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Staff Engineer with proven product engineering skills in full stack JavaScript, AI tooling and AWS in production is sought by a market leading PaaS organsiation based in central Manchester. With recent investment this Staff Engineer will play a crucial, lead role in new product development and AI innovation working closely with the CTO to 5x efficiency using AI tooling and as a primary contributor move the dial on engineering output. This role would suit a Staff Engineer with at least 8 years under their belt who is looking for the autonomy to set the technical direction of this high growth, PE backed company plus benefit financially from the company's growth journey over the coming years. This company support real commitment to a healthy work life balance with hybrid, flexible working alongside a collaborative, autonomous team culture. This Staff Engineer based near Manchester should have most of the following key skills - full stack typescript & JavaScript experience (ideally Next, React, node) - hands on product engineer ideally with solid experience operating at the staff or lead level within a product focussed environment - strong AWS in production experience - IaC exposure - Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation etc - Cloud native architecture and design skills - Solid AI tooling exposure - A genuine delivery mindset - you can ship as well design - Experience working in a Product or PaaS environment In return this staff Engineer based near Manchester will receive: - Starting salary of £90,000 - £100,000 DoE - Bonus scheme - Short working week with flexible working hours - Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office) - Great progression opportunities - 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Private healthcare - Regular salary reviews - A well-structured training scheme with external certifications So if you are a Staff Engineer who is looking to play a lead role in shaping the technical output of a successful, scaling organisation please apply now to be considered and for further info. Staff Engineer Manchester Next.js,AWS, serverless architecture JavaScript, CI, CD, Test driven development, AI, Product, terraform, React, Node

I am currently working with a London-based Financial Services client who are actively seeking a Principal Java Developer with extensive experience in the Risk and Market Data space. What you'll need to succeed : Strong server-side Java Development experience in a lead role working on Risk and Market Data platforms Strong investment banking experience Strong experience working with Quants Good understanding of data engineering principals Strong cloud experience, ideally with AWS What you'll get in return : Initial 6-month contract with extensions Up to 925pd Umbrella London-based hybrid working What you need to do now : If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Software Engineer Location: London, UK Working Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) The company is a leading financial data and analytics company and looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer with experience of working on the development of cloud databases. The business processes large-scale market data and delivers historical datasets and analytics products to institutional clients globally. This role focuses on building and maintaining systems that efficiently distribute data to customers across multiple delivery methods. You will contribute to the design, development, automation, and reliability of data infrastructure and workflows, whilst working in close collaboration with product and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Design, analysis and implementation of features in the data distribution platform. Ensure system reliability by implementing company and industry best practices. Implement workflow management software to automate operational tasks and optimize the utilisation of infrastructure and applications. Design and implement CI/CD workflows to maintain software quality via continuous and automated deployment and testing. Evaluate and adopt relevant technologies and tools Key Requirements Degree in computer science or other STEM degree plus relevant programming experience. 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with proficiency programming in Python on Linux. Experience working with AWS and Docker. Experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake Desired, but not essential: Experience with C/C++ or Java Knowledge of database optimisation and administration

AWS Engineer- Platform resilience & Hardening (SRE) (Apply online only) InsideIR35 6 Month contract 1 day per week Cirencester We are looking for an experienced AWS Engineer with experience in platform hardening, resilience engineering, backup strategy and SRE. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS storage services and AWS Backup or other enterprise SaaS-based backup products. Key responsibilities: Hands-on experience in AWS engineering, SRE or cloud platform roles Strong knowledge of AWS resilience, availability, backup and recovery services Experience with AWS Resilience Hub, AWS Backup, S3, EBS, EFS, FSx and related storage technologies Experience or active interest in chaos testing, failure injection, operational resilience testing, or cyber resilience Understanding of disaster recovery, RTO/RPO, high availability and workload recovery patterns Exposure to third-party backup SaaS products Financial Services or other high availability sector experience ideal AWS Engineer- Platform resilience & Hardening (SRE) (Apply online only) InsideIR35 6 Month contract 1 day per week Cirencester

