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Principal Software Engineer (.NET / AWS) 90,000+ per annum IT Function Manchester / Hybrid Shape the Future of Cloud-Native Fintech Engineering Are you ready to step into a role where you can drive architectural excellence, solve complex engineering challenges, and influence technical direction at scale? We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering function, playing a critical role in delivering scalable, cloud-native fintech platforms that support a rapidly expanding digital product suite. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thrives on deep technical problem-solving, system design, and raising engineering standards across teams. What You'll Be Doing Owning Architecture & Technical Direction Design and build scalable, distributed systems using .NET (C#) Define and evolve system architecture across AWS cloud environments Lead on complex technical challenges and system design decisions Ensure platforms are built for performance, scalability, security, and resilience Driving Engineering Excellence Act as a go-to technical expert within the engineering function Champion best practices, clean code, and modern engineering standards Contribute to architectural discussions and guide technical direction without line management responsibility Support and influence the wider engineering team through knowledge sharing and technical mentorship Hands-On Delivery & Innovation Contribute directly to coding, design, and delivery of key systems Work across the full lifecycle - from design through to deployment and optimisation Drive improvement across CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native practices Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions What Makes You Stand Out You are a highly experienced engineer with a passion for hands-on development, architecture, and solving complex technical challenges. Extensive experience with .NET / C# in large-scale, complex systems Strong hands-on expertise with AWS cloud platforms (essential) Proven experience designing scalable, distributed and microservices architectures Deep understanding of APIs, system design, and integration patterns Strong experience within DevOps, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices Ability to influence technical direction through expertise rather than authority Desirable Skills Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerisation Knowledge of event-driven systems and architectures Exposure to front-end technologies (React / Angular) Experience within fintech or regulated environments Why This Role Stands Out 90,000+ salary depending on experience Opportunity to shape architecture and engineering direction at scale Remain hands-on while working on complex, high-impact systems Work on cloud-native fintech platforms with real-world impact High level of technical autonomy and influence Strong engineering culture with a modern technology stack Hybrid working in Manchester If you're looking for a role where you can stay deeply technical, influence architecture, and make a lasting impact without moving away from engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV via the application link or contact Chrissie Rehman at (url removed) to take the next step. INDTECH DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, London Contract :6 Months Security Requirement Active SC Clearance required Overview We are seeking experienced Python Software Developers to support the delivery of large-scale analytics and data-driven solutions within a secure enterprise environment. The successful candidates will work on cloud-based platforms, data processing pipelines, and secure integrations while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and platform teams. This role is ideal for professionals with strong Python development expertise, cloud engineering experience, and exposure to modern DevOps and data engineering practices. Must Have: AWS services; Terraform; Apache Spark; Python; Apache Airflow; Docker; GitLab; Security scanning agent; Jupyter; Notebooks; Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications and services Build and optimize cloud-native data processing pipelines Develop and manage workflows using orchestration tools such as Airflow Work with large-scale data processing frameworks including Apache Spark Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker Implement infrastructure automation using Terraform Integrate solutions with enterprise data and secure file transfer systems Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and reliable deployments Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and source control management using GitLab Support vulnerability management and security scanning processes Create technical documentation and provide knowledge-sharing support where required Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative engineering activities Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Python development Experience working with AWS cloud services Proven experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Strong knowledge of Apache Spark Experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines Understanding of security scanning and vulnerability management tools such as Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz, or similar Experience working with Jupyter Notebooks Familiarity with secure enterprise integrations and data transfer solutions Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills Preferred Experience Experience working within secure or regulated environments Exposure to large-scale analytics or data platform projects Previous experience in public sector or enterprise-scale environments Understanding of cloud security best practices Working Arrangement Hybrid working model Approximately 60% onsite presence required in Newcastle Remaining days remote, depending on project requirements Clearance Requirement Candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain clearance.

DevOps Systems Engineer A UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced and technically capable DevOps Systems Engineer to join its IT and application support team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong infrastructure, networking, and SQL Server expertise who enjoys solving complex technical problems and supporting business-critical systems. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving server environments, supporting application deployments, troubleshooting production issues, and working closely with development and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, high-performing systems. This role suits someone who is proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working across infrastructure, databases, networking, and application support. Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server databases Participate in a 24/7 remote on-call rota following training Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, database, and application issues Perform application installations, upgrades, and configuration changes Support deployment and implementation of new systems and applications Monitor system performance and proactively resolve incidents Collaborate with developers and third-party vendors to resolve technical issues Manage server builds, patching, maintenance, and environment configuration Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and configurations Assist with networking issues including DNS, VPNs, firewalls, and connectivity Participate in system testing, releases, and change management activities Skills & Experience Required Strong experience administering Windows Server environments Solid understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls Experience supporting and administering Microsoft SQL Server, including high availability environments Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across infrastructure and applications Experience implementing and configuring business applications Ability to work effectively with development and support teams Experience supporting production and business-critical systems Knowledge of server monitoring, maintenance, and operational best practices Strong communication and documentation skills Desirable Experience VMware or Hyper-V virtualization technologies Exposure to Azure or AWS cloud platforms PowerShell scripting or automation experience IIS, application hosting, or middleware platform experience What We Offer Competitive salary Generous on-call allowance Flexible and hybrid working Supportive and collaborative environment Pension and additional benefits Opportunity to work with modern infrastructure and technologies Interested? Please Click Apply Now! DevOps Systems Engineer

Cloud Platform Engineer - Energy / Oil and Gas, Azure, AWS Up to 700 per day UK (Remote) 6 - 12 months My client is a high profile Consultancy who urgently require a Cloud Platform Engineer with proven Energy / Oil & Gas industry experience, along with strong Azure (and ideally AWS too) expertise and proven experience with FinOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, and modern CI/CD platforms and workflows. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Cloud Platform Engineer with proven Energy / Oil & Gas industry experience Expertise in Azure (hands-on Cloud Engineering) Proven experience with FinOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, and modern CI/CD platforms and workflows Excellence in operational infrastructure support and maintenance (including cloud data centres) in the Energy / Oil & gas sector, covering systems such Server, Storage, Back-up & Recovery, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and Security services Ability to help to shape the Cloud strategy by providing key tactical input to the Cloud Architect, driving FinOps / SRE practices and governing the operations of managed service providers (third parties) Capability to help drive the adoption of modern practices, including GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Ansible / Bicep / ARM), and CI/CD development (transitioning from Azure DevOps to GitHub Enterprise) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Nice to have: Microsoft Certification (ie Azure Solutions Architect Expert) Working knowledge of AWS and subsequent AWS certifications Immediate availability 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)

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer for one of our local clients: 550 p/d Inside IR35 Remote - 6 months+ contract Candidates must hold current SC Clearance This role is primarily an engineering-focused position with some operational responsibility within the wider platform operating model. You'll be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure cloud infrastructure while driving DevOps best practices across the environment. What you'll be doing Designing, developing, and deploying AWS infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Building, managing, and optimising CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab Working across AWS services including EC2, EKS (Kubernetes), RDS, S3, Route 53, VPC and Lambda Managing containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm deployments Implementing and maintaining DevOps practices across the full software delivery lifecycle Writing and maintaining scripts and automation (Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible) Ensuring infrastructure security through IAM, encryption, and network security best practices Supporting operational activities, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues Configuring and maintaining monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch Collaborating with engineering teams on service design, deployment, and continuous improvement What we're looking for Current SC Clearance Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Hands-on AWS expertise (EC2, S3, EKS/Kubernetes, RDS, VPC, IAM, Route 53) Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and/or GitLab CI) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and automated deployment practices Proficiency with Git/version control and modern development workflows Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) Scripting/programming capability (e.g. Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices Experience working as a Platform or DevOps Engineer (typically 5+ years) If you're currently SC Cleared and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy to 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)

