Platform Engineer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid - London (2 days per week) Salary up to 61,000 + Exceptional Pension & Generous Holiday Allowance We're working with a prestigious organisation seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to help build and operate a modern cloud-native platform that underpins AI, automation and integration services across a large-scale enterprise environment. This is an opportunity to join a greenfield engineering programme where you'll play a key role in shaping a Kubernetes platform built on Microsoft Azure using modern DevOps and Platform Engineering practices. We're looking for someone who doesn't simply implement technical designs created by others. Instead, you'll take ownership of technical implementation decisions, help define engineering best practice and work closely with architects and engineering teams to build a secure, scalable and highly reliable platform that supports a major strategic transformation programme. The Role You'll be responsible for building, operating and continuously improving a shared Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform used by application, AI and integration engineering teams. As a senior member of the engineering team, you'll take ownership of technical implementation decisions, champion Infrastructure as Code and modern cloud engineering practices, and help other engineering teams adopt Azure platform best practice. This is a collaborative role requiring excellent communication skills, as you'll regularly work with architects, developers and engineers to influence technical direction and improve engineering capability across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Build, operate and continually enhance Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Take ownership of technical implementation decisions and platform engineering best practice Design, build and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Develop and maintain GitOps CI/CD pipelines Manage Kubernetes networking, service mesh and gateway technologies Improve platform observability using Grafana, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Maintain platform security, resilience and automation Troubleshoot production platform issues and drive continuous improvement Work closely with architects to turn high-level designs into robust technical solutions Support and mentor engineering teams in adopting modern Azure and cloud-native engineering practices What We're Looking For You'll have strong commercial experience with: Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (essential) Kubernetes platform engineering within production environments Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Docker, GitOps and CI/CD pipelines Linux and Bash scripting Grafana, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Kubernetes networking and service mesh technologies Production platform operations, troubleshooting and automation You'll also be able to demonstrate: Experience owning technical implementation decisions rather than simply delivering against architectural designs Confidence working independently on complex engineering challenges Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience supporting, coaching or influencing engineering teams to adopt modern cloud engineering practices A collaborative approach, working alongside architects while retaining ownership of technical delivery Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Cilium Istio ArgoCD or Flux Kafka or Redpanda Helm and Kustomize Python automation Policy as Code (OPA/Gatekeeper or Kyverno) What's on Offer Salary up to 61,000 Exceptional pension scheme Excellent annual leave entitlement Hybrid working (2 days per week in London) Opportunity to shape a greenfield cloud-native platform Modern Azure and Kubernetes technology stack Collaborative, high-performing engineering team Long-term strategic programme with excellent career development Who Will Succeed? The successful candidate will be an experienced Azure Platform Engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex technical challenges and helping others succeed. You'll combine strong Azure and Kubernetes expertise with excellent communication skills, enabling you to influence technical direction, establish engineering best practice and raise capability across the wider engineering community. Please note: This role requires demonstrable commercial experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . Candidates whose experience is primarily AWS-focused are unlikely to be suitable. If you're passionate about Azure, Kubernetes and building modern cloud-native platforms-and want to play a key role in shaping both the technology and engineering practices-we'd love to hear from you. To progress matters, please send your CV to Laura at (url removed). Services advertised are those of an agency.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Platform Engineer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid - London (2 days per week) Salary up to 61,000 + Exceptional Pension & Generous Holiday Allowance We're working with a prestigious organisation seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to help build and operate a modern cloud-native platform that underpins AI, automation and integration services across a large-scale enterprise environment. This is an opportunity to join a greenfield engineering programme where you'll play a key role in shaping a Kubernetes platform built on Microsoft Azure using modern DevOps and Platform Engineering practices. We're looking for someone who doesn't simply implement technical designs created by others. Instead, you'll take ownership of technical implementation decisions, help define engineering best practice and work closely with architects and engineering teams to build a secure, scalable and highly reliable platform that supports a major strategic transformation programme. The Role You'll be responsible for building, operating and continuously improving a shared Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform used by application, AI and integration engineering teams. As a senior member of the engineering team, you'll take ownership of technical implementation decisions, champion Infrastructure as Code and modern cloud engineering practices, and help other engineering teams adopt Azure platform best practice. This is a collaborative role requiring excellent communication skills, as you'll regularly work with architects, developers and engineers to influence technical direction and improve engineering capability across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Build, operate and continually enhance Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Take ownership of technical implementation decisions and platform engineering best practice Design, build and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Develop and maintain GitOps CI/CD pipelines Manage Kubernetes networking, service mesh and gateway technologies Improve platform observability using Grafana, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Maintain platform security, resilience and automation Troubleshoot production platform issues and drive continuous improvement Work closely with architects to turn high-level designs into robust technical solutions Support and mentor engineering teams in adopting modern Azure and cloud-native engineering practices What We're Looking For You'll have strong commercial experience with: Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (essential) Kubernetes platform engineering within production environments Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Docker, GitOps and CI/CD pipelines Linux and Bash scripting Grafana, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Kubernetes networking and service mesh technologies Production platform operations, troubleshooting and automation You'll also be able to demonstrate: Experience owning technical implementation decisions rather than simply delivering against architectural designs Confidence working independently on complex engineering challenges Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience supporting, coaching or influencing engineering teams to adopt modern cloud engineering practices A collaborative approach, working alongside architects while retaining ownership of technical delivery Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Cilium Istio ArgoCD or Flux Kafka or Redpanda Helm and Kustomize Python automation Policy as Code (OPA/Gatekeeper or Kyverno) What's on Offer Salary up to 61,000 Exceptional pension scheme Excellent annual leave entitlement Hybrid working (2 days per week in London) Opportunity to shape a greenfield cloud-native platform Modern Azure and Kubernetes technology stack Collaborative, high-performing engineering team Long-term strategic programme with excellent career development Who Will Succeed? The successful candidate will be an experienced Azure Platform Engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex technical challenges and helping others succeed. You'll combine strong Azure and Kubernetes expertise with excellent communication skills, enabling you to influence technical direction, establish engineering best practice and raise capability across the wider engineering community. Please note: This role requires demonstrable commercial experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . Candidates whose experience is primarily AWS-focused are unlikely to be suitable. If you're passionate about Azure, Kubernetes and building modern cloud-native platforms-and want to play a key role in shaping both the technology and engineering practices-we'd love to hear from you. To progress matters, please send your CV to Laura at (url removed). Services advertised are those of an agency.
Senior Platform Engineer London (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office) Up to £90,000 + Benefits We're partnering with a software company building mission critical platforms for financial services, trading firms, and the gambling sector. Regulated, high stakes environments where downtime and security gaps aren't an option. They're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer who can operate as a technical leader. Not a ticket taker. Someone who can architect cloud native solutions on AWS, set the standard for how the platform is built, and bring genuine site reliability engineering principles into the way the business operates. You'll be the person engineering teams turn to when they need a platform decision making. That means real ownership of architecture, real influence over direction, and the freedom to fix the things that slow delivery down. If you enjoy building resilient, well automated infrastructure in environments where compliance actually matters, this one could be a good fit. What You'll Be Doing Architect and build secure, scalable AWS infrastructure using Terraform with an Infrastructure as Code first approach Design, run, and optimise Amazon EKS and containerised workloads across multiple environments Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to give engineering teams fast, safe, repeatable deployments Write automation and tooling in Python or Go to remove manual work and reduce operational overhead Support and optimise Amazon RDS environments for availability, performance, and security Embed site reliability principles across the platform, including SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, and blameless incident reviews Build out monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability so problems are spotted before customers feel them Design solutions that meet the security, audit, and regulatory requirements that come with financial services, trading, and gambling clients Work closely with software engineering teams to improve developer experience and delivery speed Lead technical decisions, set standards, and take architectural ownership of the platform What We're Looking For Strong background in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SRE Deep hands on AWS experience, including networking, IAM, and security Commercial experience running Kubernetes in production, ideally EKS Expert level Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Solid experience building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Strong programming ability in Python or Go, beyond basic scripting Confident with Linux administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning Experience with Amazon RDS or similar managed database services Track record of architecting cloud native platforms in regulated or security sensitive environments Comfortable leading technical conversations with engineers and stakeholders alike Why Join? Work on platforms that power financial services, trading, and gambling businesses at scale Genuine technical leadership with real architectural ownership Modern AWS stack with no legacy baggage holding you back Regulated environments that make the engineering problems more interesting, not more restrictive A team that values engineering quality over shipping at any cost Investment in training, certifications, and progression Hybrid working with two days per week in the London office Don't Tick Every Box? That's fine. Nobody has every line on a spec. If you've got strong AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform experience, plus the ability to think architecturally and lead technically, that's the core of it. The rest can be learned. Apply now! Senior Platform Engineer London (Hybrid, 2 days per week) Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits AWS EKS Kubernetes Terraform RDS Linux GitHub Actions Python Go SRE CI/CD Infrastructure as Code Platform Engineering
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Platform Engineer London (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office) Up to £90,000 + Benefits We're partnering with a software company building mission critical platforms for financial services, trading firms, and the gambling sector. Regulated, high stakes environments where downtime and security gaps aren't an option. They're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer who can operate as a technical leader. Not a ticket taker. Someone who can architect cloud native solutions on AWS, set the standard for how the platform is built, and bring genuine site reliability engineering principles into the way the business operates. You'll be the person engineering teams turn to when they need a platform decision making. That means real ownership of architecture, real influence over direction, and the freedom to fix the things that slow delivery down. If you enjoy building resilient, well automated infrastructure in environments where compliance actually matters, this one could be a good fit. What You'll Be Doing Architect and build secure, scalable AWS infrastructure using Terraform with an Infrastructure as Code first approach Design, run, and optimise Amazon EKS and containerised workloads across multiple environments Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to give engineering teams fast, safe, repeatable deployments Write automation and tooling in Python or Go to remove manual work and reduce operational overhead Support and optimise Amazon RDS environments for availability, performance, and security Embed site reliability principles across the platform, including SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, and blameless incident reviews Build out monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability so problems are spotted before customers feel them Design solutions that meet the security, audit, and regulatory requirements that come with financial services, trading, and gambling clients Work closely with software engineering teams to improve developer experience and delivery speed Lead technical decisions, set standards, and take architectural ownership of the platform What We're Looking For Strong background in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SRE Deep hands on AWS experience, including networking, IAM, and security Commercial experience running Kubernetes in production, ideally EKS Expert level Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Solid experience building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Strong programming ability in Python or Go, beyond basic scripting Confident with Linux administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning Experience with Amazon RDS or similar managed database services Track record of architecting cloud native platforms in regulated or security sensitive environments Comfortable leading technical conversations with engineers and stakeholders alike Why Join? Work on platforms that power financial services, trading, and gambling businesses at scale Genuine technical leadership with real architectural ownership Modern AWS stack with no legacy baggage holding you back Regulated environments that make the engineering problems more interesting, not more restrictive A team that values engineering quality over shipping at any cost Investment in training, certifications, and progression Hybrid working with two days per week in the London office Don't Tick Every Box? That's fine. Nobody has every line on a spec. If you've got strong AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform experience, plus the ability to think architecturally and lead technically, that's the core of it. The rest can be learned. Apply now! Senior Platform Engineer London (Hybrid, 2 days per week) Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits AWS EKS Kubernetes Terraform RDS Linux GitHub Actions Python Go SRE CI/CD Infrastructure as Code Platform Engineering
Senior Platform Engineer London (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office) Up to 90,000 + Benefits We're partnering with a software company building mission critical platforms for financial services, trading firms, and the gambling sector. Regulated, high stakes environments where downtime and security gaps aren't an option. They're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer who can operate as a technical leader. Not a ticket taker. Someone who can architect cloud native solutions on AWS, set the standard for how the platform is built, and bring genuine site reliability engineering principles into the way the business operates. You'll be the person engineering teams turn to when they need a platform decision making. That means real ownership of architecture, real influence over direction, and the freedom to fix the things that slow delivery down. If you enjoy building resilient, well automated infrastructure in environments where compliance actually matters, this one could be a good fit. What You'll Be Doing Architect and build secure, scalable AWS infrastructure using Terraform with an Infrastructure as Code first approach Design, run, and optimise Amazon EKS and containerised workloads across multiple environments Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to give engineering teams fast, safe, repeatable deployments Write automation and tooling in Python or Go to remove manual work and reduce operational overhead Support and optimise Amazon RDS environments for availability, performance, and security Embed site reliability principles across the platform, including SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, and blameless incident reviews Build out monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability so problems are spotted before customers feel them Design solutions that meet the security, audit, and regulatory requirements that come with financial services, trading, and gambling clients Work closely with software engineering teams to improve developer experience and delivery speed Lead technical decisions, set standards, and take architectural ownership of the platform What We're Looking For Strong background in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SRE Deep hands on AWS experience, including networking, IAM, and security Commercial experience running Kubernetes in production, ideally EKS Expert level Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Solid experience building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Strong programming ability in Python or Go, beyond basic scripting Confident with Linux administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning Experience with Amazon RDS or similar managed database services Track record of architecting cloud native platforms in regulated or security sensitive environments Comfortable leading technical conversations with engineers and stakeholders alike Why Join? Work on platforms that power financial services, trading, and gambling businesses at scale Genuine technical leadership with real architectural ownership Modern AWS stack with no legacy baggage holding you back Regulated environments that make the engineering problems more interesting, not more restrictive A team that values engineering quality over shipping at any cost Investment in training, certifications, and progression Hybrid working with two days per week in the London office Don't Tick Every Box? That's fine. Nobody has every line on a spec. If you've got strong AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform experience, plus the ability to think architecturally and lead technically, that's the core of it. The rest can be learned. Apply now! Senior Platform Engineer London (Hybrid, 2 days per week) Up to 90,000 + Bonus + Benefits AWS EKS Kubernetes Terraform RDS Linux GitHub Actions Python Go SRE CI/CD Infrastructure as Code Platform Engineering
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Platform Engineer London (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office) Up to 90,000 + Benefits We're partnering with a software company building mission critical platforms for financial services, trading firms, and the gambling sector. Regulated, high stakes environments where downtime and security gaps aren't an option. They're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer who can operate as a technical leader. Not a ticket taker. Someone who can architect cloud native solutions on AWS, set the standard for how the platform is built, and bring genuine site reliability engineering principles into the way the business operates. You'll be the person engineering teams turn to when they need a platform decision making. That means real ownership of architecture, real influence over direction, and the freedom to fix the things that slow delivery down. If you enjoy building resilient, well automated infrastructure in environments where compliance actually matters, this one could be a good fit. What You'll Be Doing Architect and build secure, scalable AWS infrastructure using Terraform with an Infrastructure as Code first approach Design, run, and optimise Amazon EKS and containerised workloads across multiple environments Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to give engineering teams fast, safe, repeatable deployments Write automation and tooling in Python or Go to remove manual work and reduce operational overhead Support and optimise Amazon RDS environments for availability, performance, and security Embed site reliability principles across the platform, including SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, and blameless incident reviews Build out monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability so problems are spotted before customers feel them Design solutions that meet the security, audit, and regulatory requirements that come with financial services, trading, and gambling clients Work closely with software engineering teams to improve developer experience and delivery speed Lead technical decisions, set standards, and take architectural ownership of the platform What We're Looking For Strong background in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SRE Deep hands on AWS experience, including networking, IAM, and security Commercial experience running Kubernetes in production, ideally EKS Expert level Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Solid experience building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Strong programming ability in Python or Go, beyond basic scripting Confident with Linux administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning Experience with Amazon RDS or similar managed database services Track record of architecting cloud native platforms in regulated or security sensitive environments Comfortable leading technical conversations with engineers and stakeholders alike Why Join? Work on platforms that power financial services, trading, and gambling businesses at scale Genuine technical leadership with real architectural ownership Modern AWS stack with no legacy baggage holding you back Regulated environments that make the engineering problems more interesting, not more restrictive A team that values engineering quality over shipping at any cost Investment in training, certifications, and progression Hybrid working with two days per week in the London office Don't Tick Every Box? That's fine. Nobody has every line on a spec. If you've got strong AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform experience, plus the ability to think architecturally and lead technically, that's the core of it. The rest can be learned. Apply now! Senior Platform Engineer London (Hybrid, 2 days per week) Up to 90,000 + Bonus + Benefits AWS EKS Kubernetes Terraform RDS Linux GitHub Actions Python Go SRE CI/CD Infrastructure as Code Platform Engineering
Technical Delivery Manager Location: Central London (4 days on-site / 1 day remote) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum + Annual Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance (Sole UK Nationals only) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a pioneering team working on one of the UK's most significant AI initiatives within the Defence sector. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of mission-critical systems built on a cutting-edge technical stack. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, product managers, and key stakeholders, you will ensure complex, high-stakes software solutions are delivered predictably, securely, and at pace. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Agile Leadership: Lead agile delivery across multiple engineering workstreams, driving sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Architecture & Engineering Alignment: Partner with senior developers and architects to translate complex requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and deliverable epics. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear progress reporting, dependency tracking, and risk management. Unblocking Engineering: Proactively identify and eliminate technical blockers, delivery bottlenecks, and operational friction to maintain continuous engineering velocity. Governance & Delivery Assurance: Ensure all delivery aligns with rigorous defence security standards, compliance requirements, and robust software engineering practices. Key Tech Stack & Environment You will oversee delivery within a high-performing environment utilizing: Languages & Frameworks: Python, React Data & Analytics Platforms: Palantir, MongoDB Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, VMware, Kubernetes What We Are Looking For Active DV Clearance: Must hold valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance and be a Sole UK National due to national security operational requirements. Proven Delivery Track Record: Solid experience managing end-to-end technical delivery in complex, high-security, or defence-related environments. Strong Agile Background: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) applied to software engineering and data/AI projects. Technical Literacy: Comfort conversing at a deep level with software engineers and cloud/data architects working on modern cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure/K8s/Python). Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical complexity to senior stakeholders clearly. Benefits & Package Competitive salary ( 60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience) Discretionary annual performance bonus Generous pension contribution 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working model (4 days Central London office / 1 day WFH) Unrivalled career exposure contributing directly to national-level defence AI capabilities
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Technical Delivery Manager Location: Central London (4 days on-site / 1 day remote) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum + Annual Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance (Sole UK Nationals only) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a pioneering team working on one of the UK's most significant AI initiatives within the Defence sector. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of mission-critical systems built on a cutting-edge technical stack. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, product managers, and key stakeholders, you will ensure complex, high-stakes software solutions are delivered predictably, securely, and at pace. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Agile Leadership: Lead agile delivery across multiple engineering workstreams, driving sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Architecture & Engineering Alignment: Partner with senior developers and architects to translate complex requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and deliverable epics. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear progress reporting, dependency tracking, and risk management. Unblocking Engineering: Proactively identify and eliminate technical blockers, delivery bottlenecks, and operational friction to maintain continuous engineering velocity. Governance & Delivery Assurance: Ensure all delivery aligns with rigorous defence security standards, compliance requirements, and robust software engineering practices. Key Tech Stack & Environment You will oversee delivery within a high-performing environment utilizing: Languages & Frameworks: Python, React Data & Analytics Platforms: Palantir, MongoDB Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, VMware, Kubernetes What We Are Looking For Active DV Clearance: Must hold valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance and be a Sole UK National due to national security operational requirements. Proven Delivery Track Record: Solid experience managing end-to-end technical delivery in complex, high-security, or defence-related environments. Strong Agile Background: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) applied to software engineering and data/AI projects. Technical Literacy: Comfort conversing at a deep level with software engineers and cloud/data architects working on modern cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure/K8s/Python). Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical complexity to senior stakeholders clearly. Benefits & Package Competitive salary ( 60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience) Discretionary annual performance bonus Generous pension contribution 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working model (4 days Central London office / 1 day WFH) Unrivalled career exposure contributing directly to national-level defence AI capabilities
Full Stack Developer (DV Cleared) Location: London, Bristol, Manchester (hybrid) Clearance: Active DV Clearance is essential Salary: (phone number removed) Design, develop, and maintain scalable digital solutions for Defence and Security clients. The role involves working across the full software development lifecycle, delivering secure, high quality applications that support mission critical operations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build user-focused products, integrate modern technologies, and help organisations leverage cloud platforms and emerging technologies to improve outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack applications across both front-end and back-end technologies. Build secure, scalable, and high-performing web applications and services. Collaborate with product owners, designers, architects, and delivery teams to deliver user-centred solutions. Develop and integrate APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications. Contribute to solution architecture, technical design, and technology selection. Implement software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, version control, and CI/CD. Troubleshoot and resolve application, performance, and security issues. Produce technical documentation and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders. Support continuous improvement, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across the development team. Essential Skills & Experience Experience developing full stack applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. Strong programming skills in languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, or Node.js. Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices. Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control (Git). Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing solutions within secure or regulated environments. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments. Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Full Stack Developer (DV Cleared) Location: London, Bristol, Manchester (hybrid) Clearance: Active DV Clearance is essential Salary: (phone number removed) Design, develop, and maintain scalable digital solutions for Defence and Security clients. The role involves working across the full software development lifecycle, delivering secure, high quality applications that support mission critical operations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build user-focused products, integrate modern technologies, and help organisations leverage cloud platforms and emerging technologies to improve outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack applications across both front-end and back-end technologies. Build secure, scalable, and high-performing web applications and services. Collaborate with product owners, designers, architects, and delivery teams to deliver user-centred solutions. Develop and integrate APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications. Contribute to solution architecture, technical design, and technology selection. Implement software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, version control, and CI/CD. Troubleshoot and resolve application, performance, and security issues. Produce technical documentation and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders. Support continuous improvement, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across the development team. Essential Skills & Experience Experience developing full stack applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. Strong programming skills in languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, or Node.js. Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices. Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control (Git). Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing solutions within secure or regulated environments. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments. Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Software Developer to join their team on a contract basis. This role is integral to enhancing and securing modern technology platforms, ensuring the protection of critical national infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver engineering platform capabilities that facilitate building, testing, securing, and deploying services in a highly automated, CI/CD-driven environment. Design, implement, and evolve CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistent, reliable, and repeatable delivery processes across multiple teams and services. Embed Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices to drive standardisation and scalability. Integrate security controls into engineering workflows, ensuring services are secure by design. Support and enable engineering teams by providing guidance, tooling, and best practices. Continuously optimise automation, identifying opportunities to remove repetitive manual tasks and improve the developer experience. Collaborate across development, security, and operations to promote end-to-end ownership of services. Maintain and improve engineering tooling and platforms, including source-code control systems, build systems, artifact repositories, and deployment frameworks. Job Requirements: Proficiency in software application development using languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, or C#. Experience with database technologies (e.g., Elastic, MySQL, SQL Server). Understanding of CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins) and source-code control (e.g., Git, GitOps). Knowledge of infrastructure management frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef). Familiarity with containerisation platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm). Experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Ability to integrate security controls into engineering workflows. Understanding of software and system validation, and test principles. Benefits: Opportunity to work on significant and challenging projects within the Defence & Security sector. Access to cutting-edge tools and infrastructure in a technology-first environment. Professional development and training opportunities. A collaborative and mission-focused work atmosphere. If you are an experienced Software Developer looking for an opportunity to contribute to national security and work with state-of-the-art technology, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the Defence & Security sector.
Aug 04, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Software Developer to join their team on a contract basis. This role is integral to enhancing and securing modern technology platforms, ensuring the protection of critical national infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver engineering platform capabilities that facilitate building, testing, securing, and deploying services in a highly automated, CI/CD-driven environment. Design, implement, and evolve CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistent, reliable, and repeatable delivery processes across multiple teams and services. Embed Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices to drive standardisation and scalability. Integrate security controls into engineering workflows, ensuring services are secure by design. Support and enable engineering teams by providing guidance, tooling, and best practices. Continuously optimise automation, identifying opportunities to remove repetitive manual tasks and improve the developer experience. Collaborate across development, security, and operations to promote end-to-end ownership of services. Maintain and improve engineering tooling and platforms, including source-code control systems, build systems, artifact repositories, and deployment frameworks. Job Requirements: Proficiency in software application development using languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, or C#. Experience with database technologies (e.g., Elastic, MySQL, SQL Server). Understanding of CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins) and source-code control (e.g., Git, GitOps). Knowledge of infrastructure management frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef). Familiarity with containerisation platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm). Experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Ability to integrate security controls into engineering workflows. Understanding of software and system validation, and test principles. Benefits: Opportunity to work on significant and challenging projects within the Defence & Security sector. Access to cutting-edge tools and infrastructure in a technology-first environment. Professional development and training opportunities. A collaborative and mission-focused work atmosphere. If you are an experienced Software Developer looking for an opportunity to contribute to national security and work with state-of-the-art technology, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the Defence & Security sector.
We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist with 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in Core Java, React, and cloud-native architecture to join our client's Investment Banking engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain high-throughput, low-latency applications tailored for risk management systems. You will lead technical initiatives across a modern tech stack-combining event streaming (Kafka/Flink), microservices, AWS cloud infrastructure, and modern frontend frameworks-to deliver secure, resilient, and real-time financial solutions for our client. Key Responsibilities End-to-End System Design & Development: Architectural design and development of robust microservices and interactive user interfaces using Core Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, and ReactJS. Real-Time Data Processing: Build and maintain scalable event-driven architectures utilizing Apache Kafka and Apache Flink for real-time risk data streaming. API & Integration Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs and gRPC services for seamless cross-system and frontend-backend communication. Cloud & DevOps Integration: Deploy, scale, and manage cloud-native applications on AWS (leveraging AWS Lambda, ECS/EKS) and Kubernetes; collaborate with client DevOps teams to maintain CI/CD pipelines. Frontend Excellence: Construct responsive, accessible, and performant UI components using TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Redux/Context API. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural mentorship to junior and mid-level developers. Domain Alignment: Partner with quantitative analysts, risk officers, and product owners to translate complex risk management requirements into technical implementations. System Optimization & Reliability: Conduct performance tuning, memory profiling, and multithreading optimizations; troubleshoot and resolve production incidents to uphold high availability. Quality & Compliance: Maintain high code quality through rigorous automated testing, static analysis, secure coding standards, and compliance with banking regulations. Mandatory Skills Languages & Frameworks: Java (Core Java, Multithreading, Concurrency), Kotlin, Spring Boot, ReactJS. Cloud & Serverless: AWS Lambda, AWS Cloud Services, Kubernetes. Additional Technical & Functional Competencies Frontend Architecture: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Redux / Context API, HTML5, CSS3, REST/gRPC integration. Streaming & Messaging: Apache Kafka, Apache Flink. APIs & Protocols: RESTful web services, gRPC, JSON, Protocol Buffers. Core Computer Science: Strong mastery of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and design patterns. DevOps & Tooling: CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions), Docker, Git. Domain Expertise: Prior experience in Investment Banking, specifically within Risk Management (e.g., Market Risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Liquidity Risk), is strongly preferred. Methodology: Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist with 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in Core Java, React, and cloud-native architecture to join our client's Investment Banking engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain high-throughput, low-latency applications tailored for risk management systems. You will lead technical initiatives across a modern tech stack-combining event streaming (Kafka/Flink), microservices, AWS cloud infrastructure, and modern frontend frameworks-to deliver secure, resilient, and real-time financial solutions for our client. Key Responsibilities End-to-End System Design & Development: Architectural design and development of robust microservices and interactive user interfaces using Core Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, and ReactJS. Real-Time Data Processing: Build and maintain scalable event-driven architectures utilizing Apache Kafka and Apache Flink for real-time risk data streaming. API & Integration Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs and gRPC services for seamless cross-system and frontend-backend communication. Cloud & DevOps Integration: Deploy, scale, and manage cloud-native applications on AWS (leveraging AWS Lambda, ECS/EKS) and Kubernetes; collaborate with client DevOps teams to maintain CI/CD pipelines. Frontend Excellence: Construct responsive, accessible, and performant UI components using TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Redux/Context API. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural mentorship to junior and mid-level developers. Domain Alignment: Partner with quantitative analysts, risk officers, and product owners to translate complex risk management requirements into technical implementations. System Optimization & Reliability: Conduct performance tuning, memory profiling, and multithreading optimizations; troubleshoot and resolve production incidents to uphold high availability. Quality & Compliance: Maintain high code quality through rigorous automated testing, static analysis, secure coding standards, and compliance with banking regulations. Mandatory Skills Languages & Frameworks: Java (Core Java, Multithreading, Concurrency), Kotlin, Spring Boot, ReactJS. Cloud & Serverless: AWS Lambda, AWS Cloud Services, Kubernetes. Additional Technical & Functional Competencies Frontend Architecture: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Redux / Context API, HTML5, CSS3, REST/gRPC integration. Streaming & Messaging: Apache Kafka, Apache Flink. APIs & Protocols: RESTful web services, gRPC, JSON, Protocol Buffers. Core Computer Science: Strong mastery of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and design patterns. DevOps & Tooling: CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions), Docker, Git. Domain Expertise: Prior experience in Investment Banking, specifically within Risk Management (e.g., Market Risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Liquidity Risk), is strongly preferred. Methodology: Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Title: Full-Stack Developer (Java & React) Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote) Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack Engineer (5-7 years) to join a leading global financial institution in London. You will design, build, and maintain high-performance, cloud-native applications supporting critical financial operations. Key Responsibilities: Design and deliver end-to-end applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React . Build scalable backend microservices, REST APIs, and gRPC services. Utilize Kafka for real-time event streaming and data processing. Deploy and maintain applications in AWS using Kubernetes . Collaborate across teams to align software architecture with business and risk management goals. Requirements: 5-7 years of full-stack software development experience. Core proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and ReactJS . Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Kafka . Strong grasp of multithreading, microservices architecture, and API design. Financial services, Investment Banking, or Risk domain experience is highly advantageous. Ability to work from the London office 3 days per week . How to Apply: Submit your CV today for immediate consideration or share it on removed). Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Aug 03, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Full-Stack Developer (Java & React) Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote) Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack Engineer (5-7 years) to join a leading global financial institution in London. You will design, build, and maintain high-performance, cloud-native applications supporting critical financial operations. Key Responsibilities: Design and deliver end-to-end applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React . Build scalable backend microservices, REST APIs, and gRPC services. Utilize Kafka for real-time event streaming and data processing. Deploy and maintain applications in AWS using Kubernetes . Collaborate across teams to align software architecture with business and risk management goals. Requirements: 5-7 years of full-stack software development experience. Core proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and ReactJS . Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Kafka . Strong grasp of multithreading, microservices architecture, and API design. Financial services, Investment Banking, or Risk domain experience is highly advantageous. Ability to work from the London office 3 days per week . How to Apply: Submit your CV today for immediate consideration or share it on removed). Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Full Stack Developer Hybrid (Client Site Visits in London) Inside IR35 6 months contract We are currently looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing team delivering secure, scalable digital solutions for a government client. This is a hybrid role , with a mix of remote work and regular visits to client sites in London . This role is inside IR35 and requires active SC clearance (Security Check). Applicants without valid and current SC clearance cannot be considered, due to the time scale of the project. Role Overview: As a Full Stack Developer, you will contribute across the full development life cycle-designing, developing, and maintaining modern web applications. You will work in a collaborative environment alongside product owners, designers, and other developers, delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced, agile setting. Key Responsibilities: Develop scalable, high-performance web applications across the full stack. Create responsive, user-centric Front End interfaces using React and TypeScript . Build robust Back End services using Java and the Spring framework . Work with cloud-native microservices on Kubernetes , hosted on Red Hat OpenShift . Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and ArgoCD . Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and UX. Maintain clean, well-documented, and tested code; conduct and participate in code reviews. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Required Skills & Experience: Active SC Clearance (must be current). Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer in enterprise environments. Strong Front End expertise with React , JavaScript , TypeScript , HTML/CSS . Back End proficiency with Java (Spring Boot) and ideally Node.js . Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift . Familiarity with CI/CD practices using GitHub Actions , ArgoCD . Version control with Git . Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and Agile methodologies. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills. Nice to Have: Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Background in government or highly regulated sectors is a plus.
Oct 03, 2025
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Full Stack Developer Hybrid (Client Site Visits in London) Inside IR35 6 months contract We are currently looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing team delivering secure, scalable digital solutions for a government client. This is a hybrid role , with a mix of remote work and regular visits to client sites in London . This role is inside IR35 and requires active SC clearance (Security Check). Applicants without valid and current SC clearance cannot be considered, due to the time scale of the project. Role Overview: As a Full Stack Developer, you will contribute across the full development life cycle-designing, developing, and maintaining modern web applications. You will work in a collaborative environment alongside product owners, designers, and other developers, delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced, agile setting. Key Responsibilities: Develop scalable, high-performance web applications across the full stack. Create responsive, user-centric Front End interfaces using React and TypeScript . Build robust Back End services using Java and the Spring framework . Work with cloud-native microservices on Kubernetes , hosted on Red Hat OpenShift . Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and ArgoCD . Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and UX. Maintain clean, well-documented, and tested code; conduct and participate in code reviews. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Required Skills & Experience: Active SC Clearance (must be current). Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer in enterprise environments. Strong Front End expertise with React , JavaScript , TypeScript , HTML/CSS . Back End proficiency with Java (Spring Boot) and ideally Node.js . Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift . Familiarity with CI/CD practices using GitHub Actions , ArgoCD . Version control with Git . Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and Agile methodologies. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills. Nice to Have: Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Background in government or highly regulated sectors is a plus.
Lead Backend Developer Location: London - 1x a month Salary: Up to £120,000 (D.O.E) + benefits Fruition Group are partnering with a high-growth Insurtech unicorn that's scaling its engineering function. This is a unique chance to work across both proven, revenue-generating products and greenfield initiatives that are reshaping the future of insurance. It's an ideal role for a driven Lead Engineer who thrives in ambitious environments and wants to make a tangible impact. As a Lead Backend Engineer, you'll take ownership of designing and scaling cloud-native Back End systems. You'll work primarily with Python (FastAPI) and play a key role in shaping the architecture of microservices that support millions of users. Beyond hands-on development, you'll provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and influence strategic engineering decisions. This is a high-impact role where your work directly drives product growth, system resilience, and platform evolution. What will I be doing: Design, develop, and optimise scalable Back End services in Python, leveraging FastAPI. Lead architectural discussions with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. Deliver complex features end-to-end - from design through deployment and monitoring. Provide mentorship through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices. Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver at pace. Continuously raise the bar for engineering standards, code quality, and delivery. Shape the long-term direction of the platform's service-oriented architecture. Champion the use of AI and automation to enhance productivity across the team. What experience do I need: Strong background building and scaling Python-based systems (FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST). Proven leadership experience in a development environment Solid expertise in microservices, APIs, messaging patterns, and distributed systems. Proficient with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerisation (Docker; Kubernetes preferred). Strong engineering fundamentals - testing, clean code, performance tuning, and algorithms. Experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Comfortable working in agile, fast-moving environments with high ownership. Curious about new technology, with a growth mindset and interest in AI-driven tools. If this role sounds of interest, please apply and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your application. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Lead Backend Developer Location: London - 1x a month Salary: Up to £120,000 (D.O.E) + benefits Fruition Group are partnering with a high-growth Insurtech unicorn that's scaling its engineering function. This is a unique chance to work across both proven, revenue-generating products and greenfield initiatives that are reshaping the future of insurance. It's an ideal role for a driven Lead Engineer who thrives in ambitious environments and wants to make a tangible impact. As a Lead Backend Engineer, you'll take ownership of designing and scaling cloud-native Back End systems. You'll work primarily with Python (FastAPI) and play a key role in shaping the architecture of microservices that support millions of users. Beyond hands-on development, you'll provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and influence strategic engineering decisions. This is a high-impact role where your work directly drives product growth, system resilience, and platform evolution. What will I be doing: Design, develop, and optimise scalable Back End services in Python, leveraging FastAPI. Lead architectural discussions with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. Deliver complex features end-to-end - from design through deployment and monitoring. Provide mentorship through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices. Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver at pace. Continuously raise the bar for engineering standards, code quality, and delivery. Shape the long-term direction of the platform's service-oriented architecture. Champion the use of AI and automation to enhance productivity across the team. What experience do I need: Strong background building and scaling Python-based systems (FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST). Proven leadership experience in a development environment Solid expertise in microservices, APIs, messaging patterns, and distributed systems. Proficient with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerisation (Docker; Kubernetes preferred). Strong engineering fundamentals - testing, clean code, performance tuning, and algorithms. Experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Comfortable working in agile, fast-moving environments with high ownership. Curious about new technology, with a growth mindset and interest in AI-driven tools. If this role sounds of interest, please apply and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your application. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
