Location Bristol, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Reading, Warrington, York About the job Job summary Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group. We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all. Find out more about DDTS: Defra digital, data and technology blog LinkedIn Defra Jobs We are Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack V3 - 1 Job description Defra is delivering large-scale transformation across its digital, data and technology estate, including the Future Network Procurement Project (FNPP), identity modernisation initiatives, and hosting and cloud transformation. Within the Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS) function, the Architecture and Governance team provides technical authority, design leadership, and assurance across enterprise services. We are recruiting multiple Lead Technical Specialist Architects to provide domain leadership in: Network & Connectivity (FNPP) Identity & Access (Active Directory) Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture These roles operate at the centre of complex, multi-supplier programmes, ensuring designs are secure, operable, aligned to strategy, and deliverable at scale. As a Lead Technical Specialist Architect, you will act as the technical authority within your domain, providing leadership across programmes and services. You will shape strategy, assure complex designs, and guide delivery teams and suppliers in a federated environment. You will work across security, operations, and delivery to ensure coherent end-to-end architectures, balancing strategic direction with hands-on design leadership. Please note these posts require Security Check (SC) clearance. To gain (SC) clearance all applicants are required to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years. If this requirement is not met, the individual will not be able to progress their application further. Person specification Across all roles, you will: Act as the technical authority for your domain, supporting critical architectural decisions Lead and assure technical designs across the full lifecycle (HLD, LLD, transition and implementation) Ensure alignment to enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and operational requirements Challenge supplier designs and drive technical quality and consistency Identify, manage, and communicate architectural risks and dependencies Represent your domain in governance forums, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, operable, and supportable Contribute to domain standards, patterns, and architectural roadmaps Support knowledge transfer to internal teams to build long-term capability Domain Focus Areas: Network & Connectivity (FNPP) SD-WAN, DIA, LAN, Wi Fi and network foundation services (DNS, DHCP, NTP) Secure access patterns (e.g. internet/private access) Supplier-led delivery and transition (including WITO) Identity & Access (Active Directory) Active Directory architecture (legacy and target state) Domain consolidation and identity modernisation Identity dependencies across applications and services Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture Hybrid and multi-cloud (on-prem, Azure, AWS) Hosting and storage strategy and datacentre migration CMDB/CSDM modelling and service architecture governance Technical input to procurement and supplier evaluation Person Specification Responsibilities You will: Define and maintain domain architecture (principles, standards, patterns, roadmaps) Lead technical design for high-impact, complex services and programmes Guide and assure architects, delivery teams, and suppliers Use governance and assurance to support decision-making and manage risk Contribute to the architecture community through mentoring and leadership Skills and Experience Essential Significant experience in enterprise architecture within a large, complex organisation Proven ability to act as a technical authority across programmes or services Strong experience of architectural governance, assurance, and risk management Experience working in multi-supplier environments, including design challenge Ability to lead complex design decisions across the delivery lifecycle Strong stakeholder engagement, including influencing at senior levels Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Domain-Specific Experience (one or more) Network & Connectivity Enterprise network architecture (WAN/LAN/Wi Fi) SD-WAN and modern network/security architectures Identity & Access Active Directory architecture (including legacy environments) Identity modernisation and dependency management Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture Hybrid/multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, on-prem) Service modelling (CMDB/CSDM) and enterprise service architecture One or more of the following: Experience of large-scale transformation, transition, or procurement programmes Understanding of secure-by-design and government security expectations Experience mentoring and developing architects or technical specialists Experience of ServiceNow or equivalent platforms (for hosting/service roles) Experience of modern identity platforms (e.g. Entra ID)
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Reading, Warrington, York About the job Job summary Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group. We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all. Find out more about DDTS: Defra digital, data and technology blog LinkedIn Defra Jobs We are Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack V3 - 1 Job description Defra is delivering large-scale transformation across its digital, data and technology estate, including the Future Network Procurement Project (FNPP), identity modernisation initiatives, and hosting and cloud transformation. Within the Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS) function, the Architecture and Governance team provides technical authority, design leadership, and assurance across enterprise services. We are recruiting multiple Lead Technical Specialist Architects to provide domain leadership in: Network & Connectivity (FNPP) Identity & Access (Active Directory) Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture These roles operate at the centre of complex, multi-supplier programmes, ensuring designs are secure, operable, aligned to strategy, and deliverable at scale. As a Lead Technical Specialist Architect, you will act as the technical authority within your domain, providing leadership across programmes and services. You will shape strategy, assure complex designs, and guide delivery teams and suppliers in a federated environment. You will work across security, operations, and delivery to ensure coherent end-to-end architectures, balancing strategic direction with hands-on design leadership. Please note these posts require Security Check (SC) clearance. To gain (SC) clearance all applicants are required to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years. If this requirement is not met, the individual will not be able to progress their application further. Person specification Across all roles, you will: Act as the technical authority for your domain, supporting critical architectural decisions Lead and assure technical designs across the full lifecycle (HLD, LLD, transition and implementation) Ensure alignment to enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and operational requirements Challenge supplier designs and drive technical quality and consistency Identify, manage, and communicate architectural risks and dependencies Represent your domain in governance forums, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, operable, and supportable Contribute to domain standards, patterns, and architectural roadmaps Support knowledge transfer to internal teams to build long-term capability Domain Focus Areas: Network & Connectivity (FNPP) SD-WAN, DIA, LAN, Wi Fi and network foundation services (DNS, DHCP, NTP) Secure access patterns (e.g. internet/private access) Supplier-led delivery and transition (including WITO) Identity & Access (Active Directory) Active Directory architecture (legacy and target state) Domain consolidation and identity modernisation Identity dependencies across applications and services Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture Hybrid and multi-cloud (on-prem, Azure, AWS) Hosting and storage strategy and datacentre migration CMDB/CSDM modelling and service architecture governance Technical input to procurement and supplier evaluation Person Specification Responsibilities You will: Define and maintain domain architecture (principles, standards, patterns, roadmaps) Lead technical design for high-impact, complex services and programmes Guide and assure architects, delivery teams, and suppliers Use governance and assurance to support decision-making and manage risk Contribute to the architecture community through mentoring and leadership Skills and Experience Essential Significant experience in enterprise architecture within a large, complex organisation Proven ability to act as a technical authority across programmes or services Strong experience of architectural governance, assurance, and risk management Experience working in multi-supplier environments, including design challenge Ability to lead complex design decisions across the delivery lifecycle Strong stakeholder engagement, including influencing at senior levels Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Domain-Specific Experience (one or more) Network & Connectivity Enterprise network architecture (WAN/LAN/Wi Fi) SD-WAN and modern network/security architectures Identity & Access Active Directory architecture (including legacy environments) Identity modernisation and dependency management Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture Hybrid/multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, on-prem) Service modelling (CMDB/CSDM) and enterprise service architecture One or more of the following: Experience of large-scale transformation, transition, or procurement programmes Understanding of secure-by-design and government security expectations Experience mentoring and developing architects or technical specialists Experience of ServiceNow or equivalent platforms (for hosting/service roles) Experience of modern identity platforms (e.g. Entra ID)
The SAP BTP Developer is responsible for the design, development and support of cloud-based integrations, extensions and applications on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). This role plays a key part in Shoosmiths' SAP modernisation journey which starts with a move to SAP Rise and Integration Suite. This role will look to use the clean core extensibility capabilities from SAP, to reduce customisation of the SAP environment. The Firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. Shoosmiths is also on a pathway to net zero across the value chain by 2040. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package. Our Strategy Shoosmiths strategy is to transform Shoosmiths from being a really good firm with a really solid reputation, into an excellent firm with a reputation for excellence . So that by 2030, we will excel in our chosen markets. At the heart of our new strategy is focus . Intense focus on what we do well. And a bold commitment to doing it even better. The Team The IS team at Shoosmiths plays a pivotal role in enabling the firm's digital transformation and operational excellence. With a team of 76 professionals, the department is structured into two core functions: Technical and Applications. The Technical team covers Service Desk, 3rd Line Support, Business Systems Training, Compliance, Networks, and Security, while the Applications team manages platforms such as SAP, iManage and other core legal systems. The team is committed to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on wellbeing, development opportunities, and delivering secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions that support the firm's strategic goals Main Responsibilities Analyse business requirements, functional specifications and technical designs to produce robust BTP based solutions. Design, build and maintain integrations using SAP Integration Suite (CPI), including REST, SOAP, SFTP, JDBC and event driven patterns. Develop side by side extensions and applications on SAP BTP using CAP/RAP, Node.js, Java and SAP Business Application Studio. Build and extend SAP Fiori/UI5 applications, improving user experience while adhering to clean core principles. Configure and manage secure connectivity using Cloud Connector, destinations, certificates and OAuth based authentication. Work closely with functional consultants to support SAP processes such as Finance, HR and core master data. Support integration migration activities from legacy platforms to SAP BTP. Produce high quality technical documentation, including design specifications, mappings and operational runbooks. Conduct code reviews, unit testing and debugging to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and maintainable. Support testing, deployment and post go live activities. Work with project managers to estimate effort, plan development work and deliver solutions within agreed timelines. Essential Skills Strong experience developing on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Hands-on experience with SAP Integration Suite (CPI) and enterprise integration patterns. Experience building cloud applications or extensions using CAP and/or RAP. SAP Fiori/UI5 development experience. Understanding of clean-core principles and side-by-side extensibility. Experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with internal and third-party systems. Knowledge of secure connectivity, authentication and authorisation in SAP BTP. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable Skills Background in ABAP development and SAP extensibility. Experience with SAP Event Mesh or event-driven architectures. Exposure to SAP Build Process Automation or workflow tooling. Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud or Datasphere. Experience working in regulated or professional services environments.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