Cloud Engineer 6-month contract Birmingham My Customer is looking for an experienced and proactive Cloud Engineer to join their technology team. This role is ideal for someone with strong hybrid infrastructure experience across cloud and on-premise platforms, who can take ownership of platform change initiatives, drive technical improvements, and support critical production environments. The Cloud Engineer will play a key role in modernising and maintaining the cloud estate, with a particular focus on Azure, infrastructure automation, and migration from legacy landing zone architectures. Skills required from the Cloud Engineer: Proven experience supporting and operating enterprise production platforms across Microsoft Azure and some On-premise infrastructure environments. Strong understanding of hybrid cloud operations and infrastructure management Managing Azure subscriptions, accounts, networking, identity, security controls and platform services Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tooling, particularly Terraform Experience working within operational support and change management environments Experience migrating workloads and services from on-premise infrastructure to public cloud platforms. Experience with Landing zones, DevOps tooling s would be beneficial Key Responsibilities of the Cloud Engineer: Act as the technical lead for platform change initiatives, owning technical designs and driving implementation through to completion Provide day-to-day operational support for hybrid infrastructure environments across Azure, AWS and on-premise platforms Ensure platform availability, reliability, performance and operational stability across production environments Lead the migration away from legacy Azure landing zone architecture to modern cloud platform designs and governance models Monitor, manage and maintain cloud infrastructure Support hybrid platform operations including incident management, troubleshooting and root cause analysis Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform and related automation tooling Collaborate with engineering, security and operational teams to improve platform resilience, scalability and automation The Cloud Engineer is required to work 3 days a week onsite (hybrid) Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence about the IAM Consultant role. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

AWS DevOps Engineer +6 months + +Inside IR35 + 575 - 610 a day +SC cleared role - sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Fully remote working CBSbutler are supporting a large organisation delivering a critical UK public sector programme and are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer / DevOps SME to strengthen platform delivery, automation and secure release capability. What you'll be doing Designing and improving CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable deployments Implementing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated environment provisioning Supporting containerised platforms and orchestration to improve scalability and resilience Embedding security and compliance controls into engineering workflows (DevSecOps) Driving observability improvements across monitoring, logging and alerting Advising engineering teams on DevOps best practice and helping remove delivery bottlenecks Essential experience Typically 5-10+ years in DevOps / systems engineering / software engineering Strong hands-on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform , Ansible , CloudFormation ) Containers & orchestration: Docker + Kubernetes Cloud platform depth: AWS / Azure / GCP (networking, compute, storage, security) CI/CD tooling: Jenkins , GitLab CI , GitHub Actions , CircleCI (or similar) Monitoring & logging: Prometheus , Grafana , ELK stack (or equivalent) DevSecOps: integrating security into pipelines and delivery (e.g., SonarQube , Snyk , OWASP practices) If you'd like to discuss this DevOps Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Your new company You will be joining a large, highly regarded public sector organisation undergoing significant digital transformation. The team is focused on delivering modern, scalable platforms that directly impact millions of users across the UK. This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative, agile environment where engineering best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement are strongly encouraged. Your new role As a Java Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications. Working within cross-functional agile teams, you will be responsible for building and enhancing microservices-based systems and contributing to full-stack delivery where required. Key responsibilities include: Designing and developing scalable Java-based applications using modern frameworks Building and maintaining microservices architectures and RESTful APIs Contributing to full-stack development across backend and frontend technologies Producing high-level designs and architectural artefacts Leading or mentoring developers and collaborating with product owners, BA's, and QA teams Driving best practices across CI/CD, TDD, and DevOps pipelines Ensuring performance, accessibility, and reliability across applications Engaging with stakeholders and contributing in a client-facing capacity What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring deep technical expertise alongside strong leadership and communication skills. Essential skills & experience: 10+ years' experience developing enterprise-level web applications Strong expertise in Java (7/8+), Spring Boot, Spring Framework & Microservices Solid experience building REST APIs / Web Services Experience across the full stack (e.g. Java backend + JavaScript, React or JSF frontend) Strong understanding of component-based architecture & system design Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven), Git, and Agile/Scrum delivery Hands-on experience with AWS or cloud-based environments Experience with databases such as Oracle or MongoDB Knowledge of TDD and automated testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Jest) Experience leading teams and working across cross-functional environments Strong client-facing communication skills Additional desirable experience: Web accessibility standards and tools (e.g. NVDA, WAVE, Accessibility Insights) Performance monitoring tools (e.g. JProfiler, Glowroot) DevOps tooling (e.g. Ansible, Gradle, GoCD) Integration tools such as MuleSoft Technologies such as FreeMarker, Node.js, Subversion 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)

Data Engineer London / remote 429 per day inside IR35 6 months duration Active SC clearance We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering large-scale cloud and data transformation programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex data platforms, leveraging modern cloud technologies and best-in-class engineering practices to build scalable, secure, and high-quality data solutions. You'll play a key role in designing and developing data pipelines, integrating data from multiple sources, and helping organisations unlock the value of their data through robust engineering and architecture. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing, and optimising enterprise-scale data pipelines. Building cloud-native data solutions using AWS and Azure. Developing and supporting ETL/ELT processes using Informatica. Working with large datasets to ensure data quality, performance, and reliability. Collaborating with architects, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders. Supporting CI/CD, automation, and DevOps best practices. Contributing to Agile delivery teams and driving engineering excellence. What We're Looking For Essential Skills Strong experience with Informatica. Proven delivery experience on data engineering or data transformation projects. Hands-on AWS experience. Experience working within Azure environments. Strong SQL skills and understanding of modern data engineering principles. Desirable Skills Python and PySpark development. AWS services including EMR, S3, Lambda, Athena, and Redshift. Apache Spark and large-scale batch processing. Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. Git/GitLab and modern software development practices. API integration and data services. Data warehousing, dimensional modelling, and dbt. Power BI familiarity. Experience working within government or highly regulated environments. What's In It For You? Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale data programmes. Exposure to modern cloud and data technologies. Collaborative and supportive engineering culture. Ongoing professional development and certification opportunities. Flexible working arrangements and excellent career progression opportunities. If you're passionate about building scalable cloud data solutions and want to work on complex, high-profile programmes, we'd love to hear from you. If this Data Engineer role is of interest, apply now or email your CV to me at (url removed)

DevOps Engineer BTCC Location: London Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Model: On-site Languages: English & Mandarin (mandatory) Industry: Cryptocurrency / Blockchain / Fintech About BTCC Founded in 2011, BTCC is one of the world s longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges, committed to delivering secure, transparent, and high-performance digital asset trading infrastructure. With more than a decade of operational excellence in global crypto markets, BTCC continues to scale its technology stack to support millions of users worldwide. As part of our continued infrastructure expansion, we are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to strengthen our cloud architecture, automation capabilities, and production reliability across blockchain and trading systems. What You ll Do Maintain and implement Windows and Linux-based IT infrastructure environments. Provide technical support and system administration across cloud platforms to meet defined service level objectives. Execute and maintain data backup and recovery strategies, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity frameworks for core systems. Implement and track cloud security remediations in coordination with the cybersecurity team. Develop and facilitate cloud operation automation to improve system reliability and deployment efficiency. Perform operational tasks including health checks, capacity monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue escalation in line with company SOPs. Configure, document, optimise, and support DevOps infrastructure components. Build and maintain automated deployments using configuration management technologies. Support and maintain Production, Staging, and Development environments. Participate in shift rotations including weekends and public holidays, with flexibility for on-request operational coverage. What You Bring Bachelor s or postgraduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related disciplines. Hands-on experience across virtualisation, servers, storage, and networking infrastructure. Proven experience setting up and managing Windows Server and Linux environments (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL), including network configuration and RPM packaging. Experience supporting Blockchain and Web3 infrastructure environments. Strong familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience managing infrastructure as code using tools such as Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform, or equivalent. Experience working within modern CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Bamboo, ArgoCD, or similar. Extensive hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure. Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as ElasticSearch and Datadog. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Excellent team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment. Proficiency in Mandarin (verbal and written) is mandatory. Why BTCC? At BTCC, you will work at the forefront of blockchain infrastructure and high-performance trading systems. We offer: Competitive compensation package Exposure to large-scale crypto and Web3 infrastructure A collaborative and international technical environment Opportunities to innovate and automate within a growing global exchange Career progression within a technology-driven organisation How to Apply If you are passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and blockchain systems, we would love to hear from you.

