Job Description: SRE will play a pivotal role in driving the modernization of IT operations by implementing observability practices and automating toil. This position requires a deep understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, modern observability tools, and automation techniques to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency in IT systems. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise who can lead modernization efforts while fostering a culture of reliability and innovation. Primary Responsibilities: Work closely with Product Engineering team and implement strategies for modernizing IT operations enhancing observability and toil reduction. Architect and deploy observability platforms to monitor system health, performance, and reliability effectively. Propose & drive strategies for AI-driven alerting and proactive anomaly detection to reduce MTTD & MTTR. Develop and enforce SRE best practices, including Service Level Objectives (SLOs), Service Level Indicators (SLIs), and Error Budgets. Establish & create AIOPS roadmap for improving operational efficiency. Lead efforts to automate repetitive tasks (toil) using Scripting, orchestration tools, and AI/ML-based solutions. Drive toil automation initiatives for automated incident responses & self-healing automation for achieving autonomous operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and maintainable. Drive incident management and root cause analysis processes through automation, ensuring continuous improvement to enable autonomous operations. Partner with engineering, architecture, and product teams to enable shift-left engineering practices ensuring reliability. Mentor and guide teams on adopting SRE principles and tools. Advocate for a culture of reliability, automation, and continuous improvement across the organization. Key Skills: Strong expertise in implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. Advanced knowledge of establishing observability using tools - Dynatrace & Datadog (primary skills). Proficiency in automation & Scripting using Python & Ansible (primary skills). Strong experience with cloud platforms - AWS & Azure ( primary skills). Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes . Proficiency in cloud native distributed systems & microservices architecture . Exposure to AI/ML techniques for predictive analytics and automated problem resolution. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines & enabling automated release & deployment engineering solutions. Good to have experience with chaos engineering tools like Gremlin or Chaos Monkey and implementing automation frameworks for resilience tracking. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across teams. Excellent problem solving, analytical thinking, and adaptability. Strategic mindset balancing engineering excellence with business priorities. Preferred Qualifications: 12+ years of experience in IT operations, SRE, or DevOps roles. Proven track record of SRE experience in implementing observability and automation solutions in large-scale environments. Certifications in cloud platforms, observability tools & other SRE related areas.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Job Description: SRE will play a pivotal role in driving the modernization of IT operations by implementing observability practices and automating toil. This position requires a deep understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, modern observability tools, and automation techniques to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency in IT systems. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise who can lead modernization efforts while fostering a culture of reliability and innovation. Primary Responsibilities: Work closely with Product Engineering team and implement strategies for modernizing IT operations enhancing observability and toil reduction. Architect and deploy observability platforms to monitor system health, performance, and reliability effectively. Propose & drive strategies for AI-driven alerting and proactive anomaly detection to reduce MTTD & MTTR. Develop and enforce SRE best practices, including Service Level Objectives (SLOs), Service Level Indicators (SLIs), and Error Budgets. Establish & create AIOPS roadmap for improving operational efficiency. Lead efforts to automate repetitive tasks (toil) using Scripting, orchestration tools, and AI/ML-based solutions. Drive toil automation initiatives for automated incident responses & self-healing automation for achieving autonomous operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and maintainable. Drive incident management and root cause analysis processes through automation, ensuring continuous improvement to enable autonomous operations. Partner with engineering, architecture, and product teams to enable shift-left engineering practices ensuring reliability. Mentor and guide teams on adopting SRE principles and tools. Advocate for a culture of reliability, automation, and continuous improvement across the organization. Key Skills: Strong expertise in implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. Advanced knowledge of establishing observability using tools - Dynatrace & Datadog (primary skills). Proficiency in automation & Scripting using Python & Ansible (primary skills). Strong experience with cloud platforms - AWS & Azure ( primary skills). Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes . Proficiency in cloud native distributed systems & microservices architecture . Exposure to AI/ML techniques for predictive analytics and automated problem resolution. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines & enabling automated release & deployment engineering solutions. Good to have experience with chaos engineering tools like Gremlin or Chaos Monkey and implementing automation frameworks for resilience tracking. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across teams. Excellent problem solving, analytical thinking, and adaptability. Strategic mindset balancing engineering excellence with business priorities. Preferred Qualifications: 12+ years of experience in IT operations, SRE, or DevOps roles. Proven track record of SRE experience in implementing observability and automation solutions in large-scale environments. Certifications in cloud platforms, observability tools & other SRE related areas.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot to design, develop, and maintain scalable Back End systems. The ideal candidate combines solid software engineering fundamentals with the ability to effectively leverage AI-powered development tools and coding assistants to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and enhance engineering productivity. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Back End services using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot Build, optimize, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications Collaborate with Front End, DevOps, product, and AI engineering teams Use AI-assisted development tools (eg, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to accelerate development, debugging, testing, and documentation Review, validate, and refine AI-generated code to ensure maintainability, security, and performance Design robust system architectures and contribute to technical decision-making Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system reliability Conduct code reviews and mentor team members on engineering best practices and AI-assisted development workflows Document technical solutions and architecture using AI-assisted productivity tools where appropriate Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on Back End development experience Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems Experience designing and developing REST APIs Strong knowledge of Hibernate/JPA and relational database design Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Strong database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar technologies Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development practices Understanding of application security, secure coding practices, and performance optimization Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted software development tools in daily engineering workflows Ability to critically evaluate, test, and improve AI-generated code and technical solutions Preferred Qualifications Experience building AI-powered applications or integrating LLM APIs Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, embeddings, and AI agent architectures Experience integrating services from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, or similar AI platforms Experience working in regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) Relevant certifications in Java, cloud technologies, or AI engineering Experience measuring and improving engineering productivity through AI-assisted development practices Strong Back End engineering fundamentals Quality and maintainability of delivered code Effective use of AI tools to increase productivity without compromising quality System design and architectural thinking Problem-solving and debugging capabilities Ability to mentor others in AI-assisted software engineering practices Our interview process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot to design, develop, and maintain scalable Back End systems. The ideal candidate combines solid software engineering fundamentals with the ability to effectively leverage AI-powered development tools and coding assistants to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and enhance engineering productivity. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Back End services using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot Build, optimize, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications Collaborate with Front End, DevOps, product, and AI engineering teams Use AI-assisted development tools (eg, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to accelerate development, debugging, testing, and documentation Review, validate, and refine AI-generated code to ensure maintainability, security, and performance Design robust system architectures and contribute to technical decision-making Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system reliability Conduct code reviews and mentor team members on engineering best practices and AI-assisted development workflows Document technical solutions and architecture using AI-assisted productivity tools where appropriate Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on Back End development experience Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems Experience designing and developing REST APIs Strong knowledge of Hibernate/JPA and relational database design Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Strong database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar technologies Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development practices Understanding of application security, secure coding practices, and performance optimization Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted software development tools in daily engineering workflows Ability to critically evaluate, test, and improve AI-generated code and technical solutions Preferred Qualifications Experience building AI-powered applications or integrating LLM APIs Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, embeddings, and AI agent architectures Experience integrating services from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, or similar AI platforms Experience working in regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) Relevant certifications in Java, cloud technologies, or AI engineering Experience measuring and improving engineering productivity through AI-assisted development practices Strong Back End engineering fundamentals Quality and maintainability of delivered code Effective use of AI tools to increase productivity without compromising quality System design and architectural thinking Problem-solving and debugging capabilities Ability to mentor others in AI-assisted software engineering practices Our interview process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Embedded DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and deployment solutions for Embedded and edge computing platforms. The role focuses on accelerating software delivery, improving system reliability, enabling secure device management, and supporting large-scale deployment of Embedded applications across distributed environments. Key Responsibilities DevOps & CI/CD Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Embedded software and edge applications. Automate build, test, packaging, and deployment processes. Establish and maintain software versioning, release management, and artifact repositories. Improve build efficiency, deployment reliability, and development productivity. Embedded Platform & Device Management Support development and deployment of Embedded Linux-based systems. Manage device provisioning, configuration, software updates, and life cycle management. Implement secure remote deployment and rollback mechanisms. Support fleet-wide software rollout strategies and operational monitoring. Test Automation & Quality Develop and integrate automated testing frameworks including unit, integration, system, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. Integrate quality gates and automated validation into CI/CD workflows. Monitor and improve software quality, test coverage, and deployment success rates. Infrastructure & Reliability Manage build infrastructure, development environments, and deployment platforms. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management solutions. Monitor system performance, availability, and operational health. Troubleshoot build, deployment, and runtime issues across environments. Security & Compliance Implement secure software delivery practices and DevSecOps controls. Support vulnerability management, patching, and software supply chain security. Ensure compliance with organizational security and governance requirements. Maintain traceability of software artifacts throughout the release life cycle. Collaboration Work closely with Embedded Software Engineers, Platform Engineers, QA teams, Security teams, and Product Owners. Drive adoption of DevOps best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to technical standards, documentation, and engineering processes. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong experience with Linux-based environments and system administration. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. Proficiency in Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages. Strong knowledge of Git and source control management. Experience with Docker and containerized development workflows. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Embedded Systems Experience working with Embedded Linux platforms and cross-compilation environments. Understanding of Embedded software development life cycles. Familiarity with device provisioning, firmware/software updates, and deployment strategies. Knowledge of hardware-software integration and debugging processes. Monitoring & Observability Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or OpenTelemetry. Ability to analyze system metrics and troubleshoot production issues. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar Embedded Linux build systems. Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms. Experience with edge computing, IoT platforms, or distributed device management. Familiarity with secure development life cycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices. Experience working in regulated or mission-critical environments. Our interview process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Embedded DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and deployment solutions for Embedded and edge computing platforms. The role focuses on accelerating software delivery, improving system reliability, enabling secure device management, and supporting large-scale deployment of Embedded applications across distributed environments. Key Responsibilities DevOps & CI/CD Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Embedded software and edge applications. Automate build, test, packaging, and deployment processes. Establish and maintain software versioning, release management, and artifact repositories. Improve build efficiency, deployment reliability, and development productivity. Embedded Platform & Device Management Support development and deployment of Embedded Linux-based systems. Manage device provisioning, configuration, software updates, and life cycle management. Implement secure remote deployment and rollback mechanisms. Support fleet-wide software rollout strategies and operational monitoring. Test Automation & Quality Develop and integrate automated testing frameworks including unit, integration, system, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. Integrate quality gates and automated validation into CI/CD workflows. Monitor and improve software quality, test coverage, and deployment success rates. Infrastructure & Reliability Manage build infrastructure, development environments, and deployment platforms. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management solutions. Monitor system performance, availability, and operational health. Troubleshoot build, deployment, and runtime issues across environments. Security & Compliance Implement secure software delivery practices and DevSecOps controls. Support vulnerability management, patching, and software supply chain security. Ensure compliance with organizational security and governance requirements. Maintain traceability of software artifacts throughout the release life cycle. Collaboration Work closely with Embedded Software Engineers, Platform Engineers, QA teams, Security teams, and Product Owners. Drive adoption of DevOps best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to technical standards, documentation, and engineering processes. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong experience with Linux-based environments and system administration. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. Proficiency in Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages. Strong knowledge of Git and source control management. Experience with Docker and containerized development workflows. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Embedded Systems Experience working with Embedded Linux platforms and cross-compilation environments. Understanding of Embedded software development life cycles. Familiarity with device provisioning, firmware/software updates, and deployment strategies. Knowledge of hardware-software integration and debugging processes. Monitoring & Observability Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or OpenTelemetry. Ability to analyze system metrics and troubleshoot production issues. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar Embedded Linux build systems. Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms. Experience with edge computing, IoT platforms, or distributed device management. Familiarity with secure development life cycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices. Experience working in regulated or mission-critical environments. Our interview process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Technical Lead - Azure & Integration Permanent | London | Hybrid Circa £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits The Role This is a hands-on technical leadership position within a growing global insurance business, focused on designing, building, and delivering enterprise-scale solutions on Microsoft Azure. You'll be designing and building integrations, shaping engineering standards, and mentoring the engineers around you. If you want a role where you're genuinely close to the technical delivery rather than managing from a distance, this is it. Please note: This is not a pure DevOps role. We are seeking a hands-on Azure Technical Lead or Senior Engineer with strong experience across .NET, Azure PaaS services, integrations, APIs, and solution design. Whilst experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices is important, the primary focus is on delivering business solutions using Azure application and integration services. What you'll be doing Designing and delivering enterprise-scale Azure solutions and integrations Leading development across .NET/C#, APIs, microservices, and Azure PaaS services Building integration solutions using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management, Azure SQL, and App Services Driving engineering excellence through code reviews, technical standards, and best practices Supporting CI/CD delivery and DevOps practices across development teams Mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across projects Collaborating with architects, product owners, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions What You'll Bring Experience operating as a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead within Microsoft Azure environments Experience collaborating with and providing technical guidance to external suppliers and delivery partners Strong hands-on expertise across Azure PaaS services and cloud-native solution design Deep .NET/C# development experience with APIs, microservices, and integration architectures Experience delivering event-driven and messaging-based solutions using Azure integration technologies Good understanding of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering practices Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or AKS would be advantageous Familiarity with Azure AI services, Microsoft Copilot, AI Agents, or Power Platform integration would be beneficial Why Apply? You'll be joining an organisation investing heavily in cloud-native platforms, integration capabilities, and AI-enabled solutions. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the Azure technology landscape, influence engineering direction, and work on meaningful transformation programmes while remaining hands-on with modern Microsoft technologies.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Technical Lead - Azure & Integration Permanent | London | Hybrid Circa £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits The Role This is a hands-on technical leadership position within a growing global insurance business, focused on designing, building, and delivering enterprise-scale solutions on Microsoft Azure. You'll be designing and building integrations, shaping engineering standards, and mentoring the engineers around you. If you want a role where you're genuinely close to the technical delivery rather than managing from a distance, this is it. Please note: This is not a pure DevOps role. We are seeking a hands-on Azure Technical Lead or Senior Engineer with strong experience across .NET, Azure PaaS services, integrations, APIs, and solution design. Whilst experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices is important, the primary focus is on delivering business solutions using Azure application and integration services. What you'll be doing Designing and delivering enterprise-scale Azure solutions and integrations Leading development across .NET/C#, APIs, microservices, and Azure PaaS services Building integration solutions using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management, Azure SQL, and App Services Driving engineering excellence through code reviews, technical standards, and best practices Supporting CI/CD delivery and DevOps practices across development teams Mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across projects Collaborating with architects, product owners, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions What You'll Bring Experience operating as a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead within Microsoft Azure environments Experience collaborating with and providing technical guidance to external suppliers and delivery partners Strong hands-on expertise across Azure PaaS services and cloud-native solution design Deep .NET/C# development experience with APIs, microservices, and integration architectures Experience delivering event-driven and messaging-based solutions using Azure integration technologies Good understanding of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering practices Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or AKS would be advantageous Familiarity with Azure AI services, Microsoft Copilot, AI Agents, or Power Platform integration would be beneficial Why Apply? You'll be joining an organisation investing heavily in cloud-native platforms, integration capabilities, and AI-enabled solutions. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the Azure technology landscape, influence engineering direction, and work on meaningful transformation programmes while remaining hands-on with modern Microsoft technologies.