The SAP BTP Developer is responsible for the design, development and support of cloud-based integrations, extensions and applications on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). This role plays a key part in Shoosmiths' SAP modernisation journey which starts with a move to SAP Rise and Integration Suite. This role will look to use the clean core extensibility capabilities from SAP, to reduce customisation of the SAP environment. The Firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. Shoosmiths is also on a pathway to net zero across the value chain by 2040. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package. Our Strategy Shoosmiths strategy is to transform Shoosmiths from being a really good firm with a really solid reputation, into an excellent firm with a reputation for excellence . So that by 2030, we will excel in our chosen markets. At the heart of our new strategy is focus . Intense focus on what we do well. And a bold commitment to doing it even better. The Team The IS team at Shoosmiths plays a pivotal role in enabling the firm's digital transformation and operational excellence. With a team of 76 professionals, the department is structured into two core functions: Technical and Applications. The Technical team covers Service Desk, 3rd Line Support, Business Systems Training, Compliance, Networks, and Security, while the Applications team manages platforms such as SAP, iManage and other core legal systems. The team is committed to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on wellbeing, development opportunities, and delivering secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions that support the firm's strategic goals Main Responsibilities Analyse business requirements, functional specifications and technical designs to produce robust BTP based solutions. Design, build and maintain integrations using SAP Integration Suite (CPI), including REST, SOAP, SFTP, JDBC and event driven patterns. Develop side by side extensions and applications on SAP BTP using CAP/RAP, Node.js, Java and SAP Business Application Studio. Build and extend SAP Fiori/UI5 applications, improving user experience while adhering to clean core principles. Configure and manage secure connectivity using Cloud Connector, destinations, certificates and OAuth based authentication. Work closely with functional consultants to support SAP processes such as Finance, HR and core master data. Support integration migration activities from legacy platforms to SAP BTP. Produce high quality technical documentation, including design specifications, mappings and operational runbooks. Conduct code reviews, unit testing and debugging to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and maintainable. Support testing, deployment and post go live activities. Work with project managers to estimate effort, plan development work and deliver solutions within agreed timelines. Essential Skills Strong experience developing on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Hands-on experience with SAP Integration Suite (CPI) and enterprise integration patterns. Experience building cloud applications or extensions using CAP and/or RAP. SAP Fiori/UI5 development experience. Understanding of clean-core principles and side-by-side extensibility. Experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with internal and third-party systems. Knowledge of secure connectivity, authentication and authorisation in SAP BTP. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable Skills Background in ABAP development and SAP extensibility. Experience with SAP Event Mesh or event-driven architectures. Exposure to SAP Build Process Automation or workflow tooling. Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud or Datasphere. Experience working in regulated or professional services environments.
The SAP BTP Developer is responsible for the design, development and support of cloud-based integrations, extensions and applications on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). This role plays a key part in Shoosmiths' SAP modernisation journey which starts with a move to SAP Rise and Integration Suite. This role will look to use the clean core extensibility capabilities from SAP, to reduce customisation of the SAP environment. The Firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. Shoosmiths is also on a pathway to net zero across the value chain by 2040. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package. Our Strategy Shoosmiths strategy is to transform Shoosmiths from being a really good firm with a really solid reputation, into an excellent firm with a reputation for excellence . So that by 2030, we will excel in our chosen markets. At the heart of our new strategy is focus . Intense focus on what we do well. And a bold commitment to doing it even better. The Team The IS team at Shoosmiths plays a pivotal role in enabling the firm's digital transformation and operational excellence. With a team of 76 professionals, the department is structured into two core functions: Technical and Applications. The Technical team covers Service Desk, 3rd Line Support, Business Systems Training, Compliance, Networks, and Security, while the Applications team manages platforms such as SAP, iManage and other core legal systems. The team is committed to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on wellbeing, development opportunities, and delivering secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions that support the firm's strategic goals Main Responsibilities Analyse business requirements, functional specifications and technical designs to produce robust BTP based solutions. Design, build and maintain integrations using SAP Integration Suite (CPI), including REST, SOAP, SFTP, JDBC and event driven patterns. Develop side by side extensions and applications on SAP BTP using CAP/RAP, Node.js, Java and SAP Business Application Studio. Build and extend SAP Fiori/UI5 applications, improving user experience while adhering to clean core principles. Configure and manage secure connectivity using Cloud Connector, destinations, certificates and OAuth based authentication. Work closely with functional consultants to support SAP processes such as Finance, HR and core master data. Support integration migration activities from legacy platforms to SAP BTP. Produce high quality technical documentation, including design specifications, mappings and operational runbooks. Conduct code reviews, unit testing and debugging to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and maintainable. Support testing, deployment and post go live activities. Work with project managers to estimate effort, plan development work and deliver solutions within agreed timelines. Essential Skills Strong experience developing on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Hands-on experience with SAP Integration Suite (CPI) and enterprise integration patterns. Experience building cloud applications or extensions using CAP and/or RAP. SAP Fiori/UI5 development experience. Understanding of clean-core principles and side-by-side extensibility. Experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with internal and third-party systems. Knowledge of secure connectivity, authentication and authorisation in SAP BTP. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable Skills Background in ABAP development and SAP extensibility. Experience with SAP Event Mesh or event-driven architectures. Exposure to SAP Build Process Automation or workflow tooling. Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud or Datasphere. Experience working in regulated or professional services environments.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
The SAP BTP Developer is responsible for the design, development and support of cloud-based integrations, extensions and applications on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). This role plays a key part in Shoosmiths' SAP modernisation journey which starts with a move to SAP Rise and Integration Suite. This role will look to use the clean core extensibility capabilities from SAP, to reduce customisation of the SAP environment. The Firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. Shoosmiths is also on a pathway to net zero across the value chain by 2040. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package. Our Strategy Shoosmiths strategy is to transform Shoosmiths from being a really good firm with a really solid reputation, into an excellent firm with a reputation for excellence . So that by 2030, we will excel in our chosen markets. At the heart of our new strategy is focus . Intense focus on what we do well. And a bold commitment to doing it even better. The Team The IS team at Shoosmiths plays a pivotal role in enabling the firm's digital transformation and operational excellence. With a team of 76 professionals, the department is structured into two core functions: Technical and Applications. The Technical team covers Service Desk, 3rd Line Support, Business Systems Training, Compliance, Networks, and Security, while the Applications team manages platforms such as SAP, iManage and other core legal systems. The team is committed to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on wellbeing, development opportunities, and delivering secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions that support the firm's strategic goals Main Responsibilities Analyse business requirements, functional specifications and technical designs to produce robust BTP based solutions. Design, build and maintain integrations using SAP Integration Suite (CPI), including REST, SOAP, SFTP, JDBC and event driven patterns. Develop side by side extensions and applications on SAP BTP using CAP/RAP, Node.js, Java and SAP Business Application Studio. Build and extend SAP Fiori/UI5 applications, improving user experience while adhering to clean core principles. Configure and manage secure connectivity using Cloud Connector, destinations, certificates and OAuth based authentication. Work closely with functional consultants to support SAP processes such as Finance, HR and core master data. Support integration migration activities from legacy platforms to SAP BTP. Produce high quality technical documentation, including design specifications, mappings and operational runbooks. Conduct code reviews, unit testing and debugging to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and maintainable. Support testing, deployment and post go live activities. Work with project managers to estimate effort, plan development work and deliver solutions within agreed timelines. Essential Skills Strong experience developing on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Hands-on experience with SAP Integration Suite (CPI) and enterprise integration patterns. Experience building cloud applications or extensions using CAP and/or RAP. SAP Fiori/UI5 development experience. Understanding of clean-core principles and side-by-side extensibility. Experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with internal and third-party systems. Knowledge of secure connectivity, authentication and authorisation in SAP BTP. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable Skills Background in ABAP development and SAP extensibility. Experience with SAP Event Mesh or event-driven architectures. Exposure to SAP Build Process Automation or workflow tooling. Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud or Datasphere. Experience working in regulated or professional services environments.
UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd
Ipswich, Suffolk
Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology) - Ipswich Shape the Future of Operational Technology in the Energy Sector Are you an experienced architect ready to make a meaningful impact? UK Power Networks is seeking a Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology) to join our Strategy Regulation and Support Services directorate in Ipswich. This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary of up to 95,000 (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience), a 7.5% bonus, and a blended working arrangement (after probation). At UK Power Networks, you'll be at the heart of our OT transformation, driving business modernisation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Oversee the evaluation and enhancement of our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), lead architectural innovation, and champion AI-enabled dispatch and fault prediction. You'll shape platform lifecycle management, set technical standards, and ensure best practices are embedded across the organisation, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of architects, developers, and business leaders. Enjoy 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), reservist leave, generous pension contributions, tenancy and travel loans, tax-efficient benefits (Cycle to Work, Green Car Leasing, Tech Scheme), occupational health support, retail discounts, gym membership, and an employee assistance programme. You'll influence 20M in solutions and projects and play a key role in delivering secure, sustainable electricity as UKPN transitions to a low-carbon future. If you have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), deep expertise in operational technology, ADMS, system integration, cyber-security, API protocols, and a track record of large-scale transformation projects in complex IT environments, we want to hear from you. Experience in the utilities or electricity distribution sector is advantageous. Apply by 18/06/2026 to join a team that values vision, collaboration, and innovation. Help us lead the UK as a top Distribution Network Operator! For more information and to view the full job description please click apply! If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology) - Ipswich Shape the Future of Operational Technology in the Energy Sector Are you an experienced architect ready to make a meaningful impact? UK Power Networks is seeking a Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology) to join our Strategy Regulation and Support Services directorate in Ipswich. This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary of up to 95,000 (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience), a 7.5% bonus, and a blended working arrangement (after probation). At UK Power Networks, you'll be at the heart of our OT transformation, driving business modernisation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Oversee the evaluation and enhancement of our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), lead architectural innovation, and champion AI-enabled dispatch and fault prediction. You'll shape platform lifecycle management, set technical standards, and ensure best practices are embedded across the organisation, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of architects, developers, and business leaders. Enjoy 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), reservist leave, generous pension contributions, tenancy and travel loans, tax-efficient benefits (Cycle to Work, Green Car Leasing, Tech Scheme), occupational health support, retail discounts, gym membership, and an employee assistance programme. You'll influence 20M in solutions and projects and play a key role in delivering secure, sustainable electricity as UKPN transitions to a low-carbon future. If you have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), deep expertise in operational technology, ADMS, system integration, cyber-security, API protocols, and a track record of large-scale transformation projects in complex IT environments, we want to hear from you. Experience in the utilities or electricity distribution sector is advantageous. Apply by 18/06/2026 to join a team that values vision, collaboration, and innovation. Help us lead the UK as a top Distribution Network Operator! For more information and to view the full job description please click apply! If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Role: Senior C++ Software Developer Hybrid: 1 days in Office / 4 days home Location: Milton Keynes Salary/Package: £51k - £63K Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program General: Our client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Testing Team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As part of the Research and Development Team, you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will get to grips with the full suite of applications, using your C++ knowledge to identify areas for improvement and action them in collaboration with the established team. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team. The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to a becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. Profile: You are an established software developer interested in progressing your career. You are someone who prides yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. People describe you as self-motivated, innovative, and a problem solver. You understand the reasons for data security and can keep the confidentiality of the people you are working with. Duties: The primary activities are: Refining new feature requests with stakeholders to make them development ready Collaborating on system design Delivering high quality software Mentoring team members & coaching them on best practice and improvements Reviewing pull requests Planning and actioning refactoring efforts to support the wider product strategy Developing new features according to specification Triaging and fixing defects Essential Experience: Advanced C++ Expertise - Deep knowledge of modern C++ standards with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code for Windows services/applications Mentorship & Upskilling - Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and upskill developers at various experience levels through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing Technical Debt Reduction - Experience in identifying, prioritising, and refactoring code to improve modularity, testability, and maintainability Architectural/System Design Support - Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy, supporting the broader product vision You will also demonstrate a proven ability to: Lead and negotiate effectively across teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong decision-making and influencing skills in complex technical and collaborative environments Be a self-motivated problem-solver Be accurate and have a keen eye for detail Have a clear and confident communication style, both written and verbal and be comfortable communicating at all levels Always manage confidential information sensitively Work within an agile software development environment Desirable Experience: C#, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud Enablement - Practical experience in restructuring codebases to support cloud migration and scalable, cloud-native architectures Project Leadership - Experience in leading a group of software developers across multi-month projects Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Product & Testing Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to your Line Manager when potential issues are identified. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You will be working at either our Wellington, Bristol or Milton Keynes office. Travel to other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior C++ Software Developer Hybrid: 1 days in Office / 4 days home Location: Milton Keynes Salary/Package: £51k - £63K Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program General: Our client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Testing Team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As part of the Research and Development Team, you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will get to grips with the full suite of applications, using your C++ knowledge to identify areas for improvement and action them in collaboration with the established team. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team. The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to a becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. Profile: You are an established software developer interested in progressing your career. You are someone who prides yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. People describe you as self-motivated, innovative, and a problem solver. You understand the reasons for data security and can keep the confidentiality of the people you are working with. Duties: The primary activities are: Refining new feature requests with stakeholders to make them development ready Collaborating on system design Delivering high quality software Mentoring team members & coaching them on best practice and improvements Reviewing pull requests Planning and actioning refactoring efforts to support the wider product strategy Developing new features according to specification Triaging and fixing defects Essential Experience: Advanced C++ Expertise - Deep knowledge of modern C++ standards with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code for Windows services/applications Mentorship & Upskilling - Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and upskill developers at various experience levels through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing Technical Debt Reduction - Experience in identifying, prioritising, and refactoring code to improve modularity, testability, and maintainability Architectural/System Design Support - Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy, supporting the broader product vision You will also demonstrate a proven ability to: Lead and negotiate effectively across teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong decision-making and influencing skills in complex technical and collaborative environments Be a self-motivated problem-solver Be accurate and have a keen eye for detail Have a clear and confident communication style, both written and verbal and be comfortable communicating at all levels Always manage confidential information sensitively Work within an agile software development environment Desirable Experience: C#, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud Enablement - Practical experience in restructuring codebases to support cloud migration and scalable, cloud-native architectures Project Leadership - Experience in leading a group of software developers across multi-month projects Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Product & Testing Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to your Line Manager when potential issues are identified. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You will be working at either our Wellington, Bristol or Milton Keynes office. Travel to other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Agilis Search is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join an established technology team in Ipswich on a permanent basis. You will be delivering enterprise-scale solutions and will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications that support critical business operations and digital transformation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working in agile environments, and contributing to innovative software solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, QA, and Architecture Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code Participate in code reviews and contribute to best engineering practices Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise application performance Support the integration of APIs, databases, and third-party systems Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java development Experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot or Hibernate Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture Knowledge of SQL and relational databases Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools such as Git Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Experience Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Docker/Kubernetes experience Messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ Experience within highly regulated or large-scale industry environments What's on Offer Competitive salary and bonus potential Ongoing training and career progression Modern technology stack and collaborative culture Comprehensive benefits package If you are a passionate Software Engineer looking to work on impactful projects within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Matt to discuss further. We look forward to your application.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Agilis Search is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join an established technology team in Ipswich on a permanent basis. You will be delivering enterprise-scale solutions and will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications that support critical business operations and digital transformation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working in agile environments, and contributing to innovative software solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, QA, and Architecture Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code Participate in code reviews and contribute to best engineering practices Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise application performance Support the integration of APIs, databases, and third-party systems Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java development Experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot or Hibernate Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture Knowledge of SQL and relational databases Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools such as Git Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Experience Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Docker/Kubernetes experience Messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ Experience within highly regulated or large-scale industry environments What's on Offer Competitive salary and bonus potential Ongoing training and career progression Modern technology stack and collaborative culture Comprehensive benefits package If you are a passionate Software Engineer looking to work on impactful projects within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Matt to discuss further. We look forward to your application.
Senior Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking to take ownership of architecture, influence technical direction, and build highquality software that interfaces directly with real world industrial hardware?This is a senior, handson role working across modern servicebased platforms and established WPF applications used in demanding automated electrical test environments. You will play a key part in shaping system architecture, driving best practice, and developing robust, maintainable solutions that are relied upon by customers worldwide.You will work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to deliver integrated solutions, contributing across the full lifecycle from concept and design through to delivery and long term support. Backed by a stable engineering business that continues to invest in new technologies, this role offers long term career progression, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine technical impact.You will be trusted to tackle open ended technical problems, lead design discussions, and help guide the evolution of both new microservice based platforms and legacy WPF products. The environment is collaborative, quality driven, and agile, with projects ranging from short development cycles through to long term programmes. The Role: Design, develop, and maintain desktop and web applications using C#, WPF, and modern web technologies such as Vue.js Take a leading role in software architecture and design, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure based modernisation initiatives Maintain and evolve legacy systems while planning for their future development Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an agile environment Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and CI/CD processes The Person: Senior Software Engineer with strong commercial experience Strong background in C#, WPF, and modern software design principles (SOLID) Proven experience contributing to or leading architectural decisions Exposure to industrial systems, electronics, or hardwareintegrated software is advantageous Reference Number:BBBH272780 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking to take ownership of architecture, influence technical direction, and build highquality software that interfaces directly with real world industrial hardware?This is a senior, handson role working across modern servicebased platforms and established WPF applications used in demanding automated electrical test environments. You will play a key part in shaping system architecture, driving best practice, and developing robust, maintainable solutions that are relied upon by customers worldwide.You will work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to deliver integrated solutions, contributing across the full lifecycle from concept and design through to delivery and long term support. Backed by a stable engineering business that continues to invest in new technologies, this role offers long term career progression, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine technical impact.You will be trusted to tackle open ended technical problems, lead design discussions, and help guide the evolution of both new microservice based platforms and legacy WPF products. The environment is collaborative, quality driven, and agile, with projects ranging from short development cycles through to long term programmes. The Role: Design, develop, and maintain desktop and web applications using C#, WPF, and modern web technologies such as Vue.js Take a leading role in software architecture and design, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure based modernisation initiatives Maintain and evolve legacy systems while planning for their future development Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an agile environment Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and CI/CD processes The Person: Senior Software Engineer with strong commercial experience Strong background in C#, WPF, and modern software design principles (SOLID) Proven experience contributing to or leading architectural decisions Exposure to industrial systems, electronics, or hardwareintegrated software is advantageous Reference Number:BBBH272780 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Role: Senior C++ Software Developer Hybrid: 1 days in Office / 4 days home Location: Bristol Salary/Package: 51k - 63K Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program General: Our client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Testing Team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As part of the Research and Development Team, you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will get to grips with the full suite of applications, using your C++ knowledge to identify areas for improvement and action them in collaboration with the established team. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team. The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to a becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. Profile: You are an established software developer interested in progressing your career. You are someone who prides yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. People describe you as self-motivated, innovative, and a problem solver. You understand the reasons for data security and can keep the confidentiality of the people you are working with. Duties: The primary activities are: Refining new feature requests with stakeholders to make them development ready Collaborating on system design Delivering high quality software Mentoring team members & coaching them on best practice and improvements Reviewing pull requests Planning and actioning refactoring efforts to support the wider product strategy Developing new features according to specification Triaging and fixing defects Essential Experience: Advanced C++ Expertise - Deep knowledge of modern C++ standards with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code for Windows services/applications Mentorship & Upskilling - Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and upskill developers at various experience levels through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing Technical Debt Reduction - Experience in identifying, prioritising, and refactoring code to improve modularity, testability, and maintainability Architectural/System Design Support - Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy, supporting the broader product vision You will also demonstrate a proven ability to: Lead and negotiate effectively across teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong decision-making and influencing skills in complex technical and collaborative environments Be a self-motivated problem-solver Be accurate and have a keen eye for detail Have a clear and confident communication style, both written and verbal and be comfortable communicating at all levels Always manage confidential information sensitively Work within an agile software development environment Desirable Experience: C#, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud Enablement - Practical experience in restructuring codebases to support cloud migration and scalable, cloud-native architectures Project Leadership - Experience in leading a group of software developers across multi-month projects Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Product & Testing Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to your Line Manager when potential issues are identified. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You will be working at either our Wellington, Bristol or Milton Keynes office. Travel to other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior C++ Software Developer Hybrid: 1 days in Office / 4 days home Location: Bristol Salary/Package: 51k - 63K Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program General: Our client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Testing Team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As part of the Research and Development Team, you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will get to grips with the full suite of applications, using your C++ knowledge to identify areas for improvement and action them in collaboration with the established team. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team. The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to a becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. Profile: You are an established software developer interested in progressing your career. You are someone who prides yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. People describe you as self-motivated, innovative, and a problem solver. You understand the reasons for data security and can keep the confidentiality of the people you are working with. Duties: The primary activities are: Refining new feature requests with stakeholders to make them development ready Collaborating on system design Delivering high quality software Mentoring team members & coaching them on best practice and improvements Reviewing pull requests Planning and actioning refactoring efforts to support the wider product strategy Developing new features according to specification Triaging and fixing defects Essential Experience: Advanced C++ Expertise - Deep knowledge of modern C++ standards with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code for Windows services/applications Mentorship & Upskilling - Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and upskill developers at various experience levels through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing Technical Debt Reduction - Experience in identifying, prioritising, and refactoring code to improve modularity, testability, and maintainability Architectural/System Design Support - Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy, supporting the broader product vision You will also demonstrate a proven ability to: Lead and negotiate effectively across teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong decision-making and influencing skills in complex technical and collaborative environments Be a self-motivated problem-solver Be accurate and have a keen eye for detail Have a clear and confident communication style, both written and verbal and be comfortable communicating at all levels Always manage confidential information sensitively Work within an agile software development environment Desirable Experience: C#, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud Enablement - Practical experience in restructuring codebases to support cloud migration and scalable, cloud-native architectures Project Leadership - Experience in leading a group of software developers across multi-month projects Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Product & Testing Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to your Line Manager when potential issues are identified. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You will be working at either our Wellington, Bristol or Milton Keynes office. Travel to other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Role: Senior C++ Software Developer Hybrid: 1 days in Office / 4 days home Location: Milton Keynes Salary/Package: 51k - 63K Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program General: Our client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Testing Team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As part of the Research and Development Team, you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will get to grips with the full suite of applications, using your C++ knowledge to identify areas for improvement and action them in collaboration with the established team. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team. The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to a becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. Profile: You are an established software developer interested in progressing your career. You are someone who prides yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. People describe you as self-motivated, innovative, and a problem solver. You understand the reasons for data security and can keep the confidentiality of the people you are working with. Duties: The primary activities are: Refining new feature requests with stakeholders to make them development ready Collaborating on system design Delivering high quality software Mentoring team members & coaching them on best practice and improvements Reviewing pull requests Planning and actioning refactoring efforts to support the wider product strategy Developing new features according to specification Triaging and fixing defects Essential Experience: Advanced C++ Expertise - Deep knowledge of modern C++ standards with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code for Windows services/applications Mentorship & Upskilling - Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and upskill developers at various experience levels through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing Technical Debt Reduction - Experience in identifying, prioritising, and refactoring code to improve modularity, testability, and maintainability Architectural/System Design Support - Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy, supporting the broader product vision You will also demonstrate a proven ability to: Lead and negotiate effectively across teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong decision-making and influencing skills in complex technical and collaborative environments Be a self-motivated problem-solver Be accurate and have a keen eye for detail Have a clear and confident communication style, both written and verbal and be comfortable communicating at all levels Always manage confidential information sensitively Work within an agile software development environment Desirable Experience: C#, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud Enablement - Practical experience in restructuring codebases to support cloud migration and scalable, cloud-native architectures Project Leadership - Experience in leading a group of software developers across multi-month projects Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Product & Testing Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to your Line Manager when potential issues are identified. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You will be working at either our Wellington, Bristol or Milton Keynes office. Travel to other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior C++ Software Developer Hybrid: 1 days in Office / 4 days home Location: Milton Keynes Salary/Package: 51k - 63K Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program General: Our client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Testing Team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As part of the Research and Development Team, you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will get to grips with the full suite of applications, using your C++ knowledge to identify areas for improvement and action them in collaboration with the established team. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team. The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to a becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. Profile: You are an established software developer interested in progressing your career. You are someone who prides yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. People describe you as self-motivated, innovative, and a problem solver. You understand the reasons for data security and can keep the confidentiality of the people you are working with. Duties: The primary activities are: Refining new feature requests with stakeholders to make them development ready Collaborating on system design Delivering high quality software Mentoring team members & coaching them on best practice and improvements Reviewing pull requests Planning and actioning refactoring efforts to support the wider product strategy Developing new features according to specification Triaging and fixing defects Essential Experience: Advanced C++ Expertise - Deep knowledge of modern C++ standards with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code for Windows services/applications Mentorship & Upskilling - Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and upskill developers at various experience levels through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing Technical Debt Reduction - Experience in identifying, prioritising, and refactoring code to improve modularity, testability, and maintainability Architectural/System Design Support - Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy, supporting the broader product vision You will also demonstrate a proven ability to: Lead and negotiate effectively across teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong decision-making and influencing skills in complex technical and collaborative environments Be a self-motivated problem-solver Be accurate and have a keen eye for detail Have a clear and confident communication style, both written and verbal and be comfortable communicating at all levels Always manage confidential information sensitively Work within an agile software development environment Desirable Experience: C#, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud Enablement - Practical experience in restructuring codebases to support cloud migration and scalable, cloud-native architectures Project Leadership - Experience in leading a group of software developers across multi-month projects Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Product & Testing Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to your Line Manager when potential issues are identified. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You will be working at either our Wellington, Bristol or Milton Keynes office. Travel to other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Avanti Recruitment is working with a growing, technology-led business based in Slough, that is undergoing a major systems transformation. As part of this programme, they are looking to hire a Senior .NET / C# Developer to play a key role in evolving a large-scale legacy platform and supporting its transition from an on-premise desktop WinForms environment to a modern, .NET Core, cloud-based architecture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and has experience moving legacy or desktop-based applications towards modern web and cloud platforms. You will be joining at an important stage of the transformation, with around 40 projects in the pipeline, giving you the opportunity to influence technical direction and make a genuine impact on the future of the platform. The role will involve working closely with the CTO, Head of Engineering and the original software author to understand, enhance and evolve a complex application used across the wider engineering team. You will improve and progressively enhance an established C# .NET WinForms Desktop codebase. The business is open to hybrid working, but they would ideally like someone who can attend onsite regularly during the early stages of the project for collaboration, knowledge sharing, planning and technical workshops. You will be expected in the office 3 times a week to begin with, and the possibility of 1-2 days in office later down the line. You could be the ideal candidate, if you want to understand the business, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, can challenge ideas constructively, enjoy solving difficult problems and like being part of a friendly team with regular socials. If you prefer just coding in isolation with very little interest in the wider business or collaboration then this won't be suitable for you. Current Tech Environment: C# .NET Framework WinForms MS SQL Server On-prem infrastructure React frontend integrations Legacy Desktop applications CI/CD and agile practices TDD Required Experience: C# .NET Framework & .NET Core WinForms / desktop application development MS SQL Server Refactoring and modernisation projects Agile environments CI/CD practices Testing experience (TDD is a bonus) Exposure to cloud (AWS preferred) Desirable: Experience migrating legacy systems React or JavaScript exposure Experience introducing testing, deployment improvements or modern engineering practices into existing systems would be highly advantageous. AI Exposure / Python would be beneficial (For future plans) This is an opportunity to shape a long-term transformation programme, with high-level of technical ownership and influence. This role will require greenfield thinking within an established business, and you will get direct access to leadership and architecture decisions. You will be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, with long-term progression opportunity as the technology function grows. Salary is up to 80,000 (potential flex) If you are interested in the role, then click Apply Now
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Avanti Recruitment is working with a growing, technology-led business based in Slough, that is undergoing a major systems transformation. As part of this programme, they are looking to hire a Senior .NET / C# Developer to play a key role in evolving a large-scale legacy platform and supporting its transition from an on-premise desktop WinForms environment to a modern, .NET Core, cloud-based architecture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and has experience moving legacy or desktop-based applications towards modern web and cloud platforms. You will be joining at an important stage of the transformation, with around 40 projects in the pipeline, giving you the opportunity to influence technical direction and make a genuine impact on the future of the platform. The role will involve working closely with the CTO, Head of Engineering and the original software author to understand, enhance and evolve a complex application used across the wider engineering team. You will improve and progressively enhance an established C# .NET WinForms Desktop codebase. The business is open to hybrid working, but they would ideally like someone who can attend onsite regularly during the early stages of the project for collaboration, knowledge sharing, planning and technical workshops. You will be expected in the office 3 times a week to begin with, and the possibility of 1-2 days in office later down the line. You could be the ideal candidate, if you want to understand the business, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, can challenge ideas constructively, enjoy solving difficult problems and like being part of a friendly team with regular socials. If you prefer just coding in isolation with very little interest in the wider business or collaboration then this won't be suitable for you. Current Tech Environment: C# .NET Framework WinForms MS SQL Server On-prem infrastructure React frontend integrations Legacy Desktop applications CI/CD and agile practices TDD Required Experience: C# .NET Framework & .NET Core WinForms / desktop application development MS SQL Server Refactoring and modernisation projects Agile environments CI/CD practices Testing experience (TDD is a bonus) Exposure to cloud (AWS preferred) Desirable: Experience migrating legacy systems React or JavaScript exposure Experience introducing testing, deployment improvements or modern engineering practices into existing systems would be highly advantageous. AI Exposure / Python would be beneficial (For future plans) This is an opportunity to shape a long-term transformation programme, with high-level of technical ownership and influence. This role will require greenfield thinking within an established business, and you will get direct access to leadership and architecture decisions. You will be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, with long-term progression opportunity as the technology function grows. Salary is up to 80,000 (potential flex) If you are interested in the role, then click Apply Now
Avanti Recruitment is working with a growing, technology-led business based in Slough, that is undergoing a major systems transformation. As part of this programme, they are looking to hire a Senior .NET / C# Developer to play a key role in evolving a large-scale legacy platform and supporting its transition from an on-premise desktop WinForms environment to a modern, .NET Core, cloud-based architecture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and has experience moving legacy or desktop-based applications towards modern web and cloud platforms. You will be joining at an important stage of the transformation, with around 40 projects in the pipeline, giving you the opportunity to influence technical direction and make a genuine impact on the future of the platform. The role will involve working closely with the CTO, Head of Engineering and the original software author to understand, enhance and evolve a complex application used across the wider engineering team. You will improve and progressively enhance an established C# .NET WinForms Desktop codebase. The business is open to hybrid working, but they would ideally like someone who can attend onsite regularly during the early stages of the project for collaboration, knowledge sharing, planning and technical workshops. You will be expected in the office 3 times a week to begin with, and the possibility of 1-2 days in office later down the line. You could be the ideal candidate, if you want to understand the business, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, can challenge ideas constructively, enjoy solving difficult problems and like being part of a friendly team with regular socials. If you prefer just coding in isolation with very little interest in the wider business or collaboration then this won't be suitable for you. Current Tech Environment: C# .NET Framework WinForms MS SQL Server On-prem infrastructure React frontend integrations Legacy Desktop applications CI/CD and agile practices TDD Required Experience: C# .NET Framework & .NET Core WinForms / desktop application development MS SQL Server Refactoring and modernisation projects Agile environments CI/CD practices Testing experience (TDD is a bonus) Exposure to cloud (AWS preferred) Desirable: Experience migrating legacy systems React or JavaScript exposure Experience introducing testing, deployment improvements or modern engineering practices into existing systems would be highly advantageous. AI Exposure / Python would be beneficial (For future plans) This is an opportunity to shape a long-term transformation programme, with high-level of technical ownership and influence. This role will require greenfield thinking within an established business, and you will get direct access to leadership and architecture decisions. You will be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, with long-term progression opportunity as the technology function grows. Salary is up to 80,000 (potential flex) If you are interested in the role, then click Apply Now
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Avanti Recruitment is working with a growing, technology-led business based in Slough, that is undergoing a major systems transformation. As part of this programme, they are looking to hire a Senior .NET / C# Developer to play a key role in evolving a large-scale legacy platform and supporting its transition from an on-premise desktop WinForms environment to a modern, .NET Core, cloud-based architecture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and has experience moving legacy or desktop-based applications towards modern web and cloud platforms. You will be joining at an important stage of the transformation, with around 40 projects in the pipeline, giving you the opportunity to influence technical direction and make a genuine impact on the future of the platform. The role will involve working closely with the CTO, Head of Engineering and the original software author to understand, enhance and evolve a complex application used across the wider engineering team. You will improve and progressively enhance an established C# .NET WinForms Desktop codebase. The business is open to hybrid working, but they would ideally like someone who can attend onsite regularly during the early stages of the project for collaboration, knowledge sharing, planning and technical workshops. You will be expected in the office 3 times a week to begin with, and the possibility of 1-2 days in office later down the line. You could be the ideal candidate, if you want to understand the business, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, can challenge ideas constructively, enjoy solving difficult problems and like being part of a friendly team with regular socials. If you prefer just coding in isolation with very little interest in the wider business or collaboration then this won't be suitable for you. Current Tech Environment: C# .NET Framework WinForms MS SQL Server On-prem infrastructure React frontend integrations Legacy Desktop applications CI/CD and agile practices TDD Required Experience: C# .NET Framework & .NET Core WinForms / desktop application development MS SQL Server Refactoring and modernisation projects Agile environments CI/CD practices Testing experience (TDD is a bonus) Exposure to cloud (AWS preferred) Desirable: Experience migrating legacy systems React or JavaScript exposure Experience introducing testing, deployment improvements or modern engineering practices into existing systems would be highly advantageous. AI Exposure / Python would be beneficial (For future plans) This is an opportunity to shape a long-term transformation programme, with high-level of technical ownership and influence. This role will require greenfield thinking within an established business, and you will get direct access to leadership and architecture decisions. You will be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, with long-term progression opportunity as the technology function grows. Salary is up to 80,000 (potential flex) If you are interested in the role, then click Apply Now
The Opportunity: We are currently supporting a confidential public sector organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Delivery Manager to join their technology and transformation function on an initial 6-month contract basis for a major central government project (Government Digital Services / GDS). This is an exciting opportunity to lead the successful delivery of complex programmes and technology initiatives within a highly regulated, mission-critical environment supporting nationally important services. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving delivery excellence across cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to strategic objectives. You will operate within a fast-paced environment, managing stakeholders across both technical and non-technical functions while helping to embed strong delivery governance and operational best practice. Skills and Experience: Strong commercial experience operating as a Senior Delivery Manager, Programme Manager or Technology Delivery Lead Proven track record delivering large-scale technology or transformation programmes Experience managing complex stakeholder environments across technical and business functions Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies Experience working within cloud, infrastructure, digital or enterprise technology environments Strong risk, issue and dependency management capability Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, complex and evolving delivery environments Experience driving governance, reporting and operational delivery best practices Experience within government, healthcare or highly regulated environments Exposure to cloud transformation, platform engineering or digital modernisation programmes Familiarity with DevOps and agile engineering environments Experience working with third-party suppliers and systems integrators Relevant certifications such as: PRINCE2 Agile Scrum MSP PMP Role and Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex programmes, projects and technology initiatives Manage delivery across multiple cross-functional teams including engineering, infrastructure, security, architecture and operational functions Establish and maintain robust delivery governance, reporting and risk management processes Drive programme planning, prioritisation, resource coordination and dependency management Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives and delivery outcomes Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and blockers, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where appropriate Support agile delivery practices and continuous improvement initiatives across teams Ensure effective communication and collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders Manage programme reporting, milestones, KPIs and delivery performance metrics Support supplier, third-party and partner engagement where required Champion operational excellence, transparency and delivery accountability across programmes NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (around two weeks lead-time). Applications: Please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?
Jun 11, 2026
Contractor
The Opportunity: We are currently supporting a confidential public sector organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Delivery Manager to join their technology and transformation function on an initial 6-month contract basis for a major central government project (Government Digital Services / GDS). This is an exciting opportunity to lead the successful delivery of complex programmes and technology initiatives within a highly regulated, mission-critical environment supporting nationally important services. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving delivery excellence across cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to strategic objectives. You will operate within a fast-paced environment, managing stakeholders across both technical and non-technical functions while helping to embed strong delivery governance and operational best practice. Skills and Experience: Strong commercial experience operating as a Senior Delivery Manager, Programme Manager or Technology Delivery Lead Proven track record delivering large-scale technology or transformation programmes Experience managing complex stakeholder environments across technical and business functions Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies Experience working within cloud, infrastructure, digital or enterprise technology environments Strong risk, issue and dependency management capability Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, complex and evolving delivery environments Experience driving governance, reporting and operational delivery best practices Experience within government, healthcare or highly regulated environments Exposure to cloud transformation, platform engineering or digital modernisation programmes Familiarity with DevOps and agile engineering environments Experience working with third-party suppliers and systems integrators Relevant certifications such as: PRINCE2 Agile Scrum MSP PMP Role and Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex programmes, projects and technology initiatives Manage delivery across multiple cross-functional teams including engineering, infrastructure, security, architecture and operational functions Establish and maintain robust delivery governance, reporting and risk management processes Drive programme planning, prioritisation, resource coordination and dependency management Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives and delivery outcomes Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and blockers, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where appropriate Support agile delivery practices and continuous improvement initiatives across teams Ensure effective communication and collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders Manage programme reporting, milestones, KPIs and delivery performance metrics Support supplier, third-party and partner engagement where required Champion operational excellence, transparency and delivery accountability across programmes NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (around two weeks lead-time). Applications: Please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?
WCS Software Architect Overview We are seeking a hands-on Software Architect to play a key role in shaping and evolving a mission-critical Warehouse Control System (WCS) used in highly automated logistics environments. This platform sits at the heart of real-time operations, orchestrating material flow across conveyor systems, integrating with PLC controls, robotics (AMR/AGV), and upstream enterprise platforms such as WMS and ERP. This is a highly technical position where you will set architectural direction, make critical design decisions, and remain close to the code and engineering challenges . You will work alongside an existing architecture function to scale capability as the platform transitions to a modern .NET / Blazor-based ecosystem from its current Python/Django foundation. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Leadership Define and evolve the architecture across application, data, messaging, and deployment layers Lead the design of complex features and subsystems, producing clear design artefacts and architecture documentation (including ADRs) Make key technical decisions across persistence, messaging, caching, and integration patterns Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, availability, and security Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, including concurrency, bottlenecks, and integration failures Systems Integration Own and define integration patterns between the WCS platform and external systems including PLCs, WMS, ERP, and robotics platforms Design robust, scalable messaging and API-based interfaces Ensure resilience through clear contract definitions, error handling, and recovery strategies Support emulation and pre-deployment validation approaches to reduce risk Client-Facing & Delivery Support Act as a technical authority in client workshops, design reviews, FAT/SAT, and commissioning phases Provide support during go-live activities, including system tuning, troubleshooting, and stabilisation Collaborate with delivery and project teams to ensure integration success Maintain a calm, solution-focused approach in high-pressure live environments Technology Strategy & Governance Contribute to architectural standards, coding guidelines, and design governance Evaluate new tools and technologies, making evidence-based recommendations Ensure alignment between business requirements, architecture decisions, and delivered solutions Drive best practices across performance, observability, and system resilience Collaboration & Mentoring Work closely with product, development, test, and controls engineering teams Provide visibility of architectural direction, risks, and readiness to stakeholders Mentor and support engineers, raising overall technical capability within the team Promote a culture of high-quality engineering and continuous improvement Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Software Architect or a senior/lead engineer stepping into architecture Strong expertise in C# / .NET and modern application development practices Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, and high-performance applications Solid background in system integration (APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture) Exposure to industrial systems, warehouse automation, WCS/WMS, or similar environments Experience working with PLCs, robotics, or real-time control systems (desirable) Knowledge of CI/CD, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and Linux-based environments Strong problem-solving ability, with experience in performance tuning and scalability challenges Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Working Environment Fully remote role with flexibility in working patterns Involvement in occasional onsite activities during key project phases such as system go-lives and commissioning Collaborative, engineering-led environment focused on delivering high-quality, real-world solutions Opportunity to work on a platform undergoing significant modernisation and growth What We're Looking For A hands-on technical leader who takes ownership of architectural outcomes Someone pragmatic, detail-oriented, and confident in making decisions A strong collaborator who can work across disciplines and teams An individual who can balance long-term architectural vision with delivery priorities A professional who thrives in complex, real-time, integration-heavy environments To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, 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 09, 2026
Full time
WCS Software Architect Overview We are seeking a hands-on Software Architect to play a key role in shaping and evolving a mission-critical Warehouse Control System (WCS) used in highly automated logistics environments. This platform sits at the heart of real-time operations, orchestrating material flow across conveyor systems, integrating with PLC controls, robotics (AMR/AGV), and upstream enterprise platforms such as WMS and ERP. This is a highly technical position where you will set architectural direction, make critical design decisions, and remain close to the code and engineering challenges . You will work alongside an existing architecture function to scale capability as the platform transitions to a modern .NET / Blazor-based ecosystem from its current Python/Django foundation. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Leadership Define and evolve the architecture across application, data, messaging, and deployment layers Lead the design of complex features and subsystems, producing clear design artefacts and architecture documentation (including ADRs) Make key technical decisions across persistence, messaging, caching, and integration patterns Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, availability, and security Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, including concurrency, bottlenecks, and integration failures Systems Integration Own and define integration patterns between the WCS platform and external systems including PLCs, WMS, ERP, and robotics platforms Design robust, scalable messaging and API-based interfaces Ensure resilience through clear contract definitions, error handling, and recovery strategies Support emulation and pre-deployment validation approaches to reduce risk Client-Facing & Delivery Support Act as a technical authority in client workshops, design reviews, FAT/SAT, and commissioning phases Provide support during go-live activities, including system tuning, troubleshooting, and stabilisation Collaborate with delivery and project teams to ensure integration success Maintain a calm, solution-focused approach in high-pressure live environments Technology Strategy & Governance Contribute to architectural standards, coding guidelines, and design governance Evaluate new tools and technologies, making evidence-based recommendations Ensure alignment between business requirements, architecture decisions, and delivered solutions Drive best practices across performance, observability, and system resilience Collaboration & Mentoring Work closely with product, development, test, and controls engineering teams Provide visibility of architectural direction, risks, and readiness to stakeholders Mentor and support engineers, raising overall technical capability within the team Promote a culture of high-quality engineering and continuous improvement Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Software Architect or a senior/lead engineer stepping into architecture Strong expertise in C# / .NET and modern application development practices Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, and high-performance applications Solid background in system integration (APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture) Exposure to industrial systems, warehouse automation, WCS/WMS, or similar environments Experience working with PLCs, robotics, or real-time control systems (desirable) Knowledge of CI/CD, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and Linux-based environments Strong problem-solving ability, with experience in performance tuning and scalability challenges Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Working Environment Fully remote role with flexibility in working patterns Involvement in occasional onsite activities during key project phases such as system go-lives and commissioning Collaborative, engineering-led environment focused on delivering high-quality, real-world solutions Opportunity to work on a platform undergoing significant modernisation and growth What We're Looking For A hands-on technical leader who takes ownership of architectural outcomes Someone pragmatic, detail-oriented, and confident in making decisions A strong collaborator who can work across disciplines and teams An individual who can balance long-term architectural vision with delivery priorities A professional who thrives in complex, real-time, integration-heavy environments To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, 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
Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) 38,000 - 45,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work across modern microservices and established WPF applications while influencing key architectural decisions? You will design, develop and maintain software used in demanding industrial environments, working with C#, WPF, front-end languages such as Vue.JS, Angular or React. You will collaborate with electrical and systems engineers, contribute to system architecture and support both new platform development and legacy product improvement. This role offers strong technical variety, career progression and a supportive engineering culture. You should bring solid commercial experience, excellent understanding of SOLID principles, and confidence contributing to design discussions. Exposure to industrial systems or electronics is beneficial. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy: you will be given open technical problems, trusted to investigate and propose solutions, and involved across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery. You will work in an agile environment, alongside testers and engineers, on projects ranging from a couple of months to large programmes of 18 months or more. The Role: Develop desktop and web applications using C#, WPF and Vue.js Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure-based modernisation Support and improve legacy systems Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers Participate in sprints, reviews and CI/CD processes The Person: Experienced Software Engineer with strong design skills Proficient in C#, WPF and modern software practices Collaborative and confident in technical discussions Electronic or industrial knowledge is an advantage Reference number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) 38,000 - 45,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work across modern microservices and established WPF applications while influencing key architectural decisions? You will design, develop and maintain software used in demanding industrial environments, working with C#, WPF, front-end languages such as Vue.JS, Angular or React. You will collaborate with electrical and systems engineers, contribute to system architecture and support both new platform development and legacy product improvement. This role offers strong technical variety, career progression and a supportive engineering culture. You should bring solid commercial experience, excellent understanding of SOLID principles, and confidence contributing to design discussions. Exposure to industrial systems or electronics is beneficial. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy: you will be given open technical problems, trusted to investigate and propose solutions, and involved across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery. You will work in an agile environment, alongside testers and engineers, on projects ranging from a couple of months to large programmes of 18 months or more. The Role: Develop desktop and web applications using C#, WPF and Vue.js Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure-based modernisation Support and improve legacy systems Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers Participate in sprints, reviews and CI/CD processes The Person: Experienced Software Engineer with strong design skills Proficient in C#, WPF and modern software practices Collaborative and confident in technical discussions Electronic or industrial knowledge is an advantage Reference number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Oracle Primavera Consultant (P6 Admin/Support) Edinburgh/Essex or Bristol HQ (Some travel as/when required but mainly remote working) Up to £92 p/h Inside IR35 We re looking for an Senior Primavera P6 Consultant with integration and enterprise support experience to be working remote with some travel to either Edinburgh (Preferred), Bristol or Esssex as/when required, you'll be tasked with taking ownership of enterprise project and portfolio management platforms, with a strong focus on Primavera P6 and related project controls technologies. This is a key technical leadership role responsible for ensuring critical applications remain secure, stable, scalable and aligned with enterprise architecture standards, while also supporting platform modernisation and future-state transformation initiatives. As the technical authority for the platform environment, you'll provide architectural oversight across applications, infrastructure, integrations, and configuration management. you'll work closely with product owners, architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to drive operational stability and continuous improvement. you'll play an important role in addressing platform obsolescence risks, supporting upgrade and enhancement programmes, and helping shape the long-term roadmap for enterprise scheduling and portfolio management capabilities. Key skills Proven technical expertise supporting Primavera P6 enterprise environments Experience with enterprise application architecture across application, database, and infrastructure layers Knowledge of platform configuration management and systems integration Experience working within enterprise IT service management frameworks Familiarity with governance, change management, and technical documentation processes Experience supporting enterprise project controls or scheduling platforms Knowledge of enterprise portfolio management solutions such as Maxavera or similar platforms Experience contributing to application modernisation or platform replacement programmes Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight across Primavera P6 and enterprise portfolio management platforms Ensure solutions are implemented in line with enterprise architecture and technology standards Review and validate technical configurations and platform changes Maintain ownership of application configuration and platform integrity Support tactical and strategic platform modernisation initiatives Oversee upgrades, patching, enhancements, and configuration management Collaborate with technical and business teams to manage incidents, problems and service
Jun 08, 2026
Contractor
Oracle Primavera Consultant (P6 Admin/Support) Edinburgh/Essex or Bristol HQ (Some travel as/when required but mainly remote working) Up to £92 p/h Inside IR35 We re looking for an Senior Primavera P6 Consultant with integration and enterprise support experience to be working remote with some travel to either Edinburgh (Preferred), Bristol or Esssex as/when required, you'll be tasked with taking ownership of enterprise project and portfolio management platforms, with a strong focus on Primavera P6 and related project controls technologies. This is a key technical leadership role responsible for ensuring critical applications remain secure, stable, scalable and aligned with enterprise architecture standards, while also supporting platform modernisation and future-state transformation initiatives. As the technical authority for the platform environment, you'll provide architectural oversight across applications, infrastructure, integrations, and configuration management. you'll work closely with product owners, architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to drive operational stability and continuous improvement. you'll play an important role in addressing platform obsolescence risks, supporting upgrade and enhancement programmes, and helping shape the long-term roadmap for enterprise scheduling and portfolio management capabilities. Key skills Proven technical expertise supporting Primavera P6 enterprise environments Experience with enterprise application architecture across application, database, and infrastructure layers Knowledge of platform configuration management and systems integration Experience working within enterprise IT service management frameworks Familiarity with governance, change management, and technical documentation processes Experience supporting enterprise project controls or scheduling platforms Knowledge of enterprise portfolio management solutions such as Maxavera or similar platforms Experience contributing to application modernisation or platform replacement programmes Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight across Primavera P6 and enterprise portfolio management platforms Ensure solutions are implemented in line with enterprise architecture and technology standards Review and validate technical configurations and platform changes Maintain ownership of application configuration and platform integrity Support tactical and strategic platform modernisation initiatives Oversee upgrades, patching, enhancements, and configuration management Collaborate with technical and business teams to manage incidents, problems and service
Senior Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) 45,000 - 60,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking to take ownership of architecture, influence technical direction, and build highquality software that interfaces directly with real world industrial hardware? This is a senior, handson role working across modern servicebased platforms and established WPF applications used in demanding automated electrical test environments. You will play a key part in shaping system architecture, driving best practice, and developing robust, maintainable solutions that are relied upon by customers worldwide. You will work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to deliver integrated solutions, contributing across the full lifecycle from concept and design through to delivery and long term support. Backed by a stable engineering business that continues to invest in new technologies, this role offers long term career progression, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine technical impact. You will be trusted to tackle open ended technical problems, lead design discussions, and help guide the evolution of both new microservice based platforms and legacy WPF products. The environment is collaborative, quality driven, and agile, with projects ranging from short development cycles through to long term programmes. The Role: Design, develop, and maintain desktop and web applications using C#, WPF, and modern web technologies such as Vue.js Take a leading role in software architecture and design, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure based modernisation initiatives Maintain and evolve legacy systems while planning for their future development Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an agile environment Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and CI/CD processes The Person: Senior Software Engineer with strong commercial experience Strong background in C#, WPF, and modern software design principles (SOLID) Proven experience contributing to or leading architectural decisions Exposure to industrial systems, electronics, or hardwareintegrated software is advantageous Reference Number:BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Jun 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) 45,000 - 60,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking to take ownership of architecture, influence technical direction, and build highquality software that interfaces directly with real world industrial hardware? This is a senior, handson role working across modern servicebased platforms and established WPF applications used in demanding automated electrical test environments. You will play a key part in shaping system architecture, driving best practice, and developing robust, maintainable solutions that are relied upon by customers worldwide. You will work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to deliver integrated solutions, contributing across the full lifecycle from concept and design through to delivery and long term support. Backed by a stable engineering business that continues to invest in new technologies, this role offers long term career progression, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine technical impact. You will be trusted to tackle open ended technical problems, lead design discussions, and help guide the evolution of both new microservice based platforms and legacy WPF products. The environment is collaborative, quality driven, and agile, with projects ranging from short development cycles through to long term programmes. The Role: Design, develop, and maintain desktop and web applications using C#, WPF, and modern web technologies such as Vue.js Take a leading role in software architecture and design, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure based modernisation initiatives Maintain and evolve legacy systems while planning for their future development Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an agile environment Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and CI/CD processes The Person: Senior Software Engineer with strong commercial experience Strong background in C#, WPF, and modern software design principles (SOLID) Proven experience contributing to or leading architectural decisions Exposure to industrial systems, electronics, or hardwareintegrated software is advantageous Reference Number:BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Technical Application Analyst Edinburgh - Remote Role 6-Month Contract Paying up to 95p/h (Inside IR35) Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Technical Application Analyst to support and manage the Maxavera and Primavera P6 platforms used for enterprise project and portfolio management. You will provide technical leadership, support platform stability, manage upgrades and enhancements, and help modernise the existing P6 environment. Key Responsibilities Provide technical ownership of Maxavera and Primavera P6 platforms Support application architecture, configuration, and integrations Manage upgrades, patching, maintenance, and system improvements Support platform modernisation and future-state solutions Troubleshoot issues and support incident/problem management Maintain technical documentation and governance standards Work with Agile delivery teams, architects, and business stakeholders Support continuous improvement initiatives Required Experience Strong experience supporting Primavera P6 environments Knowledge of P6 architecture, configuration, and lifecycle management Experience with Maxavera or similar project portfolio management platforms Understanding of enterprise application architecture and integrations Experience with IT service management and change processes Agile delivery experience Strong stakeholder and technical communication skills 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 06, 2026
Contractor
Technical Application Analyst Edinburgh - Remote Role 6-Month Contract Paying up to 95p/h (Inside IR35) Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Technical Application Analyst to support and manage the Maxavera and Primavera P6 platforms used for enterprise project and portfolio management. You will provide technical leadership, support platform stability, manage upgrades and enhancements, and help modernise the existing P6 environment. Key Responsibilities Provide technical ownership of Maxavera and Primavera P6 platforms Support application architecture, configuration, and integrations Manage upgrades, patching, maintenance, and system improvements Support platform modernisation and future-state solutions Troubleshoot issues and support incident/problem management Maintain technical documentation and governance standards Work with Agile delivery teams, architects, and business stakeholders Support continuous improvement initiatives Required Experience Strong experience supporting Primavera P6 environments Knowledge of P6 architecture, configuration, and lifecycle management Experience with Maxavera or similar project portfolio management platforms Understanding of enterprise application architecture and integrations Experience with IT service management and change processes Agile delivery experience Strong stakeholder and technical communication skills 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.
MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Solution Architect to join our client supporting the delivery of secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector. SOLUTION ARCHITECT - 10 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO 800 PER DAY - OUTSIDE IR35 - ANDOVER (2 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: DEFENCE / GOVERNMENT Lead solution architecture activities across a range of complex technology projects and programmes Support legacy application modernisation and migration initiatives Produce high-level solution designs, architectural documentation, and technical artefacts Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, delivery, and business teams Engage with Defence and Government stakeholders to ensure successful technical delivery Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, scalability, and performance requirements Contribute to architectural governance, standards, and best practice across programmes Skills / experience required: Strong experience operating as a Solution Architect within Defence, Government, or other secure environments Previous experience working with Army or MOD systems Knowledge of secure development and architecture principles Understanding of OWASP, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and GDPR Experience delivering complex technology transformation or modernisation programmes Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Experience working within SFIA-aligned delivery environments Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud-based technologies Experience supporting full project lifecycles from requirements through to delivery Understanding of secure hosting, infrastructure, or application environments This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering critical technology solutions across the Defence sector, with the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation initiatives in a highly secure environment.
Jun 05, 2026
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MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Solution Architect to join our client supporting the delivery of secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector. SOLUTION ARCHITECT - 10 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO 800 PER DAY - OUTSIDE IR35 - ANDOVER (2 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: DEFENCE / GOVERNMENT Lead solution architecture activities across a range of complex technology projects and programmes Support legacy application modernisation and migration initiatives Produce high-level solution designs, architectural documentation, and technical artefacts Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, delivery, and business teams Engage with Defence and Government stakeholders to ensure successful technical delivery Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, scalability, and performance requirements Contribute to architectural governance, standards, and best practice across programmes Skills / experience required: Strong experience operating as a Solution Architect within Defence, Government, or other secure environments Previous experience working with Army or MOD systems Knowledge of secure development and architecture principles Understanding of OWASP, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and GDPR Experience delivering complex technology transformation or modernisation programmes Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Experience working within SFIA-aligned delivery environments Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud-based technologies Experience supporting full project lifecycles from requirements through to delivery Understanding of secure hosting, infrastructure, or application environments This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering critical technology solutions across the Defence sector, with the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation initiatives in a highly secure environment.
Cloud DevOps Support Engineer Salary: £45-55k Hybrid- Cardiff/Bristol Join an industry-leading MSP and cloud consulting business at an exciting phase of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top AWS and Azure partner talent in the sector, contributing to the management and evolution of high-scale operational environments. As a Cloud DevOps Support Engineer, this position is predominantly operational (80%), with opportunities for rotation into project delivery and solution development to further enhance technical skills and cloud expertise. You'll play a critical part in optimising and supporting our customers' AWS and Azure environments, leveraging your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) proficiency, automation skills, and passion for cloud technology. This role suits a coder by nature who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems in cloud-native and hybrid settings, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. The successful candidate will be directly involved in managing our customer cloud platforms for a diverse enterprise client base, acting both as a trusted technical expert and a collaborative team player. You'll work side-by-side within a cross functional squad supporting both day-to-day operational excellence and next-gen cloud adoption initiatives. AWS associate level certification is essential, with a commitment to achieve professional certification needed; AI/ML experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Key technologies you will need to support include Windows, networking, with a blend of cloud native- PaaS expertise across security, serverless and AI/ML. Now is a great time to join and contribute to our operational maturity journey, benefit from best-in-class mentoring, and accelerate your career as we scale to meet ambitious growth targets. What you'll be doing: Operational Cloud Support Providing technical support and troubleshooting of AWS and Azure environments for enterprise customers, including incident management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting frameworks to ensure SLA adherence and proactive issue detection. Support upgrades, patches, and problem resolution across cloud platforms with an automation-first mindset. Supporting cost optimisation (FinOps) and security posture improvement across client deployments. Automation, IaC, and CI/CD Build, optimise, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automation scripts-primarily using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Azure Bicep, and related tools. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate cloud deployments and streamline operational changes. Participate in release management, change configuration, and cloud resource life cycle operations. Project Delivery & Skill Development Rotate into project-based delivery assignments to participate in cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation engagements, building hands-on expertise and expanding knowledge of new services (including AI/ML/GenAI when relevant). Contribute to knowledge sharing and continually develop skillsets by collaborating with cloud architects, engineers, and product specialists. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with service desk, SREs, developers, and security teams to resolve incidents, enhance reliability, and adopt best operational practices. Document technical solutions, create playbooks, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation. Promote a culture of automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the cloud team. What you need to succeed: Solid, hands-on experience supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting AWS and/or Azure environments in large-scale or MSP settings. Diligent and client-focussed mentality ensuring customer outcomes are maintained. Expertise in moving Windows Server workloads to AWS Workspaces or Azure AVD/Workspaces is advantageous. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent), with a strong automation and Scripting background (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Direct experience with cloud platform operations, monitoring, and incident response, including root cause analysis and problem management. Demonstrated ability to manage CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and modern DevOps workflows. Enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse technical teams and mentoring less-experienced team members. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with technical peers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. AWS Associate certification required; willingness to achieve AWS Professional (DevOps or Solutions Architect). Azure certification or experience highly valued. Experience or demonstrated interest in supporting AI/ML/GenAI operations is a plus but not essential. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Cloud DevOps Support Engineer Salary: £45-55k Hybrid- Cardiff/Bristol Join an industry-leading MSP and cloud consulting business at an exciting phase of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top AWS and Azure partner talent in the sector, contributing to the management and evolution of high-scale operational environments. As a Cloud DevOps Support Engineer, this position is predominantly operational (80%), with opportunities for rotation into project delivery and solution development to further enhance technical skills and cloud expertise. You'll play a critical part in optimising and supporting our customers' AWS and Azure environments, leveraging your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) proficiency, automation skills, and passion for cloud technology. This role suits a coder by nature who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems in cloud-native and hybrid settings, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. The successful candidate will be directly involved in managing our customer cloud platforms for a diverse enterprise client base, acting both as a trusted technical expert and a collaborative team player. You'll work side-by-side within a cross functional squad supporting both day-to-day operational excellence and next-gen cloud adoption initiatives. AWS associate level certification is essential, with a commitment to achieve professional certification needed; AI/ML experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Key technologies you will need to support include Windows, networking, with a blend of cloud native- PaaS expertise across security, serverless and AI/ML. Now is a great time to join and contribute to our operational maturity journey, benefit from best-in-class mentoring, and accelerate your career as we scale to meet ambitious growth targets. What you'll be doing: Operational Cloud Support Providing technical support and troubleshooting of AWS and Azure environments for enterprise customers, including incident management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting frameworks to ensure SLA adherence and proactive issue detection. Support upgrades, patches, and problem resolution across cloud platforms with an automation-first mindset. Supporting cost optimisation (FinOps) and security posture improvement across client deployments. Automation, IaC, and CI/CD Build, optimise, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automation scripts-primarily using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Azure Bicep, and related tools. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate cloud deployments and streamline operational changes. Participate in release management, change configuration, and cloud resource life cycle operations. Project Delivery & Skill Development Rotate into project-based delivery assignments to participate in cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation engagements, building hands-on expertise and expanding knowledge of new services (including AI/ML/GenAI when relevant). Contribute to knowledge sharing and continually develop skillsets by collaborating with cloud architects, engineers, and product specialists. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with service desk, SREs, developers, and security teams to resolve incidents, enhance reliability, and adopt best operational practices. Document technical solutions, create playbooks, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation. Promote a culture of automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the cloud team. What you need to succeed: Solid, hands-on experience supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting AWS and/or Azure environments in large-scale or MSP settings. Diligent and client-focussed mentality ensuring customer outcomes are maintained. Expertise in moving Windows Server workloads to AWS Workspaces or Azure AVD/Workspaces is advantageous. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent), with a strong automation and Scripting background (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Direct experience with cloud platform operations, monitoring, and incident response, including root cause analysis and problem management. Demonstrated ability to manage CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and modern DevOps workflows. Enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse technical teams and mentoring less-experienced team members. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with technical peers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. AWS Associate certification required; willingness to achieve AWS Professional (DevOps or Solutions Architect). Azure certification or experience highly valued. Experience or demonstrated interest in supporting AI/ML/GenAI operations is a plus but not essential. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Solutions Architect - Enterprise Applications & Cloud Transformation Fruition Group are partnering with a leading financial services global organisation that is investing heavily in digital and cloud transformation. They are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Solutions Architect to join their growing Enterprise Architecture function. This is a pivotal role, working at the forefront of large-scale programmes that span digital innovation, cloud adoption, greenfield development, and application re-engineering. You'll be the bridge between business requirements and technical design, shaping solutions that are scalable, integrated, and future-ready. What you'll be doing Lead the design of enterprise-scale solutions across digital, cloud, and application landscapes. Translate complex business needs into robust, well-documented architectures. Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical vision. Shape architectures for greenfield builds, application modernisation, and large-scale integration projects. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on systems design and architectural best practice. What we're looking for Proven track record as a Solution Architect with strong expertise in applications, software engineering, microservices, APIs, BPM, and cloud. Hands-on experience with Azure technologies (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Strong grounding in design patterns and modelling (UML, BPMN; exposure to ArchiMate/BizzDesign a plus). Experience delivering complex, large-scale IT solutions through the full development life cycle. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills - able to bring clarity to technical complexity. A creative problem-solver with the confidence to challenge, innovate, and continually improve. Effective at prioritising, managing deadlines, and driving delivery of high-quality outputs. Why join? This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the technology future of a global business at a time of significant transformation. You'll have the scope to design impactful solutions, influence strategy, and work with diverse teams across the globe. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Solutions Architect - Enterprise Applications & Cloud Transformation Fruition Group are partnering with a leading financial services global organisation that is investing heavily in digital and cloud transformation. They are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Solutions Architect to join their growing Enterprise Architecture function. This is a pivotal role, working at the forefront of large-scale programmes that span digital innovation, cloud adoption, greenfield development, and application re-engineering. You'll be the bridge between business requirements and technical design, shaping solutions that are scalable, integrated, and future-ready. What you'll be doing Lead the design of enterprise-scale solutions across digital, cloud, and application landscapes. Translate complex business needs into robust, well-documented architectures. Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical vision. Shape architectures for greenfield builds, application modernisation, and large-scale integration projects. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on systems design and architectural best practice. What we're looking for Proven track record as a Solution Architect with strong expertise in applications, software engineering, microservices, APIs, BPM, and cloud. Hands-on experience with Azure technologies (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Strong grounding in design patterns and modelling (UML, BPMN; exposure to ArchiMate/BizzDesign a plus). Experience delivering complex, large-scale IT solutions through the full development life cycle. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills - able to bring clarity to technical complexity. A creative problem-solver with the confidence to challenge, innovate, and continually improve. Effective at prioritising, managing deadlines, and driving delivery of high-quality outputs. Why join? This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the technology future of a global business at a time of significant transformation. You'll have the scope to design impactful solutions, influence strategy, and work with diverse teams across the globe. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
