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Principal Cloud Engineer (VMware) Near Cardiff (Hybrid Working) £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Own the Platform. Drive Automation. Shape the Future. Are you an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer looking for a role where you can genuinely influence technical direction rather than simply maintain existing systems? We're working with an established and growing technology business near Cardiff that is investing in its infrastructure and platform services. As a Principal Cloud Engineer , you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, resilience and performance of critical business platforms while driving automation, improving operational efficiency and helping shape engineering best practice. This is a hands-on technical position with plenty of autonomy, giving you the opportunity to lead by example, solve complex technical challenges and influence how the platform evolves. What You'll Be Doing As a Principal Cloud Engineer , you'll: Take ownership of the operational health, availability and performance of the platform estate. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex platform and infrastructure issues. Lead technical investigations and major incident recovery. Drive automation to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency. Develop and maintain monitoring, observability and alerting using tools such as Grafana. Coordinate the day-to-day priorities of the Platform Engineering team. Maintain engineering standards, documentation and operational procedures. Support infrastructure upgrades, migrations, platform optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to the design and implementation of new platform capabilities. Help deliver highly resilient, reliable infrastructure supporting business-critical services. What We're Looking For Essential Strong commercial experience as a Principal Cloud Engineer , Platform Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer or similar . Excellent VMware vSphere / ESXi administration experience. Strong Hyper-V experience. Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication. Experience supporting highly available production infrastructure. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across enterprise infrastructure. Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Grafana. Experience automating operational tasks using PowerShell, scripting or similar technologies. Excellent understanding of backup, disaster recovery and platform resilience. Ability to coordinate technical workloads and mentor engineers within a collaborative team. Desirable Experience with any of the following would be advantageous but is not essential : Zerto, Cohesity, OpsRamp, Microsoft 365 Backup, Workflow automation tools such as n8n, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ITIL environments, Managed Service Provider (MSP) experience, Customer onboarding and service transition Why Join? You'll be joining a collaborative engineering team where your technical expertise will genuinely influence how platforms are operated and improved. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, driving automation, improving reliability and helping shape engineering standards within a modern technology environment. Benefits Hybrid working Annual bonus Excellent benefits package Modern technology environment High levels of technical ownership Opportunities to influence platform strategy and engineering best practice Ongoing professional development If you're an experienced a Principal Cloud Engineer or Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer looking for your next challenge and want to work in an environment where your ideas and technical expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Junior PLC Software Engineer Location: Bedford Overview: We are seeking a skilled PLC Software Engineer to join our team, responsible for the design, development, and commissioning of automation systems. This role is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for remote work. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop PLC software using Siemens platforms, including TIA Portal Support the build and integration of automated cells and systems Commission and test control systems to ensure performance and reliability Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver projects on time and to specification Provide technical support and documentation throughout project lifecycles Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal design Strong background in commissioning and system integration Experience working with automated build cells Ability to troubleshoot and optimize control systems Strong communication and teamwork skills Additional Information: 70% office-based, 30% home-based working Potential car allowance included as part of the package

Job Title: Cybersecurity & Test Engineer Location: Nottinghamshire (Hybrid flexibility available) Salary: Competitive (DOE) A leading technology manufacturer is looking for a Cybersecurity & Test Engineer to join its Product Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving product cybersecurity, software quality, and firmware release processes across a portfolio of innovative embedded products. Working closely with firmware, software, hardware, quality and compliance teams, you'll help ensure products are secure, robust and meet evolving regulatory requirements throughout the development lifecycle. You'll be responsible for leading cybersecurity assessment activities while supporting secure software development, firmware release management and embedded systems testing. About the Role Lead cybersecurity assessments across embedded and network-connected products. Identify cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, recommending practical mitigation strategies. Investigate and resolve cybersecurity issues within embedded products. Support customer, partner and regulatory cybersecurity enquiries. Produce cybersecurity documentation, technical evidence and risk assessments. Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes. Ensure cybersecurity requirements are embedded throughout development, testing and release activities. Promote secure development best practice across engineering teams. Own the technical aspects of firmware release management. Coordinate release readiness, including verification, validation, traceability and release approval. Maintain software release records and support configuration management activities. Investigate issues identified during release validation and field deployment. Develop and execute structured test plans for embedded and connected products. Design, develop and maintain automated test environments and frameworks. Write test specifications against product requirements and relevant standards. Perform manual and automated testing throughout the product lifecycle. Work closely with development teams to identify, document and resolve defects. Work alongside Quality and Compliance teams to support certification and regulatory activities. Produce technical documentation required for audits, certification and customer assessments. About You Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or HND (or equivalent) with relevant commercial experience. Experience testing and validating embedded systems. Experience writing structured test specifications and executing product validation throughout the development lifecycle. Experience with automated test frameworks and test automation (ideally Python). Experience testing embedded hardware via interfaces e.g. USB, UART / RS232, IP networking Strong understanding of embedded systems and software development processes. Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded and connected products. Experience investigating technical issues and performing root cause analysis. Understanding of software release processes, version control and traceability. Strong communication skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Desirable Experience Knowledge of cybersecurity standards e.g. Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), EN18031, IEC62443 Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines or automated build/test systems. Git and modern software release practices. Testing embedded web applications or connected devices. Experience with BLE, Zigbee or Thread. Embedded hardware testing and troubleshooting. Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.

About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Are you passionate about cloud platform operations, security, and automation? Do you have experience in addressing risks, incidents and service quality across technical teams? Do you want to play a key role in delivering reliable, secure, and efficient platforms that provide services for millions of citizens? We are looking for a resourceful individual who can ensure our cloud platforms are robust, secure, and optimal. From monitoring performance and managing change to enabling automation and driving standardisation, you'll help keep HMRC's mission-critical cloud platforms running at their best. Within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Group (CDIO), specifically in the Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) team we are redefining our offerings and growing the team of outstanding people to improve the Cloud Centre of Excellence. We are already a diverse team of 90+ technologists, creating a dynamic and inclusive working environment whose skills cover architecture, platform development, service design, platform operations and governance. Important - Travel to Telford is required as part of this role, and 60% of your working time will need to be office based. Additional Security Information: This role requires the successful candidates to hold or be willing to hold Security Check (SC) clearance. Job description As a Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer (Platform Operations Engineer) within HMRC's Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS), you will ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of platforms hosting HMRC's mission-critical services. You will undertake day-to-day operations and drive continual improvement across our cloud platforms, maintaining a high level of availability through proactive monitoring and rapid incident response. Security and compliance will be central to your role, applying access controls, patching, and vulnerability management to meet industry standards. You will apply change and configuration processes to minimise risk and maintain accurate system data, while using metrics, logging, and automation to optimise performance, reduce manual effort, and control costs. Working closely with service desks and platform engineering teams, you will resolve incidents, support users, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code. By enabling observability and feedback loops, you will help ensure our platforms continue to run reliably. You will also document procedures, standardise practices, and embrace good operational practises to strengthen resilience and consistency across the organisation. Person specification Your responsibilities will include: Platform Operations & Reliability Own the operational health of our Cloud platforms. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents across our Cloud platforms. Drive root-cause analysis and implement permanent fixes. Automation & Infrastructure as Code Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. Remove manual intervention through an automation-first mindset. CI/CD with GitLab. Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate deployments and configuration changes. Iterate on automated testing, security scanning, and compliance checks within pipelines. Collaborate across our teams on reusable GitLab CI templates and standardising build/release processes. Optimise pipeline performance and troubleshoot issues. Security & Compliance Apply cloud security according to industry good practice. Support audits and maintain alignment with compliance frameworks. Manage patching and vulnerabilities through automation. Performance & Cost Optimisation Analyse value/cost/performance to optimise spend and capacity. Provide guidance to development teams on efficient resource usage. Collaboration & Leadership Mentor engineers and share best practices across Platform teams. Partner with platform development teams to ensure smooth releases. Mentoring & Technical Leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to mentoring and supporting junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. They will actively contribute to the technical leadership of the team by sharing knowledge, offering constructive feedback, and guiding others through complex problem-solving. Their ability to lead by example, communicate clearly, and encourage collaboration will be key to building a resilient and high-performing engineering culture. Critical Thinking & Technical Mindset We're looking for someone who brings a strong critical thinking mindset to their technical work - someone who doesn't just follow patterns, but questions assumptions, evaluates options, and makes informed decisions. The successful candidate will approach challenges with curiosity and analytical rigour, balancing innovation with pragmatism. They will be comfortable navigating ambiguity, identifying root causes, and proposing solutions that are both technically sound and aligned with strategic goals. Essential Criteria: Experience operating in AWS, or Azure. Proven incident & problem management, and root-cause analysis capability. Proficiency with Linux systems administration. Capability in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred). Knowledge of GitLab CI/CD, including pipeline design, runners, and secrets management. Scripting skills (e.g. Python, Go, or Bash). List Desirable Criteria: Experience with Monitoring & Observability tooling. Exposure to configuration management tools. Awareness of FinOps and cloud cost management. Cloud related certifications. Familiarity with the principles behind ITIL service operations. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office Closures If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) This site is: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford. You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Location Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: . click apply for full job details

About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC's Taxes, Benefits & Enterprise Operations Platform Team is seeking experienced Technical Architects to help shape the future of our critical national tax infrastructure. The team manages and oversees suppliers responsible for operating and delivering services on the Enterprise Tax Management Platform (ETMP)-a core component of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure-and HMRC's corporate IT services through the Enterprise Operations Platform (EOPS). The team forms part of the Chief Engineering and Platform Office (CEPO) within the Chief Data and Information Office (CDIO) Directorate. HMRC is currently undergoing one of the largest transformation programmes in government to modernise and future proof its IT estate. As part of this, we are evolving one of the public sector's most complex SAP landscapes, moving from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA on Sovereign Cloud. Our Technical Architecture team plays a central role in this transformation-defining and governing technology strategies, designing end to end architecture, and steering large scale change across a dynamic, high value environment. Working across multiple programmes and services, the team develops strategic roadmaps and ensures technology decisions align with HMRC's long term objectives. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, mission driven team at the forefront of SAP modernisation. Your expertise will directly influence the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient services that make a meaningful difference to millions of HMRC customers and colleagues across the UK. Job description The Junior Technical Architect will play a key role as part of a technical architecture team across multiple Product, Platform, and major project teams, providing expert technical leadership and architectural guidance. The postholder will bring deep knowledge of enterprise technologies, with a particular focus on SAP S/4HANA, as the organisation undertakes a major system conversion from the current SAP ECC platform. In this role, you will support the design, development, and transition to the new strategic platform, ensuring that solutions are robust, secure, and aligned to the wider end to end technical architecture. You will also contribute to business as usual activities, including shaping proof of concepts and developing innovative solutions that enable reliable operational delivery. The role requires a flexible and adaptable approach, balancing priorities and supporting a diverse range of services as organisational needs evolve. Person specification Participate in the technical design of systems and services, articulating and justifying design decisions throughout the development and implementation of the new SAP S/4HANA platform. Apply broad technical expertise across CDIO to translate complex technical and operational requirements into robust, scalable, and secure solution designs. Drive the execution of S/4HANA migration activities, including development, testing, and deployment of SAP and non SAP integrations. Support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT) and contribute to detailed cutover planning to ensure a smooth transition to the new platform. Provide hyper care and post go live support, troubleshooting issues and ensuring early stabilization of services. Oversee and produce high quality documentation, including technical specifications, configuration guides, and integration mapping artefacts. Act as a bridge between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring alignment between functional needs and technical solutions. Work closely with internal HMRC teams, systems integrators (SIs), and vendors, ensuring cohesive delivery, effective issue resolution, and successful outcomes. Collaborate confidently with technical and non technical stakeholders, building strong relationships and promoting clear, transparent communication. Ensure service assurance and proactive risk management, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the delivery lifecycle. Support major incidents and continuous service improvement, providing expert input to resolve issues rapidly and improve platform resilience and performance. Essential Criteria Strong technical knowledge across key SAP technologies, including: SAP S/4HANA system conversion SAP BTP, Integration Suite, PI/PO, ABAP Work Zone, Build Apps, Build Process Automation Fiori architecture and deployment models Cloud deployment models (e.g., RISE with SAP, SaaS, PaaS) Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences and qualifications. Your CV should outline the Key Responsibilities and demonstrate how your experience meets the person specification outlined in the advert. Please also specify your technical knowledge and experience across the key SAP technologies listed in the Essential Criteria, as well as your relevant qualifications in the qualification box. A 500-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would make you suitable for the advertised role, providing evidence of your suitability for the role. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your CV. At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement, will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, you will be asked experience-based questions to assess your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Interviews will take place virtually via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - insert vacancy ref & vacancy closing date insert date '. To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application. Exceptionally, candidates who are not successful at this grade may be considered for appointment to similar roles at a lower grade where the eligibility criteria are met. If this applies, we will contact you directly. . click apply for full job details

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Azure Pre-Sales Solution Architect to join our team. This customer-facing role is focused on helping clients define and realise their cloud transformation goals through Microsoft Azure. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will work closely with sales, account management, and delivery teams to identify opportunities, shape solutions, and develop compelling propositions across Application Modernisation, Data & Analytics, AI, and Cloud Platform services. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, helping customers understand how Azure technologies can address business challenges while supporting revenue growth and strategic customer relationships. Responsibilities Partner with sales and account teams to identify, qualify, and develop Azure-related opportunities. Engage with customers to understand business objectives, technical challenges, and transformation priorities across applications, data, analytics, automation, and AI. Lead customer discovery sessions, workshops, assessments, and architectural discussions. Develop solution strategies, value propositions, and transformation roadmaps aligned to customer business outcomes. Design high-level Azure solutions and target architectures that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. Produce solution documentation, architecture diagrams, statements of work, project assumptions, estimates, and commercial proposals. Deliver customer presentations, executive briefings, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept discussions. Build business cases that articulate value, benefits, ROI, and key success measures. Collaborate with Microsoft and strategic technology partners to develop joint opportunities and solution offerings. Work alongside delivery teams to ensure proposed solutions are feasible, deliverable, and aligned with customer expectations. Support contract reviews and commercial discussions to ensure solution scope and assumptions are accurately represented. Contribute to pipeline growth, account expansion, and cross-sell opportunities across the Azure portfolio. Develop reusable pre-sales assets, reference architectures, case studies, and go-to-market materials. Maintain awareness of emerging Azure, Data, AI, and Cloud technologies to provide thought leadership internally and externally. Act as a trusted advisor to customers throughout the sales cycle, helping them navigate technical and business decisions. Ensure a seamless transition from sales to delivery through effective knowledge transfer and stakeholder alignment. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline. 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, architecture, cloud services, or professional services. 5+ years of experience in a pre-sales, solution consulting, sales engineering, or client-facing architecture role. Demonstrated experience supporting complex solution sales within Microsoft Azure environments. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including Application Modernisation, Cloud Native Development, Integration, Data Platforms, Analytics, and AI services. experience creating solution architectures, commercial proposals, statements of work, and project estimates. Strong customer engagement, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to translate business requirements into compelling technical and commercial solutions. experience contributing to RFx responses, competitive bids, and opportunity pursuits. Strong presentation, communication, and proposal-writing skills. Commercial awareness and the ability to articulate value, ROI, and business outcomes. experience working closely with sales teams to influence and close opportunities. Desirable Skills & Qualifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure AI Engineer Associate, or other relevant Microsoft certifications. experience with Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-enabled business solutions. Understanding of cloud migration, application modernisation, and data transformation programmes. experience developing effort estimates, project plans, and delivery assumptions. Knowledge of professional services engagement models and consulting methodologies. experience presenting to senior business and technical stakeholders, including C-suite audiences. Strong understanding of current market trends across cloud, data, security, and AI. Willingness to travel to customer locations as required. Why Join Us? Join a leading technology services organisation where you'll play a key role in helping customers shape their cloud and AI transformation strategies. You'll work alongside experienced sales, technical, and consulting professionals, engaging with enterprise customers on high-profile opportunities while influencing the growth of our Azure practice. Work Environment This is a highly collaborative and customer-facing role, combining technical architecture, solution consulting, and business development. You'll work closely with sales teams, technology partners, and delivery specialists to help customers envision and adopt innovative Azure solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Location London, UK Rate/Salary (phone number removed) - (phone number removed) GBP Yearly Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. (phone number removed). 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Are you an experienced PLC Programmer? Do you have experience with automated manufacturing systems, robotics and PLC controlled machinery? If so, this PLC Programmer position is perfect for you! This PLC Programmer role is working for an electronics manufacturer in Portsmouth . The role is Monday to Friday , with an early Friday finish . The role is paying up to 40,600 depending on experience . This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining automated manufacturing systems within a production environment, ensuring robotic equipment, PLC controlled machinery and software driven processes operate efficiently with minimal downtime. The position involves fault finding, troubleshooting and maintaining automation software, vision inspection systems and production equipment, while assisting with the integration and optimisation of robotic manufacturing technologies. Working closely with engineering and production teams, the successful candidate will prioritise and resolve technical issues through an internal support system to maintain production output and performance. You will need: Previous experience with PLC Programming A Strong working knowledge of electronics Experience within a manufacturing environment Experience with Mitsubishi PLCs is advantageous Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience this company are looking for then APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please call Tom Jones at Kingdom People on (phone number removed) . Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client

We have an excellent opportunity for a QA Automation Engineer to join our growing Technology team at Howdens. This is a full-time, permanent role based onsite at least 3 days per week from either our Northampton office or our Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire office. If you're passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering reliable, high-quality technology solutions across one of the UK's most successful businesses. Working within our QA function, you'll help shape and expand our automation capability while collaborating closely with Product, Development, Infrastructure, and Project teams. What will I be doing as a QA Automation Engineer? Designing, creating, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts using TOSCA and other automation tools Supporting the ongoing development of our automation framework, standards, and strategy Assessing new requirements and identifying opportunities for automation coverage Working closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Analysts to ensure quality is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle Planning, preparing, and executing automated test activities across multiple projects and systems Creating and maintaining test data to support effective test execution Investigating, logging, tracking, and reporting defects, helping teams understand business impacts and risks Supporting continuous integration and delivery practices within an Agile environment Contributing to the growth of our automation catalogue and helping increase test coverage across business-critical applications Collaborating with third-party suppliers and technology partners where required What we need from you Proven experience in a QA Automation Engineer, Test Automation, or Software Test role Strong hands-on experience with TOSCA automation testing tools Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test suites Understanding of software development lifecycles and testing methodologies Experience working within Agile environments Knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills ISTQB/ISEB certification would be advantageous Experience with Playwright, C#, .NET, Java, or other scripting languages would be beneficial What we can offer you Competitive salary and annual bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Staff discount and colleague benefits package ShareSave scheme Subsidised restaurant facilities at key locations Free onsite parking Exceptional career development opportunities within a FTSE 100-sized business Access to industry-leading technology projects and transformation initiatives About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa £2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For . How to Apply We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. INDKSD

Job Description: Experience within Java Development Kit (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot to build modular, maintainable services aligned to enterprise standards. Demonstrable work experience with enterprise middleware platforms including WebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition) and CAS SDK for secured high-performance integrations. Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into secure, scalable public cloud environments (e.g., AWS), using containers. Advocate for and employ good development practices on the team such as consistent branching strategy, coding standards, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing. Support the technical leads in crafting the separation of functional into microservices and the end-to-end integration and flow between technical components. Support the test automation engineers in testing the stories and features delivered both from a functional and non-functional perspective. Follow the Scrum Methodology participating actively in sprint backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint review and sprint retrospective Have significant Java programming experience, ideally utilizing core Java and Spring Boot to develop microservices.

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Security Cleared Senior Network Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery and optimisation of Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) and enterprise wireless (Catalyst 9800) platforms. This hands-on role focuses on engineering, troubleshooting, and implementation, particularly across secure network access (802.1X), policy enforcement, and wireless integration. You will play a key role in resolving complex issues, supporting upgrades, and ensuring stable, secure operation of critical network services. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, build, and replacement of legacy Cisco Wireless infrastructure with modern Cisco Catalyst 9800 WLC architecture, ensuring scalable, resilient, and high-performance wireless services Define and deliver end-to-end wireless migration strategies, including planning, staging, cutover execution, and post-implementation optimisation Architect and implement high-availability 9800 WLC deployments (SSO, redundancy models), ensuring minimal service disruption and operational resilience Design and implement enterprise wireless solutions, including SSID segmentation, policy profiles, VLAN mapping, RF optimisation, and seamless roaming Own the design, upgrade, and lifecycle management of Cisco ISE environments, including version upgrades, patching strategies, backup/restore, and HA topology improvements Optimise ISE policy frameworks, including authentication and authorisation policies, profiling, posture, and identity-based access control Design and enhance secure network access solutions leveraging 802.1X and MAB across both wired and wireless environments Drive performance improvements and service optimisation across wireless and AAA infrastructure, identifying bottlenecks and implementing streamlined, scalable solutions Troubleshoot complex authentication and connectivity issues, utilising packet capture and deep protocol analysis (Wireshark, TCPdump) Support change and release activities, ensuring adherence to governance and documentation standards Manage and escalate issues to vendors (e.g. Cisco TAC) where required Produce clear and accurate technical documentation, runbooks, and support artefacts Job Requirements: Security clearance (SC cleared or the ability to become SC cleared) Strong understanding of TCP/IP and OSI model fundamentals Experience with VLANs, trunking, inter-VLAN routing, DHCP, DNS, NTP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP Solid grounding in network security (AAA, segmentation, firewall troubleshooting) Ability to perform packet-level troubleshooting Strong experience deploying and supporting Cisco ISE in enterprise environments Expertise in 802.1X (wired and wireless), MAB, RADIUS authentication flows, and policy enforcement Deep understanding of CAPWAP, AP join process, and mobility/roaming in Cisco Catalyst 9800 (IOS-XE) WLCs Experience with RF design (RRM, DCA, channel/power tuning), high-density wireless environments, FlexConnect and local mode deployments Strong knowledge of WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise and integration with ISE (802.1X, MAB, role-based access) Desirable Skills: Experience with Cisco DNA Center Experience with ForcePoint Firewalls Suitable business and/or technical leadership skills in technology consulting Basic automation or API exposure (ISE/IOS-XE REST APIs) Relevant certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, Cisco ISE Specialist, CWNA/CWNP Soft Skills: Ability to diagnose cross-platform issues between ISE, WLC, and switching infrastructure Strong incident troubleshooting under pressure Clear and structured documentation of configurations, policies, and workflows Experience working within change and release management processes Effective stakeholder communication Experience with vendor escalation and TAC case management

We are seeking GCP DevOps Engineer in Bristol / Manchester/ Halifax / Edinburgh for a contract role inside IR35. This is a 6 months contract. Skills Required : Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Engineering: Proven experience designing, building, and operating secure, automated cloud platform capabilities, with a focus on Google compute products and services. Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with Terraform (minimum), Jenkins, and modern CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Harness, Jenkins). Networking & Security: Experience with GCP Cloud Armor, GCP Networking, and embedding secure-by-design controls from design to runtime. Automation & Observability: Implementing actionable observability, performance tuning, and automation to reduce toil. Defining and operating against SLOs/SLIs. Scripting & Tooling: Scripting in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault, Harness, and Backstage is desirable. Team Leadership, Collaboration & Mentoring: Ability to lead and motivate a team of infrastructure engineers, ensuring cross-team collaboration and mentoring. Certifications: Relevant GCP certifications are desirable. Key Skills: Google Cloud Platform infrastructure: Compute Engine, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) virtual machines, Windows virtual machines, Local SSD, Persistent Disk, Cloud Networking, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Cloud Key Management, Cloud Secret Manager, Dynatrace, GitHub Enterprise, HashiCorp products, including Terraform and Packer, Jenkins, Backstage, Jira Cloud and Jira Align

Transformation Project Manager 6 Months Leeds/Bradford - 1-2 days per week 500 per day (Inside IR35) The selected candidate MUST HAVE strong digital transformation experience This role requires a technically minded project leader who can manage complex technology initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery in a fast-paced Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of complex digital engineering and technology transformation projects. Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, budget, quality and timelines. Work closely with Solution Architects, Technical Leads, Software Engineers and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate technical dependencies across engineering, infrastructure and business teams. Drive project governance, RAID management, reporting and executive stakeholder communications. Facilitate planning sessions, sprint reviews and programme governance meetings. Ensure customer deliverables are successfully transitioned into business-as-usual operations. Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation plans. Support continuous improvement across delivery processes and engineering practices. Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience Significant experience delivering large-scale digital engineering or technology programmes. Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum and hybrid delivery methodologies. Experience working with Software Engineering, Cloud, Infrastructure and Solution Architecture teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership. Experience managing distributed onshore and offshore delivery teams. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and forecasting. Desirable Skills Experience within Telecommunications or Media industries. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP). Exposure to AI-enabled products, Generative AI or intelligent automation initiatives. Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD delivery models. Personal Attributes Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working in fast-paced technical environments. Collaborative with the ability to bridge business and engineering teams. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a background in the water industry? We are working with a leading engineering and automation contractor that delivers cutting-edge control systems and smart infrastructure solutions across the UK water sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team involved in the design, development, testing and commissioning of automation systems for major water and wastewater projects. You'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency, compliance and reliability for critical infrastructure. The Role As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering automation and control solutions from concept through to commissioning. Working closely with project teams and clients, you'll ensure systems are delivered to the highest standards whilst meeting technical specifications and industry requirements. Key responsibilities include: Producing design documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), system architectures, PLC I/O schedules and hardware selections. Developing PLC, HMI and SCADA software in line with client standards. Undertaking software testing, simulation and factory acceptance testing activities. Supporting commissioning activities and system integration on live sites. Configuring and troubleshooting telemetry systems. Setting up and integrating networked control systems across multiple PLC platforms. Working directly with clients to provide technical support and ensure successful project delivery. Maintaining compliance with industry standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle. What We're Looking For Previous experience working within the Water and Wastewater sector is essential. Proven experience in industrial automation and software development. Strong understanding of control systems, commissioning and software testing. Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Electrical qualification or equivalent industry experience. Technical Experience Required Experience with one or more of the following platforms: Mitsubishi GX Works Allen Bradley Studio 5000 Logix Siemens TIA Portal / Unified HMI Wonderware SCADA What's On Offer Competitive salary package. Medicash healthcare scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Volunteering days. Discounted gym membership. High street discount scheme. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. The opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure projects within a growing and innovative business. Additional Information Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check, along with drug and alcohol screening as part of the onboarding process. If you're a motivated Software Engineer looking to develop your career within the UK water sector and work on technically challenging automation projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Must have an Active DV Clearance The position is ideal for an experienced cloud professional with strong VMware expertise who enjoys leading technical teams and solving complex infrastructure challenges. Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Responsibilities Lead technical activities across cloud infrastructure and support services. Respond to complex escalations from 2nd Line support teams. Monitor systems using event management tooling and resolve technical incidents. Deliver planned infrastructure changes through established change management processes. Carry out readiness assessments for new services entering production. Produce and maintain technical documentation including Work Instructions and Patching Schedules. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams. Support continual service improvement and operational excellence. Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Skills and Experience Strong experience administering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). This is essential. Extensive experience across the VMware stack including VCF, vCenter, ESXi, NSX, SDDC Manager, and vCloud Director. Significant VMware administration and support experience. Experience with event management tools such as SCOM and Aria Operations. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience providing technical leadership within infrastructure environments. Automation and Scripting experience using PowerShell. Windows Server administration experience. Experience with software distribution tools such as MECM. Good understanding of ITSM processes and service management best practice. Experience working within highly secure environments. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Azure Sentinel Eager to learn, show initiative in picking up new tech Interest in DevOps SAST and SCA AKS - Azure Kubernetes Services Concepts of DevOps and GitOps Azure DevOps - Pipelines, Repositories, Artifacts, Security, Admin Azure container registry Azure Defender Azure Monitoring and alerts Quality gates (unit tests, Code coverage) Dot Net Pipelines Container Scanning Deploying Azure Resource via Azure DevOps CI/CD Azure BICEP (Good to know) Security and Compliance Scanning tools PowerShell automation/Scripting for Azure Public Cloud - Networking, Storage & Compute Services IaC Scanning/DAST Azure policy

Permanent Position: Networking Pre-Sales Consultant Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week in London office (M4 Corridor) Salary: £60-£90k base + Bonus + Travel Allowance + Benefits Reference: 20699 About the Opportunity Our client is a globally recognised technology solutions provider delivering advanced networking, cloud, automation and digital infrastructure solutions to some of the world's largest enterprises, telecommunications providers and managed service organisations. With a strong culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning, they invest heavily in their people, technology partnerships and professional development. You'll be joining a high-performing technical team where you'll work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex customer challenges and help shape the next generation of networking solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for technical excellence, outstanding employee development and long-term career progression. The Role As a Network Technology Pre-Sales Consultant , you will act as the primary technical advisor for networking opportunities, partnering closely with customers and internal sales teams throughout the solution life cycle. You'll be responsible for understanding customer business drivers, capturing technical requirements and translating these into innovative, scalable networking solutions. Working across multiple technology domains, you'll develop solution designs, create pre-sales documentation and provide trusted technical guidance that helps customers achieve their strategic objectives. You'll play a key role in qualifying opportunities, presenting solution designs, developing business cases and supporting sales growth across Enterprise, Telecommunications, Managed Service Provider (MSP) and emerging cloud environments. Key Skills & Experience The successful candidate will bring a combination of strong networking expertise, commercial awareness and consultative pre-sales experience, including: 5-10 years' experience in a pre-sales, solutions consulting or technical sales engineering role delivering complex networking and infrastructure solutions. A proven ability to identify customer business challenges and translate them into innovative technology solutions through a consultative approach. Strong experience gathering customer requirements and producing solution designs, technical documentation and commercial pre-sales artefacts, including Bills of Materials (BoMs), Statements of Work (SoWs) and Levels of Effort (LoEs). Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage technical specialists, project teams and senior business stakeholders. Strong networking knowledge across at least one leading vendor such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista or Ciena. Experience designing solutions across Enterprise, Service Provider or Data Centre networking environments. Good understanding of optical networking technologies, including Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) and DWDM transport solutions. Knowledge of secure-by-design networking principles, including resilient Data Centre-to-Data Centre connectivity across trusted and untrusted environments. Broad technical understanding of cloud infrastructure technologies including compute, storage, networking, virtualisation, containers and enterprise security. Experience delivering both greenfield deployments and brownfield transformation or migration programmes. Knowledge of modern networking technologies including Network Automation, SDN, Segment Routing (SR/SRv6), Traffic Engineering, IP & Optical Convergence and AI-driven Data Centre Networking would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with recognised industry frameworks such as ITIL, TOGAF, TM Forum or eTOM. Relevant industry certifications are desirable, although equivalent commercial experience will also be considered. Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline is preferred, although equivalent industry experience is welcomed. Fluent English is essential, with additional European languages considered advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work on large-scale networking and digital transformation programmes. Exposure to leading-edge technologies across networking, automation, cloud and AI. Ongoing investment in training, certifications and professional development. Collaborative, innovative working environment with excellent long-term career progression. Hybrid working and regular engagement with customers across the UK and Europe. Travel The role will involve occasional travel across the UK and Europe to support customer engagements, workshops and project activities. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platform Engineer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid - London (2 days per week) Salary up to £61,000 + Exceptional Pension & Generous Holiday Allowance We're working with a prestigious organisation seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to help build and operate a modern cloud-native platform that underpins AI, automation and integration services across a large-scale enterprise environment. This is an opportunity to join a greenfield engineering programme where you'll play a key role in shaping a Kubernetes platform built on Microsoft Azure using modern DevOps and Platform Engineering practices. We're looking for someone who doesn't simply implement technical designs created by others. Instead, you'll take ownership of technical implementation decisions, help define engineering best practice and work closely with architects and engineering teams to build a secure, scalable and highly reliable platform that supports a major strategic transformation programme. The Role You'll be responsible for building, operating and continuously improving a shared Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform used by application, AI and integration engineering teams. As a senior member of the engineering team, you'll take ownership of technical implementation decisions, champion Infrastructure as Code and modern cloud engineering practices, and help other engineering teams adopt Azure platform best practice. This is a collaborative role requiring excellent communication skills, as you'll regularly work with architects, developers and engineers to influence technical direction and improve engineering capability across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Build, operate and continually enhance Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Take ownership of technical implementation decisions and platform engineering best practice Design, build and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Develop and maintain GitOps CI/CD pipelines Manage Kubernetes networking, service mesh and gateway technologies Improve platform observability using Grafana, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Maintain platform security, resilience and automation Troubleshoot production platform issues and drive continuous improvement Work closely with architects to turn high-level designs into robust technical solutions Support and mentor engineering teams in adopting modern Azure and cloud-native engineering practices What We're Looking For You'll have strong commercial experience with: Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (essential) Kubernetes platform engineering within production environments Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Docker, GitOps and CI/CD pipelines Linux and Bash Scripting Grafana, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Kubernetes networking and service mesh technologies Production platform operations, troubleshooting and automation You'll also be able to demonstrate: Experience owning technical implementation decisions rather than simply delivering against architectural designs Confidence working independently on complex engineering challenges Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience supporting, coaching or influencing engineering teams to adopt modern cloud engineering practices A collaborative approach, working alongside architects while retaining ownership of technical delivery Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Cilium Istio ArgoCD or Flux Kafka or Redpanda Helm and Kustomize Python automation Policy as Code (OPA/Gatekeeper or Kyverno) What's on Offer Salary up to £61,000 Exceptional pension scheme Excellent annual leave entitlement Hybrid working (2 days per week in London) Opportunity to shape a greenfield cloud-native platform Modern Azure and Kubernetes technology stack Collaborative, high-performing engineering team Long-term strategic programme with excellent career development Who Will Succeed? The successful candidate will be an experienced Azure Platform Engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex technical challenges and helping others succeed. You'll combine strong Azure and Kubernetes expertise with excellent communication skills, enabling you to influence technical direction, establish engineering best practice and raise capability across the wider engineering community. Please note: This role requires demonstrable commercial experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . Candidates whose experience is primarily AWS-focused are unlikely to be suitable. If you're passionate about Azure, Kubernetes and building modern cloud-native platforms-and want to play a key role in shaping both the technology and engineering practices-we'd love to hear from you. To progress matters, please send your CV to Laura at (see below) Services advertised are those of an agency.

SF Partners are supporting a Coventry (CV7) based Manufacturer in recruiting an Order Fulfilment Specialist on a permanent basis. Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Working pattern: full time Monday to Friday The Order Fulfilment Specialist supports and coordinates the customer order lifecycle, from order receipt through to successful delivery. The role acts as a central point of coordination between customers, Sales, Commercial, Service, Warehouse, Logistics and European supply teams, ensuring orders are processed accurately, progressed on time and communicated clearly. The role also supports forecasting, performance reporting and continuous improvement activities across the Supply Chain & Logistics function. Responsibilities will include: Order Fulfilment - Process customer orders accurately and within agreed timescales. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date order information within SAP and other business systems. - Coordinate with European supply teams to confirm product availability and delivery schedules. - Monitor the open order book, identify potential delays and coordinate actions or escalate where required. - Ensure customer requirements and delivery instructions are accurately recorded and communicated. Customer Communication & Coordination - Act as a key point of contact for customers regarding order progress and delivery information. - Provide clear and proactive updates on order status, delivery dates and potential delays. - Coordinate with Sales, Commercial, Service, Warehouse and Logistics teams to resolve order-related issues. - Manage shared order mailboxes and ensure requests and actions are progressed within agreed timescales. Delivery Readiness & Commercial Clearance - Monitor orders approaching delivery readiness and ensure required internal checks are completed. - Request customer financial clearance from the Commercial team before delivery arrangements are confirmed. - Coordinate approved delivery requirements with the Logistics team for transport planning and execution. - Keep customers informed throughout the delivery process and communicate any changes or delays. Forecasting & Planning Support - Support forecasting activities by maintaining accurate order, backlog and customer demand information. - Review order trends and provide relevant information to support forecasting discussions. - Work with Sales and other stakeholders to identify changes in expected customer demand. - Support activities aimed at improving forecast accuracy and visibility. Performance Reporting & Data Analysis - Monitor and report relevant KPIs, including on-time delivery, backlog and overdue orders. - Analyse operational data to identify trends, recurring issues and areas requiring attention. - Prepare reports and analysis to support operational reviews and decision-making. Continuous Improvement & Process Development - Identify opportunities to improve order fulfilment processes, reporting and ways of working. - Support the development and implementation of procedures and working instructions. - Contribute to continuous improvement and cross-functional projects. - Support opportunities to automate and digitalise repetitive activities and reporting. What We're Looking For Experience - 2+ years' experience in order fulfilment, order processing, customer operations or supply chain coordination within a B2B environment. - Experience using ERP systems; SAP experience would be advantageous. - Experience communicating with customers and coordinating activities across different departments. - Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial automation or another technical B2B environment would be advantageous. - Experience working with international teams would be beneficial. Skills & Attributes - Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint, with experience using SAP or other ERP systems. - Excellent attention to detail, data accuracy and organisational skills. - Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills. - Proactive and organised, with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple orders and deadlines. - Strong collaboration skills and confidence working with customers, internal teams and international colleagues. - Analytical and improvement-focused, with an interest in forecasting, performance reporting and developing better ways of working. - Experience with reporting, automation or data visualisation tools would be advantageous.

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist - DV Cleared Daily Rate: Up to £600 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months 5 days onsite in London or Ipswich Are you ready to make a difference? Join a specialist team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, safeguarding critical national infrastructure and ensuring the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Your expertise will be pivotal in innovative and technologically challenging projects that promise to keep your work stimulating and rewarding! Why You'll Love Working Here: Exciting Projects: Work on rare and impactful projects that directly contribute to the safety and resilience of communities. Professional Growth: Access unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development, where your contributions are always valued. Dynamic Environment: Collaborate with brilliant minds and utilise cutting-edge tools to shape the future of infrastructure systems. Role Impact: In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping systems that ensure the seamless operation of critical national infrastructure and customer services. You'll oversee the entire life cycle-from design and build to commissioning and live operations-of advanced Building Management Systems (BMS), Central Monitoring platforms (CMS), and CCTV systems. Your Key Responsibilities: Architect and deliver next-generation BMS, CMS, and CCTV systems. Drive automation-first infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell). Tackle complex platform challenges across compute, storage, and networking. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and operations teams to provide seamless end-to-end services. Enhance platform security, resilience, and performance at scale. Champion best practises in incident, change, and problem management. Create clear and reusable runbooks and engineering standards. Continuously improve infrastructure building and operations by introducing new ideas and technologies. What You'll Need to Succeed: Essential Experience: Proven ability to lead the full life cycle of complex engineering or infrastructure systems. Strong technical knowledge of BMS, CMS, CCTV, or similar critical control environments. Experience in high-availability, mission-critical environments where resilience and security are paramount. Deep understanding of physical and system security principles, with skills in identifying and managing operational risks. Track record of driving automation and Infrastructure as Code to enhance operational performance. Ability to design and integrate complex, multi-vendor systems into scalable platforms. Strong communication skills to translate technical complexities into business value for stakeholders. Desirable Experience: Knowledge of networking, security, and identity management. Experience in regulated or customer-critical environments. Leadership or mentoring experience. Security Clearance: Active DC clearance is essential. Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about infrastructure engineering and eager to contribute to meaningful projects that protect communities, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a mission-driven team that values your expertise and dedication. Let's build a safer future together! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.