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Senior Azure Platform Engineer 3 month contract 600 - 650 per day OUTSIDE IR35 Remote Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to design, build and operate a shared Azure integration platform within a complex hybrid enterprise environment. You will own the platform engineering layer, including Azure Landing Zones, networking, API Management, shared PaaS services, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, security, observability and disaster recovery. The platform must be secure, repeatable and automated, with the ability to deploy consistently across multiple environments, regions and platform instances. Key Responsibilities Design and implement Azure Landing Zones and hub-and-spoke networking. Build secure connectivity using VNets, peering, UDRs, NSGs, Private Link, Private DNS, WAF and controlled egress. Deploy and operate Azure API Management, including policies, products, versioning, certificates and self-hosted gateways. Implement Application Gateway, Azure Front Door and shared PaaS services including Logic Apps, Functions, Key Vault and monitoring. Own the Terraform / Infrastructure as Code estate, including reusable modules, state management, versioning and drift detection. Build Azure DevOps pipelines with approvals, security gates and workload identity federation. Implement Everything as Code across infrastructure, policy, APIM configuration, monitoring and DNS. Establish platform observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Application Insights. Integrate platform telemetry with Microsoft Sentinel and implement Azure Policy and Defender for Cloud controls. Design and test high availability, disaster recovery, resilience and regional failover. Implement certificate, secrets and identity lifecycle management. Establish platform capacity, cost management and operational standards. Create reusable workload onboarding templates and golden paths. Develop automated testing across infrastructure, networking, security and platform configuration. Maintain operational runbooks, architecture documentation and platform standards Essential Experience 5+ years' Azure infrastructure experience, ideally including 2+ years in platform engineering or landing zones. Expert Terraform experience on Azure, including reusable modules and multi-environment deployments. Strong Azure networking knowledge: hub-and-spoke, VPN/ExpressRoute, NVAs, UDRs, NSGs, WAF, Private Link and DNS. Strong Azure API Management experience, including self-hosted gateways. Experience with Application Gateway and Azure Front Door. Strong Azure DevOps and CI/CD experience. Experience with Azure Integration Services, including Logic Apps and Functions. Strong knowledge of Azure security, Entra ID, RBAC, managed identities, Key Vault and Azure Policy. Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights and Microsoft Sentinel. Experience implementing high availability, disaster recovery and resilience testing. Understanding of software supply-chain security, automated testing and secure CI/CD. Strong Infrastructure as Code and Everything as Code mindset. Ability to work with architecture, network, security and integration teams and translate architectural decisions into production-ready platforms. Desirable Experience with hybrid/on-premises enterprise environments. Experience working with enterprise network teams and NVAs. Logic Apps Standard and VNet-integrated hosting. Experience integrating with legacy systems or ERP platforms. Experience operating shared Azure platforms across multiple regions. Experience creating reusable platform modules and golden-path templates. Experience with cloud cost optimisation and capacity planning

Data Migration Specialist Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid/Onsite) Contract Duration: 6 Months Start Date: Immediate Are you a senior Data Migration Specialist with deep expertise in Azure data engineering and enterprise-scale transformations? We are looking for a hands-on technical lead to drive a critical, end-to-end data migration project for a key initiative in Sheffield. The Role In this hands-on 6-month contract, you will own the end-to-end data migration lifecycle-from initial discovery, inventory, and data mapping to complex transformation, execution, and final reconciliation. You will navigate complex data models, metadata, and large-scale relational structures, ensuring clean, fully validated, and seamless migration to modern cloud environments. Essential Criteria 8-10+ years of dedicated experience delivering complex enterprise data migration and data engineering projects. Mastery of SQL (complex joins, performance tuning, advanced analytical queries, and reconciliation). Strong Azure Cloud Stack Experience: Azure Data Factory (ADF) Azure SQL DB Azure Data Lake / Lakehouse architectures Python for data manipulation & automation Proven experience across all migration phases: Strategy, Discovery, Cleansing, Mapping, Execution, and Post-migration Validation. Hands-on proficiency with Azure DevOps, Git, and modern CI/CD deployment practices. Deep understanding of data modeling, metadata management, and data lineage. Desirable Experience Experience migrating legacy systems into Azure or Microsoft Fabric . Prior background in Financial Services working on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems. Familiarity with data governance frameworks in regulated, high-compliance environments. Relevant Microsoft Azure or Microsoft Fabric certifications. How to Apply If you are available immediately and possess the enterprise Azure data migration skills required, submit your CV today or contact (url removed) directly to discuss the rate and setup a call. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Pega Developer Rate: £550 per day Location: Remote Working Contract length: To confirm IR35 status: Inside IR35 Clearance requirement: Active SC Clearance required Mandatory Certification : Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) certification and progression through the Pega certification Pathway. Your new company A contract opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Pega Developer to support the delivery of complex enterprise applications using the Pega Platform. You will work closely with Lead System Architects, Business Analysts, Product Owners and engineering teams to deliver high-quality Pega solutions within a structured Agile environment. Your new role As a Senior Pega Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and enhancing applications using the Pega Platform, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and technical standards. Key responsibilities Design, develop, configure and enhance applications using Pega Platform. Build case types, stages, workflows, processes, business rules and decision rules. Develop reusable components aligned to established Pega architecture and design patterns. Implement integrations using REST/SOAP services, APIs, connectors and data pages. Develop user interfaces using Pega Constellation and related UX capabilities. Collaborate with Lead System Architects and Solution Architects to deliver technical designs. Analyse complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Undertake unit testing, debugging and defect resolution. Troubleshoot application, integration and performance-related issues. Ensure compliance with Pega guardrails, coding standards and engineering best practice. Participate in design reviews, code reviews and technical assurance activities. Support automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, deployments and release activities. Optimise application performance and support production troubleshooting. Work with Business Analysts and Product Owners to refine requirements and acceptance criteria. Mentor junior Pega developers and support wider technical delivery activities. Contribute to estimations, sprint planning and technical documentation. Support production releases, implementation activities and hypercare. Essential skills and experience Strong hands-on development experience with Pega Platform. Experience delivering complex enterprise-scale Pega applications. Strong understanding of Pega case management, workflows and application development. Experience with case types, stages, processes, activities, data objects, data pages and decision rules. Experience developing and consuming REST APIs and integration services. Strong understanding of Pega architecture and reusable design patterns. Experience with Pega security, including roles, privileges and access groups. Experience troubleshooting and optimising Pega applications. Understanding of Pega DevOps, CI/CD and deployment processes. Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments. Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with architects and developers. Certification Mandatory: Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA). Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) certification and progression through the Pega certification Pathway. Desirable skills and experience Pega Infinity '24'25 or later. Pega Constellation experience. Pega DX API experience. Pega GenAI Blueprint experience. Experience delivering applications on Pega Cloud. Knowledge of Java, JavaScript, SQL and related web technologies. Experience with automated testing and Pega testing capabilities. Cloud platform experience, including AWS or Azure. Application modernisation and Legacy migration experience. Experience within public sector or highly regulated environments. What you'll get in return £550 per day contract opportunity. Opportunity to work on complex enterprise-scale Pega development initiatives. Exposure to modern Pega technologies, including Constellation architecture. How to apply If you're interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn't quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities. 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 on our website.

Senior Software Developer Leeds Hybrid Up to 65,000 + bonus & benefits A growing software business is looking for a collaborative, hands-on Senior Software Developer to join its established development team. This is a great opportunity to work across a portfolio of digital products, including platforms within the contracts, project management and document management space. With a strong delivery pipeline and several products in development, you'll be involved in a varied mix of greenfield and existing-product work. You'll join a close-knit development function within a successful SME, working alongside developers, testers and senior stakeholders. While this is not a formal people-management role, you will have the opportunity to provide technical guidance, share knowledge and help shape development best practice. The role Build and enhance full-stack software products across a varied product portfolio Work across the full development lifecycle, including coding, code reviews, testing, releases and cloud delivery Contribute to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, ticket refinement and technical discussions Help break down larger features and balance delivery priorities with technical debt Support and mentor other developers through knowledge sharing, reviews and best practice Collaborate closely with QA to develop and improve manual and automated testing practices Engage with stakeholders to understand product requirements and business priorities Explore and use AI-enabled development tools responsibly to improve ways of working What we're looking for Strong commercial experience as a full-stack software developer Proven experience with .NET , ideally modern versions Front-end development experience with Angular ; candidates with strong React or transferable front-end skills will also be considered Experience with Entity Framework or comparable back-end/data-access technologies Azure experience is desirable, although AWS or Google Cloud exposure is also relevant Good understanding of cloud development, DevOps, testing and release processes Previous experience of mentoring, technical leadership, code reviews, planning or technical-debt management A genuine interest in AI tools and their responsible use in software development Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams About you You'll be a technically strong developer who is also approachable, pragmatic and team-focused. You'll enjoy sharing ideas and knowledge, taking ownership of your work and contributing to a positive engineering culture. The business is looking for someone who is curious, accountable and keen to keep learning - someone who understands that great software is built through strong collaboration as well as technical ability. Package Salary up to 65,000 , depending on experience Annual discretionary bonus Private medical cover Pension contributions matched up to 4% 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service Additional day off over the Christmas period Cycle-to-work scheme Annual training budget and access to professional learning resources Hybrid working, with regular team collaboration in a Leeds office This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Developer looking to make a meaningful technical contribution within a supportive business, while helping a development team scale its products, processes and capability.