Software Engineer Location: London, UK Working Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) The company is a leading financial data and analytics company and they are looking to hire a Software Engineer into one of their data distribution engineering teams. This role focuses on building and maintaining systems that efficiently distribute data to customers across multiple delivery methods. You will contribute to the design, development, automation, and reliability of data infrastructure and workflows, whilst working in close collaboration with product and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Design, analysis and implementation of features in the data distribution platform. Ensure system reliability by implementing company and industry best practices. Implement workflow management software to automate operational tasks and optimize the utilisation of infrastructure and applications. Design and implement CI/CD workflows to maintain software quality via continuous and automated deployment and testing. Evaluate and adopt relevant technologies and tools Key Requirements Degree in computer science or other STEM degree plus relevant programming experience. 2+ years of experience in software engineering, with proficiency programming in Python on Linux. Exposure to / experience working with cloud and containerisation technologies (AWS & Docker preferred) Desired, but not essential: Exposure to / experience working with Databricks and/or Snowflake

Job Title: IoT Embedded Software Engineer Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid 3 days per week onsite) Salary: Up to £75k (Depending on Experience) We're looking for a talented IoT Embedded Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company developing next-generation connected devices and intelligent solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and testing embedded software that powers secure, scalable, and highly connected products. If you're passionate about embedded systems, wireless connectivity, and IoT innovation, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for IoT devices and edge-connected systems. Develop low-level embedded software, including device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and RTOS/kernel components. Implement and optimise secure IoT communication protocols such as MQTT, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and LoRa. Develop connectivity, telemetry, remote monitoring, and device management functionality. Build automated test frameworks, perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, and support prototype validation. Collaborate closely with hardware, cloud, and product teams to deliver end-to-end IoT solutions. Troubleshoot embedded hardware/software issues and optimise system performance, reliability, and power consumption. Maintain technical documentation and contribute to software architecture decisions. Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and software delivery. About You Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong commercial experience developing embedded software in C/C++. Experience with Linux-based embedded systems and Python for scripting, automation, or testing. Hands-on experience with microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, or similar platforms. Strong understanding of IoT architectures, edge devices, and connected product development. Experience implementing wireless communication protocols including BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, LoRaWAN, or cellular IoT technologies. Knowledge of secure communications, device authentication, encryption, and secure data transmission. Experience with low-power embedded design and battery-powered IoT devices. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and debugging tools such as JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers. Experience using Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Desirable Skills Yocto Linux and embedded Linux customisation. OTA firmware update systems and device lifecycle management. Bootloader development and firmware architecture. Experience with cloud IoT platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT, or similar). Knowledge of SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, GPIO, and other embedded communication interfaces. Experience with edge computing and real-time data processing. TDD/BDD methodologies and hardware simulation/testing environments. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.

Site Reliability / Software Engineer (SC Cleared) Location: Gloucestershire SC Clearance required to start with the opportunity to be sponsored through DV Clearance after joining Salary: Up to £65,000 + Clearance Bonus To appy, email: Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically versatile engineer to join a growing team delivering secure, mission-critical systems within a highly regulated environment. This role combines hands-on software engineering with Site Reliability and DevOps responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both developing applications and improving the reliability, automation and operational performance of the environments they run in. You'll work closely with engineering teams across the full software lifecycle, contributing to application development, deployment automation, monitoring and live service support. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain secure, scalable software applications and services Support and enhance critical live systems, improving reliability and stability Automate operational and deployment tasks to reduce manual effort Contribute to backend and service development using Java and Python Work across frontend and scripting technologies including JavaScript and TypeScript Implement and improve monitoring, logging and alerting capabilities Troubleshoot issues across application, infrastructure and platform layers Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to improve delivery processes Support CI/CD and modern DevOps practices Participate in Agile Scrum teams and continuous improvement initiatives Required Skills & Experience Commercial experience in Software Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Strong development experience with Java Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript and/or Python Good understanding of Linux environments and command-line tooling Experience troubleshooting applications and distributed systems Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or OpenStack Experience with container technologies such as Docker Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as ELK Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Experience working within Agile teams Desirable Skills Exposure to infrastructure automation tools Experience with microservices architectures Familiarity with MongoDB, Elasticsearch or similar technologies Knowledge of DevOps and SRE best practices Understanding of operational support within secure environments Experience improving system observability and performance Additional Information Active SC Clearance is required for this role + eligibility for DV Clearance Due to the nature of the work, additional security checks may be required Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on project requirements Benefits Salary up to £60,000 Flexible and hybrid working options Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to work on secure, high-impact technology programmes Collaborative engineering-focused environment