DevOps Lead - AI-Enabled Software Engineering Location: Reading (Hybrid) Permanent We are seeking an experienced and hands-on DevOps Lead to join a leading digital infrastructure organisation undergoing significant technology transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing software engineering team while driving the adoption of AI-assisted development practices across the software delivery lifecycle. As DevOps Lead, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction, owning the engineering roadmap, and ensuring the successful delivery and ongoing support of bespoke cloud-based applications. You will combine strong leadership capabilities with hands-on software development experience, leveraging modern AI-powered engineering tools to improve delivery speed, quality, and developer productivity. The Opportunity You will lead an Agile software development team comprising engineers, analysts, and QA specialists responsible for building and maintaining business-critical applications for internal users, customers, and external partners. This role offers the opportunity to shape engineering best practices, modernise development processes, and drive innovation through AI-enabled software delivery. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Delivery Lead and mentor a cross-functional software development team in an Agile environment. Define and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Drive the successful delivery of cloud-based applications and digital initiatives. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to manage priorities, expectations, risks, and dependencies. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality. Technical Ownership Own the end-to-end technology stack including frontend, backend, APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, scalability, performance, and security standards. Champion DevOps best practices including automation, monitoring, observability, and operational excellence. Maintain robust security controls, vulnerability management, and compliance standards. AI-Assisted Engineering Act as a hands-on contributor to software development activities. Drive adoption of AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and code generation platforms. Establish best practices for safe, secure, and effective AI-assisted development. Embed AI-enabled workflows across design, coding, testing, documentation, and knowledge management. Ensure AI-generated outputs meet engineering, security, and architectural standards. Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to enhance engineering productivity and delivery capability. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience leading software engineering or DevOps teams. Strong background delivering cloud-native applications within Agile environments. Experience with public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong understanding of full-stack development, APIs, databases, and software architecture. Expertise with source control, CI/CD automation, and DevOps tooling such as Git, Jenkins, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar technologies. Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and operational support practices. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools and integrating them into engineering workflows. Desirable Experience Experience establishing AI governance and secure AI development standards. Exposure to integrating AI tooling into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes. Understanding of prompt engineering, code validation, and AI risk management. Experience working within highly regulated or security-conscious environments. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Systems, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of software engineering within a technology-driven organisation. You'll have the autonomy to influence technical strategy, lead a talented team, and drive the adoption of cutting-edge AI-assisted development practices while delivering solutions that have a significant business impact. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A great energy client based in London is looking for a Full Stack Python Engineer. Fantastic benefits, bonus, training, events, cycling scheme, pension, free breakfast and much more! If you're looking for a genuinely exceptional tech environment in London, this is it. The team is highly collaborative, technically strong, and incredibly supportive - a group of talented professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable software solutions, ensuring alignment with Principals and Architects. You must have at least 4 years Python experience Experience with Typescript and a years Javascript Key Requirements Strong expertise in Python web development frameworks (e.g., Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript, with experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Skilled in applying software technical design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions within modern cloud-based architectures. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. Experience with CI/CD tools and practices. Strong problem-solving & communication skills. Adaptability/willingness to learn (e.g., Agile). Technical leadership (mentoring, best-practice guidance). Desirable: Experience with modern frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Node.js, Terraform, Celery). Experience with database schema design and query optimisation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality features. Lead code reviews and technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions. Lead complex coding tasks; ensure code quality. Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Estimate work; lead delivery of features from the roadmap. Solve ambiguous problems with scalable solutions.

We re working with a well-known consumer brand that is looking for a hands-on Database Administrator to join its technology team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a few years DBA experience who wants to take on more ownership in a modern cloud-based environment. The role is focused on supporting and improving a business-critical AWS Aurora MySQL estate, with exposure to SaaS database services, reporting databases, data lake platforms and wider cloud tooling. You ll be involved in the day-to-day running, performance and reliability of production and QA database environments, working closely with DevOps, development, QA and data teams. The core of the role is very much database administration, but there will also be opportunities to get involved in automation, monitoring and platform improvement work. What you'll be doing You ll help manage and support a high-volume MySQL database environment, ensuring systems are stable, reliable and performing well. This will include monitoring database health, investigating performance issues, supporting backups and recovery processes, checking replication, resolving data-related issues and helping maintain reliable Live and QA environments. You ll also work with development and platform teams to support safe database changes, improve queries, maintain operational processes and contribute to continuous improvements across the database estate. What we're looking for We re looking for someone with solid database fundamentals, ideally with experience across: MySQL or similar relational databases Performance tuning, query optimisation and troubleshooting Backups, recovery, replication or high availability Supporting production environments Monitoring, incident resolution and data integrity AWS, Aurora, RDS or other managed database services would be useful You don t need to be a finished article. This would suit someone who has built a good grounding in database administration and wants to develop further across cloud database services, SaaS platforms and modern data environments. Exposure to any of the following would be helpful, but not essential: AWS, CloudWatch, Performance Insights, Terraform, Ansible, Rundeck, MSSQL, data lakes, CDC tooling or event-driven systems. Why Apply? This is a strong opportunity to step into a visible database role where your work will directly support the stability and performance of key business systems. You ll join a collaborative technology team, gain exposure to modern cloud database platforms and have room to develop beyond traditional DBA responsibilities. If you re a DBA, Database Engineer or technically strong support/application engineer with good database experience, this could be a very good next step.

SC/DV Cleared Java Software Engineer Outside IR per day Contract Full remote We're looking for an experienced Java Software Engineer to join an agile development team working on complex, high-security software solutions. You'll be involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through to deployment, testing, and support. Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions Design, build, test, and maintain high-quality software Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues Develop automated tests including unit, acceptance, and performance testing Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities Contribute to code reviews, planning, and estimation sessions Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams in an agile environment Key Skills & Experience Strong Java development experience Agile development mindset with experience in: TDD / BDD Continuous Delivery DevOps practices Pair Programming Strong problem-solving and communication skills Positive, collaborative approach Core Technologies Java & Spring Boot AWS (S3, Lambda, Fargate, SQS/SNS) PostgreSQL / Oracle / JPA MongoDB & DynamoDB REST APIs & RabbitMQ Docker & Kubernetes Linux Terraform & Ansible Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, GitLab Desirable Skills OpenShift Docker Compose / Swarm Python Additional scripting or cloud experience If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Senior Automation Test Engineer Contract - Rate (D.o.E) Sheffield - Hybrid (up to 3 days in office) Role Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Test engineer with expertise in Identity and Access management (IAM) back-end validation. Skilled in identity orchestration, API testing, data ingestion and transformation, and event-driven (Pub/Sub) architectures. This role focuses on testing secure, scalable identity and access workflows across Google Cloud Platform, integrating identity services with custom APIs, Pub/Sub pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Using an automation first approach, you will collaborate closely with tech leads, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Application Engineering teams to thoroughly test robust IAM, identity lifecycle workflows, and secure service integrations that support enterprise-level cloud and Identity operations. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain an automated test framework and suites for API, event, and graph-based services (Python/PyTest). Define and execute test plans/cases/data aligned to requirements and technical specs; maintain FR/NFR traceability. Validate IAM concepts and access models (RBAC/ABAC/ReBAC/PBAC) and test decision points "as code" (policy-as-code). Perform API automation, contract testing, and replay/reprocessing scenarios. Validate graph data (nodes/relationships/hop logic) and event lineage/change behaviour. Experience in Neo4J is preferred. Produce regulatory evidence as required; support entry/exit criteria and test governance activities. Create/manage Jenkins pipelines to manage tests executions and reporting as part of CI/CD. Log, track, and drive defects through triage to closure (JIRA/ Zephyr); communicate progress to stakeholders. Collaborate with Cloud Security, DevOps, and Engineering teams; contribute to improving testability and quality. Skills required Deep IAM domain knowledge Solid experience of at least 3 years in a senior automation role, skilled in creating frameworks with strong coding experience e.g Java, Playwright, Python, Typescript, Cypher, Scala and API tooling (such as Insomnia, Apidog or Postman) Graph and event-driven validation Automation-first test experience Layered test architecture Risk-based test prioritisation RBAC / ABAC / ReBAC / PBAC OPA / Rego policy testing Policy explainability validation REST API automation, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Consumer-driven contract testing Replay and reprocessing testing Graph data validation (Neo4j) Containerised test execution Cloud testing approaches and methodology, especially GCP, but also AWS, Azure, Entra, Ali Cloud and other systems such as ServiceNow, AD, ADLDS Some knowledge of JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, NeoLoad or similar tools for load, stress, and volume testing including any licensing requirements, configuration, dashboards and reporting Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) Graph platform engineering, Neo4j Basics GDBMS Performance Analysis Testing functions and decision points "As Code", such as Policy as code Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Experience of GitOps Repos. Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Developer (React & Java script) Contract Length: 12 Months Location: London - 3 Days a week Daily Rate: Circa 650/Day (Inside IR35) About the Role Join our dynamic team as a Senior Full Stack Developer, where your expertise in React JS and Java script Core will shine! We are looking for a tech-savvy professional with a passion for building scalable applications within the financial sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cloud-native architectures and cutting-edge technologies. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you! Technical Skills Front-end: Strong proficiency in React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Redux/RTK, and modern UI patterns, develop framework is essential - More to React JS and Java script Back-end: Expertise in C# .NET Core, REST APIs, and microservices-based development is essential Python (pyspark): Experience with data pipelines and analytics is a plus. Power BI: Familiarity with developing dashboards and data models. Architecture: Knowledge of microservices, API design, and event-driven architectures. DevOps/CI/CD: Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab, GitHub Actions, or similar tools. Cloud Platforms: Proficient in Azure or AWS (Azure preferred). Databases: Strong skills in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases. containerisation: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Key Responsibilities Design & Develop: Create and maintain full stack applications using React JS and C#.NET Core. Build Services: Develop high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs with a focus on scalability and resilience. Create UI Components: Craft responsive and modular UI components using React JS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns. Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders and domain experts in Risk, Regulatory Reporting, and Finance. Power BI Expertise: utilise your knowledge of Power BI to develop dashboards and analytical reports. CI/CD Implementation: Collaborate with DevSecOps to optimise CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated testing and deployment. Architecture Contribution: Contribute to event-driven and distributed system designs using technologies like Kafka or Event Hub. Mentorship: Guide junior developers and foster a collaborative atmosphere within a cross-functional agile team. Soft Skills A strong engineering mindset with a relentless curiosity. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. An agile mindset with experience in Scrum/Agile environments. Ability to work independently and lead technical solutions from start to finish. Why Join Us? Work on innovative projects that make a difference in the financial sector. Collaborate with a talented team in a vibrant environment. Enjoy a competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to exciting projects, apply now! We can't wait to meet you! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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.

We're looking for a mid-level .NET Developer to join a growing team building a greenfield application within a tech-for-good organisation . This is an exciting opportunity to shape a product from the ground up while contributing to meaningful, purpose-driven work that has a positive societal impact. Working as part of a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, you'll help design and deliver scalable, modern solutions using .NET and microservices architecture . Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using C# and .NET Contribute to the architecture and development of a microservices-based system Apply strong object-oriented programming principles, including polymorphism and clean code practices Help build and optimise infrastructure-as-code (IaC) environments Work closely with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver features Contribute to technical decisions in a greenfield environment Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and best practices Required Skills & Experience Solid experience developing with C# and modern .NET (Core / .NET 6+) Strong understanding of microservices architecture Good knowledge of object-oriented programming principles , particularly polymorphism Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) Exposure to infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or similar) Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Comfortable working in agile development environments Desirable Skills Experience working on greenfield projects Cloud platform experience (e.g., Azure, AWS) Knowledge of containerisation (Docker / Kubernetes) Passion or interest in tech-for-good initiatives Benefits Hybrid working: 3 days in office North of Newcastle (free parking) , 2 days from home Flexible working hours and strong work-life balance 28 days holiday + bank holidays 12% employer pension contribution Opportunity to work on a purpose-driven product with real-world impact Collaborative, inclusive, and modern working environment Why Join? This role offers the chance to work on a meaningful greenfield project , influence technical direction, and be part of a team that genuinely cares about both technology and impact. If you're looking for flexibility, autonomy, and purpose in your next role, this could be the perfect fit.

AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineer Consultant / Senior Consultant Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 pa plus benefits, pension and healthcare options Job Type: Permanent - Hybrid / 2 x days per week - Travel to client site Base Locations: London, Manchester, Bristol Security Clearance: Candidates must hold active SC clearance Overview: We're looking for AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineers who are passionate about building secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. You'll work on mission-critical programmes, helping organisations modernise their cloud infrastructure through automation, cloud-native technologies, and DevOps best practices. This is an opportunity to work within high-performing engineering teams delivering secure AWS solutions in complex environments where reliability, security, and performance are essential. About The Role: Design, build, and manage secure, scalable AWS cloud environments. Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery. Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions. Collaborate with Agile teams, architects, engineers, and stakeholders. Automate infrastructure and operational processes through scripting. Troubleshoot and optimise cloud infrastructure and deployments. Apply cloud security best practices, including Zero Trust principles. Continuously learn and adopt emerging cloud and DevOps technologies. Your Skills and Experience: Strong experience deploying and managing AWS infrastructure within secure or regulated environments. Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi. Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD. Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Solid understanding of AWS networking concepts including VPCs, subnets, routing, load balancing, and security groups. Experience with monitoring and logging platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or AWS CloudWatch. Knowledge of cloud security best practices and Zero Trust security models. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across cloud and platform technologies. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to hold active Security Check (SC) clearance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! Please send your updated CV

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure & AWS) Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid (3 days in office p/w) Rate: 500 - 550 per day Contract: 6 months initial IR35: Inside IR35/Umbrella Clearance: Active SC/DV preferred Are you a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer with strong Azure experience and good exposure to AWS? This is an immediately available contract role working on a secure cloud programme. The role will involve supporting the build, migration and day-to-day operation of cloud platforms across Azure and AWS. You will be working across cloud readiness, platform build, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps tooling and ongoing cloud support. There will also be a strong focus on migrating legacy applications into cloud environments, improving platform reliability and making sure services are secure, compliant and fit for purpose. This would suit a hands-on cloud engineer who has built and supported Azure platforms, worked with IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep, and is comfortable operating in secure, regulated or public sector environments. This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join a secure cloud programme and work across Azure, AWS, IaC, DevSecOps, migration and platform operations. The Role: Build, configure and support cloud platforms across Azure and AWS Work on cloud readiness, application discovery and migration activity Build and maintain cloud landing zones Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or AWS tooling Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling Configure cloud networking, including VNets, service endpoints, firewalls, DNS and VPN connectivity Support monitoring, alerting, logging, backup, restore and cost optimisation Work across cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust principles and compliance requirements Act as a senior escalation point for complex cloud infrastructure issues Explain technical options clearly to senior stakeholders and non-technical teams The Person: Strong hands-on Azure platform experience Good AWS experience within multi-cloud or hybrid environments Strong Terraform, Bicep or wider IaC experience Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling Cloud migration experience, ideally using Azure Migrate or AWS migration tooling Strong understanding of cloud networking, monitoring, logging and IAM Experience working in secure, regulated, government or public sector environments Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, Secure by Design or UK Government technology standards would be useful Active SC or DV clearance preferred Relevant certifications: Candidates should ideally hold at least one of the following: Microsoft Azure Administrator, AZ-104 Microsoft DevOps Engineer, AZ-400 AWS Certified Associate level or above Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AZ-305, would be beneficial Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.