Senior Azure Engineer Travel Requirement: Regular travel to the Channel Islands will be required, typically one to two days per week during the first six months (and potentially beyond), as part of supporting a key customer engagement. Applicants should be willing and able to travel regularly. Shape the Future of Cloud Transformation Are you an experienced Azure professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while building trusted relationships with customers? We're looking for a Senior Azure Engineer to join our growing Technical Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines deep Microsoft Azure expertise with a consultative mindset, helping customers design, deliver and optimise secure, scalable cloud solutions that make a real business impact. You'll work with a wide variety of customers, leading cloud transformation projects from discovery through to delivery, while collaborating with talented engineers, security specialists and pre-sales teams. If you enjoy working with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, influencing technical strategy and delivering outstanding customer outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Azure Engineer, you'll be responsible for: Designing and delivering enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud solutions. Leading customer workshops, technical discovery sessions and architecture discussions. Creating secure, resilient and cost-effective cloud platforms aligned to customer needs. Implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Azure Bicep. Driving automation, governance and DevOps best practices. Leading cloud migration and modernisation projects. Optimising Azure environments for performance, security and cost efficiency. Implementing Azure security best practices including Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, Defender for Cloud and RBAC. Supporting pre-sales activities including technical scoping, effort estimation and proposal development. Collaborating closely with engineering, security and service teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Mentoring junior engineers and promoting Azure and DevOps best practices across the team. Regular travel to customer sites will form part of this role, including frequent travel to the Channel Islands during the initial phase of a key customer engagement. What We're Looking For You'll be an experienced Azure Consultant or Cloud Engineer who enjoys both the technical and customer-facing aspects of the role. You'll have experience in: Designing, implementing and supporting enterprise Microsoft Azure environments. Building secure hybrid cloud solutions. Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute and Load Balancers. Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access and Identity Governance. Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Azure Bicep or ARM Templates. Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions. PowerShell, Bash or Python scripting. Windows Server administration including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy. Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and monitoring solutions. Cloud migration, optimisation and governance. You'll also be someone who can confidently engage with customers, challenge requirements where appropriate and build trusted relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. About You We're looking for someone who is: Passionate about cloud technologies and continuous learning. Customer-focused with excellent communication skills. Comfortable presenting technical solutions to stakeholders at all levels. A proactive problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges. Collaborative and enjoys working alongside engineers, architects and security specialists. Happy mentoring and supporting junior colleagues. Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple customer engagements. Desirable Skills It would be advantageous if you also have experience with: Docker and Kubernetes. Azure File Sync and hybrid storage. IIS administration. Enterprise Linux (Ubuntu or RHEL). Configuration management tools such as Ansible. Advanced PowerShell automation. Azure cost management and governance. Preferred Certifications Whilst certifications are not essential, the following would be highly desirable: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) Windows Server certifications (or equivalent practical experience) Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking technical team where you'll have the autonomy to influence cloud strategy, work with the latest Microsoft technologies and help customers transform their environments. We invest in our people through continuous learning and professional development, offering exposure to varied and exciting customer projects across cloud, hybrid infrastructure and modern DevOps practices. If you're looking for a role where you can combine deep technical expertise with customer consultancy, while making a real impact on cloud transformation projects, we'd love to hear from you. Ready to take the next step in your Azure career? Apply today and help us build the next generation of cloud solutions. Senior Azure Engineer

