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Technical Lead Full Stack Developer (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node) Location: Hybrid working within the south Salary: Competitive + benefits We're working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced technical lead full stack developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis. The Role Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+) Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security Support and improve live systems once deployed Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function Tech Environment You'll work with a modern stack including: Node.js microservices JavaScript & TypeScript Vue.js Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS cloud infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices About You Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years) 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience Solid background in system design and scalable architectures Experience building large, production SaaS platforms A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code) Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience What's On Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Supportive, collaborative working environment Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days Send your CV across to me on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title:QA Automation Engineer - GenAI Experience Location: Burgess Hill - 5 days per week onsite Salary/Rate: 295 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 03/08/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer with GenAI knowledge to join their team for a six-month contract. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Generative AI, modern automation frameworks, and hands-on AI experience. The ideal candidate will drive quality assurance initiatives using cutting-edge technologies and AI-powered testing solutions. ? Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python, JavaScript, and Playwright ? Implement AI-powered testing solutions to enhance test coverage and efficiency ? Create and execute API tests using RestAssured or Karate frameworks ? Collaborate with development teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC ? Analyze test results and provide actionable insights ? Mentor junior team members on automation best practices ? Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: ? Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts and applications in software testing ? Experience implementing AI-driven test automation solutions ? Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI model integration Python - MUST HAVE ? Proficient in Python programming for test automation and scripting ? Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest) ? Ability to develop custom automation utilities and tools JavaScript - GOOD TO HAVE ? Strong JavaScript/TypeScript programming skills ? Experience with Node.js ecosystem for testing ? Understanding of modern ES6+ features Playwright - MUST HAVE ? Hands-on experience with Playwright for end-to-end testing ? Cross-browser testing implementation ? Page Object Model design patterns ? API testing capabilities within Playwright RestAssured / Karate - GOOD TO HAVE ? Expertise in API testing using RestAssured (Java) or Karate framework ? RESTful API validation and automation ? Data-driven testing and BDD approach ? JSON/XML response validation Hands-on AI Experience ? Hands-on experience integrating AI into testing workflows ? Understanding of AI/ML testing challenges and solutions ? Experience with AI-powered test generation or analysis tools ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ? Strong experience in software testing and automation ? Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices ? Experience with version control systems (Git) ? Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills ? Strong communication and collaboration abilities ? Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment NICE TO HAVE ? Experience in financial services or payments industry ? Knowledge of security testing practices ? Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) ? Performance testing experience If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Senior Java Developer - 12 Month Contract - £750pd Rate: £750 per day Umbrella IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - 60% office attendance (Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham) Clearance: BPSS - must be eligible for SC The Role : A major Central Government programme is seeking experienced Senior Java Developers to join a digital delivery team. You will provide hands-on technical leadership across Java development, while mentoring other developers and helping to drive engineering standards and best practice across the team. Experience & Requirements: Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java and Spring Boot . Extensive experience with AWS and cloud-based application development. Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures. Experience working with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. Proven ability to lead technically and mentor junior/mid-level developers , providing guidance and conducting code reviews. Experience setting and promoting engineering standards, best practices and quality across development teams. Ability to work closely with architects, product owners and wider multidisciplinary teams to shape robust technical solutions. Strong experience delivering scalable and maintainable solutions within complex Agile environments. Government or large-scale digital service experience is desirable. 6 positions available. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Forward Deployed Engineer / Senior Software Engineer (AI focused) London / Remote (UK) £110K - £130K+ We are seeking an experienced technical leader to join a global consulting team. This role is central to shaping enterprise-scale AI transformations, combining deep technical expertise with strategic client engagement. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be both technical and commercial in approach but most importantly, AI-focused in everything you do. Responsibilities will include: Working with customers to turn AI ideas and problems into real business solutions. Designing and build AI applications, agents and automated workflows. Connecting AI solutions with the customer's existing systems and cloud platforms (through API integrations largely). Taking projects from concept through to deployment. Helping organisations get the most value from AI. Creating reusable tools and frameworks that can be scaled across their client base. You'll be one of the first Forward Deployed Engineers in Europe, partnering with customers across the UK and Europe while collaborating with a global team of engineers. About you: Strong software engineering background with experience building production-grade solutions (preferably 7-10 years of experience+) Experience working with full-stack applications -JavaScript / TypeScript, Python (Java is a bonus). Experience working with AI technologies from Agentic systems, to RAG / CAG, LLM applications. Experience with cloud ecosystems (GCP, Azure, AWS) Good understanding of enterprise architecture, security and business processes. Comfortable engaging directly with customers and acting as a trusted technical advisor. Why This Role? Work on cutting-edge AI projects directly with clients. Be a key part of building the European FDE presence from the ground up. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role with occasional travel across the UK and Europe. Work across a diverse range of industries and use cases. Influence customer strategy, architecture and AI adoption at scale. If you're a senior engineer who enjoys solving difficult problems, working closely with customers, and building the next generation of AI-powered solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation.

