East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber These are exciting times at HM Court and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). As an agency of the MoJ, we support the judiciary across England and Wales to deliver justice by running courts and tribunals and processing outcomes, and we are looking for talented people to help us achieve our ambitions. It will be challenging, important and rewarding. HMCTS Digital and Technology Services (DTS) is a specialist technology directorate which provides support to HMCTS in the use of IT and Digital. DTS is committed to being a great place to work and part of our offer is brilliant training opportunities and support from expert colleagues. As well as that you'll find flexible working, an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued. Please follow the link below for further information about HMCTS. Our community We currently have over 500 experienced developers across MoJ and its agencies who make up the broader software engineering community. You will be able to learn from others, share your knowledge and take part in informal support networks with your peers. You can also take a look at the MoJ developer blog . As a Software Development Engineer in Test at HMCTS, you will have access to extensive training and development opportunities through our Testing Centre of Excellence. Our commitment to your growth means that you will receive in-depth, in-house training designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, making you proficient in the latest testing methodologies and tools. Whether you are looking to sharpen your testing capabilities, deepen your technical expertise, or expand your leadership skills, our training is tailored to help you succeed in your role and advance your career. This commitment to continuous learning is a core part of our culture, ensuring that you have the tools and knowledge you need to excel in your position and contribute to our ongoing success. The key purpose of the role: As a Software Development Engineer in Test, your responsibilities will encompass not only writing, debugging, and refactoring test code but also leading test automation in CI/CD environments. You will collaborate closely with software developers to ensure a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at the unit test level. You will play a pivotal role in helping to shape the culture and best practices throughout the Test Centre of Excellence at HMCTS. Your strong technical skills will be essential in ensuring the highest quality standards for our test automation. Additionally, mentoring, and coaching Junior Software Development Engineers in Test is a crucial aspect of this role. You will guide the team to achieve excellence in test automation and support their learning journey. The development squad you are placed on will be agreed closer to your start date, but examples of products can be found in our github repositories: Technologies We use a range of cutting-edge technologies, including: Playwright Rest Assured (for API testing) Java/JavaScript/TypeScript Power Apps (for low-code/no-code application testing) js framework (Node.js) Angular PostgreSQL Microservices Azure cloud infrastructure Gatling (for performance testing) SauceLabs (for cross-browser testing) Pa11y, WAVE, aXe (for accessibility testing) Jenkins (for deployment automation) Dynatrace (for application monitoring) Kubernetes and Docker (to run our services) Jira/Confluence (for project management and documentation) Fortify (for security testing) We're here to support your learning journey within our tech stack when you become a part of our team. Key responsibilities: Promote and champion shift-left testing principles, emphasising unit and integration testing, to ensure early detection of issues and higher quality software. Lead the development and implementation of test automation strategies in CI/CD environments. Write, amend, and refactor test automation code, adhering to internal software development standards. Lead in "3 Amigos" sessions as an integral part of the development and testing process. Estimate your effort for planning and follow the agreed methodology. Understand the impact of business processes on the project and systems. Analyse test results and identify patterns and trends, translating findings into business impact. Collaborate on designing and building secure products with a focus on information assurance. Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements. Report issues found through the appropriate channels. Provide mentoring and coaching to Junior Software Development Engineers in Test to enhance their skills and knowledge. Contribute to the development of a culture of excellence in test automation within the team. Essential Skills and Experience: Demonstrated experience in leading test automation in CI/CD environments. Expertise in writing automated testing programs/scripts, particularly in our core technology stack. Expertise in the Software Development Lifecycle, ensuring alignment with project objectives and quality standards. Strong understanding of REST web services and API inspection tools. Familiarity with bug tracking software and experience in using it effectively. Ability to identify and manage issues and risks associated with testing, with a focus on analysing and reporting test activities and results. Exposure to applying Agile principles in practice, facilitating seamless integration into project workflows. Proficiency in defining and implementing test tooling, test environments, and test data across various phases of testing. Proven ability to design and execute non-functional test cases in diverse environments. Experience in accessibility testing, both manual and automated, ensuring compliance with WCAG standards and integrating accessibility testing within CI/CD pipelines. Ability to analyse performance bottlenecks and accessibility issues, providing recommendations for improvement. Strong understanding of integrating accessibility and performance testing into the overall test strategy, ensuring quality and compliance from development to release.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber These are exciting times at HM Court and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). As an agency of the MoJ, we support the judiciary across England and Wales to deliver justice by running courts and tribunals and processing outcomes, and we are looking for talented people to help us achieve our ambitions. It will be challenging, important and rewarding. HMCTS Digital and Technology Services (DTS) is a specialist technology directorate which provides support to HMCTS in the use of IT and Digital. DTS is committed to being a great place to work and part of our offer is brilliant training opportunities and support from expert colleagues. As well as that you'll find flexible working, an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued. Please follow the link below for further information about HMCTS. Our community We currently have over 500 experienced developers across MoJ and its agencies who make up the broader software engineering community. You will be able to learn from others, share your knowledge and take part in informal support networks with your peers. You can also take a look at the MoJ developer blog . As a Software Development Engineer in Test at HMCTS, you will have access to extensive training and development opportunities through our Testing Centre of Excellence. Our commitment to your growth means that you will receive in-depth, in-house training designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, making you proficient in the latest testing methodologies and tools. Whether you are looking to sharpen your testing capabilities, deepen your technical expertise, or expand your leadership skills, our training is tailored to help you succeed in your role and advance your career. This commitment to continuous learning is a core part of our culture, ensuring that you have the tools and knowledge you need to excel in your position and contribute to our ongoing success. The key purpose of the role: As a Software Development Engineer in Test, your responsibilities will encompass not only writing, debugging, and refactoring test code but also leading test automation in CI/CD environments. You will collaborate closely with software developers to ensure a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at the unit test level. You will play a pivotal role in helping to shape the culture and best practices throughout the Test Centre of Excellence at HMCTS. Your strong technical skills will be essential in ensuring the highest quality standards for our test automation. Additionally, mentoring, and coaching Junior Software Development Engineers in Test is a crucial aspect of this role. You will guide the team to achieve excellence in test automation and support their learning journey. The development squad you are placed on will be agreed closer to your start date, but examples of products can be found in our github repositories: Technologies We use a range of cutting-edge technologies, including: Playwright Rest Assured (for API testing) Java/JavaScript/TypeScript Power Apps (for low-code/no-code application testing) js framework (Node.js) Angular PostgreSQL Microservices Azure cloud infrastructure Gatling (for performance testing) SauceLabs (for cross-browser testing) Pa11y, WAVE, aXe (for accessibility testing) Jenkins (for deployment automation) Dynatrace (for application monitoring) Kubernetes and Docker (to run our services) Jira/Confluence (for project management and documentation) Fortify (for security testing) We're here to support your learning journey within our tech stack when you become a part of our team. Key responsibilities: Promote and champion shift-left testing principles, emphasising unit and integration testing, to ensure early detection of issues and higher quality software. Lead the development and implementation of test automation strategies in CI/CD environments. Write, amend, and refactor test automation code, adhering to internal software development standards. Lead in "3 Amigos" sessions as an integral part of the development and testing process. Estimate your effort for planning and follow the agreed methodology. Understand the impact of business processes on the project and systems. Analyse test results and identify patterns and trends, translating findings into business impact. Collaborate on designing and building secure products with a focus on information assurance. Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements. Report issues found through the appropriate channels. Provide mentoring and coaching to Junior Software Development Engineers in Test to enhance their skills and knowledge. Contribute to the development of a culture of excellence in test automation within the team. Essential Skills and Experience: Demonstrated experience in leading test automation in CI/CD environments. Expertise in writing automated testing programs/scripts, particularly in our core technology stack. Expertise in the Software Development Lifecycle, ensuring alignment with project objectives and quality standards. Strong understanding of REST web services and API inspection tools. Familiarity with bug tracking software and experience in using it effectively. Ability to identify and manage issues and risks associated with testing, with a focus on analysing and reporting test activities and results. Exposure to applying Agile principles in practice, facilitating seamless integration into project workflows. Proficiency in defining and implementing test tooling, test environments, and test data across various phases of testing. Proven ability to design and execute non-functional test cases in diverse environments. Experience in accessibility testing, both manual and automated, ensuring compliance with WCAG standards and integrating accessibility testing within CI/CD pipelines. Ability to analyse performance bottlenecks and accessibility issues, providing recommendations for improvement. Strong understanding of integrating accessibility and performance testing into the overall test strategy, ensuring quality and compliance from development to release.
AJ Bell Business Solutions Limited
Salford, Manchester
Were looking for a Head of Integration, Data & GenAI Engineering to lead a critical engineering capability within Technology Services at AJ Bell. This role brings together leadership across three important parts of our technology landscape: integration engineering, data engineering and Generative AI engineering. Reporting to the Director of IT Strategy & Architecture, you will lead through three se click apply for full job details
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Were looking for a Head of Integration, Data & GenAI Engineering to lead a critical engineering capability within Technology Services at AJ Bell. This role brings together leadership across three important parts of our technology landscape: integration engineering, data engineering and Generative AI engineering. Reporting to the Director of IT Strategy & Architecture, you will lead through three se click apply for full job details
We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to join the Cyber team on a contract basis to to provide technical leadership for the migration of web proxy services from a legacy Trend solution to Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA ) , ensuring effective coordination of engineering teams, data-driven technical planning, and successful migration execution within a structured delivery environment. Location: Preston - ad hoc travel to site - mainly remote Duration: 6 months Day rate £(Apply online only) a day - Inside IR35 Key Skills & Experience Required Deep technical expertise in: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA (CASB desirable) Identity integration (Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access) Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity design) Strong working knowledge of: Enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls) Security operations, logging, and SIEM integration Proven experience leading engineering teams across infrastructure / network / security transformations Strong data handling capability, including advanced Excel for engineering control and analysis Ability to operate effectively within ambiguous, evolving technical environments The Zscaler Engineer role will be required to and to demonstrate that they can undertake the following; Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical leadership across Infrastructure and Network Engineering teams, guiding in resolving technical issues and design challenges Provide subject matter expertise across Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, and CASB) and Azure Review the relevant Zscaler Designs and act as the escalation point for technical migration challenges Migration Delivery Work with the PM to plan and then oversee execution of the proxy migration workstream across both the on-premises and Azure estates Technical management of the migration waves, cutover activities, and rollback planning Ensure minimal service disruption and alignment with security standards Coordinate interdependencies with infrastructure, application, and network teams Data Management & Planning Own and govern the core engineering dataset (Excel-based) supporting migration Develop and maintain technical artefacts and engineering controls to support engineering decision-making Governance & Reporting Provide technical assurance and reporting into the project manager Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and constraints Ensure consistency and quality across project engineering outputs Deliverables Technical server migration control dataset Maintained and validated migration dataset Technical progress reporting (status, risks, issues, dependencies) Successful migration of in-scope services to ZIA Post-migration validation and issue resolution For further information please contact Sarah Owen (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to join the Cyber team on a contract basis to to provide technical leadership for the migration of web proxy services from a legacy Trend solution to Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA ) , ensuring effective coordination of engineering teams, data-driven technical planning, and successful migration execution within a structured delivery environment. Location: Preston - ad hoc travel to site - mainly remote Duration: 6 months Day rate £(Apply online only) a day - Inside IR35 Key Skills & Experience Required Deep technical expertise in: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA (CASB desirable) Identity integration (Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access) Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity design) Strong working knowledge of: Enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls) Security operations, logging, and SIEM integration Proven experience leading engineering teams across infrastructure / network / security transformations Strong data handling capability, including advanced Excel for engineering control and analysis Ability to operate effectively within ambiguous, evolving technical environments The Zscaler Engineer role will be required to and to demonstrate that they can undertake the following; Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical leadership across Infrastructure and Network Engineering teams, guiding in resolving technical issues and design challenges Provide subject matter expertise across Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, and CASB) and Azure Review the relevant Zscaler Designs and act as the escalation point for technical migration challenges Migration Delivery Work with the PM to plan and then oversee execution of the proxy migration workstream across both the on-premises and Azure estates Technical management of the migration waves, cutover activities, and rollback planning Ensure minimal service disruption and alignment with security standards Coordinate interdependencies with infrastructure, application, and network teams Data Management & Planning Own and govern the core engineering dataset (Excel-based) supporting migration Develop and maintain technical artefacts and engineering controls to support engineering decision-making Governance & Reporting Provide technical assurance and reporting into the project manager Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and constraints Ensure consistency and quality across project engineering outputs Deliverables Technical server migration control dataset Maintained and validated migration dataset Technical progress reporting (status, risks, issues, dependencies) Successful migration of in-scope services to ZIA Post-migration validation and issue resolution For further information please contact Sarah Owen (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
We re growing quickly at Fluent Communications, and we re on the lookout for an experienced Telecoms Engineer to join our friendly team in Crowborough. We re part of the wider Fluent Group, providing telecoms, IT, and mobile/data services so there s always plenty going on. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety. One day you ll be supporting customers over the phone, the next you might be out installing equipment, setting up networks, or rolling up your sleeves for a bit of cabling. Either way, you ll be the go-to person customers rely on for great service. Our team culture is supportive, professional, and positive and we take career growth seriously. Join us and you ll be encouraged to develop your skills, with guidance from colleagues who are always happy to help. What you ll be doing: • Installing equipment and troubleshooting on site • Providing remote support over the phone • Setting up and maintaining user accounts and devices • Sorting out hardware and software issues • Working with routers, firewalls, and networking basics • Handling equipment repairs with suppliers What we re looking for: • Knowledge of VoIP, SIP, RTP, TCP, and UDP • Familiarity with networking, routers, and firewalls • Experience with 3CX would be a real advantage • Full clean driving licence (you ll be covered by our insurance from age 25+) • Confidence with power tools and hand tools • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail • A self-motivated, positive approach • An interest in IT/telecoms integration • Someone who shares our values: respect, teamwork, commitment, excellence, and passion What s in it for you: • Salary between £28,000 £38,000 (depending on experience) • Company uniform (polo, jumper, and work trousers no ties here) • Company vehicle for site visits • Long-term career development opportunities
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
We re growing quickly at Fluent Communications, and we re on the lookout for an experienced Telecoms Engineer to join our friendly team in Crowborough. We re part of the wider Fluent Group, providing telecoms, IT, and mobile/data services so there s always plenty going on. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety. One day you ll be supporting customers over the phone, the next you might be out installing equipment, setting up networks, or rolling up your sleeves for a bit of cabling. Either way, you ll be the go-to person customers rely on for great service. Our team culture is supportive, professional, and positive and we take career growth seriously. Join us and you ll be encouraged to develop your skills, with guidance from colleagues who are always happy to help. What you ll be doing: • Installing equipment and troubleshooting on site • Providing remote support over the phone • Setting up and maintaining user accounts and devices • Sorting out hardware and software issues • Working with routers, firewalls, and networking basics • Handling equipment repairs with suppliers What we re looking for: • Knowledge of VoIP, SIP, RTP, TCP, and UDP • Familiarity with networking, routers, and firewalls • Experience with 3CX would be a real advantage • Full clean driving licence (you ll be covered by our insurance from age 25+) • Confidence with power tools and hand tools • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail • A self-motivated, positive approach • An interest in IT/telecoms integration • Someone who shares our values: respect, teamwork, commitment, excellence, and passion What s in it for you: • Salary between £28,000 £38,000 (depending on experience) • Company uniform (polo, jumper, and work trousers no ties here) • Company vehicle for site visits • Long-term career development opportunities
Location Bristol, 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 Using your experience and skills, you may be asked to work on our 'Flood services' - developing government digital services, to share information about current and future flood risk with the public. It could be your job to ensure that they are accessible to all, especially in times of severe weather! Alternatively, you could be involved with our Farming and Countryside Programme, which is about delivering services to make farming sustainable, increase biodiversity, promote high animal health and welfare standards, and contribute to the Government's Net Zero commitment, ensuring public money for public good. A wide range of other projects requires us to maintain and develop externally facing digital services and internal applications. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will have responsibility for 'owning' the functionality that you develop. If you would like to join us in building great solutions for Defra and our Arm's Length Bodies, then this could be the job for you. As a Lead Developer, you will also play a key role in shaping modern development practices across teams, including the adoption of AI assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot. You'll use these tools to support faster delivery, improved code quality and better outcomes for users, whilst ensuring that strong engineering judgement, code review, testing and security remain central. You will review colleagues design and development thinking, helping teams to make good technical decisions to select the most appropriate technologies. You will lead the integration of multiple systems and services, collaborate with senior stakeholders and suppliers, and provide direction and constructive challenge to ensure that solutions are secure, maintainable and sustainable. This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation actively modernising how software is built in government, combining strong engineering fundamentals with the responsible use of new tooling, including AI, to improve delivery at scale. We use a modern, cloud based technology stack, and follow continuous delivery and DevSecOps best practice. Our current technologies include: Runtime & web development: Node.js, HAPI API development: REST, OpenAPI Databases & caching: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis Unit testing: Jest, Lab Source control: Git, GitHub Cloud hosting: Azure and AWS Containerisation & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, ECS CI/CD & release management: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions Work management: Jira, Azure DevOps Developer productivity tools: AI assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot (where appropriate), alongside established code review and quality controls Please note for this role you will require 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 Responsibilities: A dedication to learn new technologies and to explore new industry concepts, including AI assisted software development tools. Leading more junior developers on the team, including both permanent staff and suppliers, translating requirements into viable system designs. Putting users first, identifying needs based on evidence, developing services to meet those needs, and engaging in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Working with common Defra technologies including Node.js, and PostgreSQL, applying knowledge and experience to investigate and resolve issues and establishing relationships and embedding ways of working across projects. Demonstrating a strong understanding of secure software development practices, including the use of vulnerability scanning tools and alignment with OWASP standards and principles. Supporting teams in the responsible use of AI assisted coding tools, ensuring appropriate human oversight, code quality, security and compliance with Defra standards. Skills and experience: Ability to provide leadership and direction to a team of software developers and to communicate clearly and with confidence to senior stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Work management, including, refining and breaking down tasks and defining acceptance criteria. Awareness of Clean Coding practices and approaches to mitigate and address technical debt - refactoring, test coverage. Software architecture - layers, separation of concerns and microservices. Experience of using AI assisted development tools to improve developer productivity, code quality and delivery outcomes. Understanding of the strengths, limitations and risks of AI coding tools, and how to apply appropriate controls such as code review, testing and security scanning. Experience of shaping or supporting the adoption of AI enabled tools and practices within software delivery teams. Experience of using continuous integration tools to automate testing and integration, supporting rapid and reliable software delivery. Lead Developer Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework skills. Please see the Technical skills below for further information on these. For further information please see the Capability framework . The Civil Service marks each element of the selection process on a merit basis. You can visit the gov.uk website for further information on the Civil Service rating scale. Ensure you have tailored your CV and Personal Statement to the 'skills and experience' section of the job advert by providing examples on how you are suitable for the role using the STAR method . Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your personal statement, how you meet these requirements, as the information you provide will form a key part when the panel is scoring your application. For further information on STAR, you can check out our Hints and Tips document.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, 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 Using your experience and skills, you may be asked to work on our 'Flood services' - developing government digital services, to share information about current and future flood risk with the public. It could be your job to ensure that they are accessible to all, especially in times of severe weather! Alternatively, you could be involved with our Farming and Countryside Programme, which is about delivering services to make farming sustainable, increase biodiversity, promote high animal health and welfare standards, and contribute to the Government's Net Zero commitment, ensuring public money for public good. A wide range of other projects requires us to maintain and develop externally facing digital services and internal applications. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will have responsibility for 'owning' the functionality that you develop. If you would like to join us in building great solutions for Defra and our Arm's Length Bodies, then this could be the job for you. As a Lead Developer, you will also play a key role in shaping modern development practices across teams, including the adoption of AI assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot. You'll use these tools to support faster delivery, improved code quality and better outcomes for users, whilst ensuring that strong engineering judgement, code review, testing and security remain central. You will review colleagues design and development thinking, helping teams to make good technical decisions to select the most appropriate technologies. You will lead the integration of multiple systems and services, collaborate with senior stakeholders and suppliers, and provide direction and constructive challenge to ensure that solutions are secure, maintainable and sustainable. This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation actively modernising how software is built in government, combining strong engineering fundamentals with the responsible use of new tooling, including AI, to improve delivery at scale. We use a modern, cloud based technology stack, and follow continuous delivery and DevSecOps best practice. Our current technologies include: Runtime & web development: Node.js, HAPI API development: REST, OpenAPI Databases & caching: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis Unit testing: Jest, Lab Source control: Git, GitHub Cloud hosting: Azure and AWS Containerisation & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, ECS CI/CD & release management: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions Work management: Jira, Azure DevOps Developer productivity tools: AI assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot (where appropriate), alongside established code review and quality controls Please note for this role you will require 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 Responsibilities: A dedication to learn new technologies and to explore new industry concepts, including AI assisted software development tools. Leading more junior developers on the team, including both permanent staff and suppliers, translating requirements into viable system designs. Putting users first, identifying needs based on evidence, developing services to meet those needs, and engaging in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Working with common Defra technologies including Node.js, and PostgreSQL, applying knowledge and experience to investigate and resolve issues and establishing relationships and embedding ways of working across projects. Demonstrating a strong understanding of secure software development practices, including the use of vulnerability scanning tools and alignment with OWASP standards and principles. Supporting teams in the responsible use of AI assisted coding tools, ensuring appropriate human oversight, code quality, security and compliance with Defra standards. Skills and experience: Ability to provide leadership and direction to a team of software developers and to communicate clearly and with confidence to senior stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Work management, including, refining and breaking down tasks and defining acceptance criteria. Awareness of Clean Coding practices and approaches to mitigate and address technical debt - refactoring, test coverage. Software architecture - layers, separation of concerns and microservices. Experience of using AI assisted development tools to improve developer productivity, code quality and delivery outcomes. Understanding of the strengths, limitations and risks of AI coding tools, and how to apply appropriate controls such as code review, testing and security scanning. Experience of shaping or supporting the adoption of AI enabled tools and practices within software delivery teams. Experience of using continuous integration tools to automate testing and integration, supporting rapid and reliable software delivery. Lead Developer Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework skills. Please see the Technical skills below for further information on these. For further information please see the Capability framework . The Civil Service marks each element of the selection process on a merit basis. You can visit the gov.uk website for further information on the Civil Service rating scale. Ensure you have tailored your CV and Personal Statement to the 'skills and experience' section of the job advert by providing examples on how you are suitable for the role using the STAR method . Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your personal statement, how you meet these requirements, as the information you provide will form a key part when the panel is scoring your application. For further information on STAR, you can check out our Hints and Tips document.
Data Team Lead Regulatory Reporting Location: Manchester or Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid 2 days per week onsite) Type: Full-time Permanent About the Role We are seeking a Data Team Lead to take ownership of a team delivering regulatory reporting solutions within a high-scale, highly regulated environment. This role is primarily focused on leadership, delivery oversight, and stakeholder engagement rather than hands-on development. You will be responsible for ensuring the team delivers high-quality solutions that meet strict regulatory requirements while maintaining strong standards of design, performance, and reliability. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a cross-functional, geographically distributed data team Own the end-to-end delivery of regulatory reporting solutions Ensure outputs meet governance standards and regulatory requirements Act as the primary interface between technology, finance, and compliance stakeholders Drive team performance through mentoring, coaching, and development Manage risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines Identify and implement improvements to processes, ways of working, and delivery efficiency Provide regular updates to leadership and escalate risks where necessary Requirements Leadership and Delivery Proven experience leading and developing data or engineering teams Strong track record of owning delivery in fast-paced environments Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands Technical Understanding Strong understanding of GCP and BigQuery environments Solid knowledge of SQL and commercial database development Awareness of cloud-based architectures and data/reporting systems (This is not a hands-on role, but requires sufficient technical depth to guide teams and review solutions.) Desirable Experience Experience within regulated environments such as gambling, finance, or similar Exposure to high-throughput or large-scale data platforms Familiarity with API integrations (REST or SOAP) Experience supporting the use of AI tools within delivery teams Why Join Lead delivery of business-critical regulatory systems Work within a large-scale, performance-driven environment Play a key role in shaping team delivery and best practices Hybrid working model (2 days onsite per week) with strong long-term career progression Apply If you are a leadership-focused data professional who enjoys driving delivery and improving team performance in complex environments, we would like to hear from you.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Data Team Lead Regulatory Reporting Location: Manchester or Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid 2 days per week onsite) Type: Full-time Permanent About the Role We are seeking a Data Team Lead to take ownership of a team delivering regulatory reporting solutions within a high-scale, highly regulated environment. This role is primarily focused on leadership, delivery oversight, and stakeholder engagement rather than hands-on development. You will be responsible for ensuring the team delivers high-quality solutions that meet strict regulatory requirements while maintaining strong standards of design, performance, and reliability. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a cross-functional, geographically distributed data team Own the end-to-end delivery of regulatory reporting solutions Ensure outputs meet governance standards and regulatory requirements Act as the primary interface between technology, finance, and compliance stakeholders Drive team performance through mentoring, coaching, and development Manage risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines Identify and implement improvements to processes, ways of working, and delivery efficiency Provide regular updates to leadership and escalate risks where necessary Requirements Leadership and Delivery Proven experience leading and developing data or engineering teams Strong track record of owning delivery in fast-paced environments Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands Technical Understanding Strong understanding of GCP and BigQuery environments Solid knowledge of SQL and commercial database development Awareness of cloud-based architectures and data/reporting systems (This is not a hands-on role, but requires sufficient technical depth to guide teams and review solutions.) Desirable Experience Experience within regulated environments such as gambling, finance, or similar Exposure to high-throughput or large-scale data platforms Familiarity with API integrations (REST or SOAP) Experience supporting the use of AI tools within delivery teams Why Join Lead delivery of business-critical regulatory systems Work within a large-scale, performance-driven environment Play a key role in shaping team delivery and best practices Hybrid working model (2 days onsite per week) with strong long-term career progression Apply If you are a leadership-focused data professional who enjoys driving delivery and improving team performance in complex environments, we would like to hear from you.
IT Infrastructure Engineer Working in the office in Fareham, with some remote working and trips to Whiteley, Hampshire and a basic salary to 55k plus excellent benefits scheme. Stratospherec are proud to be working with a fantastic UK SaaS Fintech company whose IT systems are revolutionising the UK finance, retail and commerce industries. Due to their sustained and continued growth they are looking to expand their IT Infrastructure team by hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Wintel, Networks and IT Infrastructure background and who is interested in learning Automation tools with their team. They have a number of large IT projects for the next 24 months including building a new Datacentre and automating their IT Infrastructure deployments. This role will mainly focused to in new IT projects. They are looking for an Infrastructure Engineering mindset with an interest in using automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management and monitoring, combined with a background in administering and building new IT infrastructures and improvements in IT systems from previous projects is going to be vital for this role. Role Responsibilities: Infrastructure & Automation: Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure, including VMware ESXi, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server environments, and Netwrok Monitoring and networking components. Learn how to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation. Maintain and improve local network environments, including Dell servers and Dell switch configurations. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server environments, and authentication solutions. IT Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, including PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials+, DORA, and ISO 27001. Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure automation and cloud environments. Secure high-value and high-risk data, such as cardholder (PCI) and personally identifiable information (PII). Cloud & DevOps Integration (these tools and skills will be taught): Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud and on-premises environments. Configure and maintain authentication solutions (SSO, SAML, Entra Connect). Implement and optimize automation tools such as Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD pipelines), Terraform, Node-Red, and Packer. Deploy and manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds SentryOne, and other network/database monitoring solutions). Ensure secure cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Operational Excellence: Collaborate with the Infrastructure & Security Manager to deliver projects from conception to implementation, ensuring adherence to time, cost, and quality objectives. Enforce compliance with IT security policies and regulatory requirements. Lead the annual security training program to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Experience & Skills: It will be useful to have some of the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in defining, delivering, and supporting robust, resilient, and secure enterprise infrastructure. Experience with IT audits and compliance frameworks (CIS, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001). In-depth understanding of network security and compliance in regulated environments. Proven ability to secure high-value data (PCI cardholder data, PII) and implement security best practices. Strong networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP). Proficiency in firewall and load balancer technologies for secure environments. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Citrix Xen) and backup solutions (Veeam or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds SentryOne, Zabbix etc.). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Desirable / bonus skills and experience: Some interest in learning and using automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Node-Red, Packer. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. Some experience managing cloud environments (Azure, AWS). This is an exciting new role for a growing IT Infrastructure team, within a successful and growing SaaS company, so if you are looking for an exciting challenging IT Systems and automation role, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview. Please note we can only consider local candidates and with full UK Passports or settled status visas or indefinite leave to remain visas
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
IT Infrastructure Engineer Working in the office in Fareham, with some remote working and trips to Whiteley, Hampshire and a basic salary to 55k plus excellent benefits scheme. Stratospherec are proud to be working with a fantastic UK SaaS Fintech company whose IT systems are revolutionising the UK finance, retail and commerce industries. Due to their sustained and continued growth they are looking to expand their IT Infrastructure team by hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Wintel, Networks and IT Infrastructure background and who is interested in learning Automation tools with their team. They have a number of large IT projects for the next 24 months including building a new Datacentre and automating their IT Infrastructure deployments. This role will mainly focused to in new IT projects. They are looking for an Infrastructure Engineering mindset with an interest in using automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management and monitoring, combined with a background in administering and building new IT infrastructures and improvements in IT systems from previous projects is going to be vital for this role. Role Responsibilities: Infrastructure & Automation: Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure, including VMware ESXi, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server environments, and Netwrok Monitoring and networking components. Learn how to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation. Maintain and improve local network environments, including Dell servers and Dell switch configurations. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server environments, and authentication solutions. IT Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, including PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials+, DORA, and ISO 27001. Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure automation and cloud environments. Secure high-value and high-risk data, such as cardholder (PCI) and personally identifiable information (PII). Cloud & DevOps Integration (these tools and skills will be taught): Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud and on-premises environments. Configure and maintain authentication solutions (SSO, SAML, Entra Connect). Implement and optimize automation tools such as Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD pipelines), Terraform, Node-Red, and Packer. Deploy and manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds SentryOne, and other network/database monitoring solutions). Ensure secure cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Operational Excellence: Collaborate with the Infrastructure & Security Manager to deliver projects from conception to implementation, ensuring adherence to time, cost, and quality objectives. Enforce compliance with IT security policies and regulatory requirements. Lead the annual security training program to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Experience & Skills: It will be useful to have some of the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in defining, delivering, and supporting robust, resilient, and secure enterprise infrastructure. Experience with IT audits and compliance frameworks (CIS, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001). In-depth understanding of network security and compliance in regulated environments. Proven ability to secure high-value data (PCI cardholder data, PII) and implement security best practices. Strong networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP). Proficiency in firewall and load balancer technologies for secure environments. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Citrix Xen) and backup solutions (Veeam or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds SentryOne, Zabbix etc.). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Desirable / bonus skills and experience: Some interest in learning and using automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Node-Red, Packer. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. Some experience managing cloud environments (Azure, AWS). This is an exciting new role for a growing IT Infrastructure team, within a successful and growing SaaS company, so if you are looking for an exciting challenging IT Systems and automation role, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview. Please note we can only consider local candidates and with full UK Passports or settled status visas or indefinite leave to remain visas
Data Engineer (Fabric) Sheffield City Centre (On-site + 1 day home working) Up to 60,000 + 15% Pension Your new role Working closely with stakeholders across the UK, US and European businesses, you will help ensure data is accessible, trusted, and used effectively to support operational and strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role combining data engineering with analytical delivery, reporting to the Global IT Manager, with a clear opportunity over time to take on greater technical ownership and help shape the direction of the data platform as it continues to mature. Responsibilities Champion data innovation within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, integrating insights from energy systems, operational technology, ERP, and CRM platforms to drive operational improvement and support smarter financial and strategic decision-making Design, build, and continuously improve scalable end-to-end data pipelines within Microsoft Fabric, implementing and maintaining medallion architecture standards across ingestion, transformation, and presentation layers Develop and optimise trusted data models and semantic layers that enable high-quality reporting, self-service analytics, and advanced business insight Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation to translate business requirements into practical data solutions and support analytics projects from discovery through to adoption and business use Shape and evolve platform standards, governance, and security practices while maintaining high levels of data quality, reliability, and performance, continuously identifying opportunities to improve tools, processes, and ways of working, and actively developing your own technical and professional capability Experience needed Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Dataflows, Notebooks, Pipelines, and workspace management, with the ability to design and support scalable data solutions across ingestion, transformation, and presentation layers Strong SQL skills, including developing, optimising, and troubleshooting queries to support data transformation and analytical models Confident in building and maintaining robust data models and semantic layers that support high-quality reporting, self-service analytics, and advanced insight using tools such as Power BI or similar analytics platforms Experience working with structured business data from enterprise systems such as ERP and CRM platforms, with an understanding of data relationships, master data concepts, and business process integration Strong, clear communicator able to translate complex technical topics into simple, meaningful insights and narratives for a range of audiences Strong stakeholder engagement skills, building trusted relationships across business and IT teams Certifications such as Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300), Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600), Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Data Engineer (Fabric) Sheffield City Centre (On-site + 1 day home working) Up to 60,000 + 15% Pension Your new role Working closely with stakeholders across the UK, US and European businesses, you will help ensure data is accessible, trusted, and used effectively to support operational and strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role combining data engineering with analytical delivery, reporting to the Global IT Manager, with a clear opportunity over time to take on greater technical ownership and help shape the direction of the data platform as it continues to mature. Responsibilities Champion data innovation within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, integrating insights from energy systems, operational technology, ERP, and CRM platforms to drive operational improvement and support smarter financial and strategic decision-making Design, build, and continuously improve scalable end-to-end data pipelines within Microsoft Fabric, implementing and maintaining medallion architecture standards across ingestion, transformation, and presentation layers Develop and optimise trusted data models and semantic layers that enable high-quality reporting, self-service analytics, and advanced business insight Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation to translate business requirements into practical data solutions and support analytics projects from discovery through to adoption and business use Shape and evolve platform standards, governance, and security practices while maintaining high levels of data quality, reliability, and performance, continuously identifying opportunities to improve tools, processes, and ways of working, and actively developing your own technical and professional capability Experience needed Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Dataflows, Notebooks, Pipelines, and workspace management, with the ability to design and support scalable data solutions across ingestion, transformation, and presentation layers Strong SQL skills, including developing, optimising, and troubleshooting queries to support data transformation and analytical models Confident in building and maintaining robust data models and semantic layers that support high-quality reporting, self-service analytics, and advanced insight using tools such as Power BI or similar analytics platforms Experience working with structured business data from enterprise systems such as ERP and CRM platforms, with an understanding of data relationships, master data concepts, and business process integration Strong, clear communicator able to translate complex technical topics into simple, meaningful insights and narratives for a range of audiences Strong stakeholder engagement skills, building trusted relationships across business and IT teams Certifications such as Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300), Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600), Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
FPGA / Firmware Engineer Guildford 55,000 - 60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits Package Are you an experienced FPGA / Firmware Engineer looking to take full ownership of cutting-edge digital architectures that convert precise physical measurements into high-speed, high-integrity data for global scientific applications? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering environment where you will design and implement FPGA-based systems at the core of advanced analytical instrumentation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in developing next-generation technology used across food science, pharmaceuticals, and materials research. In this role, you will be responsible for FPGA design, embedded firmware development, and real-time system integration. You will work hands-on with hardware, developing scalable architectures and ensuring accurate, low-latency data acquisition from precision sensors. The position offers strong technical ownership and the chance to contribute directly to innovative product development. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog, along with experience in embedded systems and real-time data processing. You will be a methodical problem solver, comfortable working in a lab-based environment, and confident collaborating across engineering disciplines. The Role: FPGA design and development using VHDL and Verilog Real-time firmware development for embedded systems and processor cores Integration of sensors, ADCs, DACs, and communication protocols (SPI, I C, UART) Development of digital signal processing pipelines and data acquisition systems Hands-on debugging and validation using lab equipment Implementation of high-speed data transfer interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, or PCIe The Person: Good years' of experience in FPGA/firmware development Strong knowledge of digital electronics and signal integrity Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Vivado, Quartus, or Libero Understanding of control systems such as PID for motion or electromechanical systems Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar Desirable: Experience with ARM SoC (e.g. Zynq), C/C++ or Python 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 15, 2026
Full time
FPGA / Firmware Engineer Guildford 55,000 - 60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits Package Are you an experienced FPGA / Firmware Engineer looking to take full ownership of cutting-edge digital architectures that convert precise physical measurements into high-speed, high-integrity data for global scientific applications? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering environment where you will design and implement FPGA-based systems at the core of advanced analytical instrumentation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in developing next-generation technology used across food science, pharmaceuticals, and materials research. In this role, you will be responsible for FPGA design, embedded firmware development, and real-time system integration. You will work hands-on with hardware, developing scalable architectures and ensuring accurate, low-latency data acquisition from precision sensors. The position offers strong technical ownership and the chance to contribute directly to innovative product development. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog, along with experience in embedded systems and real-time data processing. You will be a methodical problem solver, comfortable working in a lab-based environment, and confident collaborating across engineering disciplines. The Role: FPGA design and development using VHDL and Verilog Real-time firmware development for embedded systems and processor cores Integration of sensors, ADCs, DACs, and communication protocols (SPI, I C, UART) Development of digital signal processing pipelines and data acquisition systems Hands-on debugging and validation using lab equipment Implementation of high-speed data transfer interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, or PCIe The Person: Good years' of experience in FPGA/firmware development Strong knowledge of digital electronics and signal integrity Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Vivado, Quartus, or Libero Understanding of control systems such as PID for motion or electromechanical systems Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar Desirable: Experience with ARM SoC (e.g. Zynq), C/C++ or Python 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.
Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Senior Engineer - Stability Control Systems & Driveline Duration: 10 Month Contract Location: Gaydon Rate: 33.88 per hour inside IR35 About the Role At Contechs, we are supporting a leading automotive OEM in the search for a Senior Engineer - Stability Control Systems & Driveline to join their Vehicle Dynamics team. This team is responsible for delivering world-class ride, steering, handling, and stability control systems . You will play a key role in developing and delivering advanced stability functions including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), ABS, Torque Vectoring, Traction Control, and Driveline Distribution . This is a highly hands-on role, covering the full lifecycle from requirements definition through to calibration, validation, and vehicle sign-off , working across multiple vehicle platforms. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery of Stability Control Systems (SCS), ABS and driveline calibration for vehicle programmes, ensuring attribute targets and timing are met Support Product Owners with system development, tuning, and road release activities Lead calibration, validation, and sign-off activities , including limit driving and prescriptive manoeuvres Manage test preparation and planning , including vehicles, logistics, and overseas test activity Coordinate software release activities with internal and external stakeholders Perform fault analysis and issue resolution across functional and calibration parameters Ensure effective integration of stability control software with interfacing systems Produce test reports, progress tracking, and attribute assessments Maintain compliance with Vehicle Dynamics specifications and RIS requirements What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in automotive chassis engineering / vehicle dynamics within an OEM or Tier 1 environment Strong expertise in tuning stability control systems , including: Stability Control ABS Traction Control Driveline Distribution Advanced limit handling driving skills across varying friction conditions (Mu levels and surfaces) Experience at European proving grounds such as IdiAda, Nard , N rburgring Experience with off-road driving and traction management systems Hands-on experience with Vector tools and ETAS INCA Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet demanding deadlines Flexible approach, including travel and extended working hours when required Desirable Experience with Bosch MM6 data analysis tools Knowledge of HiL / SiL development and validation processes Background in control system development Why Contechs? Contechs is a leading automotive recruitment and engineering consultancy, connecting top talent with cutting-edge projects across the mobility sector. We provide: Access to industry-leading OEM and Tier 1 projects Flexible contract and permanent opportunities Ongoing support from specialist automotive recruiters Apply Now If you're a driven Vehicle Dynamics engineer with a passion for delivering high-performance stability systems, we'd love to hear from you.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Senior Engineer - Stability Control Systems & Driveline Duration: 10 Month Contract Location: Gaydon Rate: 33.88 per hour inside IR35 About the Role At Contechs, we are supporting a leading automotive OEM in the search for a Senior Engineer - Stability Control Systems & Driveline to join their Vehicle Dynamics team. This team is responsible for delivering world-class ride, steering, handling, and stability control systems . You will play a key role in developing and delivering advanced stability functions including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), ABS, Torque Vectoring, Traction Control, and Driveline Distribution . This is a highly hands-on role, covering the full lifecycle from requirements definition through to calibration, validation, and vehicle sign-off , working across multiple vehicle platforms. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery of Stability Control Systems (SCS), ABS and driveline calibration for vehicle programmes, ensuring attribute targets and timing are met Support Product Owners with system development, tuning, and road release activities Lead calibration, validation, and sign-off activities , including limit driving and prescriptive manoeuvres Manage test preparation and planning , including vehicles, logistics, and overseas test activity Coordinate software release activities with internal and external stakeholders Perform fault analysis and issue resolution across functional and calibration parameters Ensure effective integration of stability control software with interfacing systems Produce test reports, progress tracking, and attribute assessments Maintain compliance with Vehicle Dynamics specifications and RIS requirements What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in automotive chassis engineering / vehicle dynamics within an OEM or Tier 1 environment Strong expertise in tuning stability control systems , including: Stability Control ABS Traction Control Driveline Distribution Advanced limit handling driving skills across varying friction conditions (Mu levels and surfaces) Experience at European proving grounds such as IdiAda, Nard , N rburgring Experience with off-road driving and traction management systems Hands-on experience with Vector tools and ETAS INCA Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet demanding deadlines Flexible approach, including travel and extended working hours when required Desirable Experience with Bosch MM6 data analysis tools Knowledge of HiL / SiL development and validation processes Background in control system development Why Contechs? Contechs is a leading automotive recruitment and engineering consultancy, connecting top talent with cutting-edge projects across the mobility sector. We provide: Access to industry-leading OEM and Tier 1 projects Flexible contract and permanent opportunities Ongoing support from specialist automotive recruiters Apply Now If you're a driven Vehicle Dynamics engineer with a passion for delivering high-performance stability systems, we'd love to hear from you.
IT & Data Systems Engineer An exciting opportunity is now available for an IT & Data Systems Engineer, to join a leading manufacturing business, with an ambitious systems development program. Due to the nature of the manufacturing operational environment, technology issues will have a direct impact on production uptime, safety and customer delivery, and a Production-first mindset is key! Main Purpose of Role: To own and improve the reliability of factory-floor systems and production data flows, bridging IT, Operational Technology and business reporting needs. To support all Operational Technology - plant-floor PCs, industrial connectivity and vendor access patterns and ensures production data flow is stable, monitored, and well-documented. To help monitor, maintain and develop the data systems/reporting within the business, ensuring quality data and reporting is available and well-documented. The role works closely with the Infrastructure & Security Engineer to ensure OT networks are securely segmented, and with the DBA & Systems Development Engineer to maintain resilient SQL/reporting pipelines. Key Responsibilities OT Systems Support and maintain plant-floor PCs, terminals, and industrial endpoints used in production operations. Own Operational Technology connectivity troubleshooting in collaboration with Engineering and Vendors Support OT network structure and segmentation (VLANs, access paths) Data & Production Flows Primary owner for production systems/data flows reliability, monitoring, and issue resolution. Work with DBA & Systems Development Engineer to troubleshoot SQL/ETL job failures that impact production reporting or operational decision-making. Day-to-Day Housekeeping Daily health checks on production data flow Daily review of production-impacting alerts/incidents and ensure escalation path is followed when required. Maintain an up-to-date Operational Technology asset inventory Skills & Experience Skills Production-first mindset with calm, structured troubleshooting under pressure. Strong analytic and problem solving Strong communication skills to work across Operations, Engineering, Finance and third-party vendors. Experience Experience supporting systems in a manufacturing/industrial environment or in a role with high uptime requirements. Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, VLANs, routing concepts) and how connectivity impacts shop-floor systems. Practical experience supporting Windows endpoints and basic server/service dependencies in an operational environment. Working knowledge of SQL fundamentals Comfortable coordinating vendors and maintaining disciplined documentation. Desirable Experience supporting production data systems and integrations. Experience working with IT segmentation concepts and vendor access governance. Power BI / reporting awareness. Experience with ticketing systems and basic ITIL-style incident/change processes. Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply now! Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
IT & Data Systems Engineer An exciting opportunity is now available for an IT & Data Systems Engineer, to join a leading manufacturing business, with an ambitious systems development program. Due to the nature of the manufacturing operational environment, technology issues will have a direct impact on production uptime, safety and customer delivery, and a Production-first mindset is key! Main Purpose of Role: To own and improve the reliability of factory-floor systems and production data flows, bridging IT, Operational Technology and business reporting needs. To support all Operational Technology - plant-floor PCs, industrial connectivity and vendor access patterns and ensures production data flow is stable, monitored, and well-documented. To help monitor, maintain and develop the data systems/reporting within the business, ensuring quality data and reporting is available and well-documented. The role works closely with the Infrastructure & Security Engineer to ensure OT networks are securely segmented, and with the DBA & Systems Development Engineer to maintain resilient SQL/reporting pipelines. Key Responsibilities OT Systems Support and maintain plant-floor PCs, terminals, and industrial endpoints used in production operations. Own Operational Technology connectivity troubleshooting in collaboration with Engineering and Vendors Support OT network structure and segmentation (VLANs, access paths) Data & Production Flows Primary owner for production systems/data flows reliability, monitoring, and issue resolution. Work with DBA & Systems Development Engineer to troubleshoot SQL/ETL job failures that impact production reporting or operational decision-making. Day-to-Day Housekeeping Daily health checks on production data flow Daily review of production-impacting alerts/incidents and ensure escalation path is followed when required. Maintain an up-to-date Operational Technology asset inventory Skills & Experience Skills Production-first mindset with calm, structured troubleshooting under pressure. Strong analytic and problem solving Strong communication skills to work across Operations, Engineering, Finance and third-party vendors. Experience Experience supporting systems in a manufacturing/industrial environment or in a role with high uptime requirements. Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, VLANs, routing concepts) and how connectivity impacts shop-floor systems. Practical experience supporting Windows endpoints and basic server/service dependencies in an operational environment. Working knowledge of SQL fundamentals Comfortable coordinating vendors and maintaining disciplined documentation. Desirable Experience supporting production data systems and integrations. Experience working with IT segmentation concepts and vendor access governance. Power BI / reporting awareness. Experience with ticketing systems and basic ITIL-style incident/change processes. Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply now! Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Our client, operating in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an LDDI Testbed Engineer. This contract role is based in Dorset with potential deployment support within the UK and overseas. Key Responsibilities: Provision of LDDI On-Prem and Cloud Testbed Environment. Support the management, maintenance, and assurance of LDDI Testbed environments for secure, reliable, and continuous operation. Ensure availability of On-Prem Testbed during work hours and manage remote access for authorised users. Comply with LSRC security, safety, and mandatory operational policies for on-site equipment management. Ensure cloud development environments are accessible with proper access controls. Provide secure laptops for developers, integrated with Testbed environments and conforming to MOD security standards. Verify remote access capabilities for secure connections to On-Prem and Cloud Testbeds. Maintain security assurance for Testbed environments following MOD cyber security standards, including vulnerability management and documentation. Update Testbed architecture diagrams and configuration documentation monthly to reflect current states and changes. Provide deployable CIS engineering support to the Land Domain Digital Integration team for AI innovation activities aligned with Army priorities. Job Requirements: Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: SC Clearance (valid until 2026). Experience with MOD CIS (e.g., BCIP, OpNET). Knowledge of various Linux architectures and use of command-line interface (CLI). Experience in building and managing virtual machines (Windows and Linux). Proficiency in laptop builds, installation, and securing. Experience with Active Directory. Understanding of AI use cases and large language model (LLM) functionality. Desired Knowledge and Skills: Experience with Kubernetes, including installation and maintenance of clusters. Knowledge of ProxMox Hypervisor. Experience in server installation and management. Networking skills (CCNA level recommended). Familiarity with LDG, CTG, and BCIP. Knowledge of cloud architecture (Azure and Oracle). Understanding of databases. Experience using APIs for interoperability between applications. If you are a skilled LDDI Testbed Engineer ready to make a significant impact in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team and contribute to pioneering advancements in national security.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Our client, operating in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an LDDI Testbed Engineer. This contract role is based in Dorset with potential deployment support within the UK and overseas. Key Responsibilities: Provision of LDDI On-Prem and Cloud Testbed Environment. Support the management, maintenance, and assurance of LDDI Testbed environments for secure, reliable, and continuous operation. Ensure availability of On-Prem Testbed during work hours and manage remote access for authorised users. Comply with LSRC security, safety, and mandatory operational policies for on-site equipment management. Ensure cloud development environments are accessible with proper access controls. Provide secure laptops for developers, integrated with Testbed environments and conforming to MOD security standards. Verify remote access capabilities for secure connections to On-Prem and Cloud Testbeds. Maintain security assurance for Testbed environments following MOD cyber security standards, including vulnerability management and documentation. Update Testbed architecture diagrams and configuration documentation monthly to reflect current states and changes. Provide deployable CIS engineering support to the Land Domain Digital Integration team for AI innovation activities aligned with Army priorities. Job Requirements: Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: SC Clearance (valid until 2026). Experience with MOD CIS (e.g., BCIP, OpNET). Knowledge of various Linux architectures and use of command-line interface (CLI). Experience in building and managing virtual machines (Windows and Linux). Proficiency in laptop builds, installation, and securing. Experience with Active Directory. Understanding of AI use cases and large language model (LLM) functionality. Desired Knowledge and Skills: Experience with Kubernetes, including installation and maintenance of clusters. Knowledge of ProxMox Hypervisor. Experience in server installation and management. Networking skills (CCNA level recommended). Familiarity with LDG, CTG, and BCIP. Knowledge of cloud architecture (Azure and Oracle). Understanding of databases. Experience using APIs for interoperability between applications. If you are a skilled LDDI Testbed Engineer ready to make a significant impact in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team and contribute to pioneering advancements in national security.
Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe
Forest Hall, Tyne And Wear
We re AND-E one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. And we re proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We re building a diverse community, with a unique blend of strengths, to take our business to the next level. As a DevOps Engineer, you ll be at the heart of our platforms, helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while we deliver for our customers. You ll get hands-on with AWS, working across monitoring, incident response, automation, and CI/CD all the good stuff that keeps modern platforms fast, reliable, and scalable. This isn t a role where you ll just keep the lights on. You ll be solving real problems, reducing manual effort, and helping shape how we build and run our systems going forward. You ll work closely with experienced engineers, share ideas, and continuously look for smarter, better ways of doing things. Your work will directly support the systems that power our business, making sure they re ready when our customers need them most. If you re curious, collaborative, and enjoy solving meaningful technical challenges, this could be your next move join us and take your career further. CHALLENGED NOW AND-EXPERT NEXT. Responsibilities Manage and support AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, networking), while driving automation using Shell, Python, and AWS-native solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins. Support cloud-based deployment, monitoring, and operational tooling across application environments. Maintain platform availability, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities, contributing to service reliability improvements (SLIs/SLOs). Participate in deployments, releases, and day-to-day operational support across multiple applications. Monitor system health, including application environments, scheduled jobs, integrations, and message queues, and contribute to logging and alerting standards. Support incident management activities, including triage, troubleshooting, escalation, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement based on incident trends. Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as data validation, fixes, and batch/integration support. Support containerisation using Docker and follow best practices for image creation and management. Assist with infrastructure and system administration tasks across Linux and Windows environments. Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform. Follow DevOps best practices, including branching strategies and source control using Git and Bitbucket. Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures using Confluence and Bitbucket. Collaborate in Agile ceremonies with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors. Support planned out-of-hours changes and incidents where required. Participate in cost-awareness and optimisation activities within AWS environments. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Essential • Experience in IT support and systems administration. • Basic understanding of ITIL, DevOps, Agile, and Kanban principles. • Exposure to Linux administration and troubleshooting. • Hands-on exposure to AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch). • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. • Awareness of application platforms and middleware such as Java, Tomcat, Apache, and NodeJS. • Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows. • Basic scripting skills using Shell or Python. • Understanding of containerisation concepts using Docker. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced technical environment. • Understanding of incident management and production support environments. • Awareness of security best practices (IAM roles, secrets management). Desirable • Exposure to Guidewire applications. • Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling. • Knowledge of AWS Lambda, serverless, and event-driven architecture. • Experience within insurance or financial services environments. • Experience with EKS / container orchestration (or strong Docker usage). • Experience working in 24/7 production environments, ideally within regulated settings. • Understanding of release management and change controls in regulated environments. Why Join Us? We're all about helping you grow, with plenty of support to develop in your current role whilst also creating opportunities to explore new ones and advance your career. We realise that we need to be a good fit for you above all else so here s what you can enjoy about AND-E: Recognised as the Best Large Insurance Employer: We are proud to have been named the Best Large Insurance Employer for 2023 at the prestigious British Insurance Awards. Unmatched Work-Life Balance. Competitive Salaries and Benefits Package: We offer competitive salaries that recognise your skills and expertise. We champion choice, flexibility, and balance in both work and home life. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and supported including embracing neurodiversity and providing the tools needed to thrive. We like to think our benefits package is one of the best, focusing on colleagues health, wealth, and lifestyle. We offer: Up to 28 Days annual leave with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday 7.5% Discretionary Annual Bonus Healix Private Medical Insurance Options 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance A range of health, wellbeing, and financial support benefits, including money back on health expenses, Employee Assistance Programme, Flu Jab voucher, Virtual GP service, and driving lessons for you and your family. Additional perks such as a pension advisory service, family-friendly policies, season ticket loan , cycle scheme , and financial flexibility through Wagestream . Subject to company performance and completion of probation Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics) At AND-E, equal opportunity is more than a policy it s a promise. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments: If you require any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know. We re committed to making the process accessible and are happy to help.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
We re AND-E one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. And we re proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We re building a diverse community, with a unique blend of strengths, to take our business to the next level. As a DevOps Engineer, you ll be at the heart of our platforms, helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while we deliver for our customers. You ll get hands-on with AWS, working across monitoring, incident response, automation, and CI/CD all the good stuff that keeps modern platforms fast, reliable, and scalable. This isn t a role where you ll just keep the lights on. You ll be solving real problems, reducing manual effort, and helping shape how we build and run our systems going forward. You ll work closely with experienced engineers, share ideas, and continuously look for smarter, better ways of doing things. Your work will directly support the systems that power our business, making sure they re ready when our customers need them most. If you re curious, collaborative, and enjoy solving meaningful technical challenges, this could be your next move join us and take your career further. CHALLENGED NOW AND-EXPERT NEXT. Responsibilities Manage and support AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, networking), while driving automation using Shell, Python, and AWS-native solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins. Support cloud-based deployment, monitoring, and operational tooling across application environments. Maintain platform availability, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities, contributing to service reliability improvements (SLIs/SLOs). Participate in deployments, releases, and day-to-day operational support across multiple applications. Monitor system health, including application environments, scheduled jobs, integrations, and message queues, and contribute to logging and alerting standards. Support incident management activities, including triage, troubleshooting, escalation, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement based on incident trends. Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as data validation, fixes, and batch/integration support. Support containerisation using Docker and follow best practices for image creation and management. Assist with infrastructure and system administration tasks across Linux and Windows environments. Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform. Follow DevOps best practices, including branching strategies and source control using Git and Bitbucket. Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures using Confluence and Bitbucket. Collaborate in Agile ceremonies with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors. Support planned out-of-hours changes and incidents where required. Participate in cost-awareness and optimisation activities within AWS environments. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Essential • Experience in IT support and systems administration. • Basic understanding of ITIL, DevOps, Agile, and Kanban principles. • Exposure to Linux administration and troubleshooting. • Hands-on exposure to AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch). • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. • Awareness of application platforms and middleware such as Java, Tomcat, Apache, and NodeJS. • Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows. • Basic scripting skills using Shell or Python. • Understanding of containerisation concepts using Docker. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced technical environment. • Understanding of incident management and production support environments. • Awareness of security best practices (IAM roles, secrets management). Desirable • Exposure to Guidewire applications. • Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling. • Knowledge of AWS Lambda, serverless, and event-driven architecture. • Experience within insurance or financial services environments. • Experience with EKS / container orchestration (or strong Docker usage). • Experience working in 24/7 production environments, ideally within regulated settings. • Understanding of release management and change controls in regulated environments. Why Join Us? We're all about helping you grow, with plenty of support to develop in your current role whilst also creating opportunities to explore new ones and advance your career. We realise that we need to be a good fit for you above all else so here s what you can enjoy about AND-E: Recognised as the Best Large Insurance Employer: We are proud to have been named the Best Large Insurance Employer for 2023 at the prestigious British Insurance Awards. Unmatched Work-Life Balance. Competitive Salaries and Benefits Package: We offer competitive salaries that recognise your skills and expertise. We champion choice, flexibility, and balance in both work and home life. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and supported including embracing neurodiversity and providing the tools needed to thrive. We like to think our benefits package is one of the best, focusing on colleagues health, wealth, and lifestyle. We offer: Up to 28 Days annual leave with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday 7.5% Discretionary Annual Bonus Healix Private Medical Insurance Options 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance A range of health, wellbeing, and financial support benefits, including money back on health expenses, Employee Assistance Programme, Flu Jab voucher, Virtual GP service, and driving lessons for you and your family. Additional perks such as a pension advisory service, family-friendly policies, season ticket loan , cycle scheme , and financial flexibility through Wagestream . Subject to company performance and completion of probation Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics) At AND-E, equal opportunity is more than a policy it s a promise. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments: If you require any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know. We re committed to making the process accessible and are happy to help.