Developing cloud infrastructure to facilitate healthcare research London, remote or hybrid Use your AWS expertise to build secure and scalable cloud infrastructure that will facilitate research and development within the healthcare sector! This company's diagnostics visualisation platform allows medical researchers to visualise and analyse clinical data in order to develop new treatments that will massively improve the lives of patients. Key to this is the creation of secure multi-tenant and multi-region storage solution that allows swift and secure access to various types of data. Data security and integrity is of paramount importance, and the solution needs to be compliant with healthcare industry software standards. This role calls for strong AWS skills, rapid application development, and software development skills, a solid understanding of security aspects. You will also need excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills. Of prime importance is that you take a holistic, not just technical, view, and be proactive in reaching out to colleagues and clients to fully understand the product's requirements, stakeholders, and how it sits within the company's broader mission of creating world-leading software tools to further medical research. Reporting directly to the Technical Product Lead, you'll be contributing to product architecture, designing and implementing services, and data pipelines; developing automated testing and CI/CD infrastructure. You will need: A 1st or 2.1 in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similarly relevant discipline, and substantial commercial software engineering experience; to be au fait with Agile ceremonies, version control, and CI/CD, and software testing. Solid expertise in developing and deploying microservices on AWS; knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code; DevOps, and experience with NoSQL databases. Demonstrably good coding skills, ideally in Java and / or Python; knowledge of RESTful APIs and service integration patterns and security frameworks such as OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect (OIDC). You must have full, existing, and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Not essential, but the following would be a bonus: Skills in containerisation/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes etc.); IaC; DynamoDB; Spring Boot and Gradle; knowledge of standards such as ISO 13485 or IEC 62304. This role is predominantly remote, with occasional attendance of the company's London office - you will therefore need to be based in the UK within a convenient travel distance. The role features an excellent salary, benefits package, and an option scheme. This is a great chance to make your mark in a company focussed on improving people's lives. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27559 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

Enterprise Security Architect - Long-term Inside IR35: 550 - 600 Hybrid: 2 days a week in London / Bristol Active SC Clearance required We're looking for an SC Cleared Enterprise Security Architect to support a major secure telecoms programme across mobile network, enterprise IT and cloud environments. You'll help define and maintain security architecture across 4G/5G core, RAN, OSS/BSS, AWS, SDN/NFV, Open RAN, edge computing and cloud migration workstreams, ensuring designs are secure, compliant and aligned to programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise security architecture across telecoms and enterprise IT systems Develop target-state security architectures aligned to business, regulatory and operational requirements Apply TOGAF, SABSA and ArchiMate across architecture artefacts and governance Design secure AWS, hybrid and cloud-native architectures Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments and security design reviews Define security patterns, standards and reference architectures Support assurance, governance, audit and secure-by-design delivery Collaborate with engineering, operations, risk, compliance and vendor teams Essential Experience Enterprise Security Architecture experience within telecoms, mobile networks or critical national infrastructure Strong understanding of 4G/5G core, RAN, IMS/signalling, OSS/BSS, NFV/SDN, telecom APIs and interconnect security Strong AWS cloud security architecture experience Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity security, encryption, SIEM/SOC integration and network segmentation Experience with telecoms security standards and regulations, including GSMA, NCSC, ISO 27001, NIS/NIS2 and GDPR Strong stakeholder engagement and senior-level communication skills

