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Job Title: Senior .NET Developer Role: Type: Contract Short term contract L ocation: Birmingham (2 days per week on-site) Summary Our client is looking for a Senior .NET Developer to join a business-critical technology programme within the pensions space. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Microsoft full-stack developer to work on complex data-led platforms, helping to improve how calculation and scheme data is ingested, processed and made available for reporting and faster calculations. You will play a key role in building and enhancing solutions that support the ingestion of calculation and scheme data from Excel into a pensions platform, enabling users to access reliable data more efficiently and generate reports with greater speed and accuracy. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and enhance full-stack .NET applications using the Microsoft technology stack. Support the ingestion of calculation and pension scheme data from Excel into a pensions platform. Work with complex financial data sets, ensuring accuracy, performance and reliability. Develop functionality that enables improved reporting and faster calculation processes. Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts and wider technology teams to understand requirements and deliver robust technical solutions. Contribute to technical design, code quality, testing and continuous improvement across the platform. Troubleshoot, optimise and support business-critical systems in a data-heavy environment. Essential Skills: Strong commercial experience as a Microsoft full-stack .NET Developer. Excellent C# and .NET development skills across front-end and back-end application delivery. Experience working with complex data environments, ideally within pensions. Alternatively, strong experience in complex financial services environments involving large volumes of financial data. Good understanding of data ingestion, transformation, validation and integration processes. Experience working with Excel-based data sources and data migration or data loading activities would be highly beneficial. Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. A pragmatic, detail-focused approach to solving complex data and application challenges. If this sounds like the role for you, submit an up to date CV for consideration and apply now!

SCRUM Master (SFIA 5) Pay rate: 575- 600 inside IR35 Employment type: Contract Location: Telford - Ideally 2 x per week (will be negotiable but not much) Clearance Level: SC Eligible Overview: We're looking for an experienced SFIA Level 5 Scrum Master with a background in software development and testing. This role requires a delivery-focused Scrum Master who understands the end-to-end delivery life cycle and can apply agile pragmatically to ensure work is delivered successfully. Ideally we are looking for somebody that has delivered across heavy development projects matching the HMRC Environment ( Java preferred , AWS, Kubernetes etc) This is not a purely facilitative role; the successful candidate will bring a technical lens to delivery, enabling them to identify risks early, challenge constructively, and adapt ways of working to keep delivery on track. Key Responsibilities Act as Scrum Master across multiple engineering delivery teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies Drive delivery outcomes while applying agile principles pragmatically Identify and remove delivery impediments, risks, and dependencies Use technical experience to assess delivery health, quality, and readiness Work closely with Developers, Testers, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads Provide clear delivery updates to stakeholders and align with governance requirements Required Experience Proven experience as a Scrum Master operating at SFIA Level 5 Prior hands-on experience in software development and Testing Strong understanding of agile delivery frameworks and delivery lifecycles Experience in complex, multi-team environments Confident communicator able to challenge and influence stakeholders Desirable Experience in government or regulated environments Agile / Scrum certification (PSM, CSM, SAFe) Awareness of DevOps and modern testing practices

Job Advertisement: Software Developer / Senior Data Engineer Location: London Contract Length: 12 Months Daily Rate: 700 (Umbrella) Are you ready to be part of a transformative journey? Our client is embarking on a major enterprise-wide data platform transformation, and they need a talented Software Developer / Senior Data Engineer to join their dynamic team! About the Role: You will play a pivotal role in designing and building a state-of-the-art data platform that consolidates data from various business areas into a centralised environment for reporting, analytics, and business consumption. This is your opportunity to contribute significantly as the project progresses towards crucial go-live milestones between March and June 2027! Key Responsibilities: Design & Build: Create and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL. Optimise Solutions: Develop, optimise, and support enterprise data platform solutions. Data Integration: Build and manage data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes. Infrastructure Management: Create and maintain data models, tables, and supporting infrastructure within Databricks and associated data lake/lakehouse environments. Business Logic Development: Implement business logic, calculations, and data processing solutions using Python. Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver high-quality data assets. Quality Assurance: Ensure data quality, performance, scalability, and governance standards are met. Documentation: Produce technical documentation, architecture artefacts, and data flow specifications. Performance Improvement: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across pipelines and processing workflows. Required Skills & Experience: Essential: Strong commercial experience in Python development. Proficient in SQL, including query optimisation and data modelling. Hands-on experience with Databricks. Proven track record in designing and building enterprise data platforms. Experience in developing ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions. Strong understanding of data lakes and lakehouse architectures. Experience working with large-scale datasets and modern data engineering practises. Ability to design and deliver end-to-end data solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Highly Desirable: Experience with Spark / PySpark. Familiarity with Azure Data Lake, Snowflake, or similar platforms. Knowledge of orchestration tools like Airflow or Azure Data Factory. Exposure to financial services environments. Experience supporting large-scale data transformation or migration programmes. What We're Looking For: A senior-level contractor who can hit the ground running. Someone comfortable working autonomously with minimal oversight. Proven experience in delivering long-term contract engagements (12 months or longer). Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented approach. Immediate availability or able to start quickly. Key Deliverables: Delivery of scalable, reliable, and performant data pipelines. Development of robust data models and platform structures. Successful implementation of data engineering solutions that support the enterprise data platform. High-quality data assets for reporting, analytics, and business consumption. Contribution to platform go-live milestones between March and June 2027. Join our client and be part of something big! If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of data!

Senior Full-Stack Developer - VR Contract, Outside IR35 London A technology company working in immersive streaming is looking for a senior full-stack contractor to build a new streaming application for Meta Quest, extending an existing headset application using a PWA and WebXR approach. The contract would be for an initial 6 months, with possible scope to extend. They are ideally looking for someone available to start ASAP. Requirements: Strong commercial TypeScript across the full stack React and Next.js on the frontend Node.js and REST APIs on the backend PostgreSQL, Docker and AWS Experience with WebXR, Meta Quest or PWAs is preferred, as is any background in video streaming or latency-sensitive applications.

Are you a SharePoint expert with a passion for hands-on development and high-level design? At Expleo UK, we're looking for a SharePoint Developer to lead innovative projects and deliver secure, scalable solutions. If you thrive on implementing SharePoint Online, automating document workflows, and integrating cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI, this is your opportunity to make an impact! What's in It for You? High-Impact Role- Drive SharePoint Online implementations and design secure, enterprise-grade solutions Hands-On Development- Stay close to the code while influencing architecture and automation strategies Cutting-Edge Tech - Work with SharePoint Online,Power Automate, SPFx, Generative AI, and advanced security frameworks Professional Growth - Access to certifications, leadership pathways, and continuous learning Collaborative Culture - Join a team that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence Implement and configure SharePoint Online for enterprise-level projects Design and provision secure document spaces with automation workflows Develop and optimize search functionality within SharePoint Apply advanced security logic and manage permissions across environments Utilize Power Automate for workflow automation and system integration Utilize SPFx for custom Sharepoint Development Troubleshoot and optimize SharePoint solutions for performance and reliability Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Microsoft certifications (SharePoint, Azure) preferred

Senior Python Engineer Python, IaC, CI/CD London, London City Hybrid, 2 days a week onsite 75k plus 8% bonus, 10% pension, private healthcare 5+ years commercial experience with Python We're recruiting for a Senior Python Engineer to join a global AI & SaaS specialist. This is an opportunity to work on complex platform engineering challenges where your work will revolutionise the speed and accuracy of production quality code. Why Apply? You'll be joining a long-term project where your work will genuinely make a difference from day one. You'll have the freedom to improve systems, solve interesting technical problems, and work with modern AWS and automation technologies, all within a supportive team that offers plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress your career. What You'll Be Doing Summary of Skills Building automation frameworks and tooling using Python Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform Creating reusable templates and code generation platforms using Jinja/Jinja2 Automating Windows environments through PowerShell Managing and improving configuration management with Puppet Building CI/CD integration's for infrastructure delivery Working closely with cloud, platform and engineering teams to improve automation and operational efficiency Driving infrastructure standardisation, reliability and scalability across complex environments Essential 5+ years commercial experience with Python Simple & Lean interview process - Interviews available throughout August. 2 stages, no coding tests, all done via MS Teams. If you love to tackle complex challenges, work in a forward thinking team and build solutions leveraging leading edge AI - hit apply now. Lets talk. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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.

