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Location: London Salary: 90,000 - 110,000 per annum We're working with a leading consultancy delivering large-scale cloud transformation programmes for a major banking client. They are looking for an experienced GCP Cloud Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable cloud platforms across complex enterprise environments. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile cloud initiatives, helping shape cloud strategy, platform architecture, and automation standards within a highly regulated financial services environment. Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with hands-on expertise in GCP and Azure. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, GKE, and AKS for container orchestration. Expertise in Landing Zone design and optimization for enterprise-scale deployments. Advanced skills in Terraform / Terraform Cloud for IaC and automation. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Harness). Proficiency in Python scripting for automation. Understanding of policy-as-code frameworks (OPA, Sentinel) and cloud governance. Certifications: GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Kubernetes Certified. Good to have: Experience with IDE platforms for Cloud Engineering (e.g., Backstage). Please click apply!

AI Solution Architects & Technical AI Leaders Manchester Hybrid AI Solution Architect- Financial Services (Hybrid) Join a leading consulting and technology firm shaping enterprise AI and GenAI strategy for major banking clients - moving AI beyond proof of concept into secure, production-grade deployment. The role: - Design AI and GenAI architecture strategies and roadmaps - Build scalable AI/ML and Agentic AI platforms - Work across LLMs, RAG, embeddings and semantic search - Support AI deployment, governance and integration patterns - Collaborate with engineering, data, DevOps and business teams - Advise clients on AI platform capability and implementation strategy Tech environment: Python LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG) LangChain/LangGraph Agent frameworks Vector databases MLOps/LLMOps AWS/Azure/GCP/Databricks Kubernetes & GPU infrastructure What you'll bring: - Experience designing enterprise AI or ML architectures - Strong grasp of cloud and modern data platforms - Exposure to scalable AI deployment and integration patterns - Financial Services or regulated industry experience (essential) - Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Levels:Manager to Associate Director Open to a confidential chat about the AI architecture market? Apply or get in touch directly.

Senior Cloud engineer SC Cleared or eligible 6 month initial contract (Apply online only) OutsideIR35 Remote with occasional onsite Key requirements: Deep experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible or equivalent). CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Strong Google Cloud experience, GKE in particular, and strong Linux systems administration. Understanding of secure, hardened deployments and network security, with security-conscious instincts suited to an environment subject to accreditation scrutiny. SC Clearance held or willingness to undergo. Desirable: Scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, Go). Experience in defence, government or regulated environments. Kubernetes certifications (CKA / CKAD). Experience supporting streaming, data or ML platforms at scale. Senior Cloud engineer SC Cleared or eligible 6 month initial contract (Apply online only) OutsideIR35 Remote with occasional onsite Please apply with up to date CV.

Want to support software that truly matters? This software helps emergency services respond faster, make better decisions and protects communities across the UK. If you're a DevOps Engineer who wants your work to have genuine purpose, this is an opportunity to build the cloud platforms that underpin mission-critical technology used by organisations people rely on when it matters most. We're partnering with an established UK technology business that is investing in the future. As they modernise their engineering function, you'll help build secure, resilient cloud infrastructure that supports life-changing software, while introducing modern DevOps practices, automation and AI-assisted engineering. This is more than keeping the lights on. You'll influence how engineering is done, help shape technical direction and play a key role in delivering technology that has a real impact on people's lives. Full SC Clearance required. Up to £65,000 + Benefits Hybrid Leicestershire (Tuesday & Wednesday onsite) Due to the location, you must have a full UK driving license. What you'll be doing Designing, building and evolving secure AWS cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code. Developing robust CI/CD pipelines to enable faster, safer software delivery. Embedding DevSecOps principles and security tooling throughout the development lifecycle. Improving platform resilience, monitoring, observability and operational performance. Driving automation and adopting AI-assisted engineering to improve efficiency. Working closely with software engineers, infrastructure specialists and support teams to continuously improve engineering standards. Influencing the future DevOps strategy and introducing new ideas that make a lasting difference. What we're looking for You'll have experience with most of the following: AWS Terraform Kubernetes (EKS would be advantageous) CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Docker, containers and Linux DevSecOps, SAST/DAST and cloud security best practices Monitoring, logging and observability platforms Agile software delivery environments Why join? Build technology that has a genuine positive impact on society. Join a business investing heavily in cloud, automation and AI. Influence engineering standards rather than simply following them. Work alongside talented engineers solving complex technical challenges. Be part of a collaborative culture focused on innovation, learning and continuous improvement. Security requirements Due to the nature of the work, you'll need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK, hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

DevOps Engineer Remote - occasional travel to Croydon 6 months initial contract 500 per day inside ir35 Active SC clearance required Are you an experienced DevOps Engineer looking to work on a large-scale cloud transformation programme within the public sector? We're looking for a talented engineer to join a highly skilled delivery team responsible for building and maintaining secure, cloud-native infrastructure supporting critical national services. This is an excellent opportunity to work with modern DevOps practices, container platforms and identity technologies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. What you'll be doing As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, automating and supporting cloud infrastructure while helping to drive continuous improvement across the development lifecycle. You'll work closely with engineers, architects and security teams to deliver resilient, scalable platforms that enable the rapid delivery of secure applications. Your responsibilities will include: Building and supporting cloud-native infrastructure Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Managing Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads Automating deployments and operational processes Supporting identity and access management solutions Monitoring, troubleshooting and optimising platform performance Collaborating with multidisciplinary Agile teams Contributing to platform reliability, security and continuous improvement What we're looking for You'll have experience with many of the following technologies: Kubernetes Docker GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines Keycloak Microsoft Entra MongoDB PostgreSQL S3 storage Karpenter Cloud platform engineering (ACP/Core Cloud experience desirable) Experience with data migration projects would be advantageous but isn't essential.

Global technology & software product company operating in the observability and monitoring space, is looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join their Platform Team in London . You'll help build the distributed services that sit at the core of their product, ingesting and transforming data at scale so it can power a range of analytics and monitoring tools used by customers around the world. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly-skilled team of Software Engineers, who value technical coding ability, ownership & delivery - no client work, no consultancy, no "Project management" of software - just pure, coding ability with Java, Data & complex, distributed global software systems required! Location: London (Old Street / Shoreditch). Salary: £120,000 to £125,000 basic, plus an extensive benefits package. Working arrangement: hybrid, ideally 2 days per week in the office, with flexibility considered. What you'll be doing Design and build distributed services from the ground up, working with core Java rather than solely relying on heavy framework usage. Develop event-driven systems using Kafka and event-streaming frameworks at scale Orchestrate deployments on Kubernetes, defining services, deployments and stateful sets Tackle hard problems around data consistency and availability, and shape how the platform evolves Mentor other engineers while continuing to learn from senior peers across a global team What you need to bring At least 7 years' experience as a backend Java developer, building complex distributed systems A deep understanding of core Java, data structures and concurrency, not just framework knowledge Hands-on experience with Kafka and event-streaming frameworks such as Flink, Kafka Streams or Spark Practical Kubernetes experience, including troubleshooting production issues Experience tuning JVM performance - garbage collection, CPU hotspots and heap dump analysis Why you'll love this job Genuine ownership - you'll take on your own piece of the product within 90 days, backed by a supportive team A strong learning culture, with a structured onboarding plan and an ambitious L&D policy behind you An extensive benefits package covering health, dental, pension, life assurance and more If you're a b ackend-focused Java engineer who enjoys solving hard distributed systems problems and wants to work on technology used at global scale , we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

