16 jobs found

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.

Senior C# Developer- SC Cleared Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary up to 65k, plus excellent company benefits. Given the nature of the work and timescales, candidates must hold an active SC clearance. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.5 92% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary Triad Group Plc is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using .Net Core with associated web frameworks (React, Blazer, Angular). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, propose solutions, and deliver high-quality code that meets our clients' needs. As a consultant at Triad, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape, defining, designing, and delivering digital solutions across public, private, and third sectors. Operating within a Company that values autonomy and creativity, you will be at the forefront of solving complex problems, contributing to a culture of innovation that has been the hallmark of Triad's 35-year success story. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain C# applications, components, and systems. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and other developers to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and provide constructive feedback to peers. Troubleshoot and debug software applications to resolve issues and optimise performance. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in web development and software engineering. Document code and technical specifications. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies. Skills and Experience: 8+ years of proven experience as a C# Developer or similar software development role. Proficiency in the C# programming language and the .NET Framework, including .NET Core Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum. Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Good communication and collaboration abilities. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong attention to detail and dedication to delivering high-quality work. Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git is preferred). Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot or similar to support coding, debugging, documentation and delivery, with an understanding of responsible and secure AI use. Qualifications & Certifications A degree or equivalent qualification related to the area you work in - Desirable Given the nature of the work and timescales, candidates must hold an active SC clearance. Triad's Commitment to You As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Matched pension contributions (5%). Private healthcare with Bupa Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. Perkbox membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. What Our Colleagues Have to Say Please see for yourself on Glassdoor and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our Careers Page. Our Selection Process After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: Initial call with the Internal Recruitment Team Technical test Technical interview with one of our Senior Developers and Technical Architects Interview with our CTO for career review and cultural fit We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to the offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation. Other information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory to the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, and we are a Disability Confident Leader.

AI Agent Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer SC Cleared Remote 465/day Inside IR35 Initial 3-Month Contract We're working with a leading software company specialising in Enterprise AI and digital transformation. Their AI platform enables organisations to securely connect, discover and utilise enterprise data to power AI-driven search, intelligent automation and regulatory compliance. They are looking for an SC Cleared AI Agent and Machine Learning Engineer to join their team from August, supporting the delivery of an exciting Central Government programme helping to develop intelligent AI agents and machine learning capabilities that solve real-world business challenges. Contract Details: Duration: Initial 3-month contract (likely extension) Location: Fully Remote (UK) Rate: 465 per day IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC Clearance is essential You'll be responsible for: Designing and developing AI agents using modern LLM frameworks Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using enterprise knowledge sources Developing and deploying Machine Learning models for intelligent decision-making Integrating AI services with enterprise APIs and data platforms Engineering prompts, tool calling and agent workflows Working with structured and unstructured data to improve AI performance Collaborating with software engineers, data scientists and architects to deliver secure AI solutions Ensuring solutions meet security, governance and compliance requirements expected within government environment Requirements Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Experience in AI Agent Engineering or Machine Learning Engineering. Available to start in August Strong communication skills and experience working within Agile delivery teams If you're an AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Generative AI Engineer, LLM Engineer or Software Engineer with hands-on experience building production AI solutions, I'd be keen to speak with you. Please apply with your latest CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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

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)

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - 90,000 We're looking for an experienced engineer to join a collaborative technology team delivering mission-critical software used within a large scale UK defence programme. This is an opportunity to take ownership of major backend initiatives, influence technical direction, and work on systems where performance, reliability and security genuinely matter. The Opportunity You'll be helping to shape architecture, solve integration challenges and design scalable backend solutions that connect multiple enterprise platforms. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll play a key role in evolving a modern software platform, integrating with data platforms, ERP systems and partner technologies while helping establish engineering best practices across the wider team. You'll have the autonomy to make technical decisions, mentor fellow engineers and contribute to the long term direction of both the product and engineering function. What You'll Be Doing Designing and developing scalable backend services and APIs Building integrations with enterprise systems, data platforms and third-party applications Making architectural decisions around backend services and data flows Implementing event-driven and real-time integration patterns where appropriate Writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code using modern engineering practices Improving CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and platform observability Working closely with engineers, product specialists, project managers and customer stakeholders Mentoring developers and helping raise engineering standards across the team About You You'll ideally have experience in: Strong backend development experience using Java (or another modern backend language with the ability to transition) Designing RESTful APIs and distributed backend systems SQL databases and data modelling System integration and enterprise application development Event-driven architectures and messaging technologies CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and modern development practices Making sound technical decisions and working through ambiguous requirements Mentoring engineers and leading technical delivery You'll be someone who enjoys solving difficult engineering problems, communicates well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and takes pride in delivering high-quality software. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK Nationals and eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential. Senior Backend Software Engineer - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - 90,000

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.