Your new company A global telecommunications company is looking for Qualys Engineer SME x2 to join the wider team on a project to deliver the below:Qualys Platform Expansion Support the design, deployment, and expansion of the existing Qualys subscription (VMDR, CSAM, WAS etc.) Onboard new environments, assets, and business units into the Qualys platform Optimise scanning strategies for scale, performance, and coverage Configure and maintain scanners (physical, virtual, cloud agents) Work to ascertain ownership of assets and systems Your new role We are seeking an experienced Senior Qualys Engineer (Contractor) to support the expansion and optimisation of an established Qualys platform within a large-scale telecommunications enterprise environment. This role will focus on scaling existing Qualys capabilities, enhancing vulnerability management coverage, integrating with enterprise systems, and driving best practices across a complex and distributed infrastructure.The ideal candidate will bring deep Qualys expertise, strong network infrastructure knowledge, and proven experience operating within large, complex enterprise organisations.Vulnerability Management Enhance and mature vulnerability management processes across the estate Support remediation programmes in collaboration with infrastructure and application teams Produce high-quality reporting and dashboards for executive and operational stakeholders Infrastructure & Networking Integration Work closely with network and infrastructure teams to: Ensure accurate asset discovery across complex, segmented networks Troubleshoot connectivity and scanning issues (firewalls, routing, NAT, etc.) Expand coverage across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments Enterprise Integration Integrate Qualys with enterprise tooling such as: Helix (or similar ITSM platforms) CMDB and asset inventory systems Automate workflows using APIs and scripting where applicable Governance & Best Practice Ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements Contribute to policies, standards, and procedures related to vulnerability management Provide guidance and mentoring to internal teams What you'll need to succeed Core Technical Expertise Extensive, hands-on experience with Qualys (VMDR essential) Strong understanding of: Vulnerability management life cycle Asset discovery and classification Patch and remediation processes Networking & Infrastructure Solid knowledge of: TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs Network segmentation and security controls Experience troubleshooting scanning issues inlarge, complex network environments Enterprise Environment Experience Proven track record working in large-scale enterprise organisations (preferably telecoms or highly regulated industries) Experience operating across distributed, multi-region infrastructures Cloud & Modern Environments (Desirable) Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with cloud agent deployments and cloud-native scanning Integration & Automation Experience integrating Qualys with: ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) APIs and scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.) Familiarity with automation and orchestration practices What you'll get in return Flexible working options available.Working alongside an enterprise client to deliver Qualys expansion as an SME Great team environment with hybrid working available What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company You will be joining a leading UK government-backed financial services organisation. The organisation is at the forefront of digital banking transformation, delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions aligned with Open Banking standards, PSD2 regulations, and (url removed) frameworks. You will work within a highly collaborative environment alongside experienced architects, engineers, and stakeholders driving innovation across modern banking platforms. Your New Role As a Banking Solution Architect, you will play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions across banking and financial services platforms. You will be responsible for defining architecture across microservices, APIs, and integration patterns, particularly within payment initiation services and multi-rail payment ecosystems (BACS, Faster Payments, SEPA). You will work closely with third-party vendors across product accounting, risk, and financial crime systems, ensuring seamless integration and regulatory compliance. The role also involves designing solutions across hybrid cloud and legacy environments, covering compute, storage, networking, security, and disaster recovery. Additionally, you will drive DevOps adoption using modern tooling such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms. What You'll Need to Succeed To succeed in this role, you will have: Strong experience within banking and financial services architecture Deep knowledge of Open Banking, PSD2, and (url removed) standards Proven experience designing payment systems and API integrations across payment rails such as BACS, SEPA, or Faster Payments Expertise in microservices architecture and integration patterns Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and legacy data centre environments Knowledge of security frameworks, IAM, and Zero Trust models Hands-on experience with DevOps tools including Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub, ArgoCD, and Helm Experience working with third-party vendors across financial platforms such as risk engines, fraud detection, and accounting systems Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills within regulated environments What You'll Get in Return Flexible remote working model Opportunity to work on high-impact national banking transformation programmes Exposure to modern cloud-native and payment technologies A collaborative and forward-thinking environment with strong architectural governance Potential for contract extension based on performance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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)

Senior QA Engineer / Swindon (Hybrid) / 6 months / 400 - 500pd (Inside IR35) I am currently looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a leading client of ours on a 6 month contract. This has been determined inside IR35 and will require you to go onsite at least once per week in Swindon (we could consider twice per fortnight etc). Required Skills & Experience Strong experience testing data pipelines / ETL processes Hands-on experience with Apache Spark Experience working with Databricks and/or AWS Glue Proven ability to build automation or testing frameworks (Python preferred) Experience with large-scale data generation and validation Solid understanding of data transformations, joins, and data quality principles Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) For this position we are able to wait up to 2 weeks for the right candidate. All rates from suitable candidates will be considered. If interested, please apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail. Best, Connor