Network Engineer - Managed Services Up to 65,000 Per Annum We're looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join a highly skilled NOC team within a leading technology solutions provider. You'll support a diverse customer base across sectors including finance, manufacturing, utilities and retail, working across networking, infrastructure, cloud, virtualisation and security. The Role Provide technical support across complex customer environments and managed services. Troubleshoot and resolve network and infrastructure incidents. Contribute to solution design, HLD/LLD, implementations and technical projects. Act as a technical escalation point and subject matter expert. Work within an ITIL-based service environment, supporting SLAs, KPIs and change/problem management. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota. Build strong customer relationships and deliver a high level of technical service. Occasionally travel to customer sites, data centres and offices in Milton Keynes/Watford. Key Skills We're looking for experience across several of the following: Cisco / CCNP-level networking & Nexus switching Cisco ASA/Firepower Fortinet, Check Point or Palo Alto firewalls AWS and/or Azure Windows/Linux servers VMware ESXi/vSAN Load balancing and network monitoring Defender / Sentinel / SIEM HLD/LLD documentation ITIL, incident/change/problem management About You You'll be a proactive, self-motivated Network Engineer with: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and customer-facing ability The confidence to work independently and take ownership A resilient, can-do attitude Relevant networking qualifications, ideally CCNP or equivalent This is a great opportunity to work across a broad technology landscape, gain exposure to complex enterprise environments and develop your career within a technically strong managed services team. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Position Summary The Level 3 Network Operations Engineer delivers advanced operational support, configuration management, and lifecycle maintenance across the network estate for financial services clients. The role focuses on complex incident resolution, change execution, and performance optimisation for SDWAN, WAN, LAN/WLAN, VPN/SASE, and load-balancing environments, ensuring all activities meet stringent regulatory, security, and compliance standards. Please note this role requires strong Netskope experience, involving migrations/transformations/implementations at Engineering level. Primary Purpose Provide expert technical leadership for diagnosing, resolving, and optimising complex network issues. Lead configuration management and compliance, support onboarding and automation initiatives, and drive continuous improvement within regulated environments. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Roles & Responsibilities Diagnose and resolve complex incidents across SDWAN, WAN, LAN/WLAN, VPN/SASE, and load-balancing platforms, ensuring compliance with financial services regulations Implement network configuration changes using approved templates and security baselines, maintaining audit trails Support onboarding of new sites/services using Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and Infrastructure-as-Code pipelines Manage routing policies, QoS, wireless performance tuning, and load balancer configuration updates Collaborate with vendor management teams on escalated transport or device issues, ensuring regulatory requirements are met Financial Services & Regulatory Compliance Ensure all network operations adhere to financial services regulations and frameworks (e.g., FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC) Maintain documentation and audit trails for all changes, incidents, and compliance activities Support risk assessments, compliance reviews, and operational audits as required Integrate regulatory requirements and security controls into network designs and operations Governance & Reporting Maintain accurate incident, request, and change records in ServiceNow Produce and present operational reports, dashboards, and summaries for internal and customer stakeholders, highlighting compliance, risk management, and performance Support governance initiatives including process improvement, risk analysis, and post-implementation reviews Key Skills Advanced routing & switching (BGP/OSPF, ACLs, NAT) SDWAN technologies (e.g. Fortinet, Cisco) Wireless LAN operations and performance tuning Familiarity with F5 or equivalent load-balancing platforms Exposure to automation or scripting (Python, Terraform, Ansible) Familiarity with automation frameworks and CI/CD for network configuration (Python, Terraform, Ansible) Position Specifications Behavioural Competencies Technical Essential: 4+ years hands-on experience in network engineering, including advanced support and implementation for regulated/financial environments Proven experience with complex incident resolution, change management, and performance optimisation Experience with data centre network technologies, cloud and security services (Azure, AWS, Load Balancing, DNS) Effective under pressure; strong written and verbal communication Familiarity with ITSM workflows, SDWAN/VPN concepts, and ServiceNow SASE management (Netskope) Highly Desirable: Experience in managed service or telecom environments, especially for financial services clients Hands-on provisioning/troubleshooting with Voice technologies (Avaya, Cisco Call Manager) Relevant certifications (CCNP, Fortinet NSE5/7, Meraki ECMS2, F5) Experience with SolarWinds, Infoblox, Zero-Touch Deployment, automation tools