Data Engineer Hybrid - work from home + London c£60k - £70k + Bens An exciting opportunity is available for a curious and technically ambitious Data Engineer looking to take on greater ownership. Working closely with global Finance teams and external integration partners, you'll play a pivotal role in engaging stakeholders, shaping requirements, and contributing to solution design from the outset. This role is suited to mid-level or experienced data engineers with a strong understanding of modern cloud platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric, who are keen to move beyond maintenance work and help shape a platform. The client is a leading organisation in the live entertainment sector, making this particularly relevant for candidates with experience in fast-paced B2C environments such as retail, e-commerce, media, food & beverage, or travel and hospitality. Based in Central London, the company operates a flexible hybrid model, with occasional on-site attendance required. The Finance Lakehouse solution is built on Microsoft Fabric, with Power BI Direct Lake at its core, and integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 data across multiple regions. It serves as the central repository for finance dataflows, reducing manual processes and data duplication across the business. You'll work closely with the Data Architect, who is currently the primary resource supporting the system. The aim is to share ownership, improve resilience during busy periods, and accelerate delivery of new features and enhancements. While Fabric is the primary platform, part of the role involves optimising its use identifying limitations, improving efficiency, and implementing practical workarounds. You'll also work with their Snowflake platform, identifying opportunities to shift functionality where it improves performance, scalability, or resilience. Key responsibilities Develop, test and document new features for the Finance Lakehouse platform. Share ownership of the product backlog with the Data Architect. Share ownership of Azure and Power BI assets, including BAU support and incident response. Build relationships with Finance stakeholders and external integration partners. Drive improvements to the development environment and ways of working, in partnership with the Data Architect. Stay current with platform developments and contribute ideas for improving or evolving the architecture. Skills, qualities and experience Familiar with modern cloud data platforms such as DataBricks, Snowflake or MS Fabric. Comfortable engaging directly with stakeholders, taking ownership of technical decisions, and contributing to the broader data strategy. Essential SQL PySpark/Python DBT Azure knowledge (i.e. Logic apps) Power BI/Fabric Semantic Models Ability to work with stakeholders with their own operational pressures. Able to follow best practices and adapt where needed. Desirable Previous experience of working with D365 data. Fabric experience in an enterprise setting, including monitoring. Snowflake or Databricks experience API Integration (OData ideally) Basic accounting knowledge Salary will be dependent on experience and likely to be in the region of £60,000 - £70,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. For further information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Youngs Employment Services Ltd. YES acts in the capacity of both an Employment Agent and Employment Business.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Data Engineer Hybrid - work from home + London c£60k - £70k + Bens An exciting opportunity is available for a curious and technically ambitious Data Engineer looking to take on greater ownership. Working closely with global Finance teams and external integration partners, you'll play a pivotal role in engaging stakeholders, shaping requirements, and contributing to solution design from the outset. This role is suited to mid-level or experienced data engineers with a strong understanding of modern cloud platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric, who are keen to move beyond maintenance work and help shape a platform. The client is a leading organisation in the live entertainment sector, making this particularly relevant for candidates with experience in fast-paced B2C environments such as retail, e-commerce, media, food & beverage, or travel and hospitality. Based in Central London, the company operates a flexible hybrid model, with occasional on-site attendance required. The Finance Lakehouse solution is built on Microsoft Fabric, with Power BI Direct Lake at its core, and integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 data across multiple regions. It serves as the central repository for finance dataflows, reducing manual processes and data duplication across the business. You'll work closely with the Data Architect, who is currently the primary resource supporting the system. The aim is to share ownership, improve resilience during busy periods, and accelerate delivery of new features and enhancements. While Fabric is the primary platform, part of the role involves optimising its use identifying limitations, improving efficiency, and implementing practical workarounds. You'll also work with their Snowflake platform, identifying opportunities to shift functionality where it improves performance, scalability, or resilience. Key responsibilities Develop, test and document new features for the Finance Lakehouse platform. Share ownership of the product backlog with the Data Architect. Share ownership of Azure and Power BI assets, including BAU support and incident response. Build relationships with Finance stakeholders and external integration partners. Drive improvements to the development environment and ways of working, in partnership with the Data Architect. Stay current with platform developments and contribute ideas for improving or evolving the architecture. Skills, qualities and experience Familiar with modern cloud data platforms such as DataBricks, Snowflake or MS Fabric. Comfortable engaging directly with stakeholders, taking ownership of technical decisions, and contributing to the broader data strategy. Essential SQL PySpark/Python DBT Azure knowledge (i.e. Logic apps) Power BI/Fabric Semantic Models Ability to work with stakeholders with their own operational pressures. Able to follow best practices and adapt where needed. Desirable Previous experience of working with D365 data. Fabric experience in an enterprise setting, including monitoring. Snowflake or Databricks experience API Integration (OData ideally) Basic accounting knowledge Salary will be dependent on experience and likely to be in the region of £60,000 - £70,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. For further information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Youngs Employment Services Ltd. YES acts in the capacity of both an Employment Agent and Employment Business.
Reporting Accountant - Leominster - Progressive role - International engineering business Your new company Hays Senior Finance are exclusively partnering with an established, successful and well-known global manufacturing group in Herefordshire to recruit a dynamic & driven Reporting Accountant. An interesting and progressive accounting position which will play a vital role in analysing financial performance, interrogating financial data, business partnering with stakeholders across the group along with monthly reporting. This progressive accounting role will offer the option for global travel with the business if wanted, giving you exposure and influence across the group at all levels. Genuine progression to a Financial Controller role if wanted. Best suited to an ambitious, part-qualified/qualified accountant seeking career development, open to both finance professionals from industry and accountancy practice. Remote/office hybrid working hours and a study package for financial qualification if applicable. Your new role Your key duties will involve supporting with group pack preparation, monthly reporting, performing analytical reviews on budgets, monthly results and business plans. You will support forecasting reviews, review overheads monthly with stakeholders across the group, and assist with continuous improvement initiatives/projects. You will support the balance sheet review process, audit preparation, support strengthening financial controls, highlighting key emerging risks/opportunities. You will play a key role in financial integration of new businesses into the group, coordinating post-acquisition integration with senior management, along with assisting in reviewing group statutory packs, annual budgeting and strategic plan consolidation for group reporting. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this progression Reporting Accountant role, you will need some experience in a similar position, a fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or working towards completion of your finance qualification. Experience with management reporting including preparation of management accounts, knowledge of various accounting systems, with strong MS Excel skills. Keen to learn, progress and develop, with strong communication skills to partner internally/externally at all levels. Experience managing workloads, meeting deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment. Experience with Power BI, SAP and working within a large multi-site manufacturing group would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Reporting Accountant role offers a salary between £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Herefordshire. Remote/office hybrid working is offered, a profit-related bonus scheme up to 15 % annually, a contributory pension scheme, 4 x salary life assurance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, a holiday buy/sell scheme, study support for financial qualification is applicable, discounted health care and further group benefits. A great opportunity offering genuine career progression with the opportunity for global travel if wanted, working with a fast-paced global manufacturing group. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Reporting Accountant - Leominster - Progressive role - International engineering business Your new company Hays Senior Finance are exclusively partnering with an established, successful and well-known global manufacturing group in Herefordshire to recruit a dynamic & driven Reporting Accountant. An interesting and progressive accounting position which will play a vital role in analysing financial performance, interrogating financial data, business partnering with stakeholders across the group along with monthly reporting. This progressive accounting role will offer the option for global travel with the business if wanted, giving you exposure and influence across the group at all levels. Genuine progression to a Financial Controller role if wanted. Best suited to an ambitious, part-qualified/qualified accountant seeking career development, open to both finance professionals from industry and accountancy practice. Remote/office hybrid working hours and a study package for financial qualification if applicable. Your new role Your key duties will involve supporting with group pack preparation, monthly reporting, performing analytical reviews on budgets, monthly results and business plans. You will support forecasting reviews, review overheads monthly with stakeholders across the group, and assist with continuous improvement initiatives/projects. You will support the balance sheet review process, audit preparation, support strengthening financial controls, highlighting key emerging risks/opportunities. You will play a key role in financial integration of new businesses into the group, coordinating post-acquisition integration with senior management, along with assisting in reviewing group statutory packs, annual budgeting and strategic plan consolidation for group reporting. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this progression Reporting Accountant role, you will need some experience in a similar position, a fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or working towards completion of your finance qualification. Experience with management reporting including preparation of management accounts, knowledge of various accounting systems, with strong MS Excel skills. Keen to learn, progress and develop, with strong communication skills to partner internally/externally at all levels. Experience managing workloads, meeting deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment. Experience with Power BI, SAP and working within a large multi-site manufacturing group would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Reporting Accountant role offers a salary between £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Herefordshire. Remote/office hybrid working is offered, a profit-related bonus scheme up to 15 % annually, a contributory pension scheme, 4 x salary life assurance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, a holiday buy/sell scheme, study support for financial qualification is applicable, discounted health care and further group benefits. A great opportunity offering genuine career progression with the opportunity for global travel if wanted, working with a fast-paced global manufacturing group. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Lead Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared (12 Month Contract) - £700/day (Inside IR35) Location: London or Leatherhead ( 3 days onsite per week ) Rate: Up to £700 per day (PAYE/Inside IR35) Duration: 12 Month Contract Start: ASAP SC Cleared Python Engineer - Immediate Requirement We are recruiting a Lead Python Software Engineer (SC Cleared) to join a high-profile national security programme . Active SC clearance is mandatory - candidates without current, transferable SC clearance cannot be considered . This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-critical systems in a highly secure and innovative environment. MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE) Active SC Clearance (must be transferable) Must be a sole British national (no dual nationality) Recent experience within a government/defence/secure environment Clearance must be valid with 12months + remaining The Role: Lead Python Engineer (SC Cleared) You will play a key role in leading delivery across complex engineering challenges, including: Leading and mentoring high-performing development teams Designing and building scalable data processing pipelines Driving quality through unit, integration and end-to-end testing Contributing to architecture, design and technical documentation Working across cloud, DevOps and secure environments Solving complex technical problems in a bespoke, high-impact setting Key Skills & Experience 7+ years experience with Python (OOP + functional programming) Proven experience leading software engineering teams Strong background in data pipelines/data engineering Experience delivering high-quality, test-driven software Knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps practices Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills AWS/Cloud experience Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Elastic/Kibana Security protocols (PKI, TLS) Why Apply? Work on national security and mission-critical systems Exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovation Strong culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous learning Long-term 12-month contract with extension potential Hybrid model with 3 days onsite in London or Leatherhead Apply Now If you are a Lead Python Engineer with ACTIVE SC clearance , we want to hear from you. Please note: Applications will only be considered if you meet the strict clearance and nationality requirements .
Jun 15, 2026
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Lead Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared (12 Month Contract) - £700/day (Inside IR35) Location: London or Leatherhead ( 3 days onsite per week ) Rate: Up to £700 per day (PAYE/Inside IR35) Duration: 12 Month Contract Start: ASAP SC Cleared Python Engineer - Immediate Requirement We are recruiting a Lead Python Software Engineer (SC Cleared) to join a high-profile national security programme . Active SC clearance is mandatory - candidates without current, transferable SC clearance cannot be considered . This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-critical systems in a highly secure and innovative environment. MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE) Active SC Clearance (must be transferable) Must be a sole British national (no dual nationality) Recent experience within a government/defence/secure environment Clearance must be valid with 12months + remaining The Role: Lead Python Engineer (SC Cleared) You will play a key role in leading delivery across complex engineering challenges, including: Leading and mentoring high-performing development teams Designing and building scalable data processing pipelines Driving quality through unit, integration and end-to-end testing Contributing to architecture, design and technical documentation Working across cloud, DevOps and secure environments Solving complex technical problems in a bespoke, high-impact setting Key Skills & Experience 7+ years experience with Python (OOP + functional programming) Proven experience leading software engineering teams Strong background in data pipelines/data engineering Experience delivering high-quality, test-driven software Knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps practices Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills AWS/Cloud experience Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Elastic/Kibana Security protocols (PKI, TLS) Why Apply? Work on national security and mission-critical systems Exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovation Strong culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous learning Long-term 12-month contract with extension potential Hybrid model with 3 days onsite in London or Leatherhead Apply Now If you are a Lead Python Engineer with ACTIVE SC clearance , we want to hear from you. Please note: Applications will only be considered if you meet the strict clearance and nationality requirements .
Position Description Location: Leatherhead (3 days pw onsite) Start: ASAP, End: 12 month contract Day rate - £700pd Inside ir35 SC Clearance required , please do not apply if you are not SC Cleared Python Software Engineer to join our team - being able to think outside of the box to overcome technical challenges is essential! The role offers fantastic opportunities to work on leading edge and bespoke technologies within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all of the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Mandatory requirements: At least 7 years of experience using Python for OOP and functional programming Experience of leading software development teams and mentoring of junior members Experience of unit, integration and end to end testing with a delivering 'quality' mindset Experience creating designs and documentation Experience of working with data processing pipelines Working knowledge of DevOps and Cloud/virtualisation Platforms A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: . Experience of working on AWS . Experience of working with Elastic and Kibana . Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift . Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc
Jun 15, 2026
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Position Description Location: Leatherhead (3 days pw onsite) Start: ASAP, End: 12 month contract Day rate - £700pd Inside ir35 SC Clearance required , please do not apply if you are not SC Cleared Python Software Engineer to join our team - being able to think outside of the box to overcome technical challenges is essential! The role offers fantastic opportunities to work on leading edge and bespoke technologies within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all of the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Mandatory requirements: At least 7 years of experience using Python for OOP and functional programming Experience of leading software development teams and mentoring of junior members Experience of unit, integration and end to end testing with a delivering 'quality' mindset Experience creating designs and documentation Experience of working with data processing pipelines Working knowledge of DevOps and Cloud/virtualisation Platforms A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: . Experience of working on AWS . Experience of working with Elastic and Kibana . Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift . Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc
Lead Python Software Engineer - Leatherhead - Inside ir35 - 12 months Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. Mandatory requirements: At least 7 years of experience using Python for OOP and functional programming Experience of leading software development teams and mentoring of junior members Experience of unit, integration and end to end testing with a delivering 'quality' mindset Experience creating designs and documentation Experience of working with data processing pipelines Working knowledge of DevOps and Cloud/virtualisation Platforms A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: Experience of working on AWS Experience of working with Elastic and Kibana Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc Lead Python Software Engineer - Leatherhead - Inside ir35 - 12 months Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. 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 ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Jun 15, 2026
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Lead Python Software Engineer - Leatherhead - Inside ir35 - 12 months Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. Mandatory requirements: At least 7 years of experience using Python for OOP and functional programming Experience of leading software development teams and mentoring of junior members Experience of unit, integration and end to end testing with a delivering 'quality' mindset Experience creating designs and documentation Experience of working with data processing pipelines Working knowledge of DevOps and Cloud/virtualisation Platforms A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: Experience of working on AWS Experience of working with Elastic and Kibana Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc Lead Python Software Engineer - Leatherhead - Inside ir35 - 12 months Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. 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 ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Senior Consultant Work mode: Hybrid, 3 days WFO/week Contract duration: 4 months Location: Coventry, UK Pay Rate: £579 per day all inc. (Inside IR35) - JOB DETAILS Required Core Skills: SAP, Cloud Azure, Data management Minimum years of experience: 8-10+ years Job Description: - Design and implement end-to-end data architecture for cloud-based analytics platforms. - Conduct current state assessments and define future-state architectures for clients. - Lead data modernization and digital transformation initiatives. - Develop data models, data lakes, and data pipelines for structured and unstructured data. - Ensure data governance, security, and compliance across all data assets. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders. - Evaluate and recommend data management tools, platforms, and technologies. - Drive data integration from multiple sources and ensure high data quality. - Lead design review workshops, create technical documentation, and present solutions to stakeholders. - Support pre-sales activities, including proposal development and client presentations. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Jun 15, 2026
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We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Senior Consultant Work mode: Hybrid, 3 days WFO/week Contract duration: 4 months Location: Coventry, UK Pay Rate: £579 per day all inc. (Inside IR35) - JOB DETAILS Required Core Skills: SAP, Cloud Azure, Data management Minimum years of experience: 8-10+ years Job Description: - Design and implement end-to-end data architecture for cloud-based analytics platforms. - Conduct current state assessments and define future-state architectures for clients. - Lead data modernization and digital transformation initiatives. - Develop data models, data lakes, and data pipelines for structured and unstructured data. - Ensure data governance, security, and compliance across all data assets. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders. - Evaluate and recommend data management tools, platforms, and technologies. - Drive data integration from multiple sources and ensure high data quality. - Lead design review workshops, create technical documentation, and present solutions to stakeholders. - Support pre-sales activities, including proposal development and client presentations. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Senior Python Engineer (Django/DevOps/IaC) Retail Hybrid: either London or Welwyn Garden City (whichever is closest) 3 days per week 6 months £850 per day In short: Our Application Security team require a strong Python generalist to run, deploy and maintain purpose-built applications. You'll need solid experience across Python development, DevOps, Cloud and an awareness of security protocols. About The Role We are committed to align with the digital advancements of the business and secure new technologies that enable our business to have a superior focus on serving our customers, communities, and planet. As part of our Security Engineering Platforms team, we build and operate centralised security tooling that enables thousands of developers to ship secure software by default, at scale. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable services that automate security testing at scale using Django and related technologies. Beyond coding, you'll actively engage in architecture discussions, security implementations, CI/CD pipeline development, and help transition MVP applications into production-grade systems. Your work will directly strengthen the security posture of applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems across the business by making security tooling fast, reliable, and seamless for every development team. You will be responsible for Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Django. Build and operate asynchronous task pipelines (Celery/Redis) that orchestrate security scanning at scale. Ensure best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Integrate robust security practices into all API layers, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection against vulnerabilities. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with core devops teams or independently handle infrastructure and deployment tasks. Review, refactor, and productionise MVP codebases, improving code clarity, documentation, and maintainability. Manage Docker container images through build, test, and deploy to kubernetes Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End developers, and engineering teams. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code review, testing, and documentation. Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. You will need Strong experience in Python development, specifically with Django and Django REST Framework at senior level. Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis) Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices. Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORM (Django ORM in particular). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end). Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices. Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum. Nice to have Experience with SAST/DAST tooling and security automation Familiarity with API security patterns (JWT, OAuth, rate limiting) Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible) Experience operating and administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu) Familiarity with cloud-native services (Azure AKS, ACR) Exposure to Front End frameworks (React, Vue.js) Operations and technical troubleshooting experience Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Python Engineer (Django/DevOps/IaC) Retail Hybrid: either London or Welwyn Garden City (whichever is closest) 3 days per week 6 months £850 per day In short: Our Application Security team require a strong Python generalist to run, deploy and maintain purpose-built applications. You'll need solid experience across Python development, DevOps, Cloud and an awareness of security protocols. About The Role We are committed to align with the digital advancements of the business and secure new technologies that enable our business to have a superior focus on serving our customers, communities, and planet. As part of our Security Engineering Platforms team, we build and operate centralised security tooling that enables thousands of developers to ship secure software by default, at scale. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable services that automate security testing at scale using Django and related technologies. Beyond coding, you'll actively engage in architecture discussions, security implementations, CI/CD pipeline development, and help transition MVP applications into production-grade systems. Your work will directly strengthen the security posture of applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems across the business by making security tooling fast, reliable, and seamless for every development team. You will be responsible for Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Django. Build and operate asynchronous task pipelines (Celery/Redis) that orchestrate security scanning at scale. Ensure best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Integrate robust security practices into all API layers, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection against vulnerabilities. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with core devops teams or independently handle infrastructure and deployment tasks. Review, refactor, and productionise MVP codebases, improving code clarity, documentation, and maintainability. Manage Docker container images through build, test, and deploy to kubernetes Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End developers, and engineering teams. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code review, testing, and documentation. Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. You will need Strong experience in Python development, specifically with Django and Django REST Framework at senior level. Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis) Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices. Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORM (Django ORM in particular). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end). Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices. Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum. Nice to have Experience with SAST/DAST tooling and security automation Familiarity with API security patterns (JWT, OAuth, rate limiting) Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible) Experience operating and administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu) Familiarity with cloud-native services (Azure AKS, ACR) Exposure to Front End frameworks (React, Vue.js) Operations and technical troubleshooting experience Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.