Head of Data - Hybrid Working Central Birmingham Competitive Salary + Benefits Lead the Future of Data, Analytics & AI Are you a strategic data leader who still enjoys getting hands-on with technology? Do you want the opportunity to build, shape and lead a modern data function while driving innovation through AI, analytics and cloud technologies? Our client is looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Head of Data to join their our growing organisation and help transform the way we use data to drive business performance, client outcomes and future growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and rapidly expanding business of approximately 80 employees with annual turnover exceeding 10 million. Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in defining and delivering our data and AI vision while leading a talented team of data professionals. This is far more than a management position. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic leadership with technical expertise, remaining actively involved in architecture, solution design, platform development and innovation. The Opportunity As Head of Data, you will take ownership of our data strategy, modern data platform, analytics capability and AI roadmap. You'll work closely with business leaders across the organisation to unlock the value of data, improve decision-making, enhance operational efficiency and identify opportunities for growth. Leading a team of data specialists within a wider technology team, you'll help create a culture where data becomes a genuine competitive advantage. What You'll Be Doing Strategic Leadership Define and deliver the company's Data & AI Strategy. Build a roadmap that supports business growth and innovation. Partner with senior stakeholders to drive data-led decision-making. Establish data as a key strategic asset across the organisation. Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation and emerging technologies. Data Engineering & Architecture Design and lead the development of modern cloud-based data platforms. Build scalable data lakes, lakehouses and analytics solutions. Ensure solutions are secure, resilient and future-ready. Remain hands-on with architecture, technical design and implementation. Provide technical leadership across complex data initiatives. AI & Innovation Drive the adoption of Generative AI, Machine Learning and Intelligent Automation. Develop innovative solutions that create measurable business value. Evaluate emerging technologies and identify practical commercial applications. Embed responsible AI governance and best practice across the organisation. Business Intelligence & Analytics Enhance reporting, dashboards and KPI frameworks. Deliver actionable insights that support operational and commercial success. Promote self-service analytics capabilities across the business. Develop advanced analytics and predictive reporting capabilities. Team Leadership Lead, mentor and develop a team of data professionals. Create a high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Manage priorities, workload and professional development. Help shape and grow the future data function. What We're Looking For Essential Experience You will bring: Significant experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Analytics or Data Leadership roles. A proven track record of leading technical data teams. Experience delivering data transformation programmes and enterprise-scale data platforms. Strong expertise in Microsoft cloud data technologies. Experience implementing Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks. Demonstrable success delivering AI, Machine Learning or Advanced Analytics initiatives. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience operating in fast-paced, growing organisations. Strong commercial awareness with a focus on business outcomes. Technical Expertise We would expect experience across many of the following: Microsoft Fabric Azure Databricks Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Factory Azure Data Services Power BI SQL Python Lakehouse Architecture Data Governance Data Modelling Cloud Data Platforms AI & Machine Learning DataOps / DevOps Who Will Succeed in This Role? You are someone who can confidently present a data strategy to the Board in the morning and review architecture designs with engineers in the afternoon. You enjoy leading from the front, remain curious about emerging technologies and are passionate about turning ideas into tangible business value. You'll thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where innovation is encouraged, bureaucracy is low and your work will have a direct impact on the future success of the organisation. Why Join ? Key leadership role with significant influence across the business Opportunity to shape and lead the Data & AI strategy Modern Microsoft technology stack including Fabric, Azure and Power BI Freedom to introduce new technologies and innovative approaches Hybrid working based in Central Birmingham Growing company with ambitious plans and strong investment in technology Opportunity to build a genuine centre of excellence for data and AI Ready to lead our data transformation journey? If you're a hands-on data leader who combines strategic thinking, technical excellence and a passion for innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to help shape the future of data, analytics and AI within a growing and ambitious organisation. All our roles are UK based. When submitting your application to Colossus, please ensure the following Your CV has your address and postcode. You also have your correct phone number and email address so we can contact you asap regarding your application.

Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Derby (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite) Contract Length: October 2026 - May 2027 Security Clearance: BPSS required to start. SC Clearance can be processed concurrently during onboarding. Rate: Competitive Market Rates Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to support a major enterprise transformation programme focused on infrastructure modernisation, cloud automation, and platform engineering within a complex engineering and manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in designing, automating, and supporting enterprise-scale cloud and container platforms, driving best practices across infrastructure, deployment automation, security, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead OpenShift Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development and automation initiatives. Design and implement Azure platform automation solutions. Develop and maintain reusable deployment patterns and standards. Own technical governance and best practices across the DevOps function. Drive OpenShift architecture, platform automation, and infrastructure delivery. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and deployment orchestration. Support Kubernetes and OpenShift platform troubleshooting and optimisation. Deliver secure and compliant infrastructure solutions. Implement monitoring, logging, and observability tooling across environments. Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams to improve deployment efficiency and platform reliability. Champion automation-first approaches to infrastructure and application deployment. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure environments. Extensive experience with Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) and/or OpenShift Container Platform . Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development. Strong Kubernetes and OpenShift troubleshooting skills. Experience designing and maintaining enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines . Strong understanding of cloud security and secure delivery practices. Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions. Ability to define technical standards, governance, and reusable deployment frameworks. Experience working within large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. Desirable Skills Experience within highly regulated environments. Knowledge of enterprise asset management platforms such as Maximo . Experience supporting international deployments and multi-region cloud environments. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and tooling. Previous experience working within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or defence sectors. Technologies Microsoft Azure Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) OpenShift Container Platform Kubernetes Terraform GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps CI/CD Tooling Monitoring & Logging Solutions Infrastructure as Code (IaC) DevSecOps Tooling If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Senior Java Architect - Payments Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: 6 Months Initial Pay Rate: £550-£600 - Outside IR35 About the Role We're supporting a global financial services organisation undergoing a significant banking transformation programme. As part of this journey, they are building next-generation banking capabilities and modernising core platforms that support cross-border payments, settlement, reconciliation, and banking operations. We are seeking an experienced Java Engineering Architect to provide technical leadership across backend engineering, architecture, and delivery. This role will play a key part in shaping modern banking platforms built on cloud-native technologies, microservices, event-driven architecture, and AI-assisted engineering practices. The successful candidate will work closely with senior architects and stakeholders while leading offshore engineering teams to deliver enterprise-scale banking solutions. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Lead Architect to design and deliver enterprise-grade banking and payments platforms Lead offshore Java engineering teams and provide technical direction across backend workstreams Contribute to architecture governance, design reviews, technical decision-making, roadmap planning, and risk management Design scalable, secure, and resilient microservices-based architectures using Java and modern engineering practices Architect payment solutions supporting real-time payments, cross-border transactions, settlement, reconciliation, and regulatory requirements Design integration patterns across enterprise systems, third-party providers, and banking platforms Drive iterative delivery, stakeholder engagement, demonstrations, and technical progress reporting Collaborate with Business, Integration, Data, and DevOps Architects to define and refine solution designs Champion engineering excellence, coding standards, performance, and platform reliability Promote AI-assisted software delivery using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar technologies Required Experience Strong experience as a Java Architect, Engineering Architect, or Lead Backend Architect Extensive experience within Banking, Payments, Financial Services, or other highly regulated environments Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and enterprise-scale backend development Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems Experience designing event-driven solutions using Kafka or similar messaging technologies Strong understanding of API-first architecture, REST services, and enterprise integration patterns Experience working with cloud-native platforms and containerised environments Exposure to AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines Proven experience leading distributed engineering teams and driving large-scale delivery programmes Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Highly Desirable Payments domain expertise including SWIFT, ISO 20022, real-time payments, settlement, reconciliation, treasury, or cash management Experience delivering large-scale modernisation and transformation programmes Architecture certifications such as TOGAF Experience implementing AI-assisted engineering practices within development teams Exposure to cloud-native banking platforms and digital transformation initiatives Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior .Net Developer, C# / VB.Net, API, SQL, NW London to £85K A Back End Developer is required to join this established financial software house based in North London. They work with some of the leading brands in retail and media, offering financial management systems developed in house by their small dynamic team of tech professionals. Due to growth a Senior .Net Back End Developer is required with expertise in Visual Basic .NET, C#, SQL Server, and SAP Business One integration. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in RESTful API development, database optimization, and Azure DevOps pipeline management. Knowledge of API security, CI/CD automation, and Swagger documentation is recommended. Responsibilities API Development : Build and maintain RESTful APIs in VB.NET and C#, integrating with SQL Server and SAP Business One backend tables Database Management : Write optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies to efficiently handle large datasets Performance Optimization : Monitor and enhance API performance, database query execution, and application scalability Documentation : Maintain clear and detailed documentation for APIs, database structures and all the back-end infrastructure Collaboration : Work closely with SAP consultants, frontend developers, and DevOps engineers to ensure seamless system integration Code Quality : Conduct code reviews, debugging, and error handling to maintain system reliability Best Practices : Stay up to date with API design standards, database performance tuning, and cloud integration trends What You ll Need 5+ years of backend development experience Strong .NET and C# skills for API development and business logic implementation Expertise in SQL Server, including query optimization, indexing, and stored procedures Proficiency in RESTful API development, with a strong understanding of error handling, logging, and monitoring Good understanding of Windows Forms Experience with Git, version control workflows, and agile development methodologies What Would Be Good to Have Experience setting up and managing Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD automation Good familiarity with Swagger for API documentation SAP Business One or similar accounting system experience Hands-on experience with SAP backend table integration via APIs Knowledge of Azure services for API hosting and cloud infrastructure management Knowledge of web frontend technologies This role is fully office based

Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who is driving for excellence with a passion for their craft, who will have an amazing opportunity to manage the day-to-day squad's quality assurance activities for a customer facing motor insurance product, making sure to drive the automation strategy and implementation across web and mobile platforms, You will have the chance to own the squads test automation roadmap, champion mobile automation practices and mentor junior team members ensuring high quality, timely delivery of quote-to-buy journeys, mobile applications and customer portal functionality. What you will be doing: Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile) Define and implement the automation framework architecture aligned with squad needs and wider QA standards Identify high-value automation opportunities across quote, buy, and portal journeys Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing Develop and maintain API test automation to validate backend services and third-party integrations Mobile Testing Leadership Lead mobile automation initiatives using Maestro, establishing best practices for the wider QA team Manage mobile testing across iOS and Android using BrowserStack, TestFlight, and Intune Ensure comprehensive test coverage for native mobile app functionality, including offline behaviour, push notifications, and device-specific scenarios Quality Assurance Delivery Own end-to-end quality for squad deliverables, including functional, regression, integration, and cross-browser testing Collaborate with developers, product owners and Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and understood Execute exploratory testing and risk-based testing for new features and complex changes Validate integrations with payment gateways, enrichment services, and external data providers Mentoring & Collaboration Mentor and upskill junior QA team members, supporting their growth in automation and testing best practices Conduct test case and automation code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability Define and track quality metrics (defect leakage, automation coverage, test execution times) with inputs from QA lead to maintain consistency across squads Proactively identify process improvements and implement them within the squad What we are looking for: Experienced user of Automated test suites e.g. Playright (web) and Maestro (mobile) Knowledge of BrowserStack, Testflight, and Intune for mobile testing would be desirable Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines Abitlity to work within cross functional teams Proven ability to mentor junior QA team members Skilled in Functional, Regression, Integration and cross-browser testing Experience in defining and tracking quality metrics Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply We're really excited that you're considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Development Engineer, Senior Test Automation Engineer, Senior Test Engineer, QA Automation Lead, Test Automation Lead may also be considered for this role.

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer Contract: 6 Months Rate: Up to £600/day (Inside IR35) Location: Bristol - 2 days p/w onsite The Opportunity We're supporting a major organisation undergoing a significant cloud and data transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join the team on an initial 6-month contract. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing and improving cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and automation practices across a large-scale Azure estate. This is an excellent opportunity to influence best practice, drive Infrastructure as Code adoption and support the delivery of critical cloud initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design, build and manage scalable Azure cloud infrastructure Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Support cloud governance, security and operational best practices Collaborate with engineering, architecture and delivery teams Drive DevOps culture and continuous improvement initiatives Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience within Azure cloud environments Excellent Azure DevOps expertise Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Bicep Experience with Terraform CI/CD pipeline design and implementation Azure networking, identity and security knowledge Experience working within enterprise-scale environments Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Nice to Have Microsoft Fabric experience Experience supporting data platform or analytics programmes Knowledge of modern cloud governance frameworks Azure certifications Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Java Developer - SHEFFIELD, UK Location: Sheffield (2 days per week onsite) Contract: Contract Role Overview Our banking clients building a platform that enables control owners and engineering teams to manage and monitor compliance with software development standards and controls. The successful candidate will work on modern Java-based applications and APIs within a microservices architecture, helping deliver scalable and resilient solutions across several strategic applications. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs. Build and enhance microservices using modern engineering practices. Collaborate with developers, testers and stakeholders to deliver new features. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the application estate. Contribute to architecture discussions and technical design decisions. Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices. Work within an Agile environment using CI/CD principles and tooling. Support the continuous improvement of platform reliability, scalability and performance. Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial Experience developing applications in Java . Experience building REST APIs and microservices. Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Proficiency with development tools such as GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira and Confluence. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving. Desirable Skills Exposure to or interest in Kotlin development. Experience with HTML, JavaScript or modern web technologies. Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. Experience working within highly regulated enterprise environments. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Ideal Candidate We're looking for a strong Java engineer who has built and supported enterprise-grade applications and microservices. Kotlin Experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Candidates with solid Java expