Job Title: Linux Systems Engineer (RedHat) Job Description We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled infrastructure engineering team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a large-scale, globally deployed Red Hat Linux platform. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical enterprise infrastructure, driving automation, improving platform reliability, and delivering innovative solutions within a fast-paced technology environment. Responsibilities Support, maintain, and enhance a large-scale Red Hat Linux estate. Develop and maintain platform components used globally across the organisation. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver platform improvements and remediation activities. Drive infrastructure automation through configuration-as-code methodologies. Manage, tune, and troubleshoot Linux operating systems and platform management tooling. Contribute to the design and implementation of new infrastructure solutions. Automate testing, deployment, and operational processes to improve efficiency and reliability. Essential Skills Expert-level Linux administration experience, including strong knowledge of UNIX system calls and low-level operating system and network protocols. Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, Chef, or similar. Strong Python development skills with the ability to write robust, maintainable code. Advanced troubleshooting capabilities across hardware, operating systems, networking, and storage. experience automating Linux patching, testing, and deployment processes. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Additional Skills & Qualifications experience working within large, global enterprise environments. Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and tools including Git, Jenkins, CI/CD, and automated testing. experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platforms. Knowledge of virtualisation, private cloud technologies, and container platforms. Open-source project contribution experience. Exposure to additional programming languages such as Perl, C, or C++. Why Work Here? This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical infrastructure and gain exposure to modern automation and cloud technologies. Enjoy the benefits of a collaborative global engineering environment and a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Work Environment The position is based in Canary Wharf, London with a hybrid working arrangement requiring three days onsite. The team operates in a fast-paced technology environment with a focus on innovation and reliability. Location London, UK Rate/Salary .00 GBP Daily Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. (phone number removed). Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at (url removed)> To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to (url removed)> We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at (url removed)/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Aug 15, 2026
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Job Title: Linux Systems Engineer (RedHat) Job Description We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled infrastructure engineering team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a large-scale, globally deployed Red Hat Linux platform. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical enterprise infrastructure, driving automation, improving platform reliability, and delivering innovative solutions within a fast-paced technology environment. Responsibilities Support, maintain, and enhance a large-scale Red Hat Linux estate. Develop and maintain platform components used globally across the organisation. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver platform improvements and remediation activities. Drive infrastructure automation through configuration-as-code methodologies. Manage, tune, and troubleshoot Linux operating systems and platform management tooling. Contribute to the design and implementation of new infrastructure solutions. Automate testing, deployment, and operational processes to improve efficiency and reliability. Essential Skills Expert-level Linux administration experience, including strong knowledge of UNIX system calls and low-level operating system and network protocols. Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, Chef, or similar. Strong Python development skills with the ability to write robust, maintainable code. Advanced troubleshooting capabilities across hardware, operating systems, networking, and storage. experience automating Linux patching, testing, and deployment processes. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Additional Skills & Qualifications experience working within large, global enterprise environments. Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and tools including Git, Jenkins, CI/CD, and automated testing. experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platforms. Knowledge of virtualisation, private cloud technologies, and container platforms. Open-source project contribution experience. Exposure to additional programming languages such as Perl, C, or C++. Why Work Here? This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical infrastructure and gain exposure to modern automation and cloud technologies. Enjoy the benefits of a collaborative global engineering environment and a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Work Environment The position is based in Canary Wharf, London with a hybrid working arrangement requiring three days onsite. The team operates in a fast-paced technology environment with a focus on innovation and reliability. Location London, UK Rate/Salary .00 GBP Daily Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. (phone number removed). Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at (url removed)> To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to (url removed)> We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at (url removed)/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Lead Python Developer Tech Lead Principal Engineer Python Terraform IaC Cloud Automation London Hybrid (2 days onsite, London (city) 100k + 8% bonus, 10% pension, private medical Are you a Technical Lead Software Engineer who loves solving infrastructure challenges through code? We're recruiting for a Technical Lead Software Engineer to join a significant government technology programme, helping build secure, large-scale customer platforms used by critical organisations. This is an opportunity to work on complex cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering challenges where your work will have a direct impact on the success of a high-profile programme. Unlike many infrastructure roles, this is a genuinely software engineering-focused position. You'll spend your time building automation frameworks, developing internal tooling, creating Infrastructure as Code solutions, and eliminating manual processes through clean, scalable, production-quality code. What You'll Be Doing Building automation frameworks and tooling using Python Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform Creating reusable templates and code generation platforms using Jinja2 Automating Windows environments through PowerShell Managing and improving configuration management with Puppet Building CI/CD integrations for infrastructure delivery Working closely with cloud, platform and engineering teams to improve automation and operational efficiency Driving infrastructure standardisation, reliability and scalability across complex environments What We're Looking For Strong commercial Python development experience Experience building automation tools, frameworks or platforms Terraform and Infrastructure as Code experience Experience with AWS cloud services Puppet configuration management experience CI/CD and DevOps automation experience Passion for engineering best practices, testing and code quality Experience working in cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments The Process: The process is lean, friendly, and all hosted via MS Teams. There will be 2 interview stages lasting approx 2 hours in total. No external coding tests. No presentations. No trick questions. Quick turnaround. Interviews are happening in July and August. Start dates from 0-3 months depending on your availability. Interested? Hit apply to upload your CV. Want more info first? Contact Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Lead Python Developer Tech Lead Principal Engineer Python Terraform IaC Cloud Automation London Hybrid (2 days onsite, London (city) 100k + 8% bonus, 10% pension, private medical Are you a Technical Lead Software Engineer who loves solving infrastructure challenges through code? We're recruiting for a Technical Lead Software Engineer to join a significant government technology programme, helping build secure, large-scale customer platforms used by critical organisations. This is an opportunity to work on complex cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering challenges where your work will have a direct impact on the success of a high-profile programme. Unlike many infrastructure roles, this is a genuinely software engineering-focused position. You'll spend your time building automation frameworks, developing internal tooling, creating Infrastructure as Code solutions, and eliminating manual processes through clean, scalable, production-quality code. What You'll Be Doing Building automation frameworks and tooling using Python Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform Creating reusable templates and code generation platforms using Jinja2 Automating Windows environments through PowerShell Managing and improving configuration management with Puppet Building CI/CD integrations for infrastructure delivery Working closely with cloud, platform and engineering teams to improve automation and operational efficiency Driving infrastructure standardisation, reliability and scalability across complex environments What We're Looking For Strong commercial Python development experience Experience building automation tools, frameworks or platforms Terraform and Infrastructure as Code experience Experience with AWS cloud services Puppet configuration management experience CI/CD and DevOps automation experience Passion for engineering best practices, testing and code quality Experience working in cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments The Process: The process is lean, friendly, and all hosted via MS Teams. There will be 2 interview stages lasting approx 2 hours in total. No external coding tests. No presentations. No trick questions. Quick turnaround. Interviews are happening in July and August. Start dates from 0-3 months depending on your availability. Interested? Hit apply to upload your CV. Want more info first? Contact Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Software Engineer - SC - Cheltenham(Hybrid) - 75,000 Are you a Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges? Do you want to work on cutting-edge technology that supports critical national missions in a highly secure environment? We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering secure, mission-critical software for customers operating at the forefront of Defence and National Security. You'll be working on innovative projects where reliability, security and performance are essential, helping to develop technology that has genuine operational impact. The Role Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you'll design, develop and deliver secure software solutions used in highly secure environments. This is an opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle while contributing to products that enable faster, smarter decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Designing, developing and maintaining secure software applications. Building Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Developing backend services and APIs using Rust, Python or Go. Managing source code using Git and collaborating through code reviews. Containerising applications using Docker. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support automated software delivery. Writing clean, maintainable and well-documented code. Working closely with engineers, architects and technical specialists to solve complex problems. Staying up to date with emerging technologies and software engineering best practices. About You We're looking for engineers who enjoy learning, take ownership of their work and thrive in collaborative environments. You'll ideally have: Experience developing Android applications using Kotlin. Backend development experience with Rust, Python or Go. Strong knowledge of Git version control. Experience with Docker and containerised applications. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Understanding of software engineering principles including APIs, data structures, MVVM/UDF and OpenAPI. Experience working on proof-of-concept or rapidly evolving products. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to work effectively within secure development environments. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Occasional travel to Herefordshire will be required.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer - SC - Cheltenham(Hybrid) - 75,000 Are you a Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges? Do you want to work on cutting-edge technology that supports critical national missions in a highly secure environment? We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering secure, mission-critical software for customers operating at the forefront of Defence and National Security. You'll be working on innovative projects where reliability, security and performance are essential, helping to develop technology that has genuine operational impact. The Role Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you'll design, develop and deliver secure software solutions used in highly secure environments. This is an opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle while contributing to products that enable faster, smarter decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Designing, developing and maintaining secure software applications. Building Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Developing backend services and APIs using Rust, Python or Go. Managing source code using Git and collaborating through code reviews. Containerising applications using Docker. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support automated software delivery. Writing clean, maintainable and well-documented code. Working closely with engineers, architects and technical specialists to solve complex problems. Staying up to date with emerging technologies and software engineering best practices. About You We're looking for engineers who enjoy learning, take ownership of their work and thrive in collaborative environments. You'll ideally have: Experience developing Android applications using Kotlin. Backend development experience with Rust, Python or Go. Strong knowledge of Git version control. Experience with Docker and containerised applications. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Understanding of software engineering principles including APIs, data structures, MVVM/UDF and OpenAPI. Experience working on proof-of-concept or rapidly evolving products. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to work effectively within secure development environments. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Occasional travel to Herefordshire will be required.
