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Director, Screening & Automation - Permanent - Newark, CA Are you ready to lead cutting-edge screening and automation project that accelerate breakthroughs in biotech? Proclinical is working alongside an innovative biotechnology company with an enviable portfolio of assets is seeking an experienced Director of Screening & Automation to establish and lead a newly created function supporting a growing drug discovery pipeline. This is a unique opportunity for a scientific leader with expertise in high-throughput screening (HTS), laboratory automation, assay development, and drug discovery technologies to build and scale a world-class screening capability. Reporting into senior Discovery leadership, the successful candidate will play a critical role in accelerating target validation, hit identification, and early-stage therapeutic discovery. Primary Responsibilities: As Director, Screening & Automation, you will lead the development of automation strategies, high-throughput screening platforms, and functional assay capabilities that support multiple discovery programmes. You will recruit and mentor a team of scientists and technical specialists while driving innovation across screening workflows and laboratory technologies. Skills & Requirements: PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. 10+ years' experience within biotechnology or pharmaceutical drug discovery environments. Significant leadership experience managing and developing scientific teams. Deep expertise in laboratory automation, liquid handling platforms, robotic systems and screening technologies. Strong background in high-throughput screening and assay development. Experience developing cell-based, biochemical and target engagement assays. Proven track record implementing new technologies that have impacted drug discovery productivity. Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Acoustic liquid handling experience. High-content imaging expertise. LIMS and scientific data management experience. Experience managing external vendors, technology providers, and CROs. The Director, Screening & Automation's responsibilities will be: Build, lead and develop a high-performing Screening & Automation team. Define and execute the laboratory automation strategy to support drug discovery objectives. Lead the design, optimisation and execution of high-throughput screening campaigns. Oversee the development and transfer of cell-based and biochemical assays onto automated platforms. Implement innovative automation technologies, workflows and screening solutions to improve efficiency and scalability. Partner closely with biology, pharmacology, chemistry and discovery teams to support portfolio progression. Ensure high-quality screening data generation, operational excellence, and equipment performance. Manage external vendors, technology partners and CRO collaborations where appropriate. Compensation: $200,000 to $230,000 per annum. Why Apply? Opportunity to build and shape a newly established function. High visibility role with significant influence on discovery strategy. Work at the forefront of drug discovery, screening sciences, and laboratory automation. Join a collaborative and scientifically ambitious organisation committed to innovation and pipeline growth. If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Neil Walton at (url removed) If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists please request a call back at the top of this page. Proclinical is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Proclinical is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By submitting this application, you confirm that you've read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data - (url removed)>

Electrical Technician (Manufacturing) 46,000 - 48,000 ( 50k OTE) + Shifts + Healthcare + Tailored Training + Continued Progression + Flexible Working + 1.5x Overtime + Career Progression Inverness, Scotland Are you an Electrical Technician or similar with some manufacturing or industrial experience, looking for a stable role with an industry leading manufacturer in a shift based in a two on, three off shift pattern also benefitting from a blocked week off per month, continued progression and a long-term career? In this role you will be working on a variety of machinery and automated manufacturing equipment. This will include full training, working reactively and preventatively, troubleshooting and repairing a range of equipment. This forward-thinking manufacturer has established themselves as a staple supplier of construction materials across the UK and Europe. This company's manufacturing process spans across the whole production process from raw materials to packaging and distribution. This role would suit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer or similar from a manufacturing or industrial background looking for full training and a stable career. The Role: Reactive and preventative electrical maintenance Working on automated manufacturing equipment Tailored training to bring you up to speed Working from Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Call out rota The Person: Electrical maintenance engineer or similar Commutable to Inverness Reference Number: BBBH27063 Engineering, Engineer, Electrical, Maintenance, Electrical, Manufacturing, Machinery, Fitter, PLC, Automation, Repair, Service, Technician, Workshop, Factory, Scotland, Inverness If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website.

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer X 14 Salary: 57,000 + Benefits Location: Northampton Shift Pattern: Continental days and nights 4 ON 4 OFF Our client is seeking up to 14 Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join their high-performing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge warehouse automation and logistics systems within a modern, fast-paced operation. If you're a genuinely multi-skilled - qualified engineer looking to develop your skills on state-of-the-art automated equipment, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of advanced automated warehouse and logistics equipment. You'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that maximise uptime and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated warehouse and logistics systems. Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently. Minimise downtime through effective fault finding and problem solving. Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades. Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures. Work collaboratively with operations and engineering colleagues to maintain peak site performance. About You Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent). Multi-skilled maintenance experience with a strong electrical bias. Previous experience within FMCG, manufacturing, production, warehousing, logistics, or automated environments will be considered. Strong fault-finding skills on electrical and mechanical systems. A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work with industry-leading warehouse automation and logistics technology. Ongoing training and professional development. Stable, long-term career with an innovative and growing business. Supportive engineering team and excellent working environment. If you're a Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for your next challenge and want to work with some of the most advanced warehouse automation technology available, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Role - Technical Support Engineer (Inside IR35) Location - Stafford Reporting to the UK Service Leader, the Lead Technical Application Engineer is a key member of the Grid Automation Services operations team, providing technical leadership that supports service growth, customer confidence, and high-quality project execution. The role provides engineering support, conducts customer site surveys, supports commercial proposals, responds to customer technical enquiries, and delivers training for installed Protection and Control systems. The position requires sound technical judgement, structured problem solving, and clear engagement with customers and internal teams to resolve issues effectively. Essential Responsibilities: Review, analyse, and resolve assigned customer application enquiries using sound engineering principles while meeting business standards, procedures, quality expectations, and response deadlines. Support the commercial and sales teams by defining technically robust solutions aligned with customer specifications, scope expectations, and service delivery capability. Provide technical support to Operations and Service teams during project execution, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning activities. Support Protection and Control system engineering tasks, including technical review, issue investigation, and application guidance. Manage fault reports and customer complaints in line with defined procedures, ensuring timely technical input and clear customer communication. Support internal and external training activities, including classroom-based training and commissioning-focused knowledge transfer. Build knowledge of new products, systems, and industry standards to strengthen technical capability and support continuous improvement across the service organisation. Mandatory Requirements: Minimum BSc in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification, with four to five years of relevant project or service experience. Experience with Substation Automation Systems, including technical support, testing, maintenance, and commissioning in transmission, distribution, industrial, or power plant environments. Ability to analyse customer applications and produce clear, accurate technical reports. Understanding of protection and control testing practices, tools, and equipment. Ability to travel within the UK and overseas as required. Fluent English, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers in writing and verbally. Preferred Experience: Proven knowledge of protection relays and Substation Automation solutions. Desired Characteristics : Working-level knowledge of substation protection and control system applications across transmission, distribution, and industrial environments. Ability to organise priorities, manage workload, and deliver against agreed milestones. Strong problem identification, root-cause analysis, and solution development skills. Sound judgement under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple customer enquiries simultaneously. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a constructive and customer-focused approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments. Collaborative working style with strong self-motivation, flexibility, and commitment to continuous learning. Self-starting team player with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Basildon Salary - Negotiable DOE Monday - Friday days Your new role: Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company which specialises in the design, manufacturing, build and installation of automated machinery working in several industries.Due to large expansion, the company is now looking for an experienced Test Technician to join and be part of their manufacturing team. Offering a range of benefits including flexi-start time, private healthcare, generous holiday allowance and more, this is an excellent time to join this fast-expanding company. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, networking and ancillary automation systems. FAT and SAT execution following regulatory protocols. Execute DH-generated test protocols Completing all relevant test documentation Reporting the incidents, deviations or failures identified Liaising with customers' validation teams during Factory Acceptance and on-site testing This is just a summed-up list, and other duties will be required. Experience & Skills needed: Previous experience of formal testing Understanding of production lines Previous experience of performing equipment testing on automated equipment and machinery Understanding PLC's/ HMI's would be advantageous. Formal engineering qualifications Ability to work alone or within a team environment What you need to do now if you're interested in this role: Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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)

We are currently recruiting for an Automation / Controls Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining, improving and developing automated production systems. Key Responsibilities: Maintain, fault-find and improve automated manufacturing equipment. Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls and PLC faults. Support automation projects, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives. Work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and industrial control systems. Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and production teams. Ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably. The Ideal Candidate: Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong electrical and controls/automation knowledge. Experience with PLC fault-finding and programming. Ability to read and understand electrical drawings. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Relevant electrical/engineering qualifications are desirable. This role is working Monday - Friday - Days only (8am - 4pm.) Contact Shaun Treacy at Questech for more information.

Lead Data Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: 80,000- 115,000 Hexwired has partnered with an exciting AI start-up developing an intelligent automation platform that is transforming the B2C service. They're now looking for a Lead Data Engineer to design and build the data infrastructure that will power the next generation of their AI platform. As one of the first senior data hires, you'll take ownership of the company's data architecture, building scalable pipelines, real-time data processing systems and AI-ready infrastructure while helping shape the future engineering team. Key Responsibilities Design and build scalable batch and real-time data pipelines. Develop data ingestion, transformation and storage solutions for operational and AI workloads. Build and optimise vector search, retrieval systems and ML data pipelines. Ensure data reliability, governance, monitoring and observability across the platform. Work closely with AI, backend and product teams to support model training, inference and product development. Optimise large-scale datasets and database performance. Help define engineering standards and mentor future data engineers. Requirements 7+ years' experience in Data Engineering or Backend Engineering. Strong Python development experience. Experience building distributed data platforms and scalable pipelines. Excellent knowledge of PostgreSQL (or similar relational databases) and NoSQL databases. Experience with vector databases such as Qdrant, Milvus or pgvector . Familiarity with technologies such as Apache Spark, Airflow, Kafka, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Pandas and Polars . Strong understanding of data modelling, storage architecture and performance optimisation. Desirable Experience working on AI or Machine Learning platforms. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP). JavaScript/Node.js experience. Event-driven architecture and stream processing experience. Previous experience within a high-growth start-up environment. What's on Offer Competitive salary with equity options. The opportunity to shape the data architecture of a rapidly growing AI business. Work directly alongside founders and senior engineers. High levels of ownership, autonomy and technical influence. The chance to build technology that is transforming an entire industry. If you're an experienced Data Engineer looking to play a key role in building the foundations of an innovative AI platform, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by contacting Hexwired Recruitment. For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, FPGA, Python, Javascript, C#, Electronics, Secure Boot, Power Electronics, Digital Design, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation contact us today.

Spacecraft Operations Engineer Glasgow (Onsite with Hybrid Flexibility) Visa Sponsorship available for experienced candidates Are you an experienced Satellite Operations Engineer with a background in Earth Observation missions ? We're looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join a growing space team supporting the operation, commissioning and delivery of satellite missions. This is an opportunity to work directly with live spacecraft , from launch and commissioning through to routine mission operations, with responsibility for spacecraft monitoring, in-orbit testing, anomaly resolution and mission performance. What you'll be doing: Lead satellite commissioning from launch through to nominal operations. Plan and execute in-orbit testing and validation activities. Command, monitor and maintain the health of live satellite missions . Support Earth Observation mission operations , planning and service delivery. Investigate and resolve in-orbit anomalies , identifying trends and preventative actions. Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation and reports . Support ground testing, operations rehearsals and mission readiness activities. Work with ground segment and engineering teams to improve automation and operational efficiency . Monitor mission KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement. What we're looking for: Proven experience in satellite/spacecraft operations or mission operations . Strong preference for candidates with Earth Observation experience . Hands-on experience with satellite commissioning, in-orbit testing, spacecraft monitoring or anomaly resolution . Understanding of g round segment systems, mission planning and satellite telemetry/telecommand. Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with Python, scripting or operational automation is highly desirable. Knowledge of flight dynamics, constellation management or RF/DSP would be advantageous. Excellent technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills. Comfortable supporting out-of-hours and on-call mission operations when required. If you have hands-on experience operating Earth Observation satellites and want to play a key role in the successful delivery of missions from commissioning through to ongoing operations, we'd love to hear from you. GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: The Head of Software Engineering is the focal point for software engineering capability within BlueBear a Saab company and is accountable for the performance, development and growth of the Software Engineering function. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of software solutions across research, product development and customer programmes, encompassing mission systems, embedded software, autonomy-enabling technologies, DevOps capabilities and supporting engineering infrastructure. Working closely with Engineering, Product, Programme and Saab stakeholders, the role is responsible for defining software strategy, developing engineering capability, improving engineering maturity and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Software Engineering function to ensure successful delivery of projects and products to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets. Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives and future product roadmaps. Provide leadership, governance and technical direction across all software engineering activities. Support the definition and execution of the organisation's long-term technical vision. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organisation. Engineering Capability & Delivery: Oversee software development activities across R&D programmes, product development and customer-funded projects. Ensure effective planning, prioritisation and utilisation of software engineering resources. Establish and maintain software engineering metrics and performance indicators. Lead software delivery reviews and ensure effective management of technical risks, dependencies and issues. Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. Architecture, Quality & Engineering Excellence: Establish and maintain software engineering standards, processes and governance. Ensure appropriate architectural oversight across software products and technology platforms. Champion best practices in software design, testing, configuration management and release management. Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reliability, safety and security. Promote the adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and modern software development practices. Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of software products and frameworks. People Leadership: Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Software Engineering team and individuals technical growth. Build organisational capability through recruitment, succession planning and skills development. Conduct performance management, objective setting and career development activities. Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. DevOps & Engineering Infrastructure: Ensure the software organisation has effective tooling, development environments and engineering infrastructure. Support continual improvement of source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, test automation and deployment processes. Oversee software development tooling, licensing and open-source governance. Drive improvements in developer productivity, engineering efficiency and operational resilience. Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement: Support business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement and bid support. Contribute to proposal development, technical strategy and solution definition activities. Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners. Identify opportunities across Saab and external organisations that can expand BlueBear's software capability and business opportunities. Represent the Software Engineering function at internal and external reviews, workshops and technical forums. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Management Accountant Permanent Position Gateshead 40,000 - 42,500pa + Excellent Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established international manufacturing organisation with a strong presence in the North East. This Management Accountant role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key areas of the monthly management accounts while working within a broad and hands-on finance function. The successful candidate will contribute to financial control, reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities, whilst supporting continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting tools. This position would suit an ambitious part-qualified accountant looking to further develop their technical accounting, commercial finance and systems expertise within a supportive and evolving business environment. About the Company With a phenomenal global reach, this organisation is passionate about employee development and provides genuine opportunities for learning, progression and career growth. Benefits include: Excellent holiday allowance (up to 39 days) Competitive pension scheme Better Health at Work initiatives Subsidised canteen Private medical insurance The Role The Management Accountant will be responsible for defined areas of the monthly accounting cycle, helping to ensure accurate financial reporting and providing valuable insight into business performance. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of assigned areas of the monthly management accounts across the P&L, balance sheet and cashflow Preparation and posting of journals, accruals and prepayments Completion of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring robust controls, audit readiness and compliance requirements are maintained Analysis of monthly financial performance, investigating variances and providing meaningful commentary on underlying business drivers Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts and rolling projections, helping to improve forecast accuracy and decision-making Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to understand costs, performance and business activities Supporting stock, inventory, WIP and manufacturing cost reporting Assisting with year-end audit activities, statutory reporting requirements and ad hoc financial analysis Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, improve reporting accuracy and increase efficiency About You The successful candidate will be a motivated and inquisitive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and developing new skills. Candidates should possess: Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification, or be actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification Previous experience within a management accounting, assistant management accounting or similar finance role Strong understanding of journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and month-end processes Strong Excel and data analysis skills An interest in finance systems, reporting tools, automation and process improvement A positive, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider finance team Manufacturing, engineering or product-based industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful global manufacturer where the successful candidate will be given the support, training and exposure needed to develop towards full ownership of management accounting responsibilities.

As an Application Security Engineer at HL, you will play a key role in strengthening the security of our products and services. Partnering with Engineering and other security functions, you'll embed and enhance security across the SDLC. You will help shape our security tooling strategy, drive automation to scale assurance across the business, and create reusable components and support integrations click apply for full job details

Job Title: Back End Software Engineer Location: Remote (Quarterly Planning Sessions Required) Remuneration: 600 per day via Umbrella Company Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 Months (Scope for Extension) Overview Our client is seeking a senior Back End Software Engineer to take the reins in designing, building, and supporting scalable cloud and on-premise platforms. This exciting role focuses on enhancing system performance, reliability, security, and automation while collaborating with development, QA, DevOps, and operational teams. The successful candidate will be a technical subject matter expert, driving engineering best practises and operational excellence in an Agile environment. Responsibilities: Design and deploy scalable, high-performance backend systems and platforms. Monitor, maintain, and optimise large-scale distributed systems. Automate deployments, infrastructure provisioning, and configuration management processes. Lead incident resolution, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis activities. Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and resilience requirements. Collaborate with engineering, QA, DevOps, and support teams to enhance platform performance. Support capacity planning and initiatives for future scalability. Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures. Champion Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. Required Skills & Experience: Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Solid understanding of containerisation and orchestration technologies. Proven experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Strong scripting or programming skills, particularly in Python, Bash, or PowerShell. In-depth knowledge of large-scale distributed systems and cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, Grafana, or ELK. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities. Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards. Experience working in Agile development environments. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a senior backend engineer with a robust background in cloud and platform engineering, capable of building resilient, scalable systems while championing automation and operational improvements. Comfort in a distributed environment, collaboration across teams, and ownership of system performance, reliability, and security are vital. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within an innovative organisation. If you have the skills and experience needed to excel in this role, don't miss out! Apply now to contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and agility in software engineering. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities , and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

We're seeking an experienced Cognigy Virtual Agent Engineer to join a major organisation undergoing significant investment in Conversational AI, Generative AI and automation technologies.This is a hands-on delivery role where you'll be responsible for developing advanced chatbot and voicebot capabilities, integrating enterprise platforms, and helping internal engineering teams build long-term expertise in AI-powered customer and employee engagement solutions. The successful consultant will play a key role in enabling the organisation to establish a sustainable Conversational AI capability and Centre Key Responsibilities Design, develop and enhance chatbot and voicebot solutions using Cognigy.AI Integrate Cognigy with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search and enterprise platforms Deliver practical mentoring and technical enablement to internal engineering teams Design and implement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions Develop AI-powered virtual assistants, knowledge retrieval capabilities and intelligent automation workflows Build secure, scalable and compliant Generative AI solutions Document best practices, standards, SOPs and operational processes for ongoing support and governance Support integrations with contact centre, CRM, knowledge management and service management platforms Required Experience Extensive experience delivering Cognigy chatbot and voicebot solutions Strong experience integrating Cognigy with enterprise systems and APIs Proven background delivering Conversational AI transformation initiatives Experience working with contact centre and telephony technologies Strong automation and systems integration capability Experience creating operational documentation, support models and governance frameworks Hands-on Azure OpenAI experience Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Prompt Engineering Experience designing and implementing RAG architectures Experience with Azure AI Search and knowledge retrieval solutions Understanding of Responsible AI, governance and enterprise security considerations Desirable Experience NICE CXone integration experience Microsoft Teams integrations CRM platform integrations IT Service Management platform integrations Experience developing AI-powered employee assistants and service desk automation solutions What's on Offer? 600- 650 per day Outside IR35 Initial 6-month engagement Hybrid working 2 days per week on-site in the Midlands Opportunity to shape a large-scale Conversational AI and Generative AI capability Work with cutting-edge AI technologies including Cognigy, Azure OpenAI, RAG and LLM-powered solutions 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)

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. Proxmox desirable but not essential. 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.

Senior Python Developer Salary: Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Ipswich Working Pattern: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Python Developer to join a large scale technology environment, developing automation solutions, backend services and tooling supporting complex telecoms and network operations. This Senior Python Developer is a hands on engineering position with a strong focus on Python, REST APIs, automation and backend development. You will work across applications supporting testing, monitoring and operational efficiency within 5G and enterprise platforms, with exposure to Linux, Docker, CI/CD, databases and network technologies. The role would suit a strong Python Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and wants to work across both software engineering and network automation. Responsibilities for the Senior Python Developer: Design, develop and maintain Python based automation frameworks and scripts supporting network testing, data processing and operational workflows Build RESTful APIs using Flask and FastAPI for internal services and cross team integrations Develop lightweight web based dashboards and interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Jinja2 Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB and Redis for application, configuration and testing data Build and maintain Docker and Docker Compose environments for application deployment and testing Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab Develop Linux automation using Bash, shell scripting and cron jobs Integrate Python applications with telecom network systems and APIs Build automated validation, health checking and service monitoring capabilities Implement effective logging, monitoring and error handling across automation services Work closely with QA, Network Engineering and DevOps teams to identify and deliver automation opportunities Support the development of scalable, reliable and maintainable engineering solutions Essential Skills & Experience for the Senior Python Developer: Strong commercial Python development experience. Strong experience designing and developing REST APIs using Flask and/or FastAPI Experience with API authentication, error handling and documentation Experience with HTML, CSS and Jinja2 for lightweight web interfaces Strong database experience across SQL and NoSQL technologies Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL Experience with MongoDB and/or Redis Strong experience working within Linux environments, including Bash and shell scripting Experience building and deploying applications using Docker and Docker Compose Experience with CI/CD, ideally Jenkins and/or GitLab CI/CD Strong Git/version control experience Experience with Python automation libraries such as Requests, Paramiko, Subprocess, Schedule and Pandas Good understanding of networking fundamentals including HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS and SSH Desirable Skills for the Senior Python Developer: Telecoms or network automation experience Knowledge of 4G Core, 5G or Service Based Architecture (SBA) Experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka and event driven architectures OpenStack experience Infrastructure as Code knowledge Test automation experience using Pytest, Selenium or Playwright Monitoring experience using Grafana, ELK Stack or Prometheus Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments Python Developer, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Python, Python Programmer, Senior Python Developer

Service Desk Manager Reading Up to £65,000 + Bonus Office Based We're working with an established B2B SaaS software business looking for an experienced Service Desk Manager to take ownership of its customer-facing support function and lead the next stage of its evolution. This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to maintain an existing Service Desk. You'll be given the autonomy to assess how the function currently operates, develop the strategy for its future and introduce smarter ways of working through AI, automation, self-service and data-driven service management. The business has a strong customer base, an established customer portal and good-quality service data. The opportunity is to use that foundation to create a more scalable, proactive and commercially valuable support function. What you'll be doing Lead and develop a customer-facing Service Desk team. Create and deliver the Service Desk transformation roadmap. Identify opportunities to use AI and automation across the end-to-end support process. Improve customer self-service, knowledge management and intelligent workflows. Move the function from reactive support towards proactive customer management. Own and improve SLAs, KPIs, first-contact resolution and customer satisfaction. Use support data to identify customer issues, trends and potential risks earlier. Act as the senior escalation point for complex customer issues. Work closely with Customer Success, Professional Services, Product and Engineering. Build a high-performing, continuous-improvement culture within the team. What we're looking for Strong experience leading a customer-facing Service Desk, Technical Support or Customer Support function. Experience within a SaaS, CRM or software vendor environment would be highly desirable. Proven experience using AI and automation to transform or improve service operations. The ability to think beyond individual AI tools and identify opportunities to automate complete processes. Strong knowledge of SLA/KPI management and service performance reporting. A proactive, commercially aware approach to customer service. Most importantly, you'll be someone comfortable challenging existing processes, presenting your own strategy to senior leadership and then taking ownership of delivering it. The opportunity You'll be joining with a genuine mandate for change. Rather than being handed a predefined transformation plan, you'll have the freedom to assess what works, challenge what doesn't and shape how the Service Desk operates going forward. Location: Reading - this role is expected to be office-based five days per week due to the leadership and cross-functional nature of the position. Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus.

Senior Cloud Architect Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent A globally recognised technology organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Architect to help design, develop and optimise enterprise scale cloud platforms across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure. This is a senior technical position combining Cloud Architecture, Platform Engineering and DevOps, with responsibility for defining cloud patterns, architecting Landing Zones and enabling secure, scalable cloud adoption. You will work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to modernise cloud environments, establish Infrastructure as Code standards and provide technical leadership across complex multi cloud transformation programmes. Responsibilities Architect and optimise enterprise Cloud Landing Zones across GCP and Azure. Design scalable, secure and resilient multi cloud platform solutions. Define cloud architecture patterns and engineering standards to support enterprise cloud adoption. Design and implement container platforms using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Define and enforce cloud governance frameworks covering identity, access management, networking, security and compliance. Design reusable and modular Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud. Implement Policy as Code guardrails using OPA and Sentinel. Lead Kubernetes architecture, workload orchestration and service mesh integration using Istio. Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure and application deployments. Develop automation scripts and workflows using Python. Support the migration of legacy applications and infrastructure into modern cloud native environments. Identify opportunities to improve cloud security, resilience, automation and operational efficiency. Optimise cloud resource utilisation and support cost management initiatives. Provide technical leadership across Cloud Platform Engineering, architecture and strategy. Work with senior stakeholders to communicate technical decisions, architectural direction and best practices. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience working as a Cloud Architect, Cloud Platform Architect or similar senior cloud engineering professional. Strong hands on experience across Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Commercial experience working with Microsoft Azure. Strong experience designing and implementing enterprise Cloud Landing Zones. Advanced Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform and Terraform Cloud. Strong Kubernetes experience including GKE and AKS. Experience with containerisation and cloud native architectures. Knowledge of service mesh technologies including Istio. Strong understanding of cloud governance, IAM, networking and security. Experience implementing Policy as Code using OPA and/or Sentinel. Experience integrating infrastructure deployments with CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Harness. Python scripting experience for cloud automation. Experience designing scalable, resilient and secure enterprise cloud platforms. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to provide technical leadership across engineering and architecture teams. Desirable Skills Experience operating as a GCP Cloud SME. Experience providing technical consultancy across cloud design, architecture and strategy. Experience with developer or cloud engineering platforms such as Backstage. Experience leading enterprise cloud transformation and migration programmes. Strong understanding of modern DevOps and Platform Engineering practices. Experience influencing cloud strategy and engineering standards across multiple teams. Ability to provide thought leadership around cloud innovation and best practice. If you are an experienced Cloud Platform Architect with strong GCP, Azure, Kubernetes and Terraform expertise and would like to find out more, please apply with your most up to date CV. Senior Cloud Platform Architect, Cloud Platform Architect, Cloud Architect, GCP Architect, Google Cloud Architect, GCP, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Azure Architect, Multi Cloud, Cloud Platform Engineering, Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Landing Zone, Landing Zones, GKE, Google Kubernetes Engine, AKS, Azure Kubernetes Service, Kubernetes, K8s, Terraform, Terraform Cloud, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, DevOps, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Harness, Python, Automation, OPA, Open Policy Agent, Sentinel, Policy as Code, Istio, Service Mesh, Cloud Governance, IAM, Cloud Security, Cloud Native, Cloud Migration, Backstage.

IT Business Analyst London Up to £650 per day (Outside IR35) Initial 3 month term A leading construction engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support a range of high-profile business and technology transformation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work across digital transformation, enterprise applications, cyber security, AI and operational improvement programmes during a significant period of business change and growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders, project managers, technical teams and third-party partners, you will be responsible for understanding business needs, documenting requirements and ensuring technology solutions deliver measurable business value. Key Responsibilities: Elicit, analyse and document business, functional and non-functional requirements. Facilitate workshops and engage with stakeholders across the business to understand current and future state processes. Produce high-quality documentation including business requirements, process maps, user stories and functional specifications. Identify opportunities to improve, standardise and automate business processes. Support the delivery of digital transformation and technology change initiatives. Work closely with technical teams to evaluate solution options and ensure business requirements are met. Support solution design, testing, business readiness, training and user adoption activities. Assist with change impact assessments and ensure successful implementation of new processes and systems. Required Experience: Proven experience working as a Business Analyst within IT, digital transformation or business change environments. Strong experience gathering and documenting requirements for complex technology projects. Excellent stakeholder management, workshop facilitation and communication skills. Experience with enterprise applications such as ERP, HR, Finance, Microsoft 365 or Service Management platforms. Strong business process mapping and process improvement experience. Experience supporting infrastructure, cyber security, enterprise application or digital transformation programmes. Ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams, translating complex technical concepts into business-focused solutions. Experience of AI, automation or process optimisation initiatives would be advantageous. Desirable Qualifications BCS, IIBA or equivalent Business Analysis qualification. Lean Six Sigma certification. Agile Business Analyst, AgilePM, Scrum or SAFe certification. PRINCE2 or Change Management qualifications.

Technical Support Lead (3rd/4th Line) - Birmingham/Hybrid £60,000-£65,000 Arden Resourcing is recruiting on behalf of a well-established MSP organisation for an experienced Senior Technical Support Engineer to join their growing technical team. This is a senior technical position focused on resolving complex infrastructure issues, supporting advanced IT environments, and contributing to solution design and pre-sales activities. Acting as a senior escalation point across both Support and Projects, you'll work closely with technical leadership to deliver robust solutions while driving automation, innovation and continual service improvement. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior 3rd/4th Line Infrastructure Support role. Strong troubleshooting skills across enterprise infrastructure technologies. Linux (Ubuntu)/VMware - healthy knowledge of Windows Server Citrix Microsoft 365 & Entra ID Apache, NGINX and/or IIS DNS, networking and load balancing Backup & Disaster Recovery SonicWall or similar firewall technologies Experience using PowerShell for administration and automation. Exposure to AI and automation tools to improve operational efficiency. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience MSP background. Pre-sales, solution design and technical scoping. RFP/RFT responses and quotation design. Cloud migration projects, including Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. AI-driven service improvements using tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Power Automate. Relevant Microsoft, VMware, Citrix or SonicWall certifications. Client Engagement Deliver high-quality technical support across a varied client base. Participate in technical meetings and provide expert guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support service delivery by maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and SLA performance. Undertake occasional onsite visits where required. Continuous Improvement Identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions. Drive improvements through automation, AI and process optimisation. Contribute to technical documentation, standards and knowledge sharing. Mentor junior engineers and promote best practice across the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior infrastructure support professional looking to work across a diverse range of technologies while playing a key role in technical leadership, solution delivery and continuous improvement.