3 Month intiial contract, scope for extension Inside IR35, (Apply online only) a day Location: Southampton - 2 x a week on site Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer with strong DevOps leadership capability to support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of secure, scalable and resilient cloud platforms across Azure and AWS environments. The role will focus on building and governing cloud architecture patterns, landing zones, infrastructure standards and automation practices, while working closely with engineering, security, product and delivery teams. The successful candidate will provide manager-level technical leadership across DevOps, cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, networking, security, observability and reliability engineering. They will help shape enterprise-scale transformation, hybrid cloud strategy and platform services aligned to the Azure Well-Architected Framework, ensuring solutions are robust, cost-effective and operationally ready. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, delivery and evolution of cloud platform architecture, DevOps operating models, landing zones, guardrails and engineering standards across Azure and AWS. Provide technical oversight across cloud infrastructure, networking, compute, storage, identity, security and platform services. Develop, review and govern Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform, ARM, Bicep and Ansible, including reusable modules, state management and deployment pipelines. Lead CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps, Jenkins and GitLab, ensuring reliable, secure and repeatable platform deployments across multiple environments. Assess and implement platform improvements including provider upgrades, disaster recovery, high availability, resilience, monitoring, observability and cost optimisation. Lead technical design activities for platform refactoring, environment creation, container platform access, identity integration and secure connectivity. Support cloud networking and security patterns including private connectivity, access control, edge services, WAF, CDN and Zero Trust principles. Collaborate with delivery teams, security, shared services and product groups to ensure platform designs are aligned, governed and fit for purpose. Review technical documentation, design decisions and RFCs to ensure quality, consistency and architectural compliance. Promote engineering best practice across automation, observability, reliability, performance, operational readiness and Azure Well-Architected Framework principles. Required Skills and Experience 10+ years' experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering or cloud architecture roles, ideally including manager-level technical leadership. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including networking, App Services, Functions, API Management, container registries, VNets, Private Endpoints, identity and security. Strong experience working across AWS, Azure and/or hybrid cloud environments, with the ability to design scalable, secure and governed multi-cloud platforms. Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, ARM, Bicep and Ansible, covering module development, pipelines and state management. Strong understanding of CI/CD practices using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab and GitHub Actions. Experience with container platforms and Kubernetes-based architectures, ideally including Azure Kubernetes Service. Strong understanding of cloud networking, security architecture, disaster recovery, high availability, monitoring, logging, autoscaling and observability using tools such as Grafana and Prometheus. Proficient in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Shell and Groovy to reduce manual effort and improve platform reliability. Experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones aligned to the Azure Well-Architected Framework, including governance, identity, security, networking and operational controls. Working knowledge of edge, traffic management and security services such as Cloudflare, CDN and WAF technologies. Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, practical platform designs and engineering standards. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Jun 24, 2026
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3 Month intiial contract, scope for extension Inside IR35, (Apply online only) a day Location: Southampton - 2 x a week on site Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer with strong DevOps leadership capability to support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of secure, scalable and resilient cloud platforms across Azure and AWS environments. The role will focus on building and governing cloud architecture patterns, landing zones, infrastructure standards and automation practices, while working closely with engineering, security, product and delivery teams. The successful candidate will provide manager-level technical leadership across DevOps, cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, networking, security, observability and reliability engineering. They will help shape enterprise-scale transformation, hybrid cloud strategy and platform services aligned to the Azure Well-Architected Framework, ensuring solutions are robust, cost-effective and operationally ready. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, delivery and evolution of cloud platform architecture, DevOps operating models, landing zones, guardrails and engineering standards across Azure and AWS. Provide technical oversight across cloud infrastructure, networking, compute, storage, identity, security and platform services. Develop, review and govern Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform, ARM, Bicep and Ansible, including reusable modules, state management and deployment pipelines. Lead CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps, Jenkins and GitLab, ensuring reliable, secure and repeatable platform deployments across multiple environments. Assess and implement platform improvements including provider upgrades, disaster recovery, high availability, resilience, monitoring, observability and cost optimisation. Lead technical design activities for platform refactoring, environment creation, container platform access, identity integration and secure connectivity. Support cloud networking and security patterns including private connectivity, access control, edge services, WAF, CDN and Zero Trust principles. Collaborate with delivery teams, security, shared services and product groups to ensure platform designs are aligned, governed and fit for purpose. Review technical documentation, design decisions and RFCs to ensure quality, consistency and architectural compliance. Promote engineering best practice across automation, observability, reliability, performance, operational readiness and Azure Well-Architected Framework principles. Required Skills and Experience 10+ years' experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering or cloud architecture roles, ideally including manager-level technical leadership. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including networking, App Services, Functions, API Management, container registries, VNets, Private Endpoints, identity and security. Strong experience working across AWS, Azure and/or hybrid cloud environments, with the ability to design scalable, secure and governed multi-cloud platforms. Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, ARM, Bicep and Ansible, covering module development, pipelines and state management. Strong understanding of CI/CD practices using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab and GitHub Actions. Experience with container platforms and Kubernetes-based architectures, ideally including Azure Kubernetes Service. Strong understanding of cloud networking, security architecture, disaster recovery, high availability, monitoring, logging, autoscaling and observability using tools such as Grafana and Prometheus. Proficient in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Shell and Groovy to reduce manual effort and improve platform reliability. Experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones aligned to the Azure Well-Architected Framework, including governance, identity, security, networking and operational controls. Working knowledge of edge, traffic management and security services such as Cloudflare, CDN and WAF technologies. Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, practical platform designs and engineering standards. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Job title: Junior Solutions Architect Location : Edinburgh Hybrid role working 2 days a week in the office Salary: 40,000 to 50,000 pa Contract: 6-month fixed term contract Our market-leading financial services client is seeking an a motivated, detail focused Junior Solutions Architect to join the Business Transaction Banking division. As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing scalable, highly secure, and resilient data and AI systems, while driving strategic initiatives including Machine Learning, and GCP cloud migration. This role bridges business needs with technical execution, involving stakeholder management, cloud-native architecture development, and ensuring compliance with data governance, security, and ethical AI standards. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Design: Define end to end architectures for AI, ML, data, and agentic AI solutions running on Google Cloud Platform. Ensuring alignment to platform strategy, technology standards, and security controls Technical: Deliver high-quality, secure solutions using GCP cloud-native services, and event- driven patterns. Architect GCP workloads using services such as BigQuery, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Vertex AI, Looker, and Cloud Composer Cloud, Platform & Integration: Apply understanding of Kubernetes, service mesh, ingress, workload identity, and network/security boundaries. Design Patterns: Design and implement API and service integration patterns using Istio, Apigee, and modern microservice standards Governance & Compliance: Ensure solutions meet strict regulatory, risk management, and security standards. Collaboration: Work with engineering, data science, and business teams to translate requirements into actionable, high-level designs. Skills and Experience Experience using cloud platforms such as GCP/Azure Data & AI Knowledge. An understanding of modern data architecture, Machine Learning, and AI tools. Experience in largescale data migrations with ETL toolset. Knowledge of designing orchestrations and technical patterns for agentic AI, Large Language Model based systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and workflow orchestration. Experience communicating technical concepts in design forums representing the Lab's technical direction. Great attention to detail Analytical mindset and uses a methodological approach to complete tasks. Resilient Confident, professional, and able to work effectively with multiple teams. You will be a valued member of our Adecco Emerging Talent function working onsite with a market-leading organisation, initially, the assignment is 12 months with scope for extension in the future, so you need to be someone with a permanent mindset! If you have the experience and desire to work for a well-respected organisation offering personal and professional support, growth and development, then you could be a perfect fit for the team and we want to hear from you - APPLY NOW. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco Emerging talent is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities' employer.