Professional Services Consultant Remote UK £60,000 £70,000 VIQU have partnered with a managed service provider, who are looking to recruit a Professional Services Consultant to join their growing Projects and Professional Services team. The successful Professional Services Consultant will take technical ownership of customer projects, designing and implementing data protection, backup and disaster recovery solutions across both SMB and enterprise environments. This is a senior, customer-facing technical role requiring strong Professional Services delivery experience, with responsibility for taking solutions from design through to implementation and handover. Key Responsibilities of the Professional Services Consultant: Lead the technical delivery of SMB and enterprise projects. Implement data protection, backup and disaster recovery solutions. Work with customers to successfully implement solution designs. Produce High Level, Low Level and As-Built documentation. Troubleshoot and resolve both basic and complex technical issues. Escalate technical issues to vendor support and engineering teams. Provide technical guidance to customers and internal teams. Support Account Managers and Pre-Sales with technical requirements. Administer platforms including Rubrik, Druva, Zerto and Commvault. Work closely with customer, vendor and internal technical teams. Key Requirements of the Professional Services Consultant: Strong experience working within Professional Services delivery. Experience implementing complex data protection solutions. Experience with backup and disaster recovery technologies. Knowledge of Rubrik, Druva, Zerto, Commvault or NetBackup. Experience producing High Level and Low Level designs. Experience working with detailed Statements of Work. Strong troubleshooting and vendor escalation experience. Experience with VMware, Hyper-V and/or Nutanix environments. Knowledge of public cloud platforms including Azure and AWS. Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows and Linux environments. Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills. Understanding of ITIL processes and ISO 27001. PowerShell scripting and automation skills would be advantageous. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

SC Cleared DevOps Engineer - London - Hybrid - Inside IR35 My client seeks to recruit an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer, within this role you work as part of a collaborative engineering team responsible for maintaining secure, reliable and high performing services - that underpin the core system, you will enjoy problem solving, automation and working in an agile environment with modern tooling. Mandatory Experience: SC Clearance - valid and transferrable Previous experience of working in an "air gapped" environment Issue resolution and roadmap driven enhancements Experience of working within a production environment, with strong on-prem Kubernetes / OpenShift deployments IAC using Terraform with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) Observability tools to include design and operate end to end logging, metrics, tracing, dashboards to include alerting systems using ELK, Splunk, Grafana Cloud platforms to include: Azure or AWS If you are an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer with experience of supporting a critical infrastructure environment / blue light (defence, military, nuclear) understanding the importance of P1 service availability. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Donna Lenihan via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer (EKS, AWS) for one of our local clients: 420 p/d Inside IR35 Remote SC Clearance required We're looking for a hands-on AWS DevOps Engineer to build, automate and support highly available cloud platforms and Kubernetes environments. You'll work across infrastructure, CI/CD, observability and platform modernisation, helping teams deliver secure and scalable microservices-based applications. Ivana Pavi gineer AWS Word , What you'll be doing Managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible Operating and improving Kubernetes (EKS) platforms Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI Containerising and deploying applications with Docker and Helm Implementing monitoring, alerting and logging using Prometheus and Grafana Supporting microservices-based environments and platform modernisation initiatives Driving automation, infrastructure as code and DevSecOps best practices Providing incident response, RCA and production support for critical services What we're looking for Strong AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC) Kubernetes (EKS), Docker and Helm Terraform and Ansible GitLab CI/CD and Git Prometheus and Grafana Kafka and relational/non-relational databases (MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL) Linux administration (RHEL/Ubuntu) Experience supporting highly available production platforms and microservices architectures Understanding of PKI, secrets management and IAM security controls If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send an up to date CV to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Working with a global financial services organisation who are looking for a hands-on Senior Full Stack Developer. Details Location - London Hybrid 3 days / week in office Duration - Initially 6 months Rate - 550- 650 / day Inside IR35 via Umbrella Skills and Experience Required TypeScript, Next.js or React AWS and Terraform Experience providing feedback to engineering teams via code review Exposure to a wide range of languages, frameworks, and cloud technologies Core Competencies: Highly proactive and ability to take ownership Experience working in a fast-paced environment Ideally, financial services experience or investment banking If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering secure, scalable, and user-centred solutions across government and enterprise organisations. We specialise in agile delivery, cloud platforms, data, and modern engineering practices-helping clients build reliable services that meet high operational and compliance standards. Role Overview - Lead OAT Tester The Lead Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) Tester is responsible for leading and executing operational readiness testing to ensure systems are fully production-ready before go-live. You will own the OAT strategy, manage test execution, produce operational evidence, and provide assurance that services are stable, resilient, monitored, and supportable. This role involves close collaboration with delivery, infrastructure, DevOps, and support teams, as well as mentoring junior testers. Key Responsibilities OAT Leadership & Strategy Lead the planning and execution of Operational Acceptance Testing activities Define OAT scope, approach, and entry/exit criteria Ensure alignment with release and deployment timelines Act as the OAT point of contact for stakeholders OAT Test Execution Lead and oversee operational test coverage, including: Monitoring and alert validation Alert simulation and escalation testing Backup and restore testing Failover and disaster recovery execution Batch job restart validation Stability and soak testing Access, security, and support readiness checks Evidence, Risk & Defect Management Ensure detailed and auditable operational test evidence is produced Log, prioritise, and track operational defects and risks Coordinate retesting and validate fixes Maintain OAT artefacts, reports, and audit documentation Collaboration & Governance Work closely with infrastructure, DevOps, and support teams to validate operational readiness Lead OAT walkthroughs, reviews, and sign-off sessions Support release, go-live, and milestone readiness reviews Provide operational assurance to programme and delivery leadership Team Leadership Mentor and support QA/OAT team members Review test artefacts produced by junior testers Promote best practices and continuous improvement within OAT Required Experience 6-9 years of QA/Testing experience Strong hands-on experience in Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) Prior experience leading OAT activities or teams Experience across SIT and UAT with a strong operational focus Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills Experience working in regulated or controlled environments Strong understanding of production readiness and live support models Nice to Have Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Exposure to monitoring, logging, and alerting tools Understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes Experience working in Agile delivery environments Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering secure, scalable, and user-centred solutions across government and enterprise organisations. We specialise in agile delivery, cloud platforms, data, and modern engineering practices-helping clients build reliable services that meet high operational and compliance standards. Role Overview - Operational Acceptance Tester The Operational Acceptance Tester (OAT) supports the execution of Operational Acceptance Testing activities to ensure systems are operationally ready before production deployment. Working under the guidance of senior testers and test leads, you will execute operational test scenarios, document results, identify defects, and help ensure successful production readiness. Key Responsibilities Operational Testing Execute Operational Acceptance Testing according to approved test plans. Perform operational readiness validation before production releases. Execute operational test cases and document results accurately. Support production readiness assessments. Operational Test Activities Assist in testing activities including: Monitoring and alert validation Backup and restore testing Batch processing validation Basic failover testing Operational support checks User access verification Environment readiness validation Defect Management Log defects with clear evidence. Retest resolved issues. Maintain operational test documentation. Produce accurate execution reports. Collaboration Work with QA, Developers, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Support teams. Participate in test planning and daily Agile ceremonies. Support release validation activities. Continuous Improvement Follow established testing standards and best practices. Contribute ideas to improve operational testing processes. Continuously develop operational testing knowledge. Required Experience 2-4 years of Software Testing experience. Exposure to Operational Acceptance Testing or Production Readiness Testing. Experience executing SIT and UAT test cases. Understanding of software testing principles. Experience using defect tracking tools. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and documentation skills. Experience working in Agile teams. Nice to Have Basic exposure to AWS or Azure. Familiarity with monitoring tools. Understanding of ITIL concepts. Knowledge of release and deployment processes. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

Senior Operational Acceptance Tester (SFIA Level 4) About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering secure, scalable, and user-centred solutions across government and enterprise organisations. We specialise in agile delivery, cloud platforms, data, and modern engineering practices-helping clients build reliable services that meet high operational and compliance standards. Role Overview - Senior Operational Acceptance Tester The Senior Operational Acceptance Tester (OAT) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Operational Acceptance Testing activities to ensure applications and services are fully operationally ready before production deployment. You will work closely with delivery teams, infrastructure, DevOps, service management, and business stakeholders to validate operational readiness, identify operational risks, and provide confidence for successful production releases. Key Responsibilities Operational Acceptance Testing Plan and execute Operational Acceptance Testing activities across multiple releases. Define operational test scenarios, test data, and execution plans. Validate operational readiness before production deployment. Ensure OAT activities align with release and deployment schedules. Operational Test Execution Execute and coordinate testing for: Monitoring and alert validation Alert simulation and escalation testing Backup and restore validation Failover and disaster recovery testing Batch processing and restart validation Stability and soak testing Operational support procedures Security and access validation Environment verification Defect & Evidence Management Produce comprehensive operational test evidence. Record, prioritise, and manage operational defects. Support root cause analysis of production readiness issues. Coordinate retesting after fixes. Maintain OAT documentation and audit artefacts. Collaboration Work closely with DevOps, Infrastructure, Service Management, and Development teams. Participate in release readiness and go-live reviews. Support operational sign-off activities. Contribute to continuous improvement of operational testing practices. Mentoring Support and mentor junior testers. Review operational test cases and evidence. Promote testing best practices across the team. Required Experience 4-7 years of Software Testing experience. Strong hands-on Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) experience. Experience executing production readiness testing. Good understanding of SIT, UAT, and Release Management. Experience with defect management tools. Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments. Nice to Have Exposure to AWS and/or Azure. Experience with monitoring and logging platforms. Understanding of ITIL processes. Knowledge of Change, Incident, and Problem Management. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, strong architectural knowledge, and proven experience leading development teams in delivering large-scale digital solutions. As a technical leader, you will drive engineering best practices, mentor developers, contribute to strategic technology decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade Back End applications using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot. Define and drive technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams. Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code. Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineering Managers on technology roadmaps and architectural decisions. Application Development Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions. Develop scalable, resilient, and high-performing Back End services. Integrate with internal and external systems through APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures. Ensure compliance with security, performance, and reliability requirements. Architecture & Design Participate in system architecture, technical design discussions, and solution planning. Drive cloud-native development practices and modernization initiatives. Identify and mitigate technical risks and performance bottlenecks. Ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility of software solutions. DevOps & Delivery Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement containerized and cloud-based solutions. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools such as Terraform. Participate in release planning, production deployments, and incident management. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams. Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills 8+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java. Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot frameworks. Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures. Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and integration. Experience with Hibernate, JPA, and ORM frameworks. Hands-on experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar. Deep understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices. Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Strong knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Leadership Experience Proven experience leading development teams and delivering complex enterprise projects. Ability to mentor developers and foster technical excellence. Experience managing technical deliverables, estimations, and development planning. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments (eg, GDS-aligned projects). Experience implementing cloud-native architectures and event-driven systems. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk. Relevant Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, or architecture certifications. Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and API-first development approaches. Soft Skills Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Strong collaboration and team-building mindset. Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead distributed teams. Nice to Have Experience in digital transformation programs. Exposure to government, healthcare, banking, or other highly regulated industries. Experience leading geographically distributed development teams. Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices.

