Our client, a high profiling technology organisation, urgently require an experienced Technical Director to run a major Maritime programme that they are delivering. In order to be successful, you will have the following background: Background within either UK Military, or working with the Military/MoD as a customer Experience of acting as a senior technical authority, providing architectural leadership Enterprise Architecture background across software engineering and platform delivery, including cloud-hosted services, APIs, DevSecOps, CI/CD and test automation Experience of introducing emerging technologies including AI, ML and data enabled services Strong and robust stakeholder management skills SC Cleared Within this role, you will be responsible for: Senior leadership role within a multi-year delivery environment, supporting thousands of uniformed personnel and civil servants Set the technical direction for the software house, ensuring digital products and services are aligned to MoD priorities and wider defence policy Define and maintain technical architecture roadmap Translate operational and business needs into coherent technical strategy Ensure that platforms, products, data, integration patterns and engineering approaches support long-term mission outcomes as well as immediate delivery priorities Provide technical leadership across complex code, low-code, data and platform services Work with stakeholders across MoD organisations Lead the approach surrounding modern engineering and emerging technologies Provide governance, assurance and risk management across the delivery portfolio Tech: Python, TypeScript, React, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Tekton and associated DevSecOps toolchains, Saas platforms, Microsoft Power Platform, Palantir Foundry This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term role, within a high profile and dynamic organisation. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Our client, a high profiling technology organisation, urgently require an experienced Technical Director to run a major Maritime programme that they are delivering. In order to be successful, you will have the following background: Background within either UK Military, or working with the Military/MoD as a customer Experience of acting as a senior technical authority, providing architectural leadership Enterprise Architecture background across software engineering and platform delivery, including cloud-hosted services, APIs, DevSecOps, CI/CD and test automation Experience of introducing emerging technologies including AI, ML and data enabled services Strong and robust stakeholder management skills SC Cleared Within this role, you will be responsible for: Senior leadership role within a multi-year delivery environment, supporting thousands of uniformed personnel and civil servants Set the technical direction for the software house, ensuring digital products and services are aligned to MoD priorities and wider defence policy Define and maintain technical architecture roadmap Translate operational and business needs into coherent technical strategy Ensure that platforms, products, data, integration patterns and engineering approaches support long-term mission outcomes as well as immediate delivery priorities Provide technical leadership across complex code, low-code, data and platform services Work with stakeholders across MoD organisations Lead the approach surrounding modern engineering and emerging technologies Provide governance, assurance and risk management across the delivery portfolio Tech: Python, TypeScript, React, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Tekton and associated DevSecOps toolchains, Saas platforms, Microsoft Power Platform, Palantir Foundry This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term role, within a high profile and dynamic organisation. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to build innovative digital services that truly make a difference. Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure Server Side services and APIs, while contributing to the adoption of Agentic AI capabilities within our engineering platform. The role sits at SFIA Level 4: the individual works under general direction, uses discretion in resolving problems, plans and monitors their own work (and may guide junior colleagues informally), and understands how their work contributes to broader team and organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain Back End services and REST/GraphQL APIs using Java/Spring Boot (or equivalent modern Back End stack). Contribute to system architecture and data model design in collaboration with senior/lead engineers. Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code following TDD/BDD practices and team coding standards. Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback. Integrate Back End services with databases (relational and NoSQL), messaging/event systems, and third-party APIs. Build, extend, and operate agentic AI workflows - integrating LLM-based agents and tools into Back End systems for automation, orchestration, and decision support. Support CI/CD pipelines, containerised deployments, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) for services owned by the team. Diagnose and resolve production issues, contributing to monitoring, logging, and observability practices. Document technical designs, APIs, and agent workflows clearly for other engineers and stakeholders. Work closely with QA, DevOps, and product teams within an Agile/Scrum delivery model. Technical Skills Core Backend Languages: Java 11/17/21 (or later), with working knowledge of Kotlin/Scala a plus Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate/JPA APIs: REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI/Swagger Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Elasticsearch Messaging/Streaming: Kafka, RabbitMQ, event-driven architecture Testing: JUnit, Mockito, TDD/BDD, Cucumber Build & CI/CD: Maven/Gradle, Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI Cloud & Containers: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, RDS, IAM) or Azure, Docker, Kubernetes Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus Agentic AI Skills (Required/Desirable) Understanding of LLM agent architectures: reasoning loops, tool-use, planning, and memory patterns. Hands-on experience (or strong aptitude to learn) building or integrating agents using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Ability to design and expose Back End services as tools/functions callable by AI agents (tool schemas, function calling, structured outputs). Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG): vector databases (eg, Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector), embeddings, and chunking strategies. Working knowledge of prompt engineering and evaluation techniques for agent reliability, safety, and cost control. Familiarity with orchestrating multi-agent workflows and human-in-the-loop approval steps for sensitive actions. Awareness of security, data-privacy, and governance considerations specific to AI agents (prompt injection risks, access scoping, audit logging). Experience integrating with LLM provider APIs (eg, Anthropic Claude API, OpenAI API) including streaming responses and tool-result handling. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience. 10-15 years' commercial Back End development experience. Proven experience delivering production-grade services in Agile/Scrum teams. Exposure to (or strong interest in) integrating AI/LLM capabilities into production systems. Good communication skills; comfortable explaining technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to build innovative digital services that truly make a difference. Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure Server Side services and APIs, while contributing to the adoption of Agentic AI capabilities within our engineering platform. The role sits at SFIA Level 4: the individual works under general direction, uses discretion in resolving problems, plans and monitors their own work (and may guide junior colleagues informally), and understands how their work contributes to broader team and organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain Back End services and REST/GraphQL APIs using Java/Spring Boot (or equivalent modern Back End stack). Contribute to system architecture and data model design in collaboration with senior/lead engineers. Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code following TDD/BDD practices and team coding standards. Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback. Integrate Back End services with databases (relational and NoSQL), messaging/event systems, and third-party APIs. Build, extend, and operate agentic AI workflows - integrating LLM-based agents and tools into Back End systems for automation, orchestration, and decision support. Support CI/CD pipelines, containerised deployments, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) for services owned by the team. Diagnose and resolve production issues, contributing to monitoring, logging, and observability practices. Document technical designs, APIs, and agent workflows clearly for other engineers and stakeholders. Work closely with QA, DevOps, and product teams within an Agile/Scrum delivery model. Technical Skills Core Backend Languages: Java 11/17/21 (or later), with working knowledge of Kotlin/Scala a plus Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate/JPA APIs: REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI/Swagger Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Elasticsearch Messaging/Streaming: Kafka, RabbitMQ, event-driven architecture Testing: JUnit, Mockito, TDD/BDD, Cucumber Build & CI/CD: Maven/Gradle, Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI Cloud & Containers: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, RDS, IAM) or Azure, Docker, Kubernetes Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus Agentic AI Skills (Required/Desirable) Understanding of LLM agent architectures: reasoning loops, tool-use, planning, and memory patterns. Hands-on experience (or strong aptitude to learn) building or integrating agents using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Ability to design and expose Back End services as tools/functions callable by AI agents (tool schemas, function calling, structured outputs). Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG): vector databases (eg, Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector), embeddings, and chunking strategies. Working knowledge of prompt engineering and evaluation techniques for agent reliability, safety, and cost control. Familiarity with orchestrating multi-agent workflows and human-in-the-loop approval steps for sensitive actions. Awareness of security, data-privacy, and governance considerations specific to AI agents (prompt injection risks, access scoping, audit logging). Experience integrating with LLM provider APIs (eg, Anthropic Claude API, OpenAI API) including streaming responses and tool-result handling. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience. 10-15 years' commercial Back End development experience. Proven experience delivering production-grade services in Agile/Scrum teams. Exposure to (or strong interest in) integrating AI/LLM capabilities into production systems. Good communication skills; comfortable explaining technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
SC Cleared Test Manager / Lead (Non Functional) - Leeds - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Leading banking client to seek to recruit an established SC Cleared Test Manager / Lead within this role you will support with creating strategies and solutions for the future of system scalability and reliability! As a Test Lead your day to day tasks will include: leading the design and performance, load/stress tools using JMeter, LoadRunner, meeting strategy and non functional requirements, working closely with developers and architects to identify issues, monitor systems using diagnostic tools such as Dynatrace. Integrate with CI/CD pipelines and drive efficiency and improvements within both cloud and on-prem environments. Core Experience within a Lead capacity • Ability to design, execute, and analyse performance, load, stress, and volume tests. • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Splunk) and diagnostics platforms (New Relic, Dynatrace). • Understanding of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and big data platforms (Databricks). • Ability to analyse complex performance issues and provide actionable recommendations. • Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for test automation and data analysis. • Knowledge of Performance Test Strategy and defining Non-Functional Requirements. • Proven experience in Performance Testing of cloud-based architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP). • Strong knowledge of performance testing methodologies and tools (such as JMeter, LoadRunner). Desirable Criteria • Knowledge of middleware systems (Kafka, IBM MQ). • Experience with ELK stack and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau). • Exposure to CI/CD tools (Github Actions, Jenkins) and version control systems (Git). • Familiarity with security and compliance considerations in performance testing. • Experience integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Donna Lenihan via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
Aug 12, 2026
Contractor
SC Cleared Test Manager / Lead (Non Functional) - Leeds - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Leading banking client to seek to recruit an established SC Cleared Test Manager / Lead within this role you will support with creating strategies and solutions for the future of system scalability and reliability! As a Test Lead your day to day tasks will include: leading the design and performance, load/stress tools using JMeter, LoadRunner, meeting strategy and non functional requirements, working closely with developers and architects to identify issues, monitor systems using diagnostic tools such as Dynatrace. Integrate with CI/CD pipelines and drive efficiency and improvements within both cloud and on-prem environments. Core Experience within a Lead capacity • Ability to design, execute, and analyse performance, load, stress, and volume tests. • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Splunk) and diagnostics platforms (New Relic, Dynatrace). • Understanding of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and big data platforms (Databricks). • Ability to analyse complex performance issues and provide actionable recommendations. • Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for test automation and data analysis. • Knowledge of Performance Test Strategy and defining Non-Functional Requirements. • Proven experience in Performance Testing of cloud-based architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP). • Strong knowledge of performance testing methodologies and tools (such as JMeter, LoadRunner). Desirable Criteria • Knowledge of middleware systems (Kafka, IBM MQ). • Experience with ELK stack and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau). • Exposure to CI/CD tools (Github Actions, Jenkins) and version control systems (Git). • Familiarity with security and compliance considerations in performance testing. • Experience integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Donna Lenihan via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
Technical Business Analyst (Automation / RPA) NPPV3 Cleared Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Midlands VIQU have partnered with a well-established public sector organisation in the Midlands who are seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst to support the continued growth of their Automation Programme. This role will focus on identifying, assessing and documenting automation opportunities across the organisation, helping to build a structured pipeline of initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort and support long-term digital transformation. The successful Technical Business Analyst will work closely with operational stakeholders, facilitating workshops, mapping business processes and producing high-quality documentation that enables RPA and Power Platform developers to successfully deliver automation solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead discovery activities across multiple business areas to identify suitable automation opportunities. Facilitate workshops and requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders, SMEs and technical teams. Produce detailed AS-IS and TO-BE process maps, documenting business processes, pain points and opportunities for improvement. Develop Process Definition Documents, business requirements, business rules and functional specifications for automation initiatives. Assess automation suitability based on complexity, business value, operational risk and expected benefits. Maintain and prioritise an automation opportunity pipeline, supporting governance and programme decision-making. Work closely with developers and solution architects to ensure requirements are clear, complete and development-ready. Support UAT, benefits tracking, knowledge transfer and the successful transition of automations into BAU support. Key Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience working as a Technical Business Analyst, Business Analyst or Process Analyst within Automation, RPA or Digital Transformation programmes. Strong experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder interviews and business process discovery sessions. Demonstrable experience producing AS-IS / TO-BE process maps using recognised methodologies such as BPMN. Experience writing high-quality business requirements, functional specifications and Process Definition Documents. Good understanding of Automation technologies such as Power Platform, Blue Prism, UiPath or similar RPA platforms. Knowledge of the end-to-end automation lifecycle, including discovery, assessment, development, testing and deployment. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across both business and technical teams. Experience working within regulated or public sector environments would be highly advantageous. Active NPPV3 Clearance is highly desirable, or candidates must be eligible to obtain clearance. Contract Details: Role: Technical Business Analyst (Automation / RPA) Rate: £400 - £425 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Duration: Running until February 2027 / Initial 6-month contract Location: Hybrid Onsite 1 day per week (Midlands) Security: Active NPPV3 Clearance required or ability to obtain Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or contact Nicholas Hopkins or Jovita via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn IT Recruitment .