Job Title: Senior Planner / Associate Planner / Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Nottingham Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy in the appointment of Senior Planner Associate Planner roles within their Nottingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing, multidisciplinary planning and design practice working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK. The team delivers high-quality planning advice on schemes ranging from urban regeneration and residential development to strategic planning, EIA development, and major mixed-use and infrastructure projects. You will be joining a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation, professional development, and client-focused delivery are central to the culture. The business works with a wide range of clients including major housebuilders, developers, investors, and commercial organisations, providing expert advice across the full planning lifecycle. With ambitious growth plans in place, this is an exciting time to join a business that values initiative, energy, and a proactive approach to delivering successful planning outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and consultations Develop and implement planning strategies to support sustainable development and growth Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies, and planning assessments Prepare high-quality Planning Statements, Appraisals, and Statements of Case Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities to support project delivery Provide clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients and internal teams Monitor changes in planning policy, legislation, and industry best practice Contribute to the delivery of projects across residential, mixed-use, and regeneration sectors Requirements: Experience in a Planning role within consultancy, local authority, or development sectors RTPI accredited degree (or working towards RTPI Chartership) Strong understanding of the UK planning system, policy, and processes Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail Confident stakeholder engagement and client-facing abilities Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects A proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative team-focused approach Additional Information: This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to be based in the Nottingham office 2-3 days per week. The organisation promotes a flexible and trust-based working culture, with access to a wide network of professionals across the wider group structure. Benefits include competitive salary, private medical cover, professional subscription support, and strong career development opportunities within a growing national planning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a forward-thinking consultancy working on high-profile and meaningful development projects across the UK. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Microsoft Word - Senior Planner_Planner September 2025 GM Job Title: Senior Planner Location: Wareham, Dorset (Hybrid / Flexible Working) About the Company Our client is a respected planning consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering successful, high-quality development projects across the South Coast. Their work spans residential, commercial, leisure, and renewable energy developments, guiding schemes from concept through to delivery on the ground. The Role Whether you're seeking a new challenge or ready to take the next step in your planning career, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. As a Senior Planner, you'll be responsible for: Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals. Undertaking research and due diligence to support strategic decision-making. Providing high-quality written advice and reports. Liaising and negotiating with local authorities, clients, and key stakeholders. Participating in community engagement events. Managing projects effectively, ensuring timely and professional delivery. Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues within a friendly team structure. About You You will be a chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) or working towards qualification, with planning experience gained in the public or private sector. You'll also have: A solid understanding of client needs, from developers and land promoters to local businesses. The ability to build long-lasting professional relationships. Technical competence and the confidence to give clear, honest advice. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organisational and time management abilities. Proficiency in MS Office and web-based applications. A full driving licence and access to a car. What's on Offer Competitive salary and potential bonus. Workplace pension. Flexible working arrangements. Gym membership. Ongoing CPD and professional development support. Regular social events for team, friends, and family. You'll enjoy working across a diverse range of clients and projects while being based in one of the most scenic parts of the South Coast - with the Jurassic Coast, Poole, and Bournemouth all nearby. If you're passionate about planning and want to make a tangible difference through your work, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

890 per day Umbrella Inside IR35 London / Hybrid (3 days on-site) Initial 6-Month Contract My client is a leading global financial services organisation seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a large-scale enterprise technology programme. This is a senior technical role focused on leading backend application development initiatives and driving architectural decisions for robust, scalable and high-performance server-side systems. You will provide hands-on leadership in building enterprise-grade Java solutions, guiding development teams and influencing technical strategy and engineering best practices. Key Requirements 7+ years of Java backend development experience. Advanced expertise in Java, Spring Boot and microservices architecture. Strong experience designing and developing REST APIs and distributed systems. Experience with Oracle, SQL/NoSQL databases and data modelling. Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ or other event-driven messaging technologies. Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git and DevOps practices. Experience with JUnit, automated testing and code review processes. Experience with Spring Batch and Spring Integration. Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP cloud platforms. Experience with Unix/Linux and shell scripting. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor developers and contribute to architectural decisions. Strong understanding of backend security, performance tuning and monitoring. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale backend systems, resolving complex technical challenges, and driving engineering excellence across modern Java microservices environments. 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)

Business Development Manager Heat Networks / Senior Connections London Bridge, London 60,000 to 80,000 DOE + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday + EV Scheme + Cycle to Work + Learning & Development Are you a commercially driven business development professional with experience building senior stakeholder relationships and delivering complex projects looking for a role where you can help shape the UK's low carbon future? On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation delivering the next generation of heat infrastructure, where you will take ownership of high-value connection opportunities and play a key role in major decarbonisation projects. This company are at the forefront of developing low carbon heat networks across the UK, working on projects with long-term social, environmental and economic impact. With ambitious growth plans and significant investment backing, they are well positioned to continue expanding their network and delivering critical infrastructure. In this role, you will identify, develop and secure major building connections across residential, commercial and public sector estates. You'll work closely with developers, local authorities, technical specialists and commercial teams to take opportunities from early engagement through to contracted agreements. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of strategically important projects within a growing business, where you can influence long-term infrastructure development and contribute directly to the UK's net zero ambitions. The Role Develop new heat network connection opportunities. Build relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers. Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations. Work with technical and delivery teams to progress projects. Manage pipelines and support network growth strategy. The Person Commercial experience in business development or partnerships. Background in infrastructure, energy, utilities or major projects. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to deliver results. Able to navigate complex technical, legal and financial topics. BBBH: (phone number removed) Please Contact Maleek Randley at Rise Technical Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager with experience of Utilities Connections to join their growing team. The Business Development Manager will Develop and secure major building connections to our clients utilities networks, working across a range of residential, commercial and public sector estates. The Business Development Manager must have experience with the Energy, Utilities or construction industry. Key Responsibilities for the Business Development Manager (Utilities Connections) Identify and prioritise target buildings, estates and regeneration areas within network zones or expansion areas, across both new developments and existing buildings. Develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders including developers, building owners, local authorities, and public sector organisations. Build an in depth understanding of customer needs, investment drivers, and decarbonisation challenges Develop and agree heads of terms that progress to long form Connection and Supply Agreement development. Support negotiations for Connection and Supply Agreements before handing over to delivery teams at contract close. Structure deals that balance customer affordability, project viability, programme requirements, and long term network growth. Drive projects forward by developing influential relationships with councils, combined authorities, and key regional stakeholders. Key Experience for the Business Development Manager (Utilities Connections) Experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, property, asset management or major projects. Experience developing complex commercial propositions or long agreements. A proven track record of building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders Strong business acumen and commercial literacy Experience working within project based, start up, or fast growth environments Excellent problem solver comfortable operating in complex, ambiguous and evolving environments Ability to quickly grasp technical, commercial, legal, and financial concepts Please apply as directed!

Are you a seasoned C# .NET Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges? Our client is an established and highly successful technology company whose software is used by thousands of customers. They are investing heavily in their flagship platform and are looking for an experienced Senior Developer to help design, build and enhance large-scale, enterprise-grade applications. This is a genuine opportunity to work on technically challenging software rather than simple websites or line-of-business applications. You'll be joining a highly capable development team where engineering quality, clean architecture and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. The Role You'll play a key role in the ongoing development of a sophisticated software platform, working across the full software development lifecycle. You'll be involved in designing new functionality, improving existing systems and solving complex technical problems while helping shape the future direction of the platform. This role would suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, writing high-quality code and working on software where performance, scalability and reliability really matter. Technical Skills Required You'll have commercial experience with most of the following: C# .NET ASP.NET MVC ASP.NET MongoDB RabbitMQ Web Services (REST and/or SOAP) What We're Looking For Around 10 years' commercial software development experience . A proven background developing large, complex enterprise applications . Experience working for a software product or technology company where software is the core business. Strong understanding of software architecture and object-oriented design principles. Experience working with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ. Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills. Experience writing efficient, maintainable, well-tested code. Knowledge of low-level programming concepts , such as memory management, threading, performance optimisation and concurrency. Nice to Have Experience with distributed systems or microservices. Cloud experience (Azure or AWS). CI/CD and DevOps practices. If you're an experienced Senior C# .NET Developer looking for your next technical challenge and want to work on software that makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FREE TO WORK IN THE UK Exposed Solutions is acting as an employment agency to this client. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any grounds, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from any person for this role.

An award-winning and highly respected law firm is looking to recruit an Associate Solicitor to join its growing Property Litigation team in the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in contentious property matters to join one of the region's leading specialist teams. You'll work alongside recognised experts, handling a broad mix of commercial and residential property disputes for an impressive client base that includes developers, investors, retailers, local authorities, financial institutions and major property owners. The quality of work regularly rivals that of much larger national and international firms, making this an ideal role for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive, ambitious and collaborative environment. The Role You'll manage your own varied caseload while supporting Partners and Senior Associates on larger, more complex matters. The work includes: Commercial landlord and tenant disputes Business lease renewals and dilapidations Breach of covenant, alterations and reinstatement claims Rent reviews, rent arrears, service charge and forfeiture disputes Break notices and vacant possession matters Business rates appeals Boundary disputes, rights of way, restrictive covenants and adverse possession claims Rights to light, telecoms and development disputes Construction-related property litigation, overage agreements and insolvency-related property matters Managing files, billing and matters within agreed budgets and timescales About You We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent Around 2-5 years' PQE, although applications outside this range will be considered where relevant experience is demonstrated Previous Property Litigation experience is essential, or a strong litigation background with significant property dispute experience Solid knowledge of commercial landlord and tenant law and relevant property legislation Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills Strong commercial awareness and the ability to build lasting client relationships Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing within a specialist Property Litigation team What's on Offer? Salary of 50,000 - 80,000 , depending on experience Hybrid and flexible working High-quality, complex Property Litigation work Genuine career progression within a growing team Ongoing learning and professional development Supportive, collaborative culture Opportunity to work alongside recognised leaders in Property Litigation If you're looking to build your career with one of the South East's leading Property Litigation teams, this is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value, technically challenging matters while enjoying clear progression and an outstanding working environment.

hackajob is collaborating with Arbor Education to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Location: Remote Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 About us At Arbor, we're on a mission to transform the way schools work for the better. We believe in a future of work in schools where being challenged doesn't mean being burnt out and overworked. Where data guides progress without overwhelming staff. And where everyone working in a school is reminded why they got into education every day. Our MIS and school management tools are already making a difference in over 12,000 schools and trusts. Giving time and power back to staff, turning data into clear, actionable insights, and supporting happier working days. At the heart of our brand is a recognition that the challenges schools face today aren't just about efficiency, outputs and productivity - but about creating happier working lives for the people who drive education everyday: the staff. We want to make schools more joyful places to work, as well as learn. About the role We are looking for an experienced and diligent Senior DevSecOps Engineer to join our DevSecOps team and help us secure the resilience, integrity, and performance of the Arbor platform as it scales - including the AI-enabled systems and developer tooling now central to how we build and operate. The remit and focus of the role is to combine deep security engineering with a secure-by-design mindset, using metrics, automation, and threat modelling to drive measurable improvements. Working closely with architecture, platform, and engineering teams, you will continuously harden our infrastructure, our software supply chain, and the AI systems and agents increasingly embedded across our products and workflows. It's a broad and exciting role, so we're looking for someone up for a challenge - if you're a collaborative and security conscious candidate, this is the role for you. Core responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders to pinpoint security enhancements across platform architecture and infrastructure, devising and executing strategic plans for implementation Work closely with the Platform team to embed robust security processes, controls, and tooling across all system components Threat model new and existing systems - including AI/LLM-enabled features and agentic workflows - and translate findings into prioritised, actionable work Strengthen our software supply chain: dependency and base-image hygiene, SBOM generation, artefact signing and provenance, and the pinning of third-party actions and packages Secure the use of AI across the SDLC, ensuring agentic coding tools, assistants, and MCP integrations operate within safe, well-scoped, and auditable boundaries Contribute to the evolution of deployment frameworks, emphasising security, deployment speed, and system stability Elevate platform security through strong secrets management and the safe handling of sensitive information Play an active role in incident response, resolution, and blameless post-mortems, facilitating continuous improvement Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives, including tech-talks and team-based learning sessions Maintain meticulous, current documentation - playbooks, runbooks, and comprehensive systems documentation - to facilitate knowledge dissemination Requirements About you Extensive experience in cyber security and associated engineering practices Vulnerability management and remediation at scale Proven track record in DevOps / DevSecOps engineering within large-scale platforms Proficiency in distributed cloud systems, particularly Amazon Web Services Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling such as Terraform and CloudFormation Experience with languages such as PHP, Bash, or Python Experience with Docker and containerisation, with a working understanding of container and runtime security Software supply-chain security: SBOMs, dependency scanning, and artefact signing / provenance (e.g. SLSA, Sigstore) Secrets management and detection (e.g. Vault, cloud-native secret stores, secret-scanning in CI) Security tooling across the SDLC: SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, and container scanning (e.g. Snyk, Trivy) Policy-as-code and guardrails (e.g. OPA / Conftest), with an identity-centric / zero-trust approach to access Familiarity with monitoring and detection tooling like DataDog, Prometheus, or similar platforms A proactive problem-solving attitude coupled with strong teamwork and communication skills Exceptional proficiency in written and spoken English to effectively articulate ideas and concepts AI security and safe AI usage Practical understanding of AI/LLM security risks and their mitigations - e.g. prompt injection, jailbreaks, insecure output handling, sensitive-data leakage, and excessive agency (aligned to the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications) Experience securing AI-assisted and agentic development tooling: scoping permissions, sandboxing, logging and audit, and preventing secret or data exfiltration through AI agents and MCP servers Familiarity with AI threat modelling and adversarial techniques (e.g. MITRE ATLAS) and with conducting or supporting AI-aware red teaming Awareness of AI governance and assurance frameworks (e.g. NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001) and how they intersect with data-protection obligations for a multi-tenant platform handling children's data Confident, responsible use of AI tooling to accelerate security work - triage, detection engineering, code review, and documentation - while understanding and accounting for its limitations Bonus skills Past experience with enterprise solutions running at scale Familiarity with kanban and agile development processes Familiarity with software best practices such as Refactoring, Clean Code, Domain-Driven Design, Test-Driven Development, etc. Experience with compliance frameworks relevant to EdTech (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, UK GDPR) Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Security Specialty, OSCP, or AI security / governance credentials) Benefits What we offer The chance to work alongside a team of hard-working, passionate people in a role where you'll see the impact of your work everyday. We also offer: A dedicated wellbeing team who champion initiatives such as mindfulness, lunch n learns, manager training, mental health first aid training and much more! 32 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays). This is made up of 25 days annual leave plus 7 extra company wide days given over Easter, Summer & Christmas Life Assurance paid out at 3x annual salary Comprehensive wellness benefit provided by AIG Smart Health, which provides a 24/7 virtual GP service, Mental health support, Counselling, and personalised Health Checks Private Dental Insurance with Bupa Salary sacrifice Pension provided by Scottish Widows Enhanced maternity and adoption leave (20 weeks full pay) and paternity (6 weeks full pay) pay 5 free return to work maternity coaching sessions, helping you adapt to this new exciting time of life! Access to services such as Calm and Bippit (financial wellbeing coaching) All of our roles champion flexible working and we are happy to discuss what this means to you Social committees that plan team, office and company wide events to bring people together and celebrate success Dedicated professional development training budget (CPD courses, upskilling resources, professional memberships etc) Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year Dog friendly offices! Interview process Phone screen 1st stage 2nd stage We are committed to a fair and comfortable recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process, please reach out to a member of the team at . Our commitment is also backed by our partnership with Neurodiversity Consultancy, Lexxic who provide us with training, support and advice. Arbor Education is an equal opportunities organisation Our goal is for Arbor to be a workplace which represents, celebrates and supports people from all backgrounds, and which gives them the tools they need to thrive - whatever their ambitions may be so we support and promote diversity and equality, and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Refer a friend Know someone else who would be good for this role? You can refer a friend, family member or colleague, if they are offered a role with Arbor, we will say thank you with a voucher valued up to £200! Simply email: Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

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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About MedPal AI As a growing health-tech business, at MEdPal AI plc, we combine technology, AI, and clinical expertise to build secure, scalable healthcare experiences for thousands of patients across the UK. MedPal AI plc owns a number of subsidiaries, each operating independent technical products and platforms. Our platform, New Health url removed , is experiencing rapid growth and is transforming access to prescription treatments for common health concerns, including obesity and hair loss. Our current focus is on GLP-1 treatments, with plans to expand into additional healthcare services and products over the coming months. The Role We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong commercial PHP expertise. Experience with Python is highly desirable. You will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of the New Health platform and supporting infrastructure. You'll work closely with product, marketing, clinical, and UX teams to deliver reliable, high-performing features that directly impact business growth and patient outcomes. This is an opportunity to have genuine influence over technical decisions and architecture, working directly alongside senior leadership in a fast-growing business. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain PHP-based web applications and backend services. Build and optimise integrations with third-party APIs and healthcare systems. Develop secure and efficient solutions for AI-driven features and workflows. Design and maintain MySQL databases and supporting infrastructure. Build and improve responsive frontend interfaces using modern JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and product enhancements. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise platform performance. Contribute to architecture, technical strategy, and engineering best practices. Support deployment, monitoring, and ongoing platform operations. Technologies PHP MySQL JavaScript HTML/CSS Docker Git/GitHub Python / Flask Linux Requirements Minimum 5 years of commercial software development experience. Strong backend development experience with PHP. Proven experience integrating APIs and designing database-backed applications. Solid frontend development skills using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Strong knowledge of Git and GitHub workflows. Experience working with Docker and Linux environments. Experience building secure, scalable production systems. Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Computer Science degree or equivalent commercial experience. Desirable Experience Python and Flask development. Health-tech, AI, or data-intensive applications. Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Experience working in high-growth technology businesses. AI-Assisted Development AI-assisted development is a core part of our workflow. Candidates should already be proficient with tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar modern development assistants, while maintaining strong engineering judgement and the ability to work independently when required. Working Environment Our office is located in Aldbury, near Tring, in a quiet countryside setting. We are currently refurbishing the workspace with high-quality desks and chairs to create an excellent engineering environment. There is also a popular caf located onsite. While we can offer some flexibility for hybrid working (up to one day per week from home), this role requires regular in-person collaboration and is therefore primarily office-based. What we offer Competitive Salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Enhanced pension scheme Hybrid working (up to one day a week from home) Health Cash Plan (Medicash) REF-(Apply online only)

Senior or Principal Town Planner Location: Midlands Penguin Recruitment is proud to be supporting a highly respected national planning consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their expanding Midlands team. About the Company Our client is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy recognised for their expertise in planning, development economics, and design. They work on a wide range of prestigious and complex projects for major developers, housebuilders, and landowners across England and Wales. With a creative, collaborative, and supportive culture, this is an excellent environment for ambitious planners looking to develop their careers. The Role As part of the Midlands Planning team, you will be involved in the delivery of high-profile projects across both the private and public sectors. This will include strategic and development management planning, project coordination, and providing expert advice to clients. You'll be part of a dynamic and growing team where your contribution will make a visible impact on the success of projects and the development of the business. Key Responsibilities Manage and contribute to a range of planning projects from inception to completion Provide high-quality planning advice to clients across sectors Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting reports Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders Support and mentor junior colleagues where appropriate Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for new work Requirements Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI) Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply planning knowledge in a broader property context Excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills Confident in client-facing roles and capable of managing complex projects Proactive, enthusiastic, and driven to deliver results Benefits The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including: 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Pension scheme Life assurance Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff discounts on retail, property, and financial services Employee assistance programme (24-hour support) Regular CPD and career development opportunities Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Tile: Assistant Town Planner Location: Reigate About the Company Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a care and residential developer with a strong track record in delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use schemes across the UK. The organisation operates across the full development lifecycle, from early land promotion through to planning consent and delivery, working collaboratively with landowners, consultants, and local authorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Assistant Town Planner with at least 1 year of relevant experience to join a dynamic and commercially focused planning team, and further develop their career within a developer-led environment. The Role As a Assistant Town Planner, you will support the planning team in delivering a diverse portfolio of development projects, primarily within residential and mixed-use sectors. You will gain exposure to strategic land promotion, planning applications, and development feasibility work, contributing directly to projects shaping the built environment. This is a hands-on role offering excellent career progression, mentorship, and the opportunity to work closely with senior planners and development professionals. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications and pre-application enquiries Undertake site appraisals, planning policy research, and development feasibility assessments Support the preparation of planning statements, reports, and supporting documentation Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders Assist in the promotion of strategic land opportunities Attend site visits, client meetings, and stakeholder consultations Monitor planning applications and contribute to appeals where required Maintain accurate project records and support general project coordination About You Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline 1+ year experience in a planning role (developer, consultancy, or local authority) Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage workload effectively and work both independently and as part of a team Commercial awareness and an interest in residential and development-led planning Working towards (or willingness to work towards) RTPI chartership is desirable What's on Offer Opportunity to work within a leading development-focused planning environment Exposure to high-profile residential and mixed-use schemes Structured career development and RTPI support Collaborative and supportive team culture Hybrid working options (role dependent) Competitive salary and benefits package Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)