Software Engineer (Full Stack) Role: Software Engineer (Full Stack) Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite) Type: Permanent Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC Clearance The Opportunity We are recruiting for multiple Full Stack Software Engineers to join an established and highly skilled team delivering complex, innovative IT solutions within a secure and impactful environment. You will play a key role in the development, integration, and support of sophisticated software systems, working across the full lifecycle from design through to deployment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, large-scale programme utilising cutting-edge technologies, including AI-driven data solutions. We're looking for engineers who bring: Strong full-stack development experience Proven experience building complex software applications Expertise working with: Java (Spring Boot) JavaScript/TypeScript (React preferred) Experience designing and consuming APIs Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL desirable) Understanding of DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms Experience with Docker or modern virtualisation tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively in a small, dynamic team Key Responsibilities Front End Development Build and enhance modern, responsive user interfaces Work with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML & CSS Ensure cross-browser compatibility and excellent UX Back End Development Design and develop APIs and backend services Develop server-side logic using Java (Spring Boot) Contribute to application architecture and system design Database & Data Design and maintain relational databases ( PostgreSQL/MySQL ) Write efficient queries and ensure data integrity DevOps & Cloud Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Support cloud-based deployments ( AWS, Azure or GCP ) Monitor and improve system performance and reliability Quality & Collaboration Conduct code reviews and maintain high coding standards Develop automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features Produce clear documentation for systems and APIs If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Founding Engineer (React Native) Future Head of Engineering / CTO Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Equity Potential We're partnering with an ambitious, high-growth startup that is looking for a Founding Engineer to help shape both the product and the future of the business. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced React Native Engineer who wants to move beyond being "just another developer" and play a pivotal role in building a company from the ground up. You'll work directly with the founders, influence technical strategy, and have a clear pathway to becoming Head of Engineering or CTO as the business scales. What You'll Be Doing Leading the development of a flagship mobile product using React Native. Making key architectural and technology decisions from day one. Building scalable, high-quality software across mobile and supporting backend services. Working closely with founders, product teams, and stakeholders to define the product roadmap. Establishing engineering best practices, processes, and culture. Recruiting, mentoring, and leading an engineering team as the company grows. Evolving into a senior leadership role with ownership of the technology function. What We're Looking For Strong commercial experience with React Native. Solid JavaScript/TypeScript expertise. Experience with modern frontend and mobile development practices. Knowledge of related technologies such as: React Node.js Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) APIs and microservices CI/CD and DevOps practices Comfortable working in a startup or fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a product-focused mindset. Leadership potential and a desire to build and manage teams. Why Join? Genuine founding-level opportunity Clear route to Head of Engineering / CTO Significant influence over technology decisions Build and lead your own engineering team Hybrid working in Manchester High-growth environment with substantial career upside Competitive package Who This Would Suit This role is ideal for a senior React Native engineer, lead engineer, or technical architect who wants to take ownership, build something meaningful, and progress into executive-level leadership within a growing technology business. Interested? We'd love to speak with engineers who are excited by the challenge of building, scaling, and ultimately leading an engineering function from the ground up. Founding Engineer (React Native) Future Head of Engineering / CTO