Power BI Developer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate London based - hybrid working - 3 days a week onsite Banking sector Role: To design, develop and support enterprise-scale Power BI semantic models, dashboards and reporting solutions for Risk Reporting, with particular focus on semantic model architecture, automated refresh processes, partitioning, governance and performance optimisation. Responsibilities: Designing and developing enterprise-grade Power BI reports, dashboards and scorecards. Building and maintaining semantic models using dimensional modelling best practices. Developing advanced DAX calculations, calculation groups and optimisation techniques. Implementing Incremental Refresh and semantic model partitioning strategies. Managing large-scale datasets and optimising refresh and query performance. Developing and supporting Python-based processes used to trigger semantic model refreshes and processing. Integrating Power BI with orchestration and scheduling frameworks. Implementing Row-Level Security (RLS), governance controls and access management. Supporting Power BI Premium/Fabric capacity management. Troubleshooting refresh failures, gateway issues and performance bottlenecks. Implementing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation for Power BI assets. Skills & Experience: Essential Expert Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service experience. Extensive experience developing enterprise semantic models. Advanced DAX, semantic modelling and performance tuning skills. Strong understanding of VertiPaq, composite models, aggregations and query optimisation. Hands-on experience implementing Incremental Refresh and dataset partitioning. Experience using XMLA endpoints, Tabular Editor and DAX Studio. Strong SQL expertise and dimensional modelling knowledge. Experience with large-scale analytical platforms. Strong Python scripting experience supporting automated semantic model refresh processes. Experience with PowerShell, Power BI REST APIs and administration. Experience implementing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of Power BI Premium and/or Microsoft Fabric. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly managing large workloads and tight deadlines Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement Preferred Risk Reporting or Financial Services experience. Familiarity with Snowflake data consumption from Power BI. Experience with Control-M or enterprise scheduling platforms. Exposure to Azure Data Platform technologies and dbt. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Aug 15, 2026
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Power BI Developer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate London based - hybrid working - 3 days a week onsite Banking sector Role: To design, develop and support enterprise-scale Power BI semantic models, dashboards and reporting solutions for Risk Reporting, with particular focus on semantic model architecture, automated refresh processes, partitioning, governance and performance optimisation. Responsibilities: Designing and developing enterprise-grade Power BI reports, dashboards and scorecards. Building and maintaining semantic models using dimensional modelling best practices. Developing advanced DAX calculations, calculation groups and optimisation techniques. Implementing Incremental Refresh and semantic model partitioning strategies. Managing large-scale datasets and optimising refresh and query performance. Developing and supporting Python-based processes used to trigger semantic model refreshes and processing. Integrating Power BI with orchestration and scheduling frameworks. Implementing Row-Level Security (RLS), governance controls and access management. Supporting Power BI Premium/Fabric capacity management. Troubleshooting refresh failures, gateway issues and performance bottlenecks. Implementing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation for Power BI assets. Skills & Experience: Essential Expert Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service experience. Extensive experience developing enterprise semantic models. Advanced DAX, semantic modelling and performance tuning skills. Strong understanding of VertiPaq, composite models, aggregations and query optimisation. Hands-on experience implementing Incremental Refresh and dataset partitioning. Experience using XMLA endpoints, Tabular Editor and DAX Studio. Strong SQL expertise and dimensional modelling knowledge. Experience with large-scale analytical platforms. Strong Python scripting experience supporting automated semantic model refresh processes. Experience with PowerShell, Power BI REST APIs and administration. Experience implementing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of Power BI Premium and/or Microsoft Fabric. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly managing large workloads and tight deadlines Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement Preferred Risk Reporting or Financial Services experience. Familiarity with Snowflake data consumption from Power BI. Experience with Control-M or enterprise scheduling platforms. Exposure to Azure Data Platform technologies and dbt. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Product Owner Shape the future of intelligent sensing and advanced analytics. We're looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the vision and delivery of a sophisticated analytics platform that transforms complex sensor data into meaningful operational insight. Working at the intersection of product, engineering and data science, you'll define priorities, drive measurable improvements, and ensure analytics capabilities continue to evolve in line with customer needs and technical innovation. Key Responsibilities Define and own the product roadmap for a complex analytics platform, balancing short and long-term priorities. Lead the product backlog, ensuring requirements are clearly defined and ready for delivery. Establish measurable performance targets for analytics, tracking, classification and decision-support capabilities. Work closely with data scientists to translate machine learning and analytical models into production-ready features. Collaborate with software engineers, technical specialists and customers to refine requirements and validate delivered functionality. Monitor product performance using data and metrics, driving continuous improvement through evidence-based decision making. Support agile delivery by prioritising work, accepting completed features and maintaining alignment across multidisciplinary teams. Spend time with customers and operational users to understand workflows and ensure the product delivers real-world value. Requirements Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager delivering complex software or analytics-based products. Strong understanding of sensor data processing, tracking, data fusion or advanced analytics. A data-driven approach with experience defining KPIs, measuring performance and using evidence to prioritise product decisions. Experience working alongside data science and engineering teams to deliver technical products. Proven ability to translate customer and operational requirements into clear, prioritised user stories and product backlogs. Experience using Azure DevOps or similar agile work management tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Experience within defence, aerospace, security, autonomous systems or other high-technology engineering sectors. Knowledge of radar, RF, electro-optical or other sensor technologies. Background in engineering, physics, mathematics, data science or a related technical discipline. Experience delivering AI, machine learning or analytics-driven products. Familiarity with decision-support systems or operational software platforms. Please note: This is a hybrid role based around regular attendance at the Reading office, with occasional travel to operational sites
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Product Owner Shape the future of intelligent sensing and advanced analytics. We're looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the vision and delivery of a sophisticated analytics platform that transforms complex sensor data into meaningful operational insight. Working at the intersection of product, engineering and data science, you'll define priorities, drive measurable improvements, and ensure analytics capabilities continue to evolve in line with customer needs and technical innovation. Key Responsibilities Define and own the product roadmap for a complex analytics platform, balancing short and long-term priorities. Lead the product backlog, ensuring requirements are clearly defined and ready for delivery. Establish measurable performance targets for analytics, tracking, classification and decision-support capabilities. Work closely with data scientists to translate machine learning and analytical models into production-ready features. Collaborate with software engineers, technical specialists and customers to refine requirements and validate delivered functionality. Monitor product performance using data and metrics, driving continuous improvement through evidence-based decision making. Support agile delivery by prioritising work, accepting completed features and maintaining alignment across multidisciplinary teams. Spend time with customers and operational users to understand workflows and ensure the product delivers real-world value. Requirements Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager delivering complex software or analytics-based products. Strong understanding of sensor data processing, tracking, data fusion or advanced analytics. A data-driven approach with experience defining KPIs, measuring performance and using evidence to prioritise product decisions. Experience working alongside data science and engineering teams to deliver technical products. Proven ability to translate customer and operational requirements into clear, prioritised user stories and product backlogs. Experience using Azure DevOps or similar agile work management tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Experience within defence, aerospace, security, autonomous systems or other high-technology engineering sectors. Knowledge of radar, RF, electro-optical or other sensor technologies. Background in engineering, physics, mathematics, data science or a related technical discipline. Experience delivering AI, machine learning or analytics-driven products. Familiarity with decision-support systems or operational software platforms. Please note: This is a hybrid role based around regular attendance at the Reading office, with occasional travel to operational sites
Principal Data Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data and Integration Location: Reading (hybrid working) Duration: Initially Until Feb '27 - but very likely to extend (new programme) (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required Role details: We are looking for SC cleared Data Engineers to support our defence client on a contract basis. This role is focused on the Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data and Integration, and will be based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements. The initial contract will run until February 2027, with a strong likelihood of extension as this is a long term programme. Key Responsibilities: Design and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient data architectures and platforms. Lead the development of enterprise data pipelines, data integration frameworks, and data products. Establish and enforce data engineering standards, patterns, and best practices. Implement DataOps and DevOps methodologies to enhance deployment efficiency and operational reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend data requirements and deliver effective solutions. Ensure data quality, integrity, lineage, security, and compliance across all data assets. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to data engineering teams. Support cloud migration and modernisation initiatives involving data platforms and services. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Experience in data engineering, software engineering, or data platform development. Significant experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions. Extensive experience with cloud data platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. Proficiency in SQL, Python, Spark, and modern data processing frameworks. Experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines and streaming data solutions. Practical experience with DataOps, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. Expertise in data modelling, data warehousing, and master data management principles. Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks. Desirable Skills: Professional certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, or Data Engineering. Experience within aerospace, defence, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries. Knowledge of AI/ML platforms and MLOps practices. Experience with graph databases and knowledge engineering solutions. Experience implementing data mesh or data fabric architectures. Enterprise Architecture experience. Experience leading large-scale data modernisation programmes. Knowledge of defence security standards and classified environments. If you are a talented Data Engineer ready to take on a critical role in a dynamic and challenging environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's skilled team and contribute to their innovative projects.
Aug 15, 2026
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Principal Data Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data and Integration Location: Reading (hybrid working) Duration: Initially Until Feb '27 - but very likely to extend (new programme) (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required Role details: We are looking for SC cleared Data Engineers to support our defence client on a contract basis. This role is focused on the Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data and Integration, and will be based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements. The initial contract will run until February 2027, with a strong likelihood of extension as this is a long term programme. Key Responsibilities: Design and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient data architectures and platforms. Lead the development of enterprise data pipelines, data integration frameworks, and data products. Establish and enforce data engineering standards, patterns, and best practices. Implement DataOps and DevOps methodologies to enhance deployment efficiency and operational reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend data requirements and deliver effective solutions. Ensure data quality, integrity, lineage, security, and compliance across all data assets. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to data engineering teams. Support cloud migration and modernisation initiatives involving data platforms and services. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Experience in data engineering, software engineering, or data platform development. Significant experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions. Extensive experience with cloud data platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. Proficiency in SQL, Python, Spark, and modern data processing frameworks. Experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines and streaming data solutions. Practical experience with DataOps, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. Expertise in data modelling, data warehousing, and master data management principles. Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks. Desirable Skills: Professional certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, or Data Engineering. Experience within aerospace, defence, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries. Knowledge of AI/ML platforms and MLOps practices. Experience with graph databases and knowledge engineering solutions. Experience implementing data mesh or data fabric architectures. Enterprise Architecture experience. Experience leading large-scale data modernisation programmes. Knowledge of defence security standards and classified environments. If you are a talented Data Engineer ready to take on a critical role in a dynamic and challenging environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's skilled team and contribute to their innovative projects.
DevOps Engineer Reading Hybrid Permanent Build the infrastructure behind a mission-critical software platform. We're looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to take ownership of the delivery infrastructure supporting a sophisticated software product used in demanding operational environments. You'll play a key role in ensuring software is built, tested and deployed efficiently through highly automated, reliable and scalable delivery pipelines. Working closely with software engineers, platform specialists and test teams, you'll help drive continuous improvement across CI/CD, infrastructure automation and deployment processes while enabling fast, repeatable and dependable software releases. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, testing and release processes. Develop and improve deployment and upgrade automation using Infrastructure as Code principles. Build and manage development, integration and pre-production environments. Automate environment provisioning to ensure consistency and repeatability. Create and maintain monitoring, health checks and deployment reporting across multiple environments. Develop tooling and documentation that enables engineering teams to deploy and manage software independently. Work closely with development teams to improve build reliability, deployment efficiency and operational resilience. Maintain version control, traceability and release management processes across the software lifecycle. Contribute to capacity planning and continuous improvement of the engineering platform. Key Skills & Experience Commercial experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering supporting production software. Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins or similar tools. Excellent knowledge of Docker and containerised application deployment. Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Ansible, Terraform or equivalent. Scripting experience using Python, Bash or similar. Strong Linux administration skills. Experience deploying software into on-premises or restricted infrastructure environments. Familiarity with messaging platforms and relational databases such as RabbitMQ, MariaDB or equivalent technologies. Desirable Experience Azure platform administration. Monitoring and managing distributed software deployments. Experience working within highly regulated or mission-critical environments. Knowledge of modern observability, deployment automation and release management best practices. What's on Offer Hybrid working with regular collaboration from the Reading office. Opportunity to work on technically challenging, enterprise-scale software. Modern engineering practices with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement. Collaborative, highly skilled engineering teams. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and excellent opportunities for career progression. Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer Reading Hybrid Permanent Build the infrastructure behind a mission-critical software platform. We're looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to take ownership of the delivery infrastructure supporting a sophisticated software product used in demanding operational environments. You'll play a key role in ensuring software is built, tested and deployed efficiently through highly automated, reliable and scalable delivery pipelines. Working closely with software engineers, platform specialists and test teams, you'll help drive continuous improvement across CI/CD, infrastructure automation and deployment processes while enabling fast, repeatable and dependable software releases. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, testing and release processes. Develop and improve deployment and upgrade automation using Infrastructure as Code principles. Build and manage development, integration and pre-production environments. Automate environment provisioning to ensure consistency and repeatability. Create and maintain monitoring, health checks and deployment reporting across multiple environments. Develop tooling and documentation that enables engineering teams to deploy and manage software independently. Work closely with development teams to improve build reliability, deployment efficiency and operational resilience. Maintain version control, traceability and release management processes across the software lifecycle. Contribute to capacity planning and continuous improvement of the engineering platform. Key Skills & Experience Commercial experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering supporting production software. Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins or similar tools. Excellent knowledge of Docker and containerised application deployment. Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Ansible, Terraform or equivalent. Scripting experience using Python, Bash or similar. Strong Linux administration skills. Experience deploying software into on-premises or restricted infrastructure environments. Familiarity with messaging platforms and relational databases such as RabbitMQ, MariaDB or equivalent technologies. Desirable Experience Azure platform administration. Monitoring and managing distributed software deployments. Experience working within highly regulated or mission-critical environments. Knowledge of modern observability, deployment automation and release management best practices. What's on Offer Hybrid working with regular collaboration from the Reading office. Opportunity to work on technically challenging, enterprise-scale software. Modern engineering practices with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement. Collaborative, highly skilled engineering teams. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and excellent opportunities for career progression. Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
LEDS Delivery Manager Rate 650 - 710 Clearance required: BPSS + SC Transfer (7 weeks) NPPV3 Nationality requirement: UK Passport Holder Location: Remote Work / Croydon Job Description: Delivery manager for a delivery team at the client Policing on the LEDS (Legal Enforcement Data Service) replacement for PNC (Police National Computer System) Programme, delivery team is made-up of DevOps engineers, DBA, FinOps Engineer, Networks Manager, Technical Architect. The purpose of the team is to provide support to product teams on the LEDS delivery and create the infrastructure (in conjunction with LECP) for the teams , delivery manager must have experience in purely technical cloud delivery. Delivery manager must be comfortable in reporting to multiple levels within the client and to different levels of technical knowledge. Travel to client sites when needed is required. SC and NPVV3 is required. - Provide visibility of environments during daily stand ups - Maintain an accurate understanding of how environments are used - Identify ownership - Tracking utilisation - Support decommissioning activities where appropriate If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 15, 2026
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LEDS Delivery Manager Rate 650 - 710 Clearance required: BPSS + SC Transfer (7 weeks) NPPV3 Nationality requirement: UK Passport Holder Location: Remote Work / Croydon Job Description: Delivery manager for a delivery team at the client Policing on the LEDS (Legal Enforcement Data Service) replacement for PNC (Police National Computer System) Programme, delivery team is made-up of DevOps engineers, DBA, FinOps Engineer, Networks Manager, Technical Architect. The purpose of the team is to provide support to product teams on the LEDS delivery and create the infrastructure (in conjunction with LECP) for the teams , delivery manager must have experience in purely technical cloud delivery. Delivery manager must be comfortable in reporting to multiple levels within the client and to different levels of technical knowledge. Travel to client sites when needed is required. SC and NPVV3 is required. - Provide visibility of environments during daily stand ups - Maintain an accurate understanding of how environments are used - Identify ownership - Tracking utilisation - Support decommissioning activities where appropriate If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
DevOps Engineer Up to 70,000 + Benefits Fully Remote - UK Build, Secure & Scale the Platform Behind a Growing FinTech We're partnering with an exciting and rapidly growing FinTech scale-up that's looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to join its expanding engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, where you'll play a key role in building and scaling cloud infrastructure, improving automation, and strengthening the security of the platform. You'll work across AWS infrastructure, CI/CD, networking, identity, security, and infrastructure as code, collaborating closely with engineering and security teams to ensure the platform remains secure, resilient, and scalable. If you're a hands-on DevOps Engineer who enjoys working across cloud infrastructure and security and wants to have a genuine impact in a growing business this could be a great next step. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructure Work across AWS services including EC2, Lambda, and other core AWS technologies Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Manage AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, routing, and connectivity Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles Implement platform hardening and security best practices across the AWS environment Integrate cloud infrastructure and applications with security tooling, including SIEM, DLP, and other security platforms Manage identity and access controls across the environment, including SSO, IAM, and least-privilege access Monitor and improve platform security, reliability, performance, and resilience Support and optimise MongoDB environments Work closely with engineering, security, and product teams to improve deployment processes and developer experience Contribute to the evolution of DevOps and cloud engineering best practices as the company continues to scale What We're Looking For Proven commercial experience in a DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering role Strong hands-on experience with AWS, including services such as EC2 and Lambda Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Exposure to Kubernetes and Docker environments, with an understanding of deploying, managing, and troubleshooting workloads Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Good understanding of AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing, and security groups Experience with cloud security and platform hardening Knowledge of integrating platforms with security tooling such as SIEM and DLP solutions Experience managing identity and access controls, including AWS IAM and SSO Commercial experience working with MongoDB Strong understanding of security best practices, authentication, authorisation, and least-privilege principles Scripting tool of your choice - Bash, Rust, Python etc. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams Don't Tick Every Box? That's okay. The company is open to speaking with candidates who may not have experience across every technology listed above. Why Join? -Join an exciting and fast-growing FinTech scale-up -Fully remote role with flexibility -Work across a modern AWS cloud environment -Take ownership of cloud security, platform hardening, and identity -Play a key role in building and scaling the platform as the business grows -Have a genuine influence on technical decisions and engineering practices -Clear opportunities to develop your career alongside a rapidly growing business -Work with a collaborative team where your ideas and experience are valued If you're an experienced DevOps Engineer looking for the opportunity to work across AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, cloud security, networking, and platform engineering in a fast-growing FinTech, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. DevOps Engineer Fully Remote - UK Up to 70,000 + Benefits AWS EC2 Lambda Terraform GitHub Actions AWS Networking VPC IAM SSO Platform Security SIEM DLP MongoDB CI/CD Cloud Infrastructure Kubernetes Bash Rust
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer Up to 70,000 + Benefits Fully Remote - UK Build, Secure & Scale the Platform Behind a Growing FinTech We're partnering with an exciting and rapidly growing FinTech scale-up that's looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to join its expanding engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, where you'll play a key role in building and scaling cloud infrastructure, improving automation, and strengthening the security of the platform. You'll work across AWS infrastructure, CI/CD, networking, identity, security, and infrastructure as code, collaborating closely with engineering and security teams to ensure the platform remains secure, resilient, and scalable. If you're a hands-on DevOps Engineer who enjoys working across cloud infrastructure and security and wants to have a genuine impact in a growing business this could be a great next step. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructure Work across AWS services including EC2, Lambda, and other core AWS technologies Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Manage AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, routing, and connectivity Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles Implement platform hardening and security best practices across the AWS environment Integrate cloud infrastructure and applications with security tooling, including SIEM, DLP, and other security platforms Manage identity and access controls across the environment, including SSO, IAM, and least-privilege access Monitor and improve platform security, reliability, performance, and resilience Support and optimise MongoDB environments Work closely with engineering, security, and product teams to improve deployment processes and developer experience Contribute to the evolution of DevOps and cloud engineering best practices as the company continues to scale What We're Looking For Proven commercial experience in a DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering role Strong hands-on experience with AWS, including services such as EC2 and Lambda Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Exposure to Kubernetes and Docker environments, with an understanding of deploying, managing, and troubleshooting workloads Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Good understanding of AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing, and security groups Experience with cloud security and platform hardening Knowledge of integrating platforms with security tooling such as SIEM and DLP solutions Experience managing identity and access controls, including AWS IAM and SSO Commercial experience working with MongoDB Strong understanding of security best practices, authentication, authorisation, and least-privilege principles Scripting tool of your choice - Bash, Rust, Python etc. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams Don't Tick Every Box? That's okay. The company is open to speaking with candidates who may not have experience across every technology listed above. Why Join? -Join an exciting and fast-growing FinTech scale-up -Fully remote role with flexibility -Work across a modern AWS cloud environment -Take ownership of cloud security, platform hardening, and identity -Play a key role in building and scaling the platform as the business grows -Have a genuine influence on technical decisions and engineering practices -Clear opportunities to develop your career alongside a rapidly growing business -Work with a collaborative team where your ideas and experience are valued If you're an experienced DevOps Engineer looking for the opportunity to work across AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, cloud security, networking, and platform engineering in a fast-growing FinTech, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. DevOps Engineer Fully Remote - UK Up to 70,000 + Benefits AWS EC2 Lambda Terraform GitHub Actions AWS Networking VPC IAM SSO Platform Security SIEM DLP MongoDB CI/CD Cloud Infrastructure Kubernetes Bash Rust
Director of Technology Solutions Edinburgh / Hybrid 60,000 - 70,000 + Long-Term Incentive + Bonus + Pension + 28 Days Holiday + Development Are you an experienced Technology Director or senior software leader looking to build and lead a high-performing technology function within an ambitious and growing organisation? Brilliant opportunity on offer to take ownership of technology strategy, product delivery and team development while helping shape the future direction of a business undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. This established organisation provides specialist services and technology-led solutions to customers operating across a range of complex environments. Due to continued investment and expansion, they are now looking for a Director of Technology Solutions to develop their technical capability and build a high-performing software engineering team. In this role, you will take responsibility for technology strategy, software delivery and operational performance. You will introduce effective development frameworks and processes while ensuring technology products maintain high standards of security, scalability, reliability and quality. You will also work closely with senior leaders, customers and external stakeholders, helping align technology investment with commercial objectives, customer requirements and the wider growth plans of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced technology leader looking to take ownership of a developing technology function and play a key role in the long-term strategic and commercial direction of an ambitious organisation. THE ROLE: Defining and delivering the technology strategy in line with customer, operational and commercial objectives Building, mentoring and developing high-performing software engineering and development teams Leading software delivery, process improvement and the adoption of modern development practices Overseeing software architecture, cloud infrastructure, databases, DevOps, cybersecurity and CI/CD processes Acting as the senior technology representative with customers, partners and key stakeholders Supporting technology investment, resource planning, budgeting and wider business-growth initiatives Establishing effective governance around quality, compliance, risk management and intellectual property THE PERSON: Previous experience in a Technology Director, Head of Technology, CTO or senior software leadership position At least five years' experience across software development, technology delivery and team leadership Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud platforms, DevOps, cybersecurity and modern engineering practices Experience leading organisational change, process improvement or agile transformation initiatives Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline Strong commercial awareness with experience aligning technology decisions with customer and business requirements Comfortable operating within a growing, evolving or technically complex organisation Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Director of Technology Solutions Edinburgh / Hybrid 60,000 - 70,000 + Long-Term Incentive + Bonus + Pension + 28 Days Holiday + Development Are you an experienced Technology Director or senior software leader looking to build and lead a high-performing technology function within an ambitious and growing organisation? Brilliant opportunity on offer to take ownership of technology strategy, product delivery and team development while helping shape the future direction of a business undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. This established organisation provides specialist services and technology-led solutions to customers operating across a range of complex environments. Due to continued investment and expansion, they are now looking for a Director of Technology Solutions to develop their technical capability and build a high-performing software engineering team. In this role, you will take responsibility for technology strategy, software delivery and operational performance. You will introduce effective development frameworks and processes while ensuring technology products maintain high standards of security, scalability, reliability and quality. You will also work closely with senior leaders, customers and external stakeholders, helping align technology investment with commercial objectives, customer requirements and the wider growth plans of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced technology leader looking to take ownership of a developing technology function and play a key role in the long-term strategic and commercial direction of an ambitious organisation. THE ROLE: Defining and delivering the technology strategy in line with customer, operational and commercial objectives Building, mentoring and