Full Stack Developer (DV Cleared) Location: London, Bristol, Manchester (hybrid) Clearance: Active DV Clearance is essential Salary: (phone number removed) Design, develop, and maintain scalable digital solutions for Defence and Security clients. The role involves working across the full software development lifecycle, delivering secure, high quality applications that support mission critical operations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build user-focused products, integrate modern technologies, and help organisations leverage cloud platforms and emerging technologies to improve outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack applications across both front-end and back-end technologies. Build secure, scalable, and high-performing web applications and services. Collaborate with product owners, designers, architects, and delivery teams to deliver user-centred solutions. Develop and integrate APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications. Contribute to solution architecture, technical design, and technology selection. Implement software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, version control, and CI/CD. Troubleshoot and resolve application, performance, and security issues. Produce technical documentation and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders. Support continuous improvement, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across the development team. Essential Skills & Experience Experience developing full stack applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. Strong programming skills in languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, or Node.js. Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices. Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control (Git). Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing solutions within secure or regulated environments. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments. Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

The Solution Architect will play a key role in delivering and operating enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities. Provides technical leadership across the IDAM 2.0 workstream, defining the target architecture and ensuring successful delivery of secure, scalable and supportable identity services. The position works closely with IAM architects, business stakeholders and technology partners. The client is undergoing a transformation of its Identity and Access Management practices including the delivery of a set of net new tools to overhaul how IAM is carried out in the industry. We are seeking experienced and dynamic Solution Architect who have an excellent understanding of Identity Management, with a successful track record of working in complex global organisations at fast pace. The role will report to the program and be part of a dynamic and highly skilled team. You will also provides end-to-end solution architecture and technical design for the IDAM 2.0 programme, translating business, security and regulatory requirements into secure, scalable and supportable identity solutions. Acts as the technical authority across multiple workstreams, ensuring architectural consistency, integration and alignment with the enterprise target state. In this role, you will: Produce High Level Designs (HLDs) and Low Level Designs (LLDs) for identity capabilities. Define end-to-end solution architecture across business, application, data and infrastructure domains. Translate business, security and regulatory requirements into technical solutions. Develop reference architectures, patterns and design standards for the programme. Define integration patterns between identity platforms, applications and infrastructure. Design cloud-native solutions for GCP and Kubernetes environments. Define authentication, authorisation and federation architectures. Design Agent Identity, Human Identity and Workload Identity capabilities. Define Zero Trust security architecture and trust boundaries. Design API security, service-to-service authentication and workload authentication patterns. Develop event-driven integration architectures using messaging and asynchronous processing. Design Policy Decision Point (PDP) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) architectures using Policy-as-Code. Define secrets management, certificate lifecycle and PKI integration patterns. Design resilience, disaster recovery and high availability architectures. Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements for security, scalability, resilience and performance. Produce architecture decision records (ADRs) and design documentation. Support governance through Architecture Review Boards and Design Authorities. Perform solution assurance and technical design reviews across supplier deliveries. Identify technical risks, assumptions, constraints and dependencies. Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment with strategic architecture. Work with Product Owners to refine technical requirements and delivery priorities. Support engineering teams throughout implementation, testing and production readiness. Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practice. Evaluate new technologies and vendor products against programme requirements. Contribute to roadmap planning and future-state architecture. Essential Skills Enterprise Solution Architecture Identity and Access Management (IAM) Authentication and Authorisation Zero Trust Architecture Agent Identity and Workload Identity Identity Federation (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, SCIM) Cloud Architecture (GCP) Kubernetes and Service Mesh API Architecture and Security Event-driven Architecture Policy-as-Code (OPA/Cedar) PKI, Certificates and Secrets Management DevSecOps and CI/CD High Availability and Resilience Design

Virtualisation SME + DV Cleared role + Working out of Corsham + 600 to 675 per day - Inside IR35 + Initially 7 months but will be long term The Role: Deliver hands-on engineering support to the OpNET programme, designing, building, and automating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. We are seeking an experienced VMware VCF / Virtualisation Engineer to design, build, automate and support enterprise virtualisation and software-defined infrastructure within a secure/regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. Implement and support vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS . Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and API-driven automation using Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or SaltStack . Support platform lifecycle activities including builds, upgrades, patching, scaling and operational handover. Integrate virtualisation platforms with enterprise networking, DNS, identity and DevOps/CI/CD services. Translate architecture designs into secure, automated and deployable solutions. Produce LLDs, build guides and operational runbooks . Support integration, testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Ensure solutions follow secure-by-design, hardening and organisational security standards . Essential Skills Strong VMware experience across vSphere, ESXi and vCenter . Proven experience with VMware Cloud Foundation and SDDC technologies . Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code experience. Experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or similar . Knowledge of enterprise networking and services including DNS and load balancing . Experience integrating platforms with DevOps and CI/CD toolchains . Experience working in secure or regulated environments . Strong technical documentation, troubleshooting and communication skills. Desirable Kubernetes / VKS experience. Hybrid cloud and multi-platform environments. GitOps and IaC best practices. Backup, disaster recovery and resilience. Agile delivery / Atlassian tools. VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP or VCF Specialist .

JOB TITLE: DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin

Full Stack Developer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 Java Spring Boot React TypeScript Secure Digital Platforms Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence / National Security experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to help build and deliver secure, modern digital capabilities within a Defence environment. You'll work across both frontend and backend development, contributing to scalable services, APIs and intuitive user interfaces. Working closely with UX Designers, Product, Engineering and Defence stakeholders, you'll help turn complex operational requirements into reliable, user-focused technology. This is an excellent opportunity for a Full Stack Developer who enjoys working across the technology stack and wants to contribute to high-profile, mission-critical digital programmes within a highly secure environment. About the Programme The programme is delivering a next-generation Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational information, streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden and support faster, more informed decision-making. The development environment combines modern frontend technologies, secure backend services, cloud-native engineering and integration with existing Defence systems. As a Full Stack Developer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across the complete application lifecycle, from technical design and development through to testing, deployment and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React and TypeScript. Develop scalable backend services and secure RESTful APIs. Build intuitive, accessible and responsive frontend applications. Develop reusable frontend components aligned with established design system principles. Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs, workflow services and identity/access mechanisms. Design and implement data persistence using SQL and NoSQL technologies. Develop integrations with enterprise data sources and existing Defence systems. Contribute to cloud-native deployment, containerisation and CI/CD pipelines. Implement secure coding practices, logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Write automated tests across frontend and backend components. Participate in technical design workshops, code reviews and agile ceremonies. Work closely with UX Designers, Product, Engineering and Defence stakeholders. Support continuous improvement of application performance, usability, reliability and security. Essential Skills & Experience Proven full stack development experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong Java development experience. Strong Spring Boot experience. Strong React and TypeScript development experience. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Experience building responsive, accessible and maintainable user interfaces. Experience with Git and modern software development practices. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. Strong understanding of secure software development and scalable application architecture. Desirable Experience Experience with workflow orchestration technologies such as Camunda, Zeebe or BPMN. Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. Experience with MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS or similar database technologies. Experience working with AWS, MODCloud, Tanzu, EKS or other cloud-native environments. Experience with event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging. Experience with secure authentication, identity management and role-based access control. Experience with Istio, mTLS or service mesh technologies. Experience developing applications for classified or highly regulated environments. Experience integrating search, semantic or knowledge-based capabilities. Figma experience or close collaboration with UX and design teams. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery, UX and Engineering colleagues. Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, access control and assurance. Collaborative approach to technical design, development, testing and continuous improvement. Practical focus on delivering reliable, maintainable and user-focused technology. What We're Looking For We're interested in Full Stack Developers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery of secure software solutions within MOD or Defence environments. Strong hands-on experience across both frontend and backend development. The ability to design and develop robust APIs, services and user interfaces. Strong understanding of modern software engineering and cloud-native development. Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A practical understanding of agile delivery and multidisciplinary team working. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required

We're partnering with an organisation delivering a cutting-edge AI platform project. This is an opportunity to join a highly technical team building the cloud infrastructure and platform capabilities that power large-scale AI and machine learning solutions. You'll play a key role in designing, building and maintaining scalable, secure and resilient platform infrastructure, enabling engineering and data teams to deploy and operate AI workloads efficiently. What you'll be doing: Building and managing cloud-native infrastructure to support AI and ML applications. Designing and maintaining Kubernetes environments for production workloads. Developing and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Supporting CI/CD pipelines and platform automation initiatives. Improving platform reliability, observability and scalability. Collaborating closely with Software Engineers, Data Engineers and ML teams to optimise deployment workflows and infrastructure performance. Essential experience: Strong commercial experience with Kubernetes. Hands-on experience building Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker. Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and DevOps best practices. Experience supporting highly available, scalable production environments. Nice to have: Experience with Kubeflow and ML platform tooling. Exposure to AI, machine learning or GenAI projects. Experience with observability tooling such as Prometheus, Grafana or OpenTelemetry. Experience working within regulated or enterprise environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile AI programme with significant investment and visibility, working alongside some of the brightest engineers in the industry to build the next generation of AI infrastructure. 49914MS INDLON The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Private Cloud Principal Engineer - Cloud & Platform Engineering Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite per week mandatory) Duration: Initial 3-6 Month Contract Rate: Up to 700 per day Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella Only Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Engineer to join a large-scale enterprise cloud engineering function. This role will provide technical leadership across critical platform engineering initiatives, focusing on private cloud technologies, Kubernetes, container platforms, event streaming and microservices enablement.Working closely with Product Owners, Architects, Infrastructure Engineers and Engineering teams, you will play a key role in shaping platform strategy, defining engineering standards and driving the delivery of secure, resilient and scalable cloud services. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and influencing technical direction across enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across cloud and platform engineering initiatives Define and drive engineering standards, best practices, reference architectures and platform guardrails Act as a senior technical authority, reviewing designs and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, supportable and cost-effective Lead the design and evolution of platform capabilities spanning compute, storage, networking, orchestration and platform services Work closely with Product Owners and Architects to translate strategic objectives into practical engineering solutions Drive improvements in reliability, scalability, performance and operational excellence across multiple environments Champion automation-first approaches through Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD and platform engineering best practices Influence platform roadmaps and engineering strategy Kubernetes & Container Technologies Lead architectural decisions relating to Kubernetes and container platforms Define standards for cluster architecture, networking, multi-tenancy, securityand workload onboarding Establish repeatable deployment patterns using GitOps, automation and configuration management Drive platform resilience,observability and operational maturity Support platform upgrades, governance and lifecycle management Event Streaming & Microservices Provide leadership across Kafka and event-driven technology platforms Establish standards for event streaming, resiliency, monitoring and governance Support engineering teams in adopting event-driven architectures and microservices patterns Drive best practice around API design, domain boundaries and service resilience Improve developer productivity through self-service capabilities, reusable templates and engineering standards E ngineering Leadership Mentor engineering teams and promote engineering excellence Build strong relationships across Product, Architecture, Security and Engineering functions Drive alignment between technical strategy and delivery objectives Produce clear technical designs and influence decision-making forums Support operational excellence, security-by-design and risk management practices Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, Senior Staff Engineer or equivalent Strong background in Cloud, Infrastructure or Platform Engineering Deep expertise in Kubernetes and container technologies Experience with Kafka and event streaming platforms Strong knowledge of private cloud technologies and enterprise virtualisation platforms such as VMware Excellent understanding of distributed systems, networking, scalability and performance engineering Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD toolsets Strong understanding of security,governance and operational readiness Experience operating within large-scale enterprise environments Desirable Skills Service Mesh technologies API Gateway solutions Secrets Management platforms Policy as Code Observability and monitoring platforms SRE and operational excellence practices Platform-as-a-Product environments Developer self-service capabilities and service catalogues Multi-region architecture and resilience design What You'll Bring Strong technical leadership and decision-making skills Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities A passion for engineering excellence and platform modernisation The ability to influence technical direction across complex environments A pragmatic approach to solving large-scale engineering challenges 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. 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Back End Developer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 Java Spring Boot Secure Microservices Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Back End Developer to help build the core services behind a next-generation Defence Intelligence platform. You'll develop secure, scalable microservices and APIs that support mission-critical operational workflows, working within a highly secure environment alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative digital capabilities supporting Defence operations. About the Programme This programme is delivering an AI-enabled Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational data, streamline complex workflows and support faster, more informed decision-making. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you'll help develop secure, cloud-native services that integrate with existing Defence platforms while following modern engineering and DevSecOps practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices. Build secure RESTful APIs supporting workflow, metadata, document management and integration services. Develop workflow integrations using orchestration technologies where required. Integrate with enterprise data sources, identity services and existing Defence systems. Design and develop scalable persistence layers using SQL and NoSQL databases. Contribute to cloud-native deployments, containerisation and CI/CD pipelines. Implement secure coding practices, logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Participate in technical design sessions, code reviews and agile ceremonies. Essential Skills & Experience Proven software development experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong commercial Java development experience. Expertise with Spring Boot. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience developing secure, scalable and maintainable backend services. Desirable Experience Experience with Camunda 8, Zeebe, BPMN or other workflow orchestration platforms. OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS or hybrid data architectures. AWS, MODCloud, Tanzu, EKS or other cloud-native platforms. Event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging. Istio, mTLS or service mesh technologies. Knowledge of semantic search, knowledge graphs or ontology-based solutions. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery and Engineering teams. Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, resilience and assurance. Building high-quality, maintainable services that support critical operational capabilities. What We're Looking For We're interested in Back End Developers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery of secure software solutions within MOD or Defence environments. Strong experience designing robust, scalable backend services and APIs. Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams. A practical understanding of agile delivery and modern software engineering practices. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required

Infrastructure Engineer Location: Hereford (full time on-site) Duration: 12-month contract Rate: 53.73 PAYE / 72.54 Umbrella Clearance: UK Eyes Only - must be eligible for SC and a sole british national due to the nature of the work. A defence and security organisation is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to help design, build, manage and support the IT infrastructure underpinning a tactical mission network in an on-premise environment . You'll work as part of an IT engineering team supporting a critical communications system used by hundreds of deployed users. What you'll be doing Maintaining and supporting IT infrastructure in a secure, on-prem environment Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues (hands-on problem management) Developing and deploying new infrastructure capabilities Monitoring performance and improving reliability/user experience Supporting end-user device build processes Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders (e.g., security and project teams) Essential experience / skills Minimum 3 years as an Infrastructure Engineer (and 8+ years in a related IT field) Strong knowledge across: Linux OS Windows Server Virtualisation (VMware / Hyper-V) Networking fundamentals (routing/switching - Cisco) Strong troubleshooting ability and attention to detail Confident written and verbal communication Desirable Infrastructure as Code exposure (Ansible, Terraform) Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash) Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes/Podman) Admin of enterprise platforms (Atlassian, GitHub, M365) Security/compliance knowledge (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials+)

Role : DevOps Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid) Type: Contract Duration: 12 months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team in Newcastle on a 12-month contract. You will play a key role in building and maintaining development environments, implementing automation, and supporting continuous integration and delivery pipelines. You will work closely with development and testing teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable software delivery. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with DevOps, development, and client teams to deliver robust environments and tools. Set up, configure, and maintain tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube , and testing platforms. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration, testing, and delivery. Automate software development processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Develop and manage serverless integrations between systems using APIs. Support infrastructure provisioning and configuration using automation tools. Ensure high levels of system performance, security, and reliability . Required Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with public or private cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS Code Build . Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as: Terraform AWS CloudFormation/CDK Expertise in configuration management tools : Ansible Puppet Chef Experience with containerization and orchestration : Docker/Docker Compose Kubernetes/OpenShift Working knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies . Proficiency in at least one Scripting language: Python Bash PowerShell Node.js/TypeScript Key Attributes Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Passion for automation and continuous improvement Excellent communication and teamwork skills Anyone who is willing to relocate and SC eligible can apply.

Role: Java Developer Type: Fixed Term Contract (will be converted to PERM) Location: Newcastle, UK (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Role Overview We're looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering secure, scalable, enterprise-grade systems. You'll be working on modernising platforms using Spring Boot and microservices architecture , deploying into cloud environments (AWS) , and contributing to best-in-class engineering practices. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-impact systems within a collaborative Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Java-based microservices using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot Design and build modular, scalable, and maintainable applications Work with enterprise Middleware including WebLogic Server and CAS SDK Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into AWS Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes) Promote engineering best practices including: Test Driven Development (TDD) Continuous Integration/Continuous Testing Coding standards & branching strategies Support system design by helping decompose monolithic systems into microservices Partner with QA teams to ensure both functional and non-functional testing Actively participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Java (JDK 11+) Proven development experience using Spring Boot Experience building and integrating microservices architectures Familiarity with AWS cloud services Experience with enterprise Middleware (WebLogic, CAS or similar) Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies Desirable Skills Experience with Docker/Kubernetes Exposure to API security protocols (OAuth, JWT, CAS) Experience working in large enterprise environments Knowledge of test automation frameworks What You'll Get Opportunity to work on large-scale, modernisation projects Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture Exposure to cutting-edge cloud and microservices technologies Long-term contract with potential extensions Apply Now If you're a passionate Java Developer looking to work on impactful projects in a dynamic Agile environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a public sector team delivering secure, scalable, and reliable digital infrastructure. You'll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines that support critical government services, ensuring they are resilient, secure, and compliant with public sector standards. Day to day duties: Designing, deploying, and managing containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes, including managed offerings such as AKS and EKS Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, alongside configuration management tools such as Ansible or Chef Managing and optimising cloud environments across Azure and AWS Developing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes Writing automation scripts and tooling using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell Implementing and maintaining monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system visibility, reliability, and performance Applying strong security practices across infrastructure, pipelines, and deployments, in line with government security standards Designing and troubleshooting networking configurations across cloud and hybrid environments Managing identity and access management (IAM) solutions to ensure secure, least-privilege access Collaborating with development, security, and operations teams to promote DevOps best practice and continuous improvement Skill set: Proven experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production environments Hands-on experience with Terraform and at least one configuration management tool (Ansible or Chef) Solid experience working across Azure and/or AWS, including managed Kubernetes services (AKS/EKS) Strong understanding of containerisation principles and tooling (Docker) Experience building pipelines in GitLab CI/CD (or similar CI/CD platforms) Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell Working knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (eg Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch) Good understanding of security best practices in cloud and DevOps environments Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (VPCs/VNets, load balancing, DNS, Firewalls) Experience with identity and access management concepts (RBAC, SSO, managed identities/IAM roles) Ability to obtain or hold UK government security clearance Desirable Experience working within public sector or highly regulated environments Familiarity with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and ways of working Certifications such as CKA, Terraform Associate, AWS/Azure certifications Applicants must have active SC Clearance to be considered.

Senior Azure Platform Engineer - Farnborough (Hybrid) - SC Cleared - Salary up to 65,000 We're looking for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering secure, cloud-native platforms for highly regulated and mission-critical environments. This is an opportunity to work with modern Azure technologies, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code and automation, helping to build resilient platforms that support some of the UK's most important programmes. The Role As a Senior Azure Platform Engineer, you'll take ownership of designing, building and supporting secure Azure infrastructure while working alongside architects, software engineers and delivery teams to create scalable, resilient cloud platforms. You'll play a key role in improving platform reliability, security and automation while helping shape technical direction across cloud infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Designing and maintaining Azure infrastructure across Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, networking, storage and databases Building secure hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity using technologies such as Virtual WAN, VPNs and BGP routing Implementing Azure security best practices including RBAC, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud and network segmentation Designing and maintaining Kubernetes environments for secure, scalable application deployments Building and improving CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and automation tooling Implementing monitoring and observability across cloud platforms Driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort Supporting engineering teams with platform best practices and cloud adoption Continuously improving platform performance, resilience and security as the environment evolves. What We're Looking For You'll ideally have: 5+ years' experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering or similar cloud infrastructure roles Strong Azure expertise, ideally supported by AZ-104 and AZ-305 certifications Excellent knowledge of Azure networking including Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, BGP, NSGs and Private Endpoints Strong Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Experience with Terraform and HashiCorp tooling such as Vault or Packer Experience building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD or similar Strong Git and version control knowledge A passion for automation and modern DevOps practices Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams Experience with JFrog products, Coder or additional cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud would be advantageous but isn't essential. Above all, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and continuously improving the platforms they build. What's On Offer Competitive salary Hybrid working Annual bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Life assurance Generous pension contribution Ongoing professional development and training support Modern office facilities including on-site gym, caf , restaurant and collaborative breakout spaces. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Senior Azure Platform Engineer - Farnborough (Hybrid) - SC Cleared - Salary up to 65,000

Senior AI Engineer Location: Remote (UK) or Hybrid - London (2 days per week in the office if London-based) Salary: 65,000 - 80,000 + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The Opportunity We're looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join a growing AI and Data Engineering function responsible for designing, building and scaling enterprise-grade AI platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Large Language Model (LLM) initiatives, helping to transform innovative AI research into secure, scalable production systems. The role is open to candidates across the UK , with fully remote working available . For those based near London, there is the option to work hybrid (2 days per week in the office) . You'll work alongside Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Product teams, taking ownership of complex AI services, data pipelines and cloud-native architectures that power intelligent products used at scale. The Role As a Senior AI Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, architecting and delivering AI infrastructure with a high degree of autonomy. You'll help bridge the gap between research and production by developing scalable services, engineering robust data pipelines and implementing best practices across modern AI engineering. You'll also provide technical leadership within your squad, mentoring engineers and influencing engineering standards across the wider technology organisation. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable AI data pipelines and processing workflows. Architect cloud-native backend systems and distributed AI services. Collaborate closely with Data Scientists to productionise Machine Learning and NLP models. Develop high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices for AI model serving. Drive system reliability, monitoring, observability and performance optimisation. Champion engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing and Infrastructure as Code. Improve integration, interoperability and data exchange across enterprise platforms. Translate complex technical requirements into scalable engineering solutions. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects. Contribute to architecture decisions, engineering standards and long-term technology strategy. About You You'll be an experienced Software, Data or AI Engineer with a passion for building scalable AI solutions and solving complex engineering challenges. You'll ideally have: A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline. 5+ years' commercial experience in AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Backend Engineering or Data Engineering. Expert-level Python development experience. Experience productionising Machine Learning, NLP or Generative AI models. Strong experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices using frameworks such as FastAPI , Flask or Django . Strong SQL skills with experience designing performant relational database solutions. Commercial experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms. Experience designing distributed systems and scalable architectures. Experience with Docker , Kubernetes and containerised deployments. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and engineering best practices. Excellent communication skills with experience mentoring engineers and collaborating across cross-functional teams. Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous: Large Language Models (LLMs) Amazon Bedrock Azure AI Foundry PyTorch FastAPI Knowledge Graphs Kubernetes Docker Infrastructure as Code MLOps Event-Driven Architecture Vector Databases Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Technology Stack Python SQL FastAPI PyTorch Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure Git CI/CD Knowledge Graphs AI / Large Language Models (LLMs) Amazon Bedrock Azure AI Foundry What's on Offer 65,000 - 75,000 salary Remote-first role with flexibility to work anywhere in the UK Optional hybrid working from the London office (2 days per week) Annual bonus Private healthcare Pension scheme 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays Learning and development budget Career progression within a growing AI Engineering function Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale AI, Machine Learning and Generative AI initiatives using the latest technologies Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Eligibility Applicants must have the right to work in the UK . Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available , so we are unable to consider candidates requiring current or future sponsorship. If you're passionate about building production-grade AI platforms and want to work on cutting-edge AI solutions with the flexibility of remote working, we'd love to hear from you.