Jun 24, 2026
Contractor
Job title: Junior Solutions Architect Location : Edinburgh Hybrid role working 2 days a week in the office Salary: 40,000 to 50,000 pa Contract: 6-month fixed term contract Our market-leading financial services client is seeking an a motivated, detail focused Junior Solutions Architect to join the Business Transaction Banking division. As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing scalable, highly secure, and resilient data and AI systems, while driving strategic initiatives including Machine Learning, and GCP cloud migration. This role bridges business needs with technical execution, involving stakeholder management, cloud-native architecture development, and ensuring compliance with data governance, security, and ethical AI standards. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Design: Define end to end architectures for AI, ML, data, and agentic AI solutions running on Google Cloud Platform. Ensuring alignment to platform strategy, technology standards, and security controls Technical: Deliver high-quality, secure solutions using GCP cloud-native services, and event- driven patterns. Architect GCP workloads using services such as BigQuery, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Vertex AI, Looker, and Cloud Composer Cloud, Platform & Integration: Apply understanding of Kubernetes, service mesh, ingress, workload identity, and network/security boundaries. Design Patterns: Design and implement API and service integration patterns using Istio, Apigee, and modern microservice standards Governance & Compliance: Ensure solutions meet strict regulatory, risk management, and security standards. Collaboration: Work with engineering, data science, and business teams to translate requirements into actionable, high-level designs. Skills and Experience Experience using cloud platforms such as GCP/Azure Data & AI Knowledge. An understanding of modern data architecture, Machine Learning, and AI tools. Experience in largescale data migrations with ETL toolset. Knowledge of designing orchestrations and technical patterns for agentic AI, Large Language Model based systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and workflow orchestration. Experience communicating technical concepts in design forums representing the Lab's technical direction. Great attention to detail Analytical mindset and uses a methodological approach to complete tasks. Resilient Confident, professional, and able to work effectively with multiple teams. You will be a valued member of our Adecco Emerging Talent function working onsite with a market-leading organisation, initially, the assignment is 12 months with scope for extension in the future, so you need to be someone with a permanent mindset! If you have the experience and desire to work for a well-respected organisation offering personal and professional support, growth and development, then you could be a perfect fit for the team and we want to hear from you - APPLY NOW. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco Emerging talent is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities' employer.
Apigee Developer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Slough based - hybrid working - 3 days a week on site Telecoms sector We are seeking a skilled and motivated Apigee Developer to design, build, and manage API solutions that enable secure, scalable, and high-performing integrations across our clients' digital ecosystems. You will play a key role in delivering API-led connectivity strategies using Google Apigee, supporting both internal and external-facing services. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, contributing to large-scale transformation programmes and modern API architectures. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy APIs using Apigee (Edge / X / Hybrid) Build and maintain API proxies, policies, and shared flows Implement API security standards (OAuth2, JWT, API keys, rate limiting, threat protection) Manage API lifecycle including design, versioning, publishing, monitoring, and deprecation Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to define API strategies and best practices Integrate APIs with backend systems (REST/SOAP services, microservices, cloud platforms) Troubleshoot and resolve API performance and reliability issues Monitor API usage and performance using Apigee analytics and logging tools Ensure compliance with governance, security, and auditing standards Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation of API deployments Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience working with Apigee (Edge or Apigee X/Hybrid) Strong understanding of API design principles (RESTful services, OpenAPI/Swagger) Experience implementing API security (OAuth2, JWT, SAML, TLS) Hands-on experience with JavaScript (for Apigee policies) and API policy configuration Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (GCP preferred) Experience with API management concepts: traffic management, caching, throttling Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills: Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Exposure to integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management) Understanding of DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) Experience working in Agile delivery environments Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Jun 23, 2026
Contractor
Apigee Developer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Slough based - hybrid working - 3 days a week on site Telecoms sector We are seeking a skilled and motivated Apigee Developer to design, build, and manage API solutions that enable secure, scalable, and high-performing integrations across our clients' digital ecosystems. You will play a key role in delivering API-led connectivity strategies using Google Apigee, supporting both internal and external-facing services. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, contributing to large-scale transformation programmes and modern API architectures. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy APIs using Apigee (Edge / X / Hybrid) Build and maintain API proxies, policies, and shared flows Implement API security standards (OAuth2, JWT, API keys, rate limiting, threat protection) Manage API lifecycle including design, versioning, publishing, monitoring, and deprecation Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to define API strategies and best practices Integrate APIs with backend systems (REST/SOAP services, microservices, cloud platforms) Troubleshoot and resolve API performance and reliability issues Monitor API usage and performance using Apigee analytics and logging tools Ensure compliance with governance, security, and auditing standards Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation of API deployments Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience working with Apigee (Edge or Apigee X/Hybrid) Strong understanding of API design principles (RESTful services, OpenAPI/Swagger) Experience implementing API security (OAuth2, JWT, SAML, TLS) Hands-on experience with JavaScript (for Apigee policies) and API policy configuration Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (GCP preferred) Experience with API management concepts: traffic management, caching, throttling Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills: Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Exposure to integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management) Understanding of DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) Experience working in Agile delivery environments Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Senior Full Stack Developer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week in London) Salary 54,000 - 61,000 pa plus generous pension and holidays A prestigious client is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing technology team delivering innovative AI and automation solutions at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native platform using cutting-edge technologies across backend services, integrations, and user-facing applications. You'll play a key role in shaping engineering standards, influencing technical direction, and delivering high-quality software within a collaborative Agile environment. The Role As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will focus primarily on backend engineering using Go , while also contributing to modern React-based frontend applications. You'll work closely with developers, architects, and product teams to build scalable, secure, and observable solutions deployed through Kubernetes-based infrastructure. This is a hands-on senior engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and driving best practice across software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services in Go Build modern frontend applications using React Develop APIs, integrations and event-driven services Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments Review code and champion engineering best practices Improve application performance, observability and reliability Collaborate within Agile delivery teams across multiple projects Support technical decision-making and continuous improvement Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with strong commercial experience in: Go / Golang backend development Full stack software engineering within Agile environments REST APIs, integrations and distributed systems React and modern frontend development CI/CD, Git and cloud-based delivery practices Docker and Kubernetes Code reviews, testing and engineering governance Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous: Microsoft Azure Python GitOps tooling (Argo CD / Flux) Observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) AI/LLM-enabled applications Event-driven architectures and messaging platforms What's on Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud-native technologies Hybrid working model with flexibility Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment High-profile programme of work with real organisational impact 54,000 - 61,000 salary and benefits package If you are a passionate senior engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern technology environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Laura at (url removed) Services advertised are those of an employment agency.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Senior Full Stack Developer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week in London) Salary 54,000 - 61,000 pa plus generous pension and holidays A prestigious client is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing technology team delivering innovative AI and automation solutions at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native platform using cutting-edge technologies across backend services, integrations, and user-facing applications. You'll play a key role in shaping engineering standards, influencing technical direction, and delivering high-quality software within a collaborative Agile environment. The Role As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will focus primarily on backend engineering using Go , while also contributing to modern React-based frontend applications. You'll work closely with developers, architects, and product teams to build scalable, secure, and observable solutions deployed through Kubernetes-based infrastructure. This is a hands-on senior engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and driving best practice across software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services in Go Build modern frontend applications using React Develop APIs, integrations and event-driven services Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments Review code and champion engineering best practices Improve application performance, observability and reliability Collaborate within Agile delivery teams across multiple projects Support technical decision-making and continuous improvement Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with strong commercial experience in: Go / Golang backend development Full stack software engineering within Agile environments REST APIs, integrations and distributed systems React and modern frontend development CI/CD, Git and cloud-based delivery practices Docker and Kubernetes Code reviews, testing and engineering governance Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous: Microsoft Azure Python GitOps tooling (Argo CD / Flux) Observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) AI/LLM-enabled applications Event-driven architectures and messaging platforms What's on Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud-native technologies Hybrid working model with flexibility Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment High-profile programme of work with real organisational impact 54,000 - 61,000 salary and benefits package If you are a passionate senior engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern technology environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Laura at (url removed) Services advertised are those of an employment agency.