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading digital transformation consultancy helping public and private sector organisations deliver innovative, user-centred digital services. We combine agile delivery, modern engineering practices, and deep domain expertise to create solutions that improve outcomes for millions of users. Role Overview We are seeking a QAT Engineer (SFIA Level 4) to join our growing engineering team. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of digital services by developing and executing automated and manual testing activities across the software development life cycle. Working closely with developers, product managers, and delivery teams, you will help embed quality throughout the development process and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing practices. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test cases. Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing. Support the implementation and maintenance of automated testing frameworks. Identify, investigate, and document defects and quality issues. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to ensure quality requirements are met. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated validation processes. Participate in sprint planning, refinement, and agile ceremonies. Support continuous improvement of testing standards and processes. Essential Skills & Experience Experience working in Quality Assurance and Testing environments. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js. Experience using automated testing tools and frameworks. Understanding of regression, integration, and functional testing practices. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile delivery methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Additional Information SFIA Level: 4 Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering agile, secure, and scalable technology solutions for public and private sector clients. This is a fully remote role based in India, supporting UK operations and client engagements. The successful candidate will work closely with UK leadership teams and must be comfortable operating within UK regulatory, governance, and delivery frameworks. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead quality assurance and testing activities within a large-scale cloud data engineering programme operating across a modern AWS-native technology ecosystem, including Apache Airflow, Amazon Athena, AWS Glue, S3, EMR, DynamoDB, and related cloud services. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with test strategy ownership . You will be responsible for defining and driving the overall testing approach across automated pipelines, data workflows, cloud infrastructure, and release delivery while managing risks, improving testing standards, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Big Data and Data Lake environments , including testing both structured and unstructured datasets, and will be comfortable operating in highly automated CI/CD-driven delivery environments. You will work closely with engineering, DevOps, architecture, and stakeholder teams to ensure quality is Embedded throughout the software delivery life cycle. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Leadership Define, implement, and manage the overall test strategy across cloud-native data platforms and applications Lead end-to-end testing activities across data pipelines, cloud services, APIs, and distributed systems Establish quality standards, governance processes, and testing best practices across teams Drive a quality-first engineering culture across the programme Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Test Engineers and QA team members Automated Testing & Frameworks Design, implement, and oversee scalable automated test frameworks for data and application testing Build and maintain automated test suites across AWS cloud infrastructure and data workflows Enhance existing automation frameworks to improve reliability, coverage, maintainability, and reporting Ensure automated testing is fully integrated within GitLab CI/CD pipelines for rapid feedback and release confidence Big Data & Data Lake Testing Lead testing activities across Big Data and Data Lake solutions containing structured and unstructured datasets Validate large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and processing workflows Ensure data integrity, transformation accuracy, reconciliation, and performance under load Oversee PySpark-based data validation and interrogation activities on AWS EMR Support testing and monitoring of workflows orchestrated through Apache Airflow Drive root cause analysis for production data issues and platform defects Risk Management & Reporting Identify, assess, and communicate quality risks across releases and environments Analyse test execution metrics, defects, trends, and quality indicators Translate technical findings into clear, prioritised reporting for technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide regular status reporting to programme leadership and client stakeholders CI/CD & DevOps Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to improve release quality and deployment confidence Ensure automated test execution within GitLab CI/CD pipelines Support infrastructure testing and validation within Terraform-managed cloud environments Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing and delivery processes Technology Stack Apache Airflow, Amazon Athena, AWS S3, AWS Glue, AWS EMR, AWS EC2, AWS ECR, AWS DynamoDB, AWS CloudWatch, AWS IAM, Python, SQL, Java, Bash, GitLab CI/CD, Jupyter Notebooks, Apache Spark/PySpark, Terraform, Docker Key Skills Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Java, and Scripting languages such as Bash Hands-on experience testing Big Data platforms and Data Lake solutions Strong experience with AWS EMR, Apache Airflow, and Jupyter Notebooks Experience performing PySpark-based data interrogation, validation, and testing Strong knowledge of AWS services including S3, Glue, Athena, EMR, CloudWatch, IAM, DynamoDB, EC2, and ECR Experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale automated test frameworks Strong understanding of CI/CD practices using GitLab pipelines Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform Familiarity with Docker and containerised testing environments Understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions Experience validating structured and unstructured data workflows Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills Ability to communicate technical risks clearly to stakeholders at all levels Experience leading and mentoring QA/Test Engineering teams Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Test Manager , Lead Test Engineer, or QA Lead within cloud and data engineering environments Strong background in automated testing for cloud-native and data-centric platforms Experience testing large-scale data pipelines, transformation processes, and distributed systems Experience managing or leading QA/testing teams in Agile delivery environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience establishing test governance, reporting, and quality metrics Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability Experience working within regulated or security-conscious delivery environments SFIA Level 5 capability provides leadership, influences strategy, and drives quality improvements Active SC clearance (mandatory)

I am currently looking for Test Automation Engineers for a contract role in Farnborough (3-4 days onsite a week). Location: Farnborough 3-4 days a week on site. Hours: 37.5 per week Duration of contract: 4-6 months Rate: Negotiable depending on experience IR35: Inside Clearance Required: DV - suitable candidates must have current, transferrable DV Clearance Top 3: Python Test Automation experience AWS Testing Experience Security Testing experience The company are seeking a mid level Test Automation Engineer to join its UK team in the Farnborough area on an initial four-month contractor engagement. The role will support the delivery of secure, reliable technical solutions through a combination of manual testing, Python-based test automation, AWS, database and security-testing expertise. The successful contractor will be a seasoned technical individual contributor who is fully proficient in applying testing principles, theories and concepts, can become productive quickly, and can work independently on technically difficult or unclear problems within a time-bound assignment. What You Will Be Doing Define, develop, execute and maintain manual and automated test approaches across functional, integration, system and regression testing. Design and implement scalable Python test automation frameworks, reusable libraries and supporting utilities. Test AWS-hosted services and applications, including interfaces, data flows, permissions, logging and operational behaviour. Plan and perform security testing against applicable CIS Security Controls and Safeguards, confirming that required controls are implemented, configured correctly and supported by suitable evidence. Assess security controls across AWS, applications, databases and supporting infrastructure, including secure configuration, identity and access management, vulnerability management, audit logging, data protection, network monitoring and application security. Document security test plans, control-to-test traceability, findings, evidence, residual risks and remediation recommendations, and verify corrective actions through retesting. Validate relational and/or non-relational databases through data interrogation, reconciliation, integrity checks and backend testing. Analyse requirements, designs and acceptance criteria to determine test coverage, traceability and risk-based priorities. Investigate failures, identify root causes, record high-quality defects and collaborate with engineering teams through resolution and retest. Produce clear test plans, test cases, automation assets, evidence, results and completion reports. Support estimation, planning, technical reviews and continuous improvement of test practices, tooling and quality controls. Provide technical guidance, coaching and constructive review to less experienced technical staff. Communicate technical findings, risks and recommendations to internal stakeholders, project leaders and client team members. What We Are Looking For Strong practical experience of manual testing, including test analysis, design, execution, defect management and reporting. Proven experience creating and maintaining automated tests using Python. Hands-on experience testing applications or services hosted in AWS. Practical security testing experience focused on assessing CIS Security Controls and Safeguards, including the ability to translate control requirements into measurable test cases and evidence-based findings. Experience testing security controls within cloud and hybrid environments, with particular attention to secure configuration, access control, logging, vulnerability management, data protection and application security. Strong database testing skills, including the use of SQL for data validation and fault investigation. Ability to develop solutions to difficult or unclear technical testing problems through deep analysis and collaboration with internal experts. Deep understanding of software testing principles, test techniques, quality risks and the software development lifecycle. Broad awareness of related engineering disciplines, including software development, infrastructure, security and deployment practices. Experience working independently and taking ownership of complete testing projects or processes within a technical area. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence project and team leaders on test design, process and technical approach. Desirable Skills Experience integrating automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Experience using Selenium for browser-based test automation. Proficiency with Git-based version control, branching, pull requests and peer review. Experience with API testing, test doubles, service virtualisation or performance testing. Familiarity with containerised environments and infrastructure-as-code delivery practices. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Level Requirements Operate as a seasoned technical individual contributor, fully proficient in applying technical principles, theories and concepts within the testing discipline. Work independently to deliver objectives that have a significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Take responsibility for entire projects or processes within the assigned technical testing area. Develop solutions to technical issues that are difficult, unclear and dependent on deep technical knowledge. Collaborate with internal experts and consider the impact of testing solutions on the end product or service. Communicate effectively with internal and client project team members. Influence project and team leaders regarding solution design, processes and technical approaches. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical testing domain and a broad understanding of related specialist areas. Coach and review the work of lower-level technical staff where required. If this role is of interest, please send an updated CV to (url removed) and I will call you to discuss further

Defence Operations, Supply Chain & ILS Consultant (223cm) - Bristol/Abbey Wood - 45,000 - 60,000, with travel and accommodation covered. Location: Bristol/Abbey Wood, with travel to other UK sites Working pattern: Hybrid, typically 3days on site per week Salary: 45,000 - 60,000, with travel and accommodation covered. Security clearance: Active SC clearance essential DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY. The opportunity Are you an SC-cleared defence professional with experience in operational delivery, military logistics, supply chain management or equipment support? Our client, a leading management consultancy supporting mission-critical Defence programs, is expanding its associate network to meet current and upcoming demand within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). These assignments support complex equipment and capability programs throughout their lifecycle - from procurement and modification through to in-service support, sustainment and disposal. Opportunities are available across three specialist areas. You do not need experience across all three; your background will be matched to the most suitable assignment. Which area best matches your experience? Operations and delivery management Coordinating in-service delivery, governance, resources, budgets, performance, risks and cross-functional teams. Supply chain and inventory management Managing item data, demand and supply planning, suppliers, storage, distribution, provisioning, materiel accounting and disposal. Integrated Logistics Support and Through-Life Support Developing support solutions and ILS documentation covering reliability, maintainability, technical publications, training, transition to service and obsolescence. Typical responsibilities Depending on your specialism and assignment, you may be responsible for: Coordinating activity across engineering, project management, commercial, finance, project controls, operations, supply chain, technical support, suppliers and military customers. Translating operational and customer requirements into practical delivery, inventory, support or transition plans. Monitoring scope, schedule, cost, resources and performance, using data to identify trends and support timely decisions. Managing risks, issues, opportunities, assumptions and dependencies. Maintaining effective governance, reporting and assurance in accordance with MoD policy, DE&S processes and contractual requirements. Producing and maintaining plans, records, business cases, statements of work, support documentation and reports. Building productive relationships with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders. Identifying opportunities to improve delivery, compliance and value for money. What we are looking for Active SC and sole U.K National Strong experience in at least one of the following: Operations or delivery management Military logistics Supply chain or inventory management Integrated Logistics Support In-service or equipment support Technical Through-Life Support Experience gained within the Armed Forces, DE&S, a defence prime, consultancy or another complex and regulated environment. The ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver through a wide range of stakeholders. Experience involving governance, risk, performance, budgets, suppliers, contracts or data management. Good judgement and the ability to maintain delivery when requirements or priorities change. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including producing plans, reports and supporting documentation. Competence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams. Desirable experience Knowledge of DE&S, MoD logistics policy, CADMID, defence procurement or Front-Line Command requirements. Experience using MoD Logistic Information Systems or managing item data, inventory planning or materiel accounting. Experience producing ILS Plans, Through Life Management Plans, transition-to-service plans, AESPs or other support documentation. Experience supporting land, maritime or other defence equipment, including modifications, testing, embodiment or in-service sustainment. A relevant Level 5/6 qualification, degree or equivalent professional experience. Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CILT, CIPS, APM, IET or CMI. Some assignments require sole UK nationality or access to information above SC classification. Any additional eligibility requirements will be explained before your CV is submitted. If you are looking to develop your career within health, safety, and environmental management, we would welcome your application. Please contact Charles McKinney at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd

About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter Role Overview: We're seeking a Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for cloud technologies. You'll be instrumental in automating, optimizing, and securing our Azure environments, driving efficiency, and innovation across our projects. Responsibilities: Lead Azure infrastructure projects, ensuring best practices in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security. Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable and secure cloud solutions. Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure, enhancing automation and consistency. Mentor junior DevOps team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and features, evaluating their potential impact on our projects. Ensure system reliability and performance, troubleshooting, and resolving issues proactively. Qualifications: Proven track record as an Azure DevOps Engineer, with extensive experience in Azure services. Strong background in CI/CD tooling, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC (Terraform, ARM templates). Azure certifications (eg, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) highly preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and teams effectively. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to best practices in DevOps. Outstanding communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. What We Offer: A key role in a consultancy at the forefront of public sector digital innovation. Opportunities for professional growth, with access to training and certifications. Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting our commitment to our team's well-being and development. A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Application Process: Interested in shaping the future of digital public services? Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter detailing your Azure DevOps experience and what motivates you to join Scrumconnect Consulting. At Scrumconnect Consulting, we embrace diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Join us, and let's innovate together.

SC Cleared Platform Engineer Initial 6-month Contract Role £550 - £600, Inside IR35 ECS Resource group are currently working with a World's Leading Technology Organisation who are looking for a Platform Engineer where you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software infrastructure. As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for: Contribute across the platform life cycle, from requirements to development, testing, and documentation. Maintain and improve core development tools, infrastructure, and automation systems. Support teams with tooling, workflows, and best practices. Use cloud, microservices, and DevOps to build a scalable, reliable platform. Troubleshoot issues to ensure system performance and stability. Collaborate with a cross-functional team, bringing adaptability and a learning mindset. Please note, the below requirements are essential and candidates without this will not be considered: Active SC Clearance (essential) Proven experience working as a Platform Engineer/SRE Proven experience with programming/Scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript etc. Proven experience with Cloud platforms, containers, microservices, DevOps and IaC Proven experience with Automation, monitoring and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices Further Information Available upon Application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) 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 a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. 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. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.