solution Design: Architecting cloud solutions on AWS according to business requirements, covering infrastructure design, application architecture, security, and integration patterns. DevOps Automation and IaC: Champion an automation-first mindset, ensuring all scalable architectures are driven by Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern automation tools. Cloud Migration: Assisting in migrating on-premises infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud with minimal disruption and optimal performance. Security and Compliance: Implementing security best practices and compliance standards within AWS environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security. Network Architecture: Establish central AWS transit and network infrastructure, acting as the core gateway for all inter-account communication and outbound traffic to external services. Cost Optimization: Designing cost-effective solutions by selecting appropriate AWS services and implementing cost management strategies. High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Designing architectures for high availability and disaster recovery using AWS services. Performance Optimization : Tuning configurations and leveraging AWS services for optimal performance of applications and infrastructure. Monitoring and Logging: Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail to ensure the health, performance, and security of AWS environments. Technical Leadership and Collaboration: Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Continuous Learning and Innovation: Staying updated with the latest AWS services and best practices, driving innovation for improved efficiency and reliability of AWS solutions. Experience required: Proven track record as an AWS Technical Architect Hands-on experience across AWS/public cloud environments Strong practical AWS knowledge across infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations Experience working closely with DevOps and CloudOps teams Proficiency in deploying Landing Zone, particularly Secure Landing Zone/PALZ and expertise in Control Tower and AWS Organizations. Practical experience in designing and implementing Continuous Integration and Deployment utilizing tools like GitHub Actions. Expertise in managing and maintaining secure AWS cloud environments and various AWS security services. Experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as OAUTH2, SAML2.0, and OIDC. Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, including serverless applications, containerised applications, CI/CD pipelines, Network Infrastructures like Transit Gateway and Direct Connect, Identity and Access Management, and programmable infrastructure. Knowledge and experience in infrastructure as code solutions using tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, Python, Bash or PowerShell. Experience with network concepts such as VPC, Transit Gateways, Gateway Load Balancers, AWS Private Link, Endpoint Services, Route 53, IPAM, CIDR management, and hybrid networks. Proficiency in tools like Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow. If you'd like to discuss the AWS Technical Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Jun 13, 2026
Contractor
AWS Technical Architect +6 months + +Fully remote +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential As an AWS Technical Architect, you'll take high-level customer requirements and turn them into practical, secure, and production-ready AWS solutions. You'll work closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design cloud platforms that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective. This is a hands-on role but also highly collaborative and strategic - ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems while guiding teams and influencing architecture decisions. Solution Design: Architecting cloud solutions on AWS according to business requirements, covering infrastructure design, application architecture, security, and integration patterns. DevOps Automation and IaC: Champion an automation-first mindset, ensuring all scalable architectures are driven by Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern automation tools. Cloud Migration: Assisting in migrating on-premises infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud with minimal disruption and optimal performance. Security and Compliance: Implementing security best practices and compliance standards within AWS environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security. Network Architecture: Establish central AWS transit and network infrastructure, acting as the core gateway for all inter-account communication and outbound traffic to external services. Cost Optimization: Designing cost-effective solutions by selecting appropriate AWS services and implementing cost management strategies. High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Designing architectures for high availability and disaster recovery using AWS services. Performance Optimization : Tuning configurations and leveraging AWS services for optimal performance of applications and infrastructure. Monitoring and Logging: Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail to ensure the health, performance, and security of AWS environments. Technical Leadership and Collaboration: Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Continuous Learning and Innovation: Staying updated with the latest AWS services and best practices, driving innovation for improved efficiency and reliability of AWS solutions. Experience required: Proven track record as an AWS Technical Architect Hands-on experience across AWS/public cloud environments Strong practical AWS knowledge across infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations Experience working closely with DevOps and CloudOps teams Proficiency in deploying Landing Zone, particularly Secure Landing Zone/PALZ and expertise in Control Tower and AWS Organizations. Practical experience in designing and implementing Continuous Integration and Deployment utilizing tools like GitHub Actions. Expertise in managing and maintaining secure AWS cloud environments and various AWS security services. Experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as OAUTH2, SAML2.0, and OIDC. Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, including serverless applications, containerised applications, CI/CD pipelines, Network Infrastructures like Transit Gateway and Direct Connect, Identity and Access Management, and programmable infrastructure. Knowledge and experience in infrastructure as code solutions using tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, Python, Bash or PowerShell. Experience with network concepts such as VPC, Transit Gateways, Gateway Load Balancers, AWS Private Link, Endpoint Services, Route 53, IPAM, CIDR management, and hybrid networks. Proficiency in tools like Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow. If you'd like to discuss the AWS Technical Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Job Description Role: DevOps Engineer Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location) Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Work Type: Contract (3-6 Months) Overview We are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile programmed within a secure government environment. This role focuses on building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting data-driven platforms and integrations. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWS Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Support and optimise data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and Airflow Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Containerise applications and services using Docker Conduct and implement security scanning and vulnerability management Work with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and development Key Skills & Experience Strong experience with AWS services Expertise in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Hands-on experience with: Apache Spark Python Apache Airflow Docker GitLab CI/CD Experience with security scanning tools such as: Trivy Trend Micro Wiz (or similar) Knowledge of data engineering and pipeline orchestration Familiarity with Jupyter Notebooks Experience working in secure/public sector environments Working Arrangement Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location) Occasional travel to Newcastle required for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions
Jun 13, 2026
Contractor
Job Description Role: DevOps Engineer Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location) Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Work Type: Contract (3-6 Months) Overview We are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile programmed within a secure government environment. This role focuses on building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting data-driven platforms and integrations. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWS Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Support and optimise data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and Airflow Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Containerise applications and services using Docker Conduct and implement security scanning and vulnerability management Work with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and development Key Skills & Experience Strong experience with AWS services Expertise in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Hands-on experience with: Apache Spark Python Apache Airflow Docker GitLab CI/CD Experience with security scanning tools such as: Trivy Trend Micro Wiz (or similar) Knowledge of data engineering and pipeline orchestration Familiarity with Jupyter Notebooks Experience working in secure/public sector environments Working Arrangement Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location) Occasional travel to Newcastle required for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions