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - SC Location: Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Blackpool or Newcastle/Hybrid (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £700/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Strong OCI experience at a senior level is the critical requirement: We also require candidates with a solid grounding in day-to-day BAU delivery: This combination would enable the successful candidate to: Bring additional capability into the team and support upskilling of existing colleagues Take on BAU operational workload, freeing others to focus on more complex or strategic activity Provide support on more complex queries, including design work In summary, we are looking for a well-rounded individual with strong, recent (last five years) experience in both OCI and Exadata. Oracle Database technologies (RAC, Dataguard, RMAN Backup and Recovery) and Public Cloud Technologies (particularly OCI and AWS) Writing Infrastructure as Code and debugging Terraform and Ansible Managing and maintaining Security procedures including: Implementing network segregation in a public cloud environment (preferably AWS) Incorporating transport encryption to protect data in transit (preferably Oracle) Understanding implementation of database encryption options (preferably Oracle) Conducting Migration Testing (preferably through Oracle and AWS) and implementing secure authentication with OIDC for GitLab runners Maintaining and updating repositories with Git Oracle skills Oracle RDBMS 11.2-23ai experience of supporting Oracle RAC including ASM, AFD, HANFS, TAF. Additional experience of multitenant, TDE and TLS desirable. Specifically in a Linux/Aix OS environment RMAN Backup and recovery OEM, OCI's Db Management Patching and Upgrade experience Track record of supporting highly available mission critical databases Dataguard setup and configuration Data migration tooling Datapump, Golden Gate, ZDM Exadata and Base Database configuration experience in OCI Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources

Kong API Engineer Location: Glasgow - 5 days per week onsite Contract: 6 months Rate: £425 per day IR35: Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Kong API Engineer to join a major banking environment in Glasgow. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on API management, API security and cloud-native technologies. Banking or financial services experience is essential. Key Skills & Experience Required Strong programming experience in Golang and/or Lua Hands-on experience with API Management platforms , ideally Kong API Gateway Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and the OpenAPI Specification (OAS) Hands-on API security experience, including: OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect (OIDC) JWT validation Key Authentication Mutual TLS (mTLS) Strong cloud-native engineering experience Experience across CI/CD, Kubernetes and Terraform Desirable Skills AWS experience, including ECS, EKS and MSK Deep hands-on experience with Kong API Gateway Strong Golang and/or Lua development skills This is an excellent opportunity for a strong API Engineer to work on a major banking programme in a highly technical, hands-on environment. Please note: This role requires 5 days per week onsite in Glasgow and candidates must have banking/financial services experience. Rate: £425/day Inside IR35 | 6-month contract

Role: Senior Technical Architect Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days a week) Clearance Required: Active SC Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical (Solution) Architect to join a major transformation programme. This role will play a critical part in the modernisation of key benefit platforms, leading the architecture and technical design required to migrate New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) and New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) from Legacy systems onto the strategic Multi Benefit Service (MBS) platform. This is an exciting opportunity to shape large-scale digital transformation initiatives, working across complex hybrid environments and collaborating with delivery teams to create scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.  Key Responsibilities Lead the creation of end-to-end technical solution designs for the migration of New Style JSA and ESA from Legacy platforms to the Multi Benefit Service. Define architecture across on-premises, cloud and hybrid technology landscapes. Produce high and low-level solution designs covering networking, security, Middleware, databases, integrations and presentation layers. Support delivery teams in optimising services for scalability, performance and maintainability. Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions with clear traceability. Work closely with engineering, product, delivery and business stakeholders throughout the full project life cycle. Apply architecture principles, standards, patterns and best practices to ensure consistency and quality. Contribute to architecture governance and provide guidance to development teams during implementation. Create and maintain architecture models, documentation and technical decision records. Support delivery from concept and discovery through to build, testing and go-live. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Solution Architect/Technical Architect within complex enterprise environments. Proven track record delivering architecture for large-scale transformation and Legacy modernisation programmes . Experience designing solutions across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments . Strong understanding of: Integration architecture Security architecture Networking Middleware Database technologies Enterprise applications Experience producing architecture artefacts, models and technical design documentation. Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Experience working within Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid delivery environments. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience Microservices architecture and API-led design . Event-driven architecture, including publish-subscribe and data streaming patterns. Public cloud platforms such as: AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform Experience within Government, Public Sector or large-scale digital transformation programmes . Knowledge of modern architecture frameworks, patterns and practices. Interested? If you're an experienced Solution Architect with a background in Legacy modernisation, cloud architecture and large-scale transformation programmes, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Data Architect Location: South England (Hybrid - 3 office days per week) Contract Length: 6 months (contract to permanent opportunity) IR35: Inside Start Date: ASAP Interview Process: 1 Stage, MS Teams Current Clearance Required: SC (with eligibility for higher clearances) We are supporting a public sector client in hiring a Data Architect with strong expertise in Entity Resolution and Master Data Management. The role will focus on designing and implementing scalable, secure and high-quality data architectures that enable accurate matching , deduplication and linkage of complex datasets to support decision-making and analytics across the organisation. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role requiring someone who can operate at both the strategic and technical level, for defining data models, establishing governance rules and leading the implementation of entity resolution solutions across large, complex and multi-source data environments. This role suits an experienced Data Architect with a strong master data management (MDM) and entity resolution background, comfortable working in a fast-paced public sector environment and contributing immediately to an established data programme. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of entity resolution and matching solutions across multiple data sources and large data volumes Develop record linkage, deduplication, clustering and matching algorithms to support accurate identification and consolidation of entity data Define and manage golden record and master data models, including entity hierarchies and data ownership rules Establish and maintain standards for data standardisation, matching, survivorship and record merging across the data estate Monitor and continuously improve entity resolution performance, including accuracy, precision, recall and scalability metrics Collaborate with data engineers, analysts and business stakeholders to ensure entity resolution outputs support downstream analytics and decision-making Produce clear architectural documentation and governance artefacts for both technical and non-technical audiences Essential Skills Proven experience as a Data Architect with deep expertise in Entity Resolution and Master Data Management Experience with AWS Hands-on experience designing and implementing record linkage, deduplication and matching solutions across large, complex datasets Strong understanding of golden record design, master data modelling and entity hierarchy management Experience defining and applying data standardisation, survivorship and merging rules across multi-source environments Ability to assess and improve entity resolution performance across accuracy, precision, recall and scalability dimensions Strong data modelling background including logical, physical and conceptual model design Comfortable producing clear architectural documentation and engaging senior stakeholders across both business and technical audiences Desirable Skills AI and machine learning experience applied to entity matching, probabilistic record linkage or similarity scoring Experience within public sector or regulated data environments Familiarity with cloud-based MDM or entity resolution tooling Experience working within Agile delivery environments alongside data engineering and analytics teams

About the Company Our client is a NYSE-listed digital gaming group behind some of the world's best-known sports betting and iGaming brands. Operating across more than 20 countries with close to 3,000 employees, they are one of the largest online gaming businesses in the world, and they are investing seriously in AI across the group. Betting is a real-time, data-heavy business, and they are putting AI to work across the parts of it that matter most: how customers experience the product, how they keep customers safe, and how the business runs day to day. The Role We are seeking AI Engineers across all experience levels, from engineers early in their AI career through to senior and lead level, to build and scale AI-driven products across the business. Depending on your level and where you land, that could mean: Customer support automation: LLM agents that resolve account, payment and betting queries end to end, with clean handoff to human agents where it counts Safer gambling: systems that help spot at-risk behaviour early and deliver the right intervention at the right moment, built to satisfy regulator scrutiny KYC, AML and compliance workflows: document understanding and case summarisation that cut manual review time without cutting corners Personalisation: relevant content, offers and CRM messaging generated and tested at scale Internal tooling: copilots that give trading, CS and compliance teams faster answers from the company's own data These are applied LLM engineering roles, not quant or pricing roles. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across product, compliance and operations, and own what you ship. What You'll Do Build and deploy production AI applications using LLMs, including agent workflows, tool use and RAG pipelines over company data Contribute to evaluation frameworks covering accuracy, latency, cost and reliability, with the extra rigour a regulated industry demands Implement retrieval systems from ingestion and chunking through to vector stores and retrieval optimisation Ship production-grade code with proper observability, error handling, testing and CI/CD Help design guardrails and failure handling so AI systems behave safely with real customers and real money involved At senior levels, lead model and framework choices, mentor other engineers and shape how the group builds with AI What You'll Need Strong Python (or TypeScript) and solid software engineering fundamentals Hands-on experience building LLM applications or agents, whether in production, at work or through substantial personal projects, with a genuine understanding of their capabilities, limitations and failure modes Practical familiarity with RAG architectures, vector databases and prompt engineering Exposure to agent frameworks (LangGraph, Claude Agent SDK, OpenAI SDK) or equivalent custom implementations An interest in LLM evaluation, debugging and observability Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP or Azure) is a plus at junior level and expected at senior level The bar scales with the level. For senior roles we will expect production LLM systems shipped and owned end to end. For earlier-career roles we care most about strong engineering fundamentals and real, demonstrable work with LLMs. Nice to Have Experience in a regulated industry (gambling, financial services, insurance) and familiarity with responsible AI, auditability and governance Experience with high-traffic, real-time consumer platforms Fine-tuning experience and the judgement to know when it beats prompting or RAG Observability tooling (LangSmith, Langfuse, W&B) and cost optimisation Experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, Copilot) What's on Offer Competitive salary benchmarked to your level and experience, plus discretionary bonus Pension, employee assistance programme and strong learning and development support Genuine production scale: millions of customers, live products, measurable outcomes The chance to shape how one of the biggest names in the industry uses AI Central London office with hybrid working