a text-decoration: none; color: ; tr th, tr td border: 1px solid ; tr th background-color: ; We are working with a growing, technology-driven organisation that is investing heavily in its engineering capabilities. With a strong focus on modernisation and continuous improvement, they are looking to appoint a DevOps Lead to play a key role in shaping and scaling their platform and delivery practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a talented team while driving innovation across cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps culture. Joining in a newly created function within the business you will work directly with a collaborative engineering and data team to implement automated processes and build pipelines You will be immersed in an autonomous working environment that encourages creativity while delivering to over 300 clients worldwide. a text-decoration: none; color: ; tr th, tr td border: 1px solid ; tr th background-color: ; As DevOps Lead, you will take ownership of the DevOps function, leading a small team and enabling the rapid, secure, and reliable delivery of technology services. You'll work cross-functionally with engineering, QA, and product teams to align platform capabilities with wider business goals, while introducing and embedding best-in-class DevOps practices. a text-decoration: none; color: ; tr th, tr td border: 1px solid ; tr th background-color: ; About You You'll bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership capability, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a passion for improving engineering outcomes. Key experience includes: Proven experience leading or building DevOps / SRE teams Strong background in cloud platforms (Azure preferred) Deep expertise in CI/CD and automation tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitLab) Experience with containerisation and PaaS platforms Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python or similar) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Experience with container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes) Exposure to monitoring tools such as Datadog What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible / hybrid working model Opportunity to shape DevOps strategy within a growing business Collaborative, supportive engineering culture Real ownership and impact across platform and delivery
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
a text-decoration: none; color: ; tr th, tr td border: 1px solid ; tr th background-color: ; We are working with a growing, technology-driven organisation that is investing heavily in its engineering capabilities. With a strong focus on modernisation and continuous improvement, they are looking to appoint a DevOps Lead to play a key role in shaping and scaling their platform and delivery practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a talented team while driving innovation across cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps culture. Joining in a newly created function within the business you will work directly with a collaborative engineering and data team to implement automated processes and build pipelines You will be immersed in an autonomous working environment that encourages creativity while delivering to over 300 clients worldwide. a text-decoration: none; color: ; tr th, tr td border: 1px solid ; tr th background-color: ; As DevOps Lead, you will take ownership of the DevOps function, leading a small team and enabling the rapid, secure, and reliable delivery of technology services. You'll work cross-functionally with engineering, QA, and product teams to align platform capabilities with wider business goals, while introducing and embedding best-in-class DevOps practices. a text-decoration: none; color: ; tr th, tr td border: 1px solid ; tr th background-color: ; About You You'll bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership capability, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a passion for improving engineering outcomes. Key experience includes: Proven experience leading or building DevOps / SRE teams Strong background in cloud platforms (Azure preferred) Deep expertise in CI/CD and automation tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitLab) Experience with containerisation and PaaS platforms Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python or similar) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Experience with container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes) Exposure to monitoring tools such as Datadog What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible / hybrid working model Opportunity to shape DevOps strategy within a growing business Collaborative, supportive engineering culture Real ownership and impact across platform and delivery
Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a consultancy, who is seeking an Lead Engineer for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - London (x3 days per week) About the role: You will act as the technical lead for one or more delivery teams, helping shape solutions from concept through to deployment and operation. The ideal candidate will hold Active SC or DV clearance and have a strong background in delivery hands-on engineering & leadership/ coaching support, with the following skills and experience: Experience leading engineering teams delivering complex software solutions. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Experience with Azure, AWS, GCP, private cloud, or virtualised platforms. Experience with CI/CD pipelines using technologies such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent. Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, ARM, Bicep, CloudFormation, or similar. Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts and secure-by-design approaches. Experience with modern development frameworks and software delivery practices. Experience mentoring and developing engineers.
Jun 23, 2026
Contractor
Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a consultancy, who is seeking an Lead Engineer for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - London (x3 days per week) About the role: You will act as the technical lead for one or more delivery teams, helping shape solutions from concept through to deployment and operation. The ideal candidate will hold Active SC or DV clearance and have a strong background in delivery hands-on engineering & leadership/ coaching support, with the following skills and experience: Experience leading engineering teams delivering complex software solutions. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Experience with Azure, AWS, GCP, private cloud, or virtualised platforms. Experience with CI/CD pipelines using technologies such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent. Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, ARM, Bicep, CloudFormation, or similar. Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts and secure-by-design approaches. Experience with modern development frameworks and software delivery practices. Experience mentoring and developing engineers.
Platform Modernisation Lead (Contract) Duration: Up until 31 March 2026 (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview As the Platform Modernisation Lead, you will take ownership of designing and implementing our hybrid multi-cloud container platform, ensuring it is production-ready at scale. You will be a key player in the ITSD Architecture & Engineering organisation, responsible for integrating our platform with corporate governance processes, standards, and tooling. This role demands strong leadership and a strategic mindset as you define and embed our cloud operating model, aligning it with change and release management, observability, monitoring, alerting, and support processes. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of a hybrid multi-cloud container platform across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Ensure seamless integration between the platform and corporate governance processes, standards, and tooling. Define and embed a robust cloud operating model that aligns with organisational change and release management. Develop observability, monitoring, and alerting strategies to ensure operational excellence. Maintain end-to-end accountability for platform production readiness, ensuring it meets enterprise standards. Support and enable the migration of legacy applications to the cloud, contributing to broader cloud adoption initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, resilience, and effective integration into live service support models. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in leading hybrid/multi-cloud platform initiatives. Strong expertise in container technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift). Extensive knowledge of enterprise governance integration within a regulated environment, preferably in financial services. Demonstrated experience operating at a senior level, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects. Familiarity with production infrastructure support and production application support environments. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. 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. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 23, 2026
Contractor
Platform Modernisation Lead (Contract) Duration: Up until 31 March 2026 (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview As the Platform Modernisation Lead, you will take ownership of designing and implementing our hybrid multi-cloud container platform, ensuring it is production-ready at scale. You will be a key player in the ITSD Architecture & Engineering organisation, responsible for integrating our platform with corporate governance processes, standards, and tooling. This role demands strong leadership and a strategic mindset as you define and embed our cloud operating model, aligning it with change and release management, observability, monitoring, alerting, and support processes. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of a hybrid multi-cloud container platform across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Ensure seamless integration between the platform and corporate governance processes, standards, and tooling. Define and embed a robust cloud operating model that aligns with organisational change and release management. Develop observability, monitoring, and alerting strategies to ensure operational excellence. Maintain end-to-end accountability for platform production readiness, ensuring it meets enterprise standards. Support and enable the migration of legacy applications to the cloud, contributing to broader cloud adoption initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, resilience, and effective integration into live service support models. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in leading hybrid/multi-cloud platform initiatives. Strong expertise in container technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift). Extensive knowledge of enterprise governance integration within a regulated environment, preferably in financial services. Demonstrated experience operating at a senior level, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects. Familiarity with production infrastructure support and production application support environments. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. 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. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Role Title: Oracle OHI DevOps Engineer Duration: contract to run until 18/12/2026 Location: London. Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £354.20 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Oracle Health Insurance (OHI) DevOps Engineer to support the delivery, automation, and continuous improvement of our OHI platform. This role will sit at the intersection of development, infrastructure, and operations, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient deployments across environments. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing release pipelines, maintaining version control processes, and enabling seamless integration between Oracle-delivered assets and internal systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about DevOps practices and has experience working within complex enterprise environments, particularly within healthcare or insurance systems. Key Responsibilities DevOps Pipeline Development & Management Design, build, and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines to support automated deployment of Oracle OHI components across multiple environments (Dev, Test, UAT, Production). Ensure pipelines are robust, repeatable, and aligned with best practices in CI/CD. Oracle OHI Deployment Management Work closely with Oracle delivery teams and internal stakeholders to manage OHI releases, patches, and updates. Take ownership of deployment activities and ensure successful implementation with minimal downtime. Source Control & Release Integration Take the files provided by Oracle and manage them through version control processes. Specifically, you will take the files Oracle sends to Bupa, place them in Git, and create an Azure DevOps pipeline to manage and automate deployments. Maintain repository structure, branching strategies, and release tagging standards. Environment & Configuration Management Ensure consistent configuration across environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles where applicable. Manage environment-specific variables and secrets securely. Automation & Process Improvement Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention in build and release processes. Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline the delivery life cycle. Monitoring & Support Provide support for production releases and troubleshoot pipeline failures or deployment issues. Work closely with support teams to resolve incidents and ensure service stability. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work collaboratively with architects, developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth release cycles. Act as a bridge between Oracle delivery teams and internal IT functions. Documentation & Governance Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of deployment processes, pipelines, and configurations. Ensure adherence to internal governance, security standards, and compliance requirements. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a DevOps or Release Engineering role, ideally within enterprise environments Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, artifacts, release management) Experience with Git version control, including branching and merging strategies Familiarity with Oracle Health Insurance (OHI) or other Oracle enterprise applications Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of Scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, or similar) Understanding of deployment automation and configuration management practices Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills Experience working within the health insurance or healthcare domain Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) Knowledge of containerisation tools such as Docker or Kubernetes Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform, ARM templates) Understanding of security best practices in DevOps pipelines Personal Attributes Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 23, 2026
Contractor
Role Title: Oracle OHI DevOps Engineer Duration: contract to run until 18/12/2026 Location: London. Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £354.20 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Oracle Health Insurance (OHI) DevOps Engineer to support the delivery, automation, and continuous improvement of our OHI platform. This role will sit at the intersection of development, infrastructure, and operations, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient deployments across environments. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing release pipelines, maintaining version control processes, and enabling seamless integration between Oracle-delivered assets and internal systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about DevOps practices and has experience working within complex enterprise environments, particularly within healthcare or insurance systems. Key Responsibilities DevOps Pipeline Development & Management Design, build, and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines to support automated deployment of Oracle OHI components across multiple environments (Dev, Test, UAT, Production). Ensure pipelines are robust, repeatable, and aligned with best practices in CI/CD. Oracle OHI Deployment Management Work closely with Oracle delivery teams and internal stakeholders to manage OHI releases, patches, and updates. Take ownership of deployment activities and ensure successful implementation with minimal downtime. Source Control & Release Integration Take the files provided by Oracle and manage them through version control processes. Specifically, you will take the files Oracle sends to Bupa, place them in Git, and create an Azure DevOps pipeline to manage and automate deployments. Maintain repository structure, branching strategies, and release tagging standards. Environment & Configuration Management Ensure consistent configuration across environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles where applicable. Manage environment-specific variables and secrets securely. Automation & Process Improvement Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention in build and release processes. Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline the delivery life cycle. Monitoring & Support Provide support for production releases and troubleshoot pipeline failures or deployment issues. Work closely with support teams to resolve incidents and ensure service stability. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work collaboratively with architects, developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth release cycles. Act as a bridge between Oracle delivery teams and internal IT functions. Documentation & Governance Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of deployment processes, pipelines, and configurations. Ensure adherence to internal governance, security standards, and compliance requirements. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a DevOps or Release Engineering role, ideally within enterprise environments Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, artifacts, release management) Experience with Git version control, including branching and merging strategies Familiarity with Oracle Health Insurance (OHI) or other Oracle enterprise applications Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of Scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, or similar) Understanding of deployment automation and configuration management practices Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills Experience working within the health insurance or healthcare domain Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) Knowledge of containerisation tools such as Docker or Kubernetes Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform, ARM templates) Understanding of security best practices in DevOps pipelines Personal Attributes Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead Huge opportunity to grow - £85,000 to £90,000 plus excellent benefits - Flexible on 2 days a week in the office (preferred presence, but not essential) - Worthing, West Sussex Core elements: Man-management + communication skills. Azure-native services (PaaS + IaaS). DevOps/Platform Engineer/Automation skills. Ownership of enterprise landing zones. Terraform-driven IaC strategy. Leading teams/mentoring. Stakeholder management & communication. Operating model/platform governance Overview of the Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead position: A large organisation that has far reaching impacts on the environment, the community and our ecosystem, seek an experienced Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead to help play a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the companies cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. As a key technical contributor within the Cloud Operations function, you will be responsible for ensuring that cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This includes provisioning and managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services, as well as supporting the use of advanced PaaS capabilities and analytics platforms. You will be in a hands-on role that demands strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will support the development and operation of cloud Landing Zones and act as a trusted delivery partner for internal stakeholders and project teams. By applying DevOps and automation principles, you will reduce manual overhead, accelerate delivery cycles, and improve operational resilience. You will contribute to broader strategic goals by supporting the shift from traditional on-premises infrastructure to scalable, cloud-native services aligned with an "as-a-service" delivery model. As the Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead you will also work closely with security, compliance, and disaster recovery teams to ensure that cloud services are not only high-performing and flexible, but also resilient and governed appropriately. As they continue to grow its cloud footprint, this position offers an opportunity to shape how cloud services are delivered across the business. It is ideal for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise while contributing to a major enterprise-wide transformation in digital infrastructure. Responsibilities for the Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead position: Azure Cloud Engineering: Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity). Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Operations & Automation: Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.). Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Security, Governance & Compliance: Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Collaborate with Security Operations and Compliance teams to remediate vulnerabilities and audit issues. Knowledge And Skills Needed for the Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead position: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically. Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Automation: Strong Scripting skills (eg, Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency. Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (eg, PCI DSS, NIST). Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments. FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability. Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead Huge opportunity to grow - £85,000 to £90,000 plus excellent benefits - Flexible on 2 days a week in the office (preferred presence, but not essential) - Worthing, West Sussex
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead Huge opportunity to grow - £85,000 to £90,000 plus excellent benefits - Flexible on 2 days a week in the office (preferred presence, but not essential) - Worthing, West Sussex Core elements: Man-management + communication skills. Azure-native services (PaaS + IaaS). DevOps/Platform Engineer/Automation skills. Ownership of enterprise landing zones. Terraform-driven IaC strategy. Leading teams/mentoring. Stakeholder management & communication. Operating model/platform governance Overview of the Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead position: A large organisation that has far reaching impacts on the environment, the community and our ecosystem, seek an experienced Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead to help play a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the companies cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. As a key technical contributor within the Cloud Operations function, you will be responsible for ensuring that cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This includes provisioning and managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services, as well as supporting the use of advanced PaaS capabilities and analytics platforms. You will be in a hands-on role that demands strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will support the development and operation of cloud Landing Zones and act as a trusted delivery partner for internal stakeholders and project teams. By applying DevOps and automation principles, you will reduce manual overhead, accelerate delivery cycles, and improve operational resilience. You will contribute to broader strategic goals by supporting the shift from traditional on-premises infrastructure to scalable, cloud-native services aligned with an "as-a-service" delivery model. As the Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead you will also work closely with security, compliance, and disaster recovery teams to ensure that cloud services are not only high-performing and flexible, but also resilient and governed appropriately. As they continue to grow its cloud footprint, this position offers an opportunity to shape how cloud services are delivered across the business. It is ideal for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise while contributing to a major enterprise-wide transformation in digital infrastructure. Responsibilities for the Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead position: Azure Cloud Engineering: Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity). Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Operations & Automation: Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.). Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Security, Governance & Compliance: Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Collaborate with Security Operations and Compliance teams to remediate vulnerabilities and audit issues. Knowledge And Skills Needed for the Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead position: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically. Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Automation: Strong Scripting skills (eg, Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency. Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (eg, PCI DSS, NIST). Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments. FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability. Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead Huge opportunity to grow - £85,000 to £90,000 plus excellent benefits - Flexible on 2 days a week in the office (preferred presence, but not essential) - Worthing, West Sussex
The Role The Senior Multi-Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable Azure and Private Cloud infrastructure solutions for financial services customers. This is a senior, hands-on role where you will provide expert guidance, deliver modern cloud solutions, and ensure environments are resilient, compliant, and optimised. You will also play a key role in shaping best practices, mentoring engineers, and supporting customer transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design and deploy Azure and Private Cloud solutions aligned to business and regulatory requirements Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and provide technical guidance Configure, manage, and optimise cloud platforms (compute, storage, networking, security) Develop and deliver migration and modernisation strategies Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to best practice standards Identify opportunities to modernise and optimise customer environments Maintain high-quality technical documentation and design artefacts Support service transition into managed support environments Collaborate with engineering teams to improve tooling, automation, and processes Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team Communicate complex technical designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Stay current with cloud technologies and provide expert insight to customers Support compliance, audit, and governance requirements across all solutions Contribute to risk management, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives Experience & Knowledge Essential: Proven experience designing and delivering Azure and Private Cloud solutions Strong knowledge of Azure services and hybrid cloud architectures Experience with VMware and VMware Cloud Foundation Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, etc.) Experience with automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Python) Strong networking knowledge (VPN, DNS, firewalls, load balancing) Experience with backup technologies (e.g. Veeam, Rubrik) Strong understanding of cloud security and best practices Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Strong troubleshooting skills in complex cloud environments Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Desirable: Experience with Kubernetes, AKS, and container platforms Experience working with regulated or financial services environments Knowledge of hybrid networking and data centre integration
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
The Role The Senior Multi-Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable Azure and Private Cloud infrastructure solutions for financial services customers. This is a senior, hands-on role where you will provide expert guidance, deliver modern cloud solutions, and ensure environments are resilient, compliant, and optimised. You will also play a key role in shaping best practices, mentoring engineers, and supporting customer transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design and deploy Azure and Private Cloud solutions aligned to business and regulatory requirements Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and provide technical guidance Configure, manage, and optimise cloud platforms (compute, storage, networking, security) Develop and deliver migration and modernisation strategies Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to best practice standards Identify opportunities to modernise and optimise customer environments Maintain high-quality technical documentation and design artefacts Support service transition into managed support environments Collaborate with engineering teams to improve tooling, automation, and processes Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team Communicate complex technical designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Stay current with cloud technologies and provide expert insight to customers Support compliance, audit, and governance requirements across all solutions Contribute to risk management, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives Experience & Knowledge Essential: Proven experience designing and delivering Azure and Private Cloud solutions Strong knowledge of Azure services and hybrid cloud architectures Experience with VMware and VMware Cloud Foundation Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, etc.) Experience with automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Python) Strong networking knowledge (VPN, DNS, firewalls, load balancing) Experience with backup technologies (e.g. Veeam, Rubrik) Strong understanding of cloud security and best practices Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Strong troubleshooting skills in complex cloud environments Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Desirable: Experience with Kubernetes, AKS, and container platforms Experience working with regulated or financial services environments Knowledge of hybrid networking and data centre integration
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Technical Architect - on site Active SC or DV Clearance Required On-site 5 Days per Week (Travel/Accommodation supported through Methods) Salary up to £110,000 + Bonus Methods is supporting a client operating within a highly secure environment who is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to join a team delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure and cloud solutions. This role would suit a technically strong architect with broad enterprise IT experience and deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, capable of bringing together multiple technology domains into a coherent end-to-end architecture. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise-scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security controls. Architect hybrid cloud solutions spanning Azure and on-premises infrastructure. Lead technical workshops with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and define solutions. Design Azure networking solutions including hub-and-spoke architectures, ExpressRoute, VPNs and network security. Design and support containerised workloads using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Create high and low-level technical designs (HLDs/LLDs) and guide engineering teams through implementation. Review customer environments against Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF) best practices. Provide architectural guidance across identity, networking, storage, data platforms and cloud governance. Support the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps and GitOps delivery methodologies. Essential Experience Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Cloud Architect, Infrastructure Architect or Platform Architect. Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure. Strong understanding of Azure landing zones, governance and cloud security. Experience designing and supporting hybrid cloud environments. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, ideally Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Experience with Microsoft Entra ID/Active Directory. Knowledge of Azure networking including virtual networks, ExpressRoute, VPN and network security. Experience producing technical design documentation including HLDs and LLDs. Strong stakeholder engagement and customer-facing consultancy experience. Desirable Experience Terraform or Bicep. VMware Cloud Foundation. DevSecOps, GitOps and CI/CD delivery practices. Experience working within government, defence or secure environments. Clearance Requirements Candidates must hold active SC or DV clearance due to the nature of the work.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Technical Architect - on site Active SC or DV Clearance Required On-site 5 Days per Week (Travel/Accommodation supported through Methods) Salary up to £110,000 + Bonus Methods is supporting a client operating within a highly secure environment who is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to join a team delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure and cloud solutions. This role would suit a technically strong architect with broad enterprise IT experience and deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, capable of bringing together multiple technology domains into a coherent end-to-end architecture. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise-scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security controls. Architect hybrid cloud solutions spanning Azure and on-premises infrastructure. Lead technical workshops with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and define solutions. Design Azure networking solutions including hub-and-spoke architectures, ExpressRoute, VPNs and network security. Design and support containerised workloads using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Create high and low-level technical designs (HLDs/LLDs) and guide engineering teams through implementation. Review customer environments against Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF) best practices. Provide architectural guidance across identity, networking, storage, data platforms and cloud governance. Support the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps and GitOps delivery methodologies. Essential Experience Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Cloud Architect, Infrastructure Architect or Platform Architect. Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure. Strong understanding of Azure landing zones, governance and cloud security. Experience designing and supporting hybrid cloud environments. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, ideally Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Experience with Microsoft Entra ID/Active Directory. Knowledge of Azure networking including virtual networks, ExpressRoute, VPN and network security. Experience producing technical design documentation including HLDs and LLDs. Strong stakeholder engagement and customer-facing consultancy experience. Desirable Experience Terraform or Bicep. VMware Cloud Foundation. DevSecOps, GitOps and CI/CD delivery practices. Experience working within government, defence or secure environments. Clearance Requirements Candidates must hold active SC or DV clearance due to the nature of the work.
DevOps Engineer 9 Month Contract Remote / Cardiff VIQU have partnered with an NHS organisation who are looking for a DevOps Engineer to support the development and improvement of their Azure-based platform and application delivery environment. This is a hands on DevOps Engineer role, working across CI/CD, automation and cloud platform configuration, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft technologies, including Power Platform and .NET-based applications. The successful DevOps Engineer will play a key role in improving deployment processes, platform reliability and application lifecycle management across a modern cloud environment. Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and YAML, supporting automated and repeatable deployments Support and improve Azure cloud services and platform configuration, including monitoring, telemetry and alerting using Application Insights Work across Power Apps, Dataverse and Microsoft CRM, contributing to solution design and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) strategies Support development and deployment of .NET web applications, including source control and branching strategies (GitHub) Implement and support containerised deployments using Docker and Kubernetes, enabling scalable and zero-downtime releases Contribute to platform improvements, automation initiatives and DevOps best practices across the team Key Skills & Experience Required Strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and platform engineering Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and YAML Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Dataverse, and/or Microsoft CRM), including ALM practices Experience supporting .NET web applications and GitHub-based workflows Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerised deployments Experience working in modern DevOps environments, with a focus on automation, reliability and continuous delivery Contract Overview Role: DevOps Engineer Duration: Contract runs till end of March 2027 IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £325 per day Location: Remote / Cardiff Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone 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.
Jun 23, 2026
Contractor
DevOps Engineer 9 Month Contract Remote / Cardiff VIQU have partnered with an NHS organisation who are looking for a DevOps Engineer to support the development and improvement of their Azure-based platform and application delivery environment. This is a hands on DevOps Engineer role, working across CI/CD, automation and cloud platform configuration, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft technologies, including Power Platform and .NET-based applications. The successful DevOps Engineer will play a key role in improving deployment processes, platform reliability and application lifecycle management across a modern cloud environment. Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and YAML, supporting automated and repeatable deployments Support and improve Azure cloud services and platform configuration, including monitoring, telemetry and alerting using Application Insights Work across Power Apps, Dataverse and Microsoft CRM, contributing to solution design and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) strategies Support development and deployment of .NET web applications, including source control and branching strategies (GitHub) Implement and support containerised deployments using Docker and Kubernetes, enabling scalable and zero-downtime releases Contribute to platform improvements, automation initiatives and DevOps best practices across the team Key Skills & Experience Required Strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and platform engineering Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and YAML Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Dataverse, and/or Microsoft CRM), including ALM practices Experience supporting .NET web applications and GitHub-based workflows Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerised deployments Experience working in modern DevOps environments, with a focus on automation, reliability and continuous delivery Contract Overview Role: DevOps Engineer Duration: Contract runs till end of March 2027 IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £325 per day Location: Remote / Cardiff Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone 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.
We re partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning, technically-led business that is transforming how organisations across the UK manage their utility services. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplifying the customer experience, this company offers a genuinely modern, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, where the Technology team plays a key role in driving growth . They are now looking to hire a DevOps Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team at an exciting stage of growth, as they scale a key internal product beyond MVP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid foundations in Azure DevOps who is keen to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting. Salary: £50,000 £63,000 + extensive benefits package + bonus Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in office per week. Flexible split between office and home. Based from Northeast offices, with suitable, commutable locations including Durham, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas. The Role This is a hands-on position where you ll contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. You ll work closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team, playing an active role in modern DevOps practices and tooling. Key Responsibilities Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure Implement technologies using Infrastructure-as-Code Monitor and manage systems for availability and performance Support Agile delivery through Scrum and Kanban, contributing to team rituals and processes What We re Looking For Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code, with proficiency in Terraform, YAML and ARM templates Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artefacts in Microsoft Azure, using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) via Azure DevOps - we are a Microsoft environment. Ability to build and manage services deployed into Kubernetes, including container configuration and Helm charts Desirable (but not essential) Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code generation or coding assistance Code written in C#/.NET Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Bicep Understanding of observability platforms If you re looking to progress your DevOps career within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
We re partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning, technically-led business that is transforming how organisations across the UK manage their utility services. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplifying the customer experience, this company offers a genuinely modern, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, where the Technology team plays a key role in driving growth . They are now looking to hire a DevOps Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team at an exciting stage of growth, as they scale a key internal product beyond MVP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid foundations in Azure DevOps who is keen to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting. Salary: £50,000 £63,000 + extensive benefits package + bonus Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in office per week. Flexible split between office and home. Based from Northeast offices, with suitable, commutable locations including Durham, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas. The Role This is a hands-on position where you ll contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. You ll work closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team, playing an active role in modern DevOps practices and tooling. Key Responsibilities Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure Implement technologies using Infrastructure-as-Code Monitor and manage systems for availability and performance Support Agile delivery through Scrum and Kanban, contributing to team rituals and processes What We re Looking For Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code, with proficiency in Terraform, YAML and ARM templates Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artefacts in Microsoft Azure, using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) via Azure DevOps - we are a Microsoft environment. Ability to build and manage services deployed into Kubernetes, including container configuration and Helm charts Desirable (but not essential) Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code generation or coding assistance Code written in C#/.NET Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Bicep Understanding of observability platforms If you re looking to progress your DevOps career within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.
Azure DevOps Engineer 3-month contract 500 - 550 per day, Outside IR35 Legal Firm Remote with very occasional office visits to Birmingham Immediate start We are working with a large UK based Legal Organisation who are looking for an Azure DevOps Engineer to join their Applications and Development team. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving automation, improving platform reliability and supporting the continued migration and optimisation of applications within Azure. You'll work closely with development teams to deliver scalable, secure and highly available cloud solutions, whilst helping to shape and mature the organisation's DevOps and cloud capabilities. Responsibilities Design, build and maintain Azure infrastructure and platform services. Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and automation tooling. Support the migration and modernisation of existing applications into Azure. Improve monitoring, logging and observability across environments. Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes. Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment and performance issues. Ensure environments adhere to security, resilience and disaster recovery best practices. Skills & Experience Experienced Azure DevOps Engineer Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-native services. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform. Containerisation and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting skills with PowerShell, Bash or Python. Exposure to C#, .NET or ASP.NET environments. Experience migrating applications and services from on-premise environments into Azure. Familiarity with monitoring, logging and observability tools. Strong understanding of cloud security and governance principles. Contract Details Azure DevOps Engineer 500- 550 per day Outside IR35 Initial 3-month contract Remote-first, with occasional travel to Birmingham (typically 1 day per month) Immediate start available
Jun 23, 2026
Contractor
Azure DevOps Engineer 3-month contract 500 - 550 per day, Outside IR35 Legal Firm Remote with very occasional office visits to Birmingham Immediate start We are working with a large UK based Legal Organisation who are looking for an Azure DevOps Engineer to join their Applications and Development team. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving automation, improving platform reliability and supporting the continued migration and optimisation of applications within Azure. You'll work closely with development teams to deliver scalable, secure and highly available cloud solutions, whilst helping to shape and mature the organisation's DevOps and cloud capabilities. Responsibilities Design, build and maintain Azure infrastructure and platform services. Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and automation tooling. Support the migration and modernisation of existing applications into Azure. Improve monitoring, logging and observability across environments. Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes. Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment and performance issues. Ensure environments adhere to security, resilience and disaster recovery best practices. Skills & Experience Experienced Azure DevOps Engineer Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-native services. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform. Containerisation and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting skills with PowerShell, Bash or Python. Exposure to C#, .NET or ASP.NET environments. Experience migrating applications and services from on-premise environments into Azure. Familiarity with monitoring, logging and observability tools. Strong understanding of cloud security and governance principles. Contract Details Azure DevOps Engineer 500- 550 per day Outside IR35 Initial 3-month contract Remote-first, with occasional travel to Birmingham (typically 1 day per month) Immediate start available
Key focus areas: Building scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark & Airflow Working within a cloud-based, containerised environment (Kubernetes) Contributing to a wider data platform modernisation programme Supporting both batch and streaming workloads Tech: Python, Java, Spark, Airflow, SQL, Cloud (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes (Kafka/streaming nice to have) Details: 700/day (Umbrella) 6-month contract 3 days onsite - City of London They're looking for a strong, hands-on engineer (5+ years) with experience in big data / distributed systems and modern data platforms. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Jun 22, 2026
Contractor
Key focus areas: Building scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark & Airflow Working within a cloud-based, containerised environment (Kubernetes) Contributing to a wider data platform modernisation programme Supporting both batch and streaming workloads Tech: Python, Java, Spark, Airflow, SQL, Cloud (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes (Kafka/streaming nice to have) Details: 700/day (Umbrella) 6-month contract 3 days onsite - City of London They're looking for a strong, hands-on engineer (5+ years) with experience in big data / distributed systems and modern data platforms. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
