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Principal Data Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data and Integration Location: Reading (hybrid working) Duration: Initially Until Feb '27 - but very likely to extend (new programme) (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required Role details: We are looking for SC cleared Data Engineers to support our defence client on a contract basis. This role is focused on the Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data and Integration, and will be based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements. The initial contract will run until February 2027, with a strong likelihood of extension as this is a long term programme. Key Responsibilities: Design and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient data architectures and platforms. Lead the development of enterprise data pipelines, data integration frameworks, and data products. Establish and enforce data engineering standards, patterns, and best practices. Implement DataOps and DevOps methodologies to enhance deployment efficiency and operational reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend data requirements and deliver effective solutions. Ensure data quality, integrity, lineage, security, and compliance across all data assets. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to data engineering teams. Support cloud migration and modernisation initiatives involving data platforms and services. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Experience in data engineering, software engineering, or data platform development. Significant experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions. Extensive experience with cloud data platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. Proficiency in SQL, Python, Spark, and modern data processing frameworks. Experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines and streaming data solutions. Practical experience with DataOps, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. Expertise in data modelling, data warehousing, and master data management principles. Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks. Desirable Skills: Professional certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, or Data Engineering. Experience within aerospace, defence, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries. Knowledge of AI/ML platforms and MLOps practices. Experience with graph databases and knowledge engineering solutions. Experience implementing data mesh or data fabric architectures. Enterprise Architecture experience. Experience leading large-scale data modernisation programmes. Knowledge of defence security standards and classified environments. If you are a talented Data Engineer ready to take on a critical role in a dynamic and challenging environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's skilled team and contribute to their innovative projects.

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Quality Test Engineer for one of our local clients: 350 p/d Inside IR35 Remote, with occasional travel to Hursley and London (2-3 days per month) Candidates must hold current SC Clearance Option for candidates to be upgraded to DV! We're looking for a Quality/Test Engineer with experience in test automation and performance testing to support the delivery of software solutions within an Agile environment. You'll be involved throughout the testing lifecycle, helping to ensure applications are robust, scalable and fit for purpose. What you'll be doing Creating and executing test cases across multiple technology stacks Developing and maintaining automated test scripts Designing and implementing performance testing strategies Executing performance and load testing activities Investigating issues through debugging, tracing and log analysis Working closely with developers and stakeholders in an Agile delivery team Supporting CI/CD and quality assurance processes What we're looking for Current SC Clearance Experience in software testing and test automation Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices Experience with performance testing and test strategy creation Java Experience Selenium and BrowserStack experience Knowledge of debugging, logging and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Azure Application Insights, Azure Event Hub, Adobe Insights or Qualtrics Experience with Gatling and Azure DevOps Automation scripting experience Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines Understanding of Docker and application architecture principles If you have current SC Clearance, would like to be upgraded to DV, and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to 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)

Job Title: SC Cleared Virtualisation Engineer Location: London Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to 750 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Join Our Client as a hands-on Platform Engineer, delivering enterprise virtualisation platforms and automation in secure, regulated environments. If you enjoy turning architecture into repeatable, deployable solutions-while helping teams move faster with confidence-this role is for you. What you'll be doing: Design, deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) virtualisation platforms Implement core VCF components including vSphere, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated, consistent platform deployments Create API-driven automation for provisioning, configuration and lifecycle management Support platform lifecycle activities such as build, upgrades, patching and scaling Integrate virtualisation platforms with enterprise services (networking, DNS, identity and DevOps toolchains) Produce key technical artefacts including LLDs, build guides and runbooks Support integration, testing and operational handover, including change impact assessments and risk identification Help improve stability, performance and scalability through continuous automation and standardisation What you'll bring: Strong experience with VMware virtualisation platforms (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) Proven VMware Cloud Foundation / SDDC knowledge (NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations) Automation experience using tools such as PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible or SaltStack Experience with IaC and API-driven automation approaches Understanding of enterprise networking and underpinning services (e.g. DNS, load balancing) Ability to troubleshoot, analyse and communicate clearly with technical teams Confidence delivering in secure or regulated environments UK Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain Additional information: Experience with Kubernetes on VCF (VKS) is desirable Familiarity with hybrid cloud, GitOps and resilience (backup/DR) is desirable Agile delivery and Atlassian tools experience is desirable If you're ready to build secure-by-design virtualisation platforms and drive automation that makes delivery easier for everyone, apply now. Our Client is looking for engineers who take pride in platform quality-and want to grow their impact. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Operational / Data Engineer - SC cleared Operational / Data Engineer - SC cleared The location of the role is Telford (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 500 per day (via Umbrella agency) . Project Overview The Preventative Risking (PR) team within RIS is responsible for managing the risking and compliance referral processes for Self-Assessment (SA) registrations. Currently, the system identifies approximately 200,000 fraudulent registrations out of 1 million, resulting in an estimated 51 million to 219 million in lost SA repayment claims for HMRC (based on 2021/2022 figures). To address this, a proof of concept (POC) was developed using: SAS Enterprise Guide for table creation, SAS Studio V and SAS RTENG to build the SA registration network, SAS Viya 3.5 tools for risk assessment of new SA registrations. The POC leveraged data from 20 different sources, most of which were already housed in the Minerva Oracle database. Previously, some data had to be transferred manually. However, the automated file transfers described in this Solution Design Document (SDD) will now move that data to the SAS platform using approved Enterprise Architecture (EA) integration patterns, with the initial phase, targeted for delivery in April 2026. This role will form part of a new scrum team within Minerva Platform to develop and deliver the Ingestion and Risking within the SAS Platform including IDP. Key accountabilities of the role Design, development, and deployment of data integration and transformation solutions using Pentaho, Denodo, Talend, and SAS. Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and services that support business intelligence and analytics platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver robust data solutions. Champion Agile and Scrum methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of sprints and continuous improvement. Drive DevOps practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment of data services. Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are upheld across all solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues and performance bottlenecks. Key skill and experience SAS 9.4 (DI), SAS Viya 3.x (SAS Studio, VA, VI). Platform LSF, Jira, Platform Support. Strong expertise in ETL tools: Pentaho, Talend. Experience with data virtualization using Denodo. Proficiency in SAS for data analytics and reporting. Oracle (good to have). Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks. Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes). Strong SQL and data modeling skills. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities. Key Qualifications: Proven track record of data projects and teams. Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or relevant data technologies are a plus. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Systems Engineer - Azure months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Inside IR35 + 500 - 535 a day Working within the Infrastructure & Platform Services team, you will help support, maintain and enhance enterprise infrastructure, cloud services and platform technologies. You'll contribute to secure, reliable and resilient services across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments while supporting automation and modern infrastructure initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support and administer cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Microsoft Azure services. Support virtualisation platforms including VMware and Hyper-V. Assist with Kubernetes and OpenShift platform administration. Monitor infrastructure performance, availability and capacity. Support incident, problem and change management activities. Assist with backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives. Produce and maintain technical documentation. Work closely with senior engineers to improve platform reliability and operational performance. Essential Skills & Experience Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments. Understanding of Microsoft Azure services and cloud technologies. Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls. Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and operational support. Understanding of security principles and access management. Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery concepts. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative engineering team. Desirable Skills Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and/or Azure Administrator (AZ-104). Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift and Docker. Exposure to Terraform, Ansible or other Infrastructure as Code tools. Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash or Python. Experience with Grafana, Prometheus or Azure Monitor. Knowledge of DevOps practices and hybrid cloud environments. ITIL Foundation certification. If you'd like to discuss this Systems Engineer - Azure role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Platform Engineer - Security Cleared - Cheltenham (Hybrid) - Up to 75,000 Are you a Platform Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and building resilient, secure infrastructure? We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys experimenting with new technologies, and wants to work on projects where reliability, automation and operational excellence are essential. You'll be joining a collaborative engineering team delivering secure, high-impact platforms that support critical national programmes. The Role As a Platform Engineer, you'll design, deploy and maintain modern infrastructure across cloud and on-premise environments. Working alongside experienced software and infrastructure engineers, you'll help build scalable, automated platforms while continually improving how services are deployed, monitored and operated. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll: Build and improve secure, automated platform infrastructure Deploy solutions into complex production environments Improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices Work closely with developers to streamline software delivery Troubleshoot production issues and optimise platform performance Contribute ideas, challenge existing approaches and help shape engineering best practice Technology You'll have the opportunity to work with modern DevOps and platform technologies including: Kubernetes Terraform GitHub & GitHub Actions Helm AWS VMware Bash Go and/or Rust Experience with every technology isn't expected-we're looking for engineers who learn quickly and enjoy solving technical problems. About You You'll likely have experience in several of the following: Supporting and operating production platforms Infrastructure as Code and automation Containerisation and Kubernetes Cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS CI/CD tooling and deployment pipelines Linux administration Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Due to the nature of the work, applicants must have existing Security Clearance. Platform Engineer - Security Cleared - Cheltenham (Hybrid) - Up to 75,000

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

*SC - Security Cleared* Azure Cloud Infra Engineer 5 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Max 3 days p/w Onsite in Derby Rate - £400 - £500 (Flexible) p/d via Umbrella We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a number of Azure Cloud Infra Engineer's on a long term program of work. Key Responsibilities: As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you are required to work in complex development and migration of application projects to Azure cloud. You will work with business analysts, application developers, architects and data stakeholders to understand the customer business cases and build Azure environment secured and scalable. Key Accountabilities * Understanding the requirement and bring out highly scalable Azure solution design and delivering End-to-End Implementation working with Azure architects * Building and Implementation of environment setup in Azure cloud for applications, data team and DevOps. * Understanding in the use of dockers, containers, and Kubernetes in development processes. * Good co-ordination with Architects, App Developers, Data Engineers and POTs team for resolving infrastructure related issues. * Implementation of Azure cloud resources with security features enabled. * Ownership of documentation, tracking and prioritizing tasks and highlighting the foreseen blockers upfront * Ensure the Azure cloud environment is implemented using best practices and as per architecture governance & compliance rules Key Skills & Experience: * Ideally 10+ years of total experience with ideally 5+ years in Azure Cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) in relation to data intensive solutions * Cloud Services Experience o Designing solutions and implementation/migration of data intensive applications to Azure Cloud. o Design, configure and optimize data related service in Azure such as Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, Database & Batch services. o Ability to design/implement/Troubleshoot end-to-end pipelines in Data platform for related projects. o Configuring App gateway, IaaS, AD, Firewall & Networking in the context of PaaS o Implement SQL & NO SQL solutions in Azure Data platform. o Experience is migrating data from On-prem to Cloud environment. o Exposure to Cybersecurity standards and implementation of cloud and resource controls to meet RR standards * DevOps o Knowledge of Dev-Ops processes (including CI/CD) and Infrastructure as code is essential. o Expert working on IaC tools such as Terraform, Biceps, ARM, PowerShell to automate deployment with Azure Devops. o Design and implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure Devops using YAML pipelines and scripts with best practice. o Good understanding in Git, Repos, Artifacts, Branching strategy, Conflicts, Policies, Pipelines as applied to data solutions Desirable o Knowledge in Kubernetes, Container technologies are added advantage. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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 10 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.

Data Architect - SC Cleared Telford (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) 6-Month Contract 550 - 600 per day InsideIR35 Active SC Clearance is essential for this role We are supporting a major UK public sector digital transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Data Architect to join a high-profile delivery team designing enterprise-scale data and analytics solutions. You will take ownership of end-to-end data architecture, working closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders to design scalable, secure and governed data solutions. Responsibilities: - Designing enterprise data architectures, including data modelling, governance, metadata, lineage and quality - Defining modern data platforms including data lakes, data warehouses and lakehouse architectures - Designing ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions - Advising on cloud-based data platforms, virtualisation and modern analytics architectures - Providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from design through to implementation - Supporting architecture governance, best practice and technical assurance - Working with engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions across Agile environments Skills & Experience: - Enterprise Data Architecture - Data Warehousing, Data Lakes and Lakehouse solutions - Data Modelling and Data Governance - ETL/ELT Architecture - Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) - Relational and NoSQL databases - Data Virtualisation - Analytics and BI platforms (Power BI, SAS, R or similar) - APIs and data integration - Agile, DevOps and CI/CD delivery environments Experience delivering large-scale public sector or regulated industry programmes would be highly beneficial. Please apply for immediate interview! CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

DevOps Engineer SC cleared Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value. Responsibilities: Cloud and Platform Integration Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards CI/CD and Automation Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments Testing and Quality Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases Support continuous improvement of testing practices Monitoring and Incident Response Implement observability and monitoring tooling Track system performance and detect anomalies Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments Collaboration and Delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders Translate requirements into working technical solutions Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities Skills & Experience: Active SC clearance Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS Infrastructure as code using Terraform CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrin e- resourcing

Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Predominantly home-based, with occasional travel to client sites in London. Ideally based near Bristol, Cheltenham, Manchester Salary: 60,000- 80,000 (individual contributor role, not Team Lead) Clearance: SC cleared or clearable About the client SR2 is supporting on of our long standing consultancy clients who are on a mission to make the UK the safest place to work online. They deliver highly secure, technically challenging projects for UK Government clients. They invest heavily in their people - regular team socials, an annual company trip, five fully paid training days a year, and genuine career progression. The role You'll join a small, fast-paced agile delivery team, taking a leading role across the project lifecycle - from architecture and build through to managing customer relationships. There's a big, brand-new AI project on offer right now, genuinely exciting stuff, but very confidential at this stage. It involves taking a newly designed AI system and implementing/scaling it into a live working environment. It requires standard security clearance so ideally you will be cleared already or happy to go through clearance. What you'll do Build and operate CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code Design platform services for deployment, operation and monitoring of containerised products Build new infrastructure (not just maintain existing environments) Work in public/private cloud, primarily AWS Support Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban), mentor junior team members, manage customer relationships What we're looking for Strong AWS experience essential (AWS-focused, not Azure) Solid grounding in security principles and secure-by-design practices Experience with CI/CD, containerisation, IaC, testing frameworks Comfortable leading design work and mentoring early-career engineers Strong stakeholder management skills Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Group pension scheme with matched employer contributions Private health insurance after probation, with option to add family cover Life insurance and personal accident cover Health & wellbeing cash plan (dental, optical, physio and more) Employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and interest-free PC loan Stock purchase plan with company top-up Five fully paid training days a year and clear routes for career progression The role is home based with adhoc travel to London. 2 stage interview happening asap.

SC Cleared Test Engineer (AI) Rate - 650 (A day) Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Engineer (AI) to play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions within a complex, enterprise-scale environment. This is an exciting opportunity to lead testing strategy across cutting-edge AI systems, ensuring robust validation, strong governance, and continuous quality improvement across digital platforms. The Role As a Senior Test Engineer, you will operate at a strategic level, shaping testing approaches for AI and data services while remaining hands-on across automation, validation, and delivery pipelines. You will: Lead the design and execution of end-to-end test strategies across AI and digital programmes Ensure quality across AI models, data pipelines, APIs, and cloud-based services Embed test-driven (TDD) and behaviour-driven (BDD) practices within engineering teams Drive improvements in automation frameworks and testing tools Provide expert oversight on AI model validation, including Generative AI and RAG solutions Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies Mentor and coach engineers to build strong testing capability across teams Key Responsibilities Define and deliver testing strategies aligned to organisational standards Lead AI testing, validation, and evaluation frameworks Integrate testing within CI/CD and DevOps pipelines Champion modern testing approaches, including AI-led and predictive testing techniques Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data science, product, and leadership Oversee defect management, quality metrics, and release assurance Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and performance standards Key Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience delivering quality assurance for AI / ML solutions across the full lifecycle Hands-on expertise with Microsoft-based environments (e.g. Azure testing tools, AI platforms) Proficiency in one or more: Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or R Proven experience in: AI / Generative AI testing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solution validation (e.g. RAGAS framework) CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-based test integration Ability to define and implement AI testing strategies and model validation frameworks Strong understanding of: Functional and non-functional testing Accessibility, security, and performance testing Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments Active SC Clearance (mandatory)

Python Software Engineer months + +Remote - 1 day a month on site in Leeds +SC cleared - current active clearance is essential +Inside IR35 + 400 a day We're looking for an experienced Senior Python Software Engineer with a strong background in cloud platforms and platform engineering to join a nationally critical programme supporting the UK's healthcare infrastructure. You'll be working on a highly available, secure healthcare integration and messaging platform that forms part of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) . The platform enables the secure exchange of patient and workforce data between healthcare organisations and digital services, helping ensure vital healthcare systems remain resilient, secure and available. This is an opportunity to work on software that has a genuine impact on millions of people while helping shape engineering standards across a modern cloud-native platform. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll combine application development with platform engineering practices to build, improve and support a secure, cloud-native environment. Key responsibilities include: Developing high-quality, secure Python applications for complex distributed systems Maintaining and improving code quality across the platform Building, managing and monitoring CI/CD pipelines and code quality gates Ensuring deployments meet technical, security and governance standards Provisioning and supporting cloud-native infrastructure, primarily within AWS Collaborating with product teams to help build observable, reliable cloud-native services Supporting incident investigation and driving continuous platform improvements Embedding Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles throughout the development process Championing a "shift-left" approach to security through static and dynamic analysis, automation and best practice Essential Skills & Experience We're looking for engineers with experience in: Senior-level Python software development Developing secure software for complex systems AWS or other public cloud platforms Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions (or similar) Observability and monitoring tools Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles Supporting production environments and incident investigation Building secure, reliable and scalable cloud-native applications Desirable Experience Promoting engineering and platform best practices across teams Building reusable Infrastructure as Code modules and CI/CD pipelines Enabling developer productivity through platform engineering Driving DevOps culture and automation Creating shared tooling and self-service capabilities for engineering teams If you'd like to discuss this Python Software Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Mulesoft Developer +6 months + +Remote working +SC cleared - must be eligible for clearance +Inside IR35 + 600 - 675 a day We're looking for an experienced MuleSoft Developer to join our growing technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise integration solutions that connect Salesforce with critical business systems. Working alongside Enterprise Architects, Salesforce Developers, Engineers, DevOps teams and business stakeholders, you'll develop scalable, secure, and high-performing APIs and integrations using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. If you're passionate about integration, API-led connectivity, and solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As our MuleSoft Developer, you will: Design, develop and implement MuleSoft APIs, integrations and connectors to enable secure and efficient data exchange across enterprise systems. Build and maintain integrations between Salesforce and internal and third-party applications. Collaborate with architects, business analysts, Salesforce developers and technology partners to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Troubleshoot, test and optimise integrations to ensure reliability, scalability and performance. Implement best practices around API security, governance, monitoring and data management. Produce high-quality technical documentation and participate in peer code reviews. Provide technical guidance and share knowledge across the wider technology team. Keep up to date with emerging MuleSoft, Salesforce and integration technologies to continually improve our integration capabilities. What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience developing solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform . Strong hands-on experience designing APIs, building Mule flows and managing Mule runtime environments. Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise applications. Solid Java development skills. Strong understanding of REST and SOAP APIs, JSON, XML and data transformation. Experience implementing secure integration solutions using OAuth2, JWT, API gateways and encryption standards. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. If you'd like to discuss this Mulesoft Developer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 90,000 We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering innovative software for large-scale, mission critical programmes. This is an opportunity to work on complex technical challenges where you'll have genuine influence over architecture, engineering standards and the products you build. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and developing modern, scalable applications across the full technology stack. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product teams and customers to build intuitive user experiences, resilient backend services and robust integrations with wider enterprise systems. This is a hands-on engineering position with real ownership, where you'll help define technical direction while mentoring others and driving engineering excellence. What You'll Be Doing Designing and building full stack applications from frontend through to backend and database Developing modern web applications using Angular, Java and SQL technologies Creating APIs and integrations with enterprise platforms and external systems Building secure, scalable and maintainable software with quality built in from day one Working with event-driven architectures and near real-time data where appropriate Improving CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability and engineering best practices Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to shape requirements and deliver high-quality solutions Mentoring fellow engineers and contributing to a strong engineering culture Key Experience Required You'll be an experienced software engineer who enjoys taking ownership and solving challenging technical problems. You'll ideally have experience with: Full stack software development in commercial environments Angular or another modern TypeScript frontend framework Java backend development SQL databases and API development System integration and enterprise application development CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and DevOps practices Software architecture and scalable system design Agile delivery and collaborative development practices Just as importantly, you'll be someone who: Enjoys working through ambiguity and solving complex problems Communicates confidently with both technical and business stakeholders Takes pride in writing clean, maintainable code Cares about user experience as much as technical quality Supports and mentors other engineers Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK Nationals and eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Candidates already holding active SC clearance are encouraged to apply. Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 90,000

Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer - DV Cleared - £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance - Gloucestershire, London or Manchester Are you an experienced DevOps professional ready to lead a high-performing team and drive automation across secure, enterprise-scale environments? We're looking for a Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer to take ownership of our DevOps and automation capability. This is an opportunity to shape engineering best practice, lead talented engineers, and deliver innovative automation solutions that improve the way technology is designed, deployed and managed. As the Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and embedding DevOps practices while leading a team responsible for delivering automation and infrastructure solutions. You'll work across complex, highly secure environments, champion Infrastructure as Code, and support both technical delivery and business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of DevOps Engineers, supporting their technical growth and career development. Drive the adoption of DevOps principles, automation, and modern engineering practices. Design and implement automation solutions across enterprise infrastructure. Develop services, scripts, and configurations to support an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and troubleshooting throughout project life cycles. Support pre-sales activities by helping define technical solutions and identifying opportunities to address customer challenges. Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, and operational efficiency. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or mentoring DevOps or infrastructure engineering teams. Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, automation pipelines, and systems integration. Experience delivering automation initiatives from concept through to implementation. Production experience supporting Microsoft technologies, with exposure to Linux, within secure, highly available enterprise environments. Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Experience Scripting in languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash. A proactive approach to identifying risks, improving processes, and driving innovation Experience designing complex infrastructure solutions and producing high-quality technical documentation. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab. Security Clearance This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer - DV Cleared - £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance - Gloucestershire, London or Manchester

DevOps Engineer - SC or DV Cleared - £60,000 - £70,000 + Gloucestershire, Manchester or London Are you someone who enjoys keeping critical systems running smoothly while continuously improvng how they work? Do you like balancing hands-on technical problem solving with structured ways of working in secure, high-impact environments? We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a collaborative team supporting business-critical platforms where reliability, security and service quality are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you'll work across both business-as-usual support and project delivery, helping to ensure platforms remain stable, resilient and fit for purpose. You'll take ownership of incidents, proactively monitor system health and act as a key point of contact for Elastic-related services. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll have the opportunity to share knowledge, develop your technical expertise and contribute to the continuous improvement of services while operating within established ITIL-based service management processes. Key Responsibilities Investigate, triage and resolve incidents, service requests and technical issues in a timely manner. Proactively monitor and maintain system health to ensure high levels of service availability. Act as the technical focal point for Elastic-related incidents, problems, changes and service requests. Support a combination of operational (BAU) activities and project-based work. Follow ITIL-based service management processes to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Contribute to service improvements through automation, monitoring and best practice. Skills Experience working with virtualised environments, including containerisation and Kubernetes. Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience using Scripting and automation to improve system reliability and operational efficiency. Working knowledge of networking concepts, including routing, Firewalls and proxies. Experience administering and supporting Linux operating systems. Understanding of digital certificates, authentication methods and certificate authority services Experience with Ansible and Bash Scripting. Experience using Terraform. Security Clearance This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We recognise that skills and experience can be gained in different ways, and we'd love to hear how your background could make a valuable contribution. DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared - £60,000 - £70,000 + Gloucestershire, Manchester or London

DevOps Team Lead - SC or DV Cleared - Gloucestershire, London, or Manchester - £75,000 - £90,000 + £5,400 Car Allowance This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential leadership role supporting some of the UK's most secure and complex technology environments. We're looking for a technically strong Team Lead. You'll guide a high-performing DevOps team, shape technical direction, and work alongside customers and delivery partners to ensure critical services remain secure, resilient and continually improving. If you're someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineers and driving operational excellence, then this could be for you The Role You'll lead a multidisciplinary DevOps team responsible for delivering and supporting secure services within a high-assurance environment. Working closely with technical specialists, delivery managers and customer stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership across live services and project delivery, helping to prioritise work, manage risk and ensure solutions are delivered to the highest standards. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy while remaining close to the technology, making key architectural decisions and supporting the successful delivery of business-critical systems. What You'll Be Doing Lead and mentor a skilled DevOps delivery team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Provide technical leadership across projects and live services. Define and maintain the technical architecture, ensuring solutions remain secure, scalable and supportable. Oversee incident investigation, problem resolution and change delivery. Work closely with Service Delivery Managers to ensure services are delivered effectively and efficiently. Collaborate with customers and third-party suppliers to balance priorities, manage risk and improve service quality. Drive continuous improvement across tooling, processes and engineering practices. Maintain technical documentation and system knowledge to support long-term service resilience. About You You'll be an experienced technical leader who enjoys supporting others while remaining actively involved in solving technical challenges. You'll bring: Experience leading technical or DevOps teams within complex enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of systems architecture and modern infrastructure. Hands-on experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. Experience working across Linux/Unix environments, on-premise infrastructure and cloud platforms. Knowledge of containerisation, microservices and Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. DevOps Team Lead - DV Cleared - Gloucestershire, London, or Manchester - £90,000 + £5,400 Car Allowance

Lead Technical Architect (SC Cleared) 36-Month Programme | Extension Reviews Every 6 months Hybrid Travel Required Across UK Delivery Locations The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Architect to take ownership of the technical strategy and architecture for a major national-scale data andanalytics transformation programme. This position represents the highest level of technical authority within the delivery organisation and will be responsible for shaping the long-term architectural direction of a modern cloud-based data platform. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across architecture, engineering, infrastructure, platform operations, security, and governance, ensuring all solutions align with enterprise standards and future business objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, governance bodies, and technical leadership, you will define architectural principles, guide technical decision-making, oversee assurance activities, and establish the frameworks that will support the platform throughout itslifecycle. This is a long-term programme engagement offering an initial 36-month contract, with programme reviews and extension opportunities conducted on a rolling six-month basis. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture Leadership Define and maintain the overarching technical architecture roadmap for a large-scale cloud-native data platform. Establish architectural standards, patterns, and governance frameworks across engineering, infrastructure, security, platform services, and DevOps capabilities. Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical delivery throughout the programme life cycle. Technical Governance & Assurance Act as the senior technical representative for architecture governance, design review boards, assurance forums, and technical approval processes. Produce, review, and defend architecture submissions, technical designs, and assurance responses. Provide authoritative guidance on architectural decisions, technical risk management, and solution direction. Strategic Platform Design Lead architectural design activities for highly complex and business-critical platform components. Define approaches for enterprise-scale data governance, data sharing, multi-domain collaboration, capacity planning, tenancy architecture, and security controls. Guide the evolution of platform capabilities to support future organisational requirements. Leadership & Mentoring Lead and mentor a team of architects operating across multiple workstreams. Conduct design reviews and ensure architectural consistency across all programme deliverables. Drive quality standards for architecture artefacts including High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and technical standards documentation. Stakeholder Engagement Build trusted relationships with senior technical leaders, enterprise architects, programme directors, and executive stakeholders. Present architectural recommendations and technical options to both technical and non-technical audiences. Influence long-term technology strategy and future platform investments. Non-Functional Architecture Define and manage non-functional requirements including: Performance Scalability Security Resilience Availability Cost optimisation Disaster Recovery Ensure compliance with agreed standards throughout design, build, testing, and operational readiness phases. Knowledge Transfer & Capability Development Establish architectural documentation standards and reusable design patterns. Support internal teams through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer activities. Ensure architecture decisions and operational guidance are fully documented for long-term sustainability. Essential Experience Applicants must demonstrate extensive experience operating at Lead Architect, Principal Architect, or Enterprise Architect level within large-scale cloud and data transformation programmes.You will possess: Significant experience defining enterprise architecture for cloud-native data platforms. Deep expertise across Microsoft Fabric including: Lakehouse architecture Data Warehousing OneLake Real Time Analytics Fabric Networking Capacity Planning Multi-workspace governance Strong understanding of modern Azure data services, including: Azure Data Factory Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 Azure Databricks Azure Synapse Analytics Delta Lake Extensive experience implementing enterprise data governance solutions and metadata management frameworks. Strong knowledge of architecture governance, design assurance processes, and enterprise architecture controls. Extensive experience designing secure cloud platforms using: Zero Trust principles Identity and Access Management Network segmentation Private networking strategies Security monitoring and threat protection services Proven experience producing and presenting architecture documentation for senior governance audiences. Strong understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code and modern delivery pipelines using technologies such as Terraform and Bicep. Experience supporting Real Time data processing and event-driven architectures. Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous: Leading migration programmes from Legacy on-premise data environments to cloud-based platforms. Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF. Experience working within highly regulated public sector or government environments. Knowledge of UK government security and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with large-scale data management, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives. Experience defining strategic technology roadmaps for multi-year delivery programmes. Required Certifications Essential Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Desirable Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) TOGAF Practitioner or Certified Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) Equivalent experience may be considered where appropriate. Clearance Requirement Active Security Check (SC) Clearance is mandatory. Candidates must hold live SC clearance at the point of application and be eligible to maintain clearance throughout the duration of the engagement.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the UK public sector. We specialise in Agile delivery, digital services, cloud transformation, data, and user-centred design, helping organisations build scalable and impactful digital products and platforms. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to support the design and development of reporting dashboards and analytics for CAF and risk reporting tools within a major digital transformation programme. Job Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Lead with strong expertise in Python, Django, and modern web application architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading development teams, designing scalable Back End systems, and driving end-to-end technical delivery for enterprise-grade applications. The candidate should have hands-on experience with GOV.UK Frontend, authentication and authorization frameworks such as OIDC/OAuth, containerization technologies, and relational databases like PostgreSQL. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications using Python and Django. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams. Architect secure and high-performing Back End systems and APIs. Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using OIDC/OAuth. Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using GOV.UK Frontend standards and components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, QA, and Architecture teams. Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and automated testing. Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas and queries. Manage containerized deployments using Docker. Participate in solution design, estimation, and technical planning activities. Drive CI/CD adoption and engineering best practices. Required Skills Strong experience in Python and Django framework. Hands-on experience with GOV.UK Frontend framework and accessibility standards. Strong understanding of OIDC and OAuth 2.0 authentication mechanisms. Experience with RESTful API development and microservices architecture. Proficiency in Docker and containerized application deployment. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL database design and optimization. Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies. Good understanding of application security and performance optimization. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in government/public sector digital transformation projects. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with Kubernetes and infrastructure automation tools. Experience with Front End technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React (preferred). Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Why Join Us? Opportunity to work on impactful digital transformation programs. Collaborative and technology-driven work culture. Exposure to modern engineering practices and cloud-native technologies. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, respect, and collaboration.