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Technical Business Analyst (Automation / RPA) NPPV3 Cleared Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Midlands VIQU have partnered with a well-established public sector organisation in the Midlands who are seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst to support the continued growth of their Automation Programme. This role will focus on identifying, assessing and documenting automation opportunities across the organisation, helping to build a structured pipeline of initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort and support long-term digital transformation. The successful Technical Business Analyst will work closely with operational stakeholders, facilitating workshops, mapping business processes and producing high-quality documentation that enables RPA and Power Platform developers to successfully deliver automation solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead discovery activities across multiple business areas to identify suitable automation opportunities. Facilitate workshops and requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders, SMEs and technical teams. Produce detailed AS-IS and TO-BE process maps, documenting business processes, pain points and opportunities for improvement. Develop Process Definition Documents, business requirements, business rules and functional specifications for automation initiatives. Assess automation suitability based on complexity, business value, operational risk and expected benefits. Maintain and prioritise an automation opportunity pipeline, supporting governance and programme decision-making. Work closely with developers and solution architects to ensure requirements are clear, complete and development-ready. Support UAT, benefits tracking, knowledge transfer and the successful transition of automations into BAU support. Key Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience working as a Technical Business Analyst, Business Analyst or Process Analyst within Automation, RPA or Digital Transformation programmes. Strong experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder interviews and business process discovery sessions. Demonstrable experience producing AS-IS / TO-BE process maps using recognised methodologies such as BPMN. Experience writing high-quality business requirements, functional specifications and Process Definition Documents. Good understanding of Automation technologies such as Power Platform, Blue Prism, UiPath or similar RPA platforms. Knowledge of the end-to-end automation lifecycle, including discovery, assessment, development, testing and deployment. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across both business and technical teams. Experience working within regulated or public sector environments would be highly advantageous. Active NPPV3 Clearance is highly desirable, or candidates must be eligible to obtain clearance. Contract Details: Role: Technical Business Analyst (Automation / RPA) Rate: £400 - £425 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Duration: Running until February 2027 / Initial 6-month contract Location: Hybrid Onsite 1 day per week (Midlands) Security: Active NPPV3 Clearance required or ability to obtain Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or contact Nicholas Hopkins or Jovita via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn IT Recruitment .
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft AI Foundry Consultant to support the delivery of enterprise-scale AI transformation programmes across the UK Public Sector. You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to design, architect and deliver secure, scalable Generative AI solutions built on the Microsoft AI ecosystem. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft AI Foundry , Azure AI Services , Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) , alongside experience delivering AI solutions within secure, regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement enterprise AI solutions using Microsoft AI Foundry and Azure AI Services. Architect secure Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions for enterprise knowledge management. Design and optimise Large Language Model (LLM) applications using Azure OpenAI. Build secure Copilot, Agentic AI and intelligent automation solutions. Define enterprise AI architecture, governance and Responsible AI frameworks. Lead technical discovery workshops, architecture reviews and solution design sessions. Integrate AI solutions with enterprise applications, APIs and modern cloud platforms. Provide technical leadership and mentor delivery teams throughout the project life cycle. Ensure AI solutions meet security, compliance and public sector governance standards. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience delivering Microsoft AI solutions within enterprise environments. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft AI Foundry and the Microsoft AI ecosystem. Expertise in Azure OpenAI , LLMs , Prompt Engineering , Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector search. Experience designing secure AI architectures on Microsoft Azure. Strong understanding of Azure AI Search, Azure AI Services and enterprise knowledge solutions. Experience integrating AI solutions through APIs, microservices and modern cloud architectures. Experience designing secure AI solutions for the UK Public Sector or other highly regulated sectors. Excellent stakeholder management, consulting and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile AI programmes helping UK public sector organisations adopt secure, enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions using Microsoft's latest AI technologies.
Jul 21, 2026
Contractor
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft AI Foundry Consultant to support the delivery of enterprise-scale AI transformation programmes across the UK Public Sector. You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to design, architect and deliver secure, scalable Generative AI solutions built on the Microsoft AI ecosystem. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft AI Foundry , Azure AI Services , Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) , alongside experience delivering AI solutions within secure, regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement enterprise AI solutions using Microsoft AI Foundry and Azure AI Services. Architect secure Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions for enterprise knowledge management. Design and optimise Large Language Model (LLM) applications using Azure OpenAI. Build secure Copilot, Agentic AI and intelligent automation solutions. Define enterprise AI architecture, governance and Responsible AI frameworks. Lead technical discovery workshops, architecture reviews and solution design sessions. Integrate AI solutions with enterprise applications, APIs and modern cloud platforms. Provide technical leadership and mentor delivery teams throughout the project life cycle. Ensure AI solutions meet security, compliance and public sector governance standards. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience delivering Microsoft AI solutions within enterprise environments. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft AI Foundry and the Microsoft AI ecosystem. Expertise in Azure OpenAI , LLMs , Prompt Engineering , Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector search. Experience designing secure AI architectures on Microsoft Azure. Strong understanding of Azure AI Search, Azure AI Services and enterprise knowledge solutions. Experience integrating AI solutions through APIs, microservices and modern cloud architectures. Experience designing secure AI solutions for the UK Public Sector or other highly regulated sectors. Excellent stakeholder management, consulting and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile AI programmes helping UK public sector organisations adopt secure, enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions using Microsoft's latest AI technologies.
About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter Role Overview: We're seeking a Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for cloud technologies. You'll be instrumental in automating, optimizing, and securing our Azure environments, driving efficiency, and innovation across our projects. Responsibilities: Lead Azure infrastructure projects, ensuring best practices in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security. Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable and secure cloud solutions. Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure, enhancing automation and consistency. Mentor junior DevOps team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and features, evaluating their potential impact on our projects. Ensure system reliability and performance, troubleshooting, and resolving issues proactively. Qualifications: Proven track record as an Azure DevOps Engineer, with extensive experience in Azure services. Strong background in CI/CD tooling, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC (Terraform, ARM templates). Azure certifications (eg, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) highly preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and teams effectively. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to best practices in DevOps. Outstanding communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. What We Offer: A key role in a consultancy at the forefront of public sector digital innovation. Opportunities for professional growth, with access to training and certifications. Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting our commitment to our team's well-being and development. A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Application Process: Interested in shaping the future of digital public services? Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter detailing your Azure DevOps experience and what motivates you to join Scrumconnect Consulting. At Scrumconnect Consulting, we embrace diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Join us, and let's innovate together.
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter Role Overview: We're seeking a Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for cloud technologies. You'll be instrumental in automating, optimizing, and securing our Azure environments, driving efficiency, and innovation across our projects. Responsibilities: Lead Azure infrastructure projects, ensuring best practices in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security. Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable and secure cloud solutions. Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure, enhancing automation and consistency. Mentor junior DevOps team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and features, evaluating their potential impact on our projects. Ensure system reliability and performance, troubleshooting, and resolving issues proactively. Qualifications: Proven track record as an Azure DevOps Engineer, with extensive experience in Azure services. Strong background in CI/CD tooling, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC (Terraform, ARM templates). Azure certifications (eg, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) highly preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and teams effectively. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to best practices in DevOps. Outstanding communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. What We Offer: A key role in a consultancy at the forefront of public sector digital innovation. Opportunities for professional growth, with access to training and certifications. Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting our commitment to our team's well-being and development. A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Application Process: Interested in shaping the future of digital public services? Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter detailing your Azure DevOps experience and what motivates you to join Scrumconnect Consulting. At Scrumconnect Consulting, we embrace diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Join us, and let's innovate together.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Pre Sales Application Architect +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid 1 day on site in Bracknell / Basingstoke +SC cleared role + 70,000 - 90,000 You will be responsible for the creation of design artefacts that enable the provision of Applications using industry standard methodologies. You will work closely with Solution Owners and Project Managers to ensure that solutions are in-line with approved designs and meet the customer requirements. If you have a handful of the below skills / experience we would love to discuss this role with you further. Transferable skills and experience: General Design Modelling, ideally with Archimate (BizzDesign preferred) Requirements Modelling / Capture techniques such as User Stories and Use Cases. AWS General / Usage Azure Cloud General / Usage VMWare General/Usage Technical Leadership & Design DevSecOps tooling and practices Application Security Testing SAFe (scaled agile) Processes Data Integration Focused Data Pipeline Orchestration, and ELT tooling such as Apache Airflow, Apark, NiFi, Airbyte and Singer. Message Brokers, streaming data processors, such as Apache Kafka Object Storage, such as S3, MinIO, LakeFS CI/CD Pipeline, Integration, ideally Azure DevOps Python Scripting API Management Solutions Automation Key Skills Experience in the Design / Configuration / Usage in a number of the following - Low-code Platforms, such as Power Platform, Appian, UiPath, Blue Prism RPA and Automation solutions Experience in Business Process Analysis Software, Applications, APIs Apps Design and Integration Key Skills Experience in the Design / Configuration / Usage in a number of the following - Software / API / Web Design and Development Database Design and Data Modelling Architectural Patterns such as OO, Cloud-native and Microservices. Automated Test tooling, ideally Selenium / Robot Framework DevSecOps Key Skills Experience in the Design / Configuration / Usage in a number of the following - CI/CD Pipelines, ideally Azure DevOps IaC code tooling, including Terraform, Ansible, Harbor SCA/IAST/DAST tooling, e.g. Black Duck, Coverity, Codesight, JFrog, Snyk Automated Test tooling, ideally Selenium / Robot Framework Test Management Tooling ideally Azure Test Plans Secure Secrets Management, ideally Azure DevOps and Hashicorp Vault If you would like to discuss this Pre Sales Application Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Pre Sales Application Architect +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid 1 day on site in Bracknell / Basingstoke +SC cleared role + 70,000 - 90,000 You will be responsible for the creation of design artefacts that enable the provision of Applications using industry standard methodologies. You will work closely with Solution Owners and Project Managers to ensure that solutions are in-line with approved designs and meet the customer requirements. If you have a handful of the below skills / experience we would love to discuss this role with you further. Transferable skills and experience: General Design Modelling, ideally with Archimate (BizzDesign preferred) Requirements Modelling / Capture techniques such as User Stories and Use Cases. AWS General / Usage Azure Cloud General / Usage VMWare General/Usage Technical Leadership & Design DevSecOps tooling and practices Application Security Testing SAFe (scaled agile) Processes Data Integration Focused Data Pipeline Orchestration, and ELT tooling such as Apache Airflow, Apark, NiFi, Airbyte and Singer. Message Brokers, streaming data processors, such as Apache Kafka Object Storage, such as S3, MinIO, LakeFS CI/CD Pipeline, Integration, ideally Azure DevOps Python Scripting API Management Solutions Automation Key Skills Experience in the Design / Configuration / Usage in a number of the following - Low-code Platforms, such as Power Platform, Appian, UiPath, Blue Prism RPA and Automation solutions Experience in Business Process Analysis Software, Applications, APIs Apps Design and Integration Key Skills Experience in the Design / Configuration / Usage in a number of the following - Software / API / Web Design and Development Database Design and Data Modelling Architectural Patterns such as OO, Cloud-native and Microservices. Automated Test tooling, ideally Selenium / Robot Framework DevSecOps Key Skills Experience in the Design / Configuration / Usage in a number of the following - CI/CD Pipelines, ideally Azure DevOps IaC code tooling, including Terraform, Ansible, Harbor SCA/IAST/DAST tooling, e.g. Black Duck, Coverity, Codesight, JFrog, Snyk Automated Test tooling, ideally Selenium / Robot Framework Test Management Tooling ideally Azure Test Plans Secure Secrets Management, ideally Azure DevOps and Hashicorp Vault If you would like to discuss this Pre Sales Application Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Sheffield, Yorkshire
GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