developing high-performing software engineering and development teams Leading software delivery, process improvement and the adoption of modern development practices Overseeing software architecture, cloud infrastructure, databases, DevOps, cybersecurity and CI/CD processes Acting as the senior technology representative with customers, partners and key stakeholders Supporting technology investment, resource planning, budgeting and wider business-growth initiatives Establishing effective governance around quality, compliance, risk management and intellectual property THE PERSON: Previous experience in a Technology Director, Head of Technology, CTO or senior software leadership position At least five years' experience across software development, technology delivery and team leadership Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud platforms, DevOps, cybersecurity and modern engineering practices Experience leading organisational change, process improvement or agile transformation initiatives Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline Strong commercial awareness with experience aligning technology decisions with customer and business requirements Comfortable operating within a growing, evolving or technically complex organisation Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Quality Test Engineer for one of our local clients: 350 p/d Inside IR35 Remote, with occasional travel to Hursley and London (2-3 days per month) Candidates must hold current SC Clearance Option for candidates to be upgraded to DV! We're looking for a Quality/Test Engineer with experience in test automation and performance testing to support the delivery of software solutions within an Agile environment. You'll be involved throughout the testing lifecycle, helping to ensure applications are robust, scalable and fit for purpose. What you'll be doing Creating and executing test cases across multiple technology stacks Developing and maintaining automated test scripts Designing and implementing performance testing strategies Executing performance and load testing activities Investigating issues through debugging, tracing and log analysis Working closely with developers and stakeholders in an Agile delivery team Supporting CI/CD and quality assurance processes What we're looking for Current SC Clearance Experience in software testing and test automation Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices Experience with performance testing and test strategy creation Java Experience Selenium and BrowserStack experience Knowledge of debugging, logging and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Azure Application Insights, Azure Event Hub, Adobe Insights or Qualtrics Experience with Gatling and Azure DevOps Automation scripting experience Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines Understanding of Docker and application architecture principles If you have current SC Clearance, would like to be upgraded to DV, and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 15, 2026
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Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Quality Test Engineer for one of our local clients: 350 p/d Inside IR35 Remote, with occasional travel to Hursley and London (2-3 days per month) Candidates must hold current SC Clearance Option for candidates to be upgraded to DV! We're looking for a Quality/Test Engineer with experience in test automation and performance testing to support the delivery of software solutions within an Agile environment. You'll be involved throughout the testing lifecycle, helping to ensure applications are robust, scalable and fit for purpose. What you'll be doing Creating and executing test cases across multiple technology stacks Developing and maintaining automated test scripts Designing and implementing performance testing strategies Executing performance and load testing activities Investigating issues through debugging, tracing and log analysis Working closely with developers and stakeholders in an Agile delivery team Supporting CI/CD and quality assurance processes What we're looking for Current SC Clearance Experience in software testing and test automation Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices Experience with performance testing and test strategy creation Java Experience Selenium and BrowserStack experience Knowledge of debugging, logging and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Azure Application Insights, Azure Event Hub, Adobe Insights or Qualtrics Experience with Gatling and Azure DevOps Automation scripting experience Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines Understanding of Docker and application architecture principles If you have current SC Clearance, would like to be upgraded to DV, and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
.NET Developer - .NET / C# / APIs - is required by fast growing and highly successful organisation. Overall purpose of the role They are looking for a hands-on Software Developer to help develop, enhance and support their customer-facing, operational and internal systems. This role will focus on building and maintaining applications, APIs and integrations using Microsoft technologies, while also supporting the improvement of existing systems across a mixed legacy and modern estate. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across IT, the wider business and third-party suppliers to deliver reliable, maintainable and commercially useful solutions. This role suits someone who is comfortable working across new development, enhancing existing systems, supporting live applications (and technical improvement of the wider application landscape) who is a pragmatic and can work effectively in a small team, contribute across the full delivery lifecycle and help improve delivery quality, documentation and technical resilience over time. Main duties Develop, enhance, test and support .NET-based applications, APIs and integrations. Work on customer-facing, operational and internal systems, helping to improve reliability, usability and business value. Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, analysts and third parties to understand requirements and translate them into workable technical solutions. Build and maintain system integrations between internal platforms and external suppliers or services. Support the ongoing improvement and maintenance of existing applications, including troubleshooting defects, performance issues and production incidents. Contribute to technical design decisions, ensuring solutions are secure, supportable and aligned to good engineering practice. Write clean, maintainable code and follow agreed standards for version control, testing, deployment and documentation. Participate in code reviews, peer support and knowledge sharing within the team. Assist with release activity, deployment processes and post-release support where required. Help improve development practices, documentation and technical resilience to reduce dependency on individual team members. Work with Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD tooling to support structured software delivery. Contribute to a collaborative, delivery-focused team culture and support continuous improvement in the way Red Funnel develops and supports software. In addition to the duties listed above, the jobholder is expected to perform other ad-hoc duties assigned by the Head of IT from time to time. All colleagues are required to accept responsibility for personal development within the scope of their role, and to encourage the development of others. Knowledge / Experience required Commercial experience developing software using C# and .NET Experience building or supporting APIs, web services and system integrations Experience with ASP.NET / ASP.NET Core Experience with SQL Server and database design / querying Experience using Git for source control Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tooling for work tracking, build and deployment Experience working within a software development team in a structured commercial environment Experience troubleshooting and supporting live applications Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through technical issues in a practical way Good communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Basic salary 55-60,000 + excellent benefits Based Southampton office 2 days per week, remote 3 days per week.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
.NET Developer - .NET / C# / APIs - is required by fast growing and highly successful organisation. Overall purpose of the role They are looking for a hands-on Software Developer to help develop, enhance and support their customer-facing, operational and internal systems. This role will focus on building and maintaining applications, APIs and integrations using Microsoft technologies, while also supporting the improvement of existing systems across a mixed legacy and modern estate. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across IT, the wider business and third-party suppliers to deliver reliable, maintainable and commercially useful solutions. This role suits someone who is comfortable working across new development, enhancing existing systems, supporting live applications (and technical improvement of the wider application landscape) who is a pragmatic and can work effectively in a small team, contribute across the full delivery lifecycle and help improve delivery quality, documentation and technical resilience over time. Main duties Develop, enhance, test and support .NET-based applications, APIs and integrations. Work on customer-facing, operational and internal systems, helping to improve reliability, usability and business value. Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, analysts and third parties to understand requirements and translate them into workable technical solutions. Build and maintain system integrations between internal platforms and external suppliers or services. Support the ongoing improvement and maintenance of existing applications, including troubleshooting defects, performance issues and production incidents. Contribute to technical design decisions, ensuring solutions are secure, supportable and aligned to good engineering practice. Write clean, maintainable code and follow agreed standards for version control, testing, deployment and documentation. Participate in code reviews, peer support and knowledge sharing within the team. Assist with release activity, deployment processes and post-release support where required. Help improve development practices, documentation and technical resilience to reduce dependency on individual team members. Work with Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD tooling to support structured software delivery. Contribute to a collaborative, delivery-focused team culture and support continuous improvement in the way Red Funnel develops and supports software. In addition to the duties listed above, the jobholder is expected to perform other ad-hoc duties assigned by the Head of IT from time to time. All colleagues are required to accept responsibility for personal development within the scope of their role, and to encourage the development of others. Knowledge / Experience required Commercial experience developing software using C# and .NET Experience building or supporting APIs, web services and system integrations Experience with ASP.NET / ASP.NET Core Experience with SQL Server and database design / querying Experience using Git for source control Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tooling for work tracking, build and deployment Experience working within a software development team in a structured commercial environment Experience troubleshooting and supporting live applications Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through technical issues in a practical way Good communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Basic salary 55-60,000 + excellent benefits Based Southampton office 2 days per week, remote 3 days per week.
Linux Engineer x2 - government client - Glasgow - Hybrid (3 days onsite) - SC / DV Clearance I have 2x new Linux Engineering roles with our central government client in Glasgow. You will work across physical and virtual environments, supporting either BAU operations or project delivery within an Agile, DevOps-driven setup click apply for full job details
Aug 15, 2026
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Linux Engineer x2 - government client - Glasgow - Hybrid (3 days onsite) - SC / DV Clearance I have 2x new Linux Engineering roles with our central government client in Glasgow. You will work across physical and virtual environments, supporting either BAU operations or project delivery within an Agile, DevOps-driven setup click apply for full job details
Job Title: SC Cleared Virtualisation Engineer Location: London Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to 750 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Join Our Client as a hands-on Platform Engineer, delivering enterprise virtualisation platforms and automation in secure, regulated environments. If you enjoy turning architecture into repeatable, deployable solutions-while helping teams move faster with confidence-this role is for you. What you'll be doing: Design, deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) virtualisation platforms Implement core VCF components including vSphere, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated, consistent platform deployments Create API-driven automation for provisioning, configuration and lifecycle management Support platform lifecycle activities such as build, upgrades, patching and scaling Integrate virtualisation platforms with enterprise services (networking, DNS, identity and DevOps toolchains) Produce key technical artefacts including LLDs, build guides and runbooks Support integration, testing and operational handover, including change impact assessments and risk identification Help improve stability, performance and scalability through continuous automation and standardisation What you'll bring: Strong experience with VMware virtualisation platforms (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) Proven VMware Cloud Foundation / SDDC knowledge (NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations) Automation experience using tools such as PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible or SaltStack Experience with IaC and API-driven automation approaches Understanding of enterprise networking and underpinning services (e.g. DNS, load balancing) Ability to troubleshoot, analyse and communicate clearly with technical teams Confidence delivering in secure or regulated environments UK Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain Additional information: Experience with Kubernetes on VCF (VKS) is desirable Familiarity with hybrid cloud, GitOps and resilience (backup/DR) is desirable Agile delivery and Atlassian tools experience is desirable If you're ready to build secure-by-design virtualisation platforms and drive automation that makes delivery easier for everyone, apply now. Our Client is looking for engineers who take pride in platform quality-and want to grow their impact. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 15, 2026
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Job Title: SC Cleared Virtualisation Engineer Location: London Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to 750 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Join Our Client as a hands-on Platform Engineer, delivering enterprise virtualisation platforms and automation in secure, regulated environments. If you enjoy turning architecture into repeatable, deployable solutions-while helping teams move faster with confidence-this role is for you. What you'll be doing: Design, deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) virtualisation platforms Implement core VCF components including vSphere, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated, consistent platform deployments Create API-driven automation for provisioning, configuration and lifecycle management Support platform lifecycle activities such as build, upgrades, patching and scaling Integrate virtualisation platforms with enterprise services (networking, DNS, identity and DevOps toolchains) Produce key technical artefacts including LLDs, build guides and runbooks Support integration, testing and operational handover, including change impact assessments and risk identification Help improve stability, performance and scalability through continuous automation and standardisation What you'll bring: Strong experience with VMware virtualisation platforms (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) Proven VMware Cloud Foundation / SDDC knowledge (NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations) Automation experience using tools such as PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible or SaltStack Experience with IaC and API-driven automation approaches Understanding of enterprise networking and underpinning services (e.g. DNS, load balancing) Ability to troubleshoot, analyse and communicate clearly with technical teams Confidence delivering in secure or regulated environments UK Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain Additional information: Experience with Kubernetes on VCF (VKS) is desirable Familiarity with hybrid cloud, GitOps and resilience (backup/DR) is desirable Agile delivery and Atlassian tools experience is desirable If you're ready to build secure-by-design virtualisation platforms and drive automation that makes delivery easier for everyone, apply now. Our Client is looking for engineers who take pride in platform quality-and want to grow their impact. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Quality Assurance Analyst Fixed Term Contract until February 2028, 49,500 - 57,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Hybrid - up to two days per week in the office in London or Manchester Are you an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst with a passion for delivering high quality software? Do you enjoy taking the lead on testing within agile delivery teams, working hands-on across functional, integration and user acceptance testing? Let Informed Recruitment help you take the next step in your career with an exciting opportunity to join a respected social enterprise that is investing in the transformation of its business applications and services. As a specialist provider of resource to the Housing Technology sectors, we are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation seeking a forward-thinking and innovative Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure software products and solutions are thoroughly tested, fit for purpose, and meet both functional and non-functional requirements. The role is offered on a full-time fixed term contract running until the end of February 2028, on a hybrid basis with 2 days of hours worked from either a London or Manchester office. The purpose of the role is to act as the Testing & Quality Assurance lead within an agile squad or project team, helping to deliver high quality software and to identify and verify third-party applications. Your day to day responsibilities will include working with squad and project team members to identify test and QA requirements; developing test strategies and plans covering functional, integration and, where appropriate, user acceptance testing; creating and executing tests and carrying out hands-on testing yourself; monitoring testing progress, errors, fixes and re-testing; providing clear, up to date and timely reporting and feedback to squads and project managers to enable them to prioritise remaining work; and working closely with scrum/agile teams and engineers to continually evolve the use of modern software development and deployment methodologies, including scripting and automated testing. You will report into a Lead Quality Assurance Analyst and work as part of a small team of fellow QA Analysts. Must Have ISTQB Software Testing certification. A good understanding of, and experience working with, structured test methods and processes. Experience of test management and defect management using Azure DevOps. Knowledge and experience of best practice in both manual and automated testing. Experience of testing differing types of applications and scenarios, e.g. web, data and mobile applications. Knowledge of Azure Data Factory. Medium to strong SQL skills (understanding and writing). Knowledge of data models and dimensional models, together with a solid reporting skill set. Previous experience of data testing, ETL and testing large volumes of data. Experience of working within a cross-functional delivery squad or scrum team alongside Product Owners, Scrum Masters and other agile roles. Nice to Have Power BI and data visualisation skills. As an individual you will be forward-thinking, innovative and committed to delivering high quality software, with the communication skills to provide clear reporting and constructive feedback to stakeholders at all levels. You will enjoy hands-on testing, solving problems and helping delivery teams continually improve. Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive an excellent benefits package, If you're looking to further your career in software quality assurance within a supportive, values led organisation where your work will have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
Aug 15, 2026
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Quality Assurance Analyst Fixed Term Contract until February 2028, 49,500 - 57,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Hybrid - up to two days per week in the office in London or Manchester Are you an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst with a passion for delivering high quality software? Do you enjoy taking the lead on testing within agile delivery teams, working hands-on across functional, integration and user acceptance testing? Let Informed Recruitment help you take the next step in your career with an exciting opportunity to join a respected social enterprise that is investing in the transformation of its business applications and services. As a specialist provider of resource to the Housing Technology sectors, we are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation seeking a forward-thinking and innovative Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure software products and solutions are thoroughly tested, fit for purpose, and meet both functional and non-functional requirements. The role is offered on a full-time fixed term contract running until the end of February 2028, on a hybrid basis with 2 days of hours worked from either a London or Manchester office. The purpose of the role is to act as the Testing & Quality Assurance lead within an agile squad or project team, helping to deliver high quality software and to identify and verify third-party applications. Your day to day responsibilities will include working with squad and project team members to identify test and QA requirements; developing test strategies and plans covering functional, integration and, where appropriate, user acceptance testing; creating and executing tests and carrying out hands-on testing yourself; monitoring testing progress, errors, fixes and re-testing; providing clear, up to date and timely reporting and feedback to squads and project managers to enable them to prioritise remaining work; and working closely with scrum/agile teams and engineers to continually evolve the use of modern software development and deployment methodologies, including scripting and automated testing. You will report into a Lead Quality Assurance Analyst and work as part of a small team of fellow QA Analysts. Must Have ISTQB Software Testing certification. A good understanding of, and experience working with, structured test methods and processes. Experience of test management and defect management using Azure DevOps. Knowledge and experience of best practice in both manual and automated testing. Experience of testing differing types of applications and scenarios, e.g. web, data and mobile applications. Knowledge of Azure Data Factory. Medium to strong SQL skills (understanding and writing). Knowledge of data models and dimensional models, together with a solid reporting skill set. Previous experience of data testing, ETL and testing large volumes of data. Experience of working within a cross-functional delivery squad or scrum team alongside Product Owners, Scrum Masters and other agile roles. Nice to Have Power BI and data visualisation skills. As an individual you will be forward-thinking, innovative and committed to delivering high quality software, with the communication skills to provide clear reporting and constructive feedback to stakeholders at all levels. You will enjoy hands-on testing, solving problems and helping delivery teams continually improve. Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive an excellent benefits package, If you're looking to further your career in software quality assurance within a supportive, values led organisation where your work will have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
We are delighted to be working in partnership with an established market leader in managed communications technology and systems integration who develop their own products. For over 40 years, they ve been at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer experiences through smarter communications, automation, analytics and AI. They deliver transformative communication and CX solutions throughout the UK and internationally, supporting clients with global reach and ambition. As the business expands, they are looking to onboard a DevOps SysAdmin to support teams across the business for both internal and hosted infrastructures including hardware, operating systems and server-based applications. As a Senior DevOps Systems Administrator, you ll lead automation efforts, work with cutting-edge tools, and be trusted to make key decisions that influence the direction of the business. The DevOps Engineer will help architect robust hybrid cloud solutions and streamline infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. You ll be working in a collaborative environment that invests in your development with clear progression, technical certifications, and the opportunity to mentor others whilst growing your leadership skills. Key Responsibilities will include: Design, deploy and support infrastructure across AWS and private cloud Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Implement observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) Work across teams to improve reliability and security Manage hybrid networks, IAM, firewalls and VPNs The successful DevOps Systems Administrator will have: At least 3-5 years of DevOps experience, including hands-on AWS, Experience with VMware or Proxmox. Strong Linux skills with networking and cloud security knowledge. Experience of working with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (e.g. EKS) Confident scripting in Bash, Python or Go AWS Certifications and knowledge of security tools such as Trivy would be beneficial. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer or Platform/Cloud Engineer to work as part of a people-first company that holds exceptional staff retention rates and career development opportunities. The role comes with a generous benefits package, including retail discounts, private healthcare, flexible working arrangements and many more. If you re ambitious, curious and can demonstrate loyalty as an employee, this is your chance to learn and grow your career in a company with pedigree, purpose and potential. Please not that this is a permanent position seeking candidates that can demonstrate longevity of service with their former employers.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
We are delighted to be working in partnership with an established market leader in managed communications technology and systems integration who develop their own products. For over 40 years, they ve been at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer experiences through smarter communications, automation, analytics and AI. They deliver transformative communication and CX solutions throughout the UK and internationally, supporting clients with global reach and ambition. As the business expands, they are looking to onboard a DevOps SysAdmin to support teams across the business for both internal and hosted infrastructures including hardware, operating systems and server-based applications. As a Senior DevOps Systems Administrator, you ll lead automation efforts, work with cutting-edge tools, and be trusted to make key decisions that influence the direction of the business. The DevOps Engineer will help architect robust hybrid cloud solutions and streamline infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. You ll be working in a collaborative environment that invests in your development with clear progression, technical certifications, and the opportunity to mentor others whilst growing your leadership skills. Key Responsibilities will include: Design, deploy and support infrastructure across AWS and private cloud Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Implement observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) Work across teams to improve reliability and security Manage hybrid networks, IAM, firewalls and VPNs The successful DevOps Systems Administrator will have: At least 3-5 years of DevOps experience, including hands-on AWS, Experience with VMware or Proxmox. Strong Linux skills with networking and cloud security knowledge. Experience of working with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (e.g. EKS) Confident scripting in Bash, Python or Go AWS Certifications and knowledge of security tools such as Trivy would be beneficial. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer or Platform/Cloud Engineer to work as part of a people-first company that holds exceptional staff retention rates and career development opportunities. The role comes with a generous benefits package, including retail discounts, private healthcare, flexible working arrangements and many more. If you re ambitious, curious and can demonstrate loyalty as an employee, this is your chance to learn and grow your career in a company with pedigree, purpose and potential. Please not that this is a permanent position seeking candidates that can demonstrate longevity of service with their former employers.
Amtis professional Ltd
Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire
Senior Data Engineer Azure/Databricks £70,000 + bonus Hybrid Working 1 day on-site per week East Midlands based I'm working with a business that's continuing to invest in its Azure data platform and is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help shape and develop its modern data estate. You'll play a key role in designing and building scalable Azure data solutions, developing robust data pipelines, and supporting a growing analytics platform. Working across Azure Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics and Azure SQL, you'll help deliver reliable, secure and high-performing data solutions while collaborating closely with technical and business stakeholders. This is an opportunity to work with modern Azure technologies in a business that values innovation and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Design and develop scalable Azure data pipelines and ETL solutions Build and optimise Azure-based data warehouses and data lakes Improve platform performance, reliability and scalability Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver data solutions Support data governance, security and best practice across the platform Contribute to the continuous evolution of the Azure data platform Key experience: Azure Databricks Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Lake Storage Advanced SQL and Python CI/CD with Azure DevOps Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills What's on offer: Flexible hybrid working environment Opportunity to influence and develop a modern Azure data platform Work with the latest Azure technologies in a collaborative team with genuine investment in both people and technology Excellent benefits package If you'd be interested in finding out more, or know someone who could be a good fit, please get in touch. (url removed)
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Data Engineer Azure/Databricks £70,000 + bonus Hybrid Working 1 day on-site per week East Midlands based I'm working with a business that's continuing to invest in its Azure data platform and is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help shape and develop its modern data estate. You'll play a key role in designing and building scalable Azure data solutions, developing robust data pipelines, and supporting a growing analytics platform. Working across Azure Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics and Azure SQL, you'll help deliver reliable, secure and high-performing data solutions while collaborating closely with technical and business stakeholders. This is an opportunity to work with modern Azure technologies in a business that values innovation and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Design and develop scalable Azure data pipelines and ETL solutions Build and optimise Azure-based data warehouses and data lakes Improve platform performance, reliability and scalability Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver data solutions Support data governance, security and best practice across the platform Contribute to the continuous evolution of the Azure data platform Key experience: Azure Databricks Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Lake Storage Advanced SQL and Python CI/CD with Azure DevOps Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills What's on offer: Flexible hybrid working environment Opportunity to influence and develop a modern Azure data platform Work with the latest Azure technologies in a collaborative team with genuine investment in both people and technology Excellent benefits package If you'd be interested in finding out more, or know someone who could be a good fit, please get in touch. (url removed)
Operational / Data Engineer - SC cleared Operational / Data Engineer - SC cleared The location of the role is Telford (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 500 per day (via Umbrella agency) . Project Overview The Preventative Risking (PR) team within RIS is responsible for managing the risking and compliance referral processes for Self-Assessment (SA) registrations. Currently, the system identifies approximately 200,000 fraudulent registrations out of 1 million, resulting in an estimated 51 million to 219 million in lost SA repayment claims for HMRC (based on 2021/2022 figures). To address this, a proof of concept (POC) was developed using: SAS Enterprise Guide for table creation, SAS Studio V and SAS RTENG to build the SA registration network, SAS Viya 3.5 tools for risk assessment of new SA registrations. The POC leveraged data from 20 different sources, most of which were already housed in the Minerva Oracle database. Previously, some data had to be transferred manually. However, the automated file transfers described in this Solution Design Document (SDD) will now move that data to the SAS platform using approved Enterprise Architecture (EA) integration patterns, with the initial phase, targeted for delivery in April 2026. This role will form part of a new scrum team within Minerva Platform to develop and deliver the Ingestion and Risking within the SAS Platform including IDP. Key accountabilities of the role Design, development, and deployment of data integration and transformation solutions using Pentaho, Denodo, Talend, and SAS. Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and services that support business intelligence and analytics platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver robust data solutions. Champion Agile and Scrum methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of sprints and continuous improvement. Drive DevOps practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment of data services. Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are upheld across all solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues and performance bottlenecks. Key skill and experience SAS 9.4 (DI), SAS Viya 3.x (SAS Studio, VA, VI). Platform LSF, Jira, Platform Support. Strong expertise in ETL tools: Pentaho, Talend. Experience with data virtualization using Denodo. Proficiency in SAS for data analytics and reporting. Oracle (good to have). Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks. Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes). Strong SQL and data modeling skills. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities. Key Qualifications: Proven track record of data projects and teams. Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or relevant data technologies are a plus. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 15, 2026
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Operational / Data Engineer - SC cleared Operational / Data Engineer - SC cleared The location of the role is Telford (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 500 per day (via Umbrella agency) . Project Overview The Preventative Risking (PR) team within RIS is responsible for managing the risking and compliance referral processes for Self-Assessment (SA) registrations. Currently, the system identifies approximately 200,000 fraudulent registrations out of 1 million, resulting in an estimated 51 million to 219 million in lost SA repayment claims for HMRC (based on 2021/2022 figures). To address this, a proof of concept (POC) was developed using: SAS Enterprise Guide for table creation, SAS Studio V and SAS RTENG to build the SA registration network, SAS Viya 3.5 tools for risk assessment of new SA registrations. The POC leveraged data from 20 different sources, most of which were already housed in the Minerva Oracle database. Previously, some data had to be transferred manually. However, the automated file transfers described in this Solution Design Document (SDD) will now move that data to the SAS platform using approved Enterprise Architecture (EA) integration patterns, with the initial phase, targeted for delivery in April 2026. This role will form part of a new scrum team within Minerva Platform to develop and deliver the Ingestion and Risking within the SAS Platform including IDP. Key accountabilities of the role Design, development, and deployment of data integration and transformation solutions using Pentaho, Denodo, Talend, and SAS. Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and services that support business intelligence and analytics platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver robust data solutions. Champion Agile and Scrum methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of sprints and continuous improvement. Drive DevOps practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment of data services. Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are upheld across all solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues and performance bottlenecks. Key skill and experience SAS 9.4 (DI), SAS Viya 3.x (SAS Studio, VA, VI). Platform LSF, Jira, Platform Support. Strong expertise in ETL tools: Pentaho, Talend. Experience with data virtualization using Denodo. Proficiency in SAS for data analytics and reporting. Oracle (good to have). Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks. Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes). Strong SQL and data modeling skills. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities. Key Qualifications: Proven track record of data projects and teams. Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or relevant data technologies are a plus. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Senior Application Security Consultant (SAST/DAST/OWASP )/ DevSecOps Security - Banking - London Secure SDLC SAST DAST Threat Modelling Cloud Security CI/CD Location: London (Hybrid - 8 days onsite per month) Contract: 12 Months + extension Rate: 500- 550 per day (Umbrella) The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Senior Application Security Consultant / DevSecOps Security Architect to join a high-performing Cyber Security function within a large enterprise technology environment. Working alongside software engineering, cloud, architecture and DevOps teams, you'll play a key role in embedding security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, ensuring applications are designed, developed and deployed securely. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about Secure-by-Design, DevSecOps and modern Application Security within a large-scale cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Lead application security reviews across business-critical applications and cloud platforms. Conduct security architecture and secure design reviews. Perform application security risk assessments and define security requirements. Lead Threat Modelling workshops using STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK or similar methodologies. Embed Secure SDLC principles into engineering teams. Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes. Review and analyse SAST, DAST and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) findings. Work closely with development teams to prioritise vulnerability remediation. Define security testing requirements and support penetration testing activities. Produce security standards, technical guidance and best practice documentation. Act as the Application Security SME across multiple technology programmes. Essential Skills Application Security Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) OWASP Top 10 Secure Coding Secure Design Reviews API Security REST APIs Microservices Security Application Security Risk Assessments Threat Modelling STRIDE MITRE ATT&CK Security Architecture Risk Assessments DevSecOps CI/CD Security GitHub Actions GitLab Jenkins Azure DevOps Security Automation Shift Left Security Security Testing SAST DAST SCA Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing Cloud Security AWS, Azure or GCP Kubernetes Docker Container Security Cloud Security Best Practices Security Tooling Experience with one or more of: Checkmarx Fortify SonarQube Veracode Semgrep Burp Suite OWASP ZAP Snyk Trivy Prisma Cloud Aqua Wiz Ideal Background You'll ideally have: 8+ years in Cyber Security Strong Application Security or DevSecOps experience Experience working directly with software engineering teams Experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines Strong knowledge of Secure SDLC Experience conducting Threat Modelling sessions Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Previous experience within Banking, Financial Services, Insurance or another highly regulated enterprise environment Contract Details 12-month contract 500- 600 per day (Umbrella) Hybrid working - 8 days onsite per month in London Immediate interview availability preferred Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Aug 15, 2026
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Senior Application Security Consultant (SAST/DAST/OWASP )/ DevSecOps Security - Banking - London Secure SDLC SAST DAST Threat Modelling Cloud Security CI/CD Location: London (Hybrid - 8 days onsite per month) Contract: 12 Months + extension Rate: 500- 550 per day (Umbrella) The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Senior Application Security Consultant / DevSecOps Security Architect to join a high-performing Cyber Security function within a large enterprise technology environment. Working alongside software engineering, cloud, architecture and DevOps teams, you'll play a key role in embedding security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, ensuring applications are designed, developed and deployed securely. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about Secure-by-Design, DevSecOps and modern Application Security within a large-scale cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Lead application security reviews across business-critical applications and cloud platforms. Conduct security architecture and secure design reviews. Perform application security risk assessments and define security requirements. Lead Threat Modelling workshops using STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK or similar methodologies. Embed Secure SDLC principles into engineering teams. Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes. Review and analyse SAST, DAST and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) findings. Work closely with development teams to prioritise vulnerability remediation. Define security testing requirements and support penetration testing activities. Produce security standards, technical guidance and best practice documentation. Act as the Application Security SME across multiple technology programmes. Essential Skills Application Security Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) OWASP Top 10 Secure Coding Secure Design Reviews API Security REST APIs Microservices Security Application Security Risk Assessments Threat Modelling STRIDE MITRE ATT&CK Security Architecture Risk Assessments DevSecOps CI/CD Security GitHub Actions GitLab Jenkins Azure DevOps Security Automation Shift Left Security Security Testing SAST DAST SCA Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing Cloud Security AWS, Azure or GCP Kubernetes Docker Container Security Cloud Security Best Practices Security Tooling Experience with one or more of: Checkmarx Fortify SonarQube Veracode Semgrep Burp Suite OWASP ZAP Snyk Trivy Prisma Cloud Aqua Wiz Ideal Background You'll ideally have: 8+ years in Cyber Security Strong Application Security or DevSecOps experience Experience working directly with software engineering teams Experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines Strong knowledge of Secure SDLC Experience conducting Threat Modelling sessions Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Previous experience within Banking, Financial Services, Insurance or another highly regulated enterprise environment Contract Details 12-month contract 500- 600 per day (Umbrella) Hybrid working - 8 days onsite per month in London Immediate interview availability preferred Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Cloud Systems Engineer Manchester/Stockport (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) (Apply online only) per day Inside IR35 Contract length TBC (Likely 12 months+) PCR Digital are delighted to be partnering with an exciting FinTech company who are a global leader in payment technology, on the appointment of a Cloud Systems Engineer II to join their growing cloud infrastructure team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure or Platform Engineer looking to work across both Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS , helping to design, automate and optimise highly available cloud environments that underpin mission-critical financial services platforms used by businesses around the world. You'll be joining an established engineering function where automation, Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices are central to how technology is delivered. The Opportunity You'll take ownership of designing, building and supporting cloud infrastructure whilst working closely with software engineering and platform teams to improve scalability, security and operational excellence. This role offers plenty of variety, covering infrastructure design, automation, cloud networking, security, reliability and continuous improvement across a modern multi-cloud estate. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across GCP and AWS Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation and configuration management Build resilient, secure and highly available cloud environments Work closely with development teams to support application deployments Improve automation, monitoring and operational efficiency Optimise cloud performance and spend across multiple environments Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis Implement networking, security and disaster recovery best practices Produce clear technical documentation and infrastructure standards We're looking for experience in: Commercial experience as a Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer, Platform Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Good commercial experience with AWS Terraform (essential) Ansible automation Linux administration Docker and Kubernetes Bash and/or Python scripting Cloud networking (VPCs, IAM, Load Balancers, routing) Infrastructure automation and CI/CD Strong understanding of cloud security and best practices Highly desirable Any experience with the following would be advantageous: GKE and/or Amazon EKS Prometheus, Grafana or CloudWatch GitOps (ArgoCD / Flux) Service Mesh technologies PCI DSS or regulated financial environments FinOps or cloud cost optimisation ELK Stack or centralised logging Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning Professional AWS or GCP certifications Why apply? Join one of the world's leading payment technology organisations Work with modern cloud technologies across both AWS and GCP Highly collaborative engineering culture Long-term programme with strong extension potential Hybrid working from the Manchester office If you're an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer , Platform Engineer , Cloud Infrastructure Engineer or DevOps Engineer with strong Terraform, GCP and AWS experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your latest CV and one of the PCR Digital team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Aug 15, 2026
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Cloud Systems Engineer Manchester/Stockport (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) (Apply online only) per day Inside IR35 Contract length TBC (Likely 12 months+) PCR Digital are delighted to be partnering with an exciting FinTech company who are a global leader in payment technology, on the appointment of a Cloud Systems Engineer II to join their growing cloud infrastructure team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure or Platform Engineer looking to work across both Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS , helping to design, automate and optimise highly available cloud environments that underpin mission-critical financial services platforms used by businesses around the world. You'll be joining an established engineering function where automation, Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices are central to how technology is delivered. The Opportunity You'll take ownership of designing, building and supporting cloud infrastructure whilst working closely with software engineering and platform teams to improve scalability, security and operational excellence. This role offers plenty of variety, covering infrastructure design, automation, cloud networking, security, reliability and continuous improvement across a modern multi-cloud estate. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across GCP and AWS Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation and configuration management Build resilient, secure and highly available cloud environments Work closely with development teams to support application deployments Improve automation, monitoring and operational efficiency Optimise cloud performance and spend across multiple environments Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis Implement networking, security and disaster recovery best practices Produce clear technical documentation and infrastructure standards We're looking for experience in: Commercial experience as a Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer, Platform Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Good commercial experience with AWS Terraform (essential) Ansible automation Linux administration Docker and Kubernetes Bash and/or Python scripting Cloud networking (VPCs, IAM, Load Balancers, routing) Infrastructure automation and CI/CD Strong understanding of cloud security and best practices Highly desirable Any experience with the following would be advantageous: GKE and/or Amazon EKS Prometheus, Grafana or CloudWatch GitOps (ArgoCD / Flux) Service Mesh technologies PCI DSS or regulated financial environments FinOps or cloud cost optimisation ELK Stack or centralised logging Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning Professional AWS or GCP certifications Why apply? Join one of the world's leading payment technology organisations Work with modern cloud technologies across both AWS and GCP Highly collaborative engineering culture Long-term programme with strong extension potential Hybrid working from the Manchester office If you're an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer , Platform Engineer , Cloud Infrastructure Engineer or DevOps Engineer with strong Terraform, GCP and AWS experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your latest CV and one of the PCR Digital team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