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in-office) Role Type: Full-Time / Permanent Experience Level: Mid-Senior (5-7 years) We are partnering with our client to hire a Senior Full-Stack Engineer. In this role, you will design, build, and scale cloud-native applications that are critical to the bank's risk management operations. This is a high-impact position for an engineer who excels at bridging complex backend data processing with highly responsive front-end interfaces, all hosted in a modern cloud environment. What You Will Do Build scalable applications using Core Java, multithreading, and ReactJS to handle heavy datasets efficiently. Engineer cloud-native solutions by designing, maintaining, and deploying applications leveraging Kubernetes and Amazon AWS. Design and integrate APIs using REST and gRPC to ensure seamless connectivity between the frontend and backend. Implement event streaming by integrating Kafka for real-time financial data processing. Lead and mentor junior developers, championing CI/CD automation, security standards, and Agile best practices. Bridge tech and finance by applying your investment banking and risk management knowledge to solve complex business problems. What You Bring to the Table 5 to 7 years of experience in full-stack software engineering. Deep backend expertise in Core Java, specifically with multithreading, complex algorithms, and data structures. Frontend proficiency building responsive UIs with ReactJS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and state management tools (Redux or Context API). Architectural design skills spanning application, data, and cloud solution architecture. Cloud & Infrastructure knowledge with proven hands-on experience using AWS and Kubernetes. Domain experience working within Investment Banking, ideally with a focus on risk management platforms. How to Apply: Please share your latest CV highlighting your hands-on experience with Java, React, and cloud-native deployments in the financial sector on Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Product Owner - Cloud Hosting Rate: 80- 84 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: Initial 6 months, rolling extension Location: Reading (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Security Clearance: Active MOD SC Clearance Required Overview We are seeking an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in Cloud Hosting, Defence, and secure technology environments to join a major aerospace and defence programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a Product Owner who can bridge business and technical teams, drive cloud platform strategy, and deliver secure, scalable cloud hosting solutions within highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather and prioritise requirements. Translate business needs into Epics, Features, and User Stories. Manage and prioritise the product backlog, balancing business value, dependencies, and team capacity. Lead delivery of cloud hosting platform enhancements and new product increments. Ensure cloud solutions are secure, compliant, resilient, and aligned with organisational standards. Act as the Voice of the Customer, driving an excellent user experience and self-service capabilities. Monitor and improve product performance, delivery velocity, and operational effectiveness. Support platform engineering teams with testing, validation, and acceptance activities. Manage cloud-related risks, compliance requirements, and security considerations. Work closely with Solution Architects and delivery teams to ensure successful end-to-end solution delivery. Provide guidance on emerging cloud technologies, industry best practices, and innovation opportunities. Essential Experience Active SC Clearance (current and transferable). Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role within Defence, Aerospace, or secure government environments. Strong experience delivering cloud hosting platforms and cloud-based services. Demonstrable experience managing the full product lifecycle from requirements gathering through to release and continuous improvement. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum. Experience managing and prioritising product backlogs and roadmaps. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior business and technical audiences. Understanding of cloud integration, platform services, and enterprise-scale cloud environments. Experience working with security, compliance, and governance requirements within regulated environments. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies. Understanding of cloud governance, FinOps, and service catalogues. Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other development technologies. Experience managing medium-sized technical delivery teams. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud transformation programmes. Desirable Certifications AWS, Azure, or GCP Professional Certifications ITIL Foundation CISSP or equivalent security certification TOGAF Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline Key Attributes Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to operate effectively in complex stakeholder environments. Passion for delivering customer-focused technology solutions. Strong leadership and influencing skills. Ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical programmes. Please note: Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this position and candidates must be eligible to work onsite in Reading three days per week.

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

Your new role As part of the Data Analytics & AI team, you'll help build and evolve a Snowflake-based data platform. You will design and maintain robust data pipelines and models that transform data from operational systems into trusted, analytics-ready assets. Your work will enable high-quality reporting, insight generation, and future AI/ML initiatives across the business. What You'll Do Build & Maintain Pipelines: Develop ELT/ETL pipelines using dbt, Python, and orchestration tools. Work with Snowflake: Design and optimise data models, manage performance, and adopt advanced Snowflake features. Ensure Data Quality: Apply governance, security, and compliance standards. Collaborate: Support analysts and business teams with clean, structured data for reporting and analytics. Monitor & Improve: Implement monitoring, alerting, and cost controls for Snowflake and pipelines. Contribute to Best Practices: Help define standards for naming, schema design, and development processes. What you'll need to succeed Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, SQL, Python, and Dbt Solid understanding of data modelling, data governance, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred) Experience supporting analytics using BI tools such as Power BI Familiarity with data ingestion tools (e.g. Airbyte, Fivetran) Working knowledge of Git, CI/CD, and modern data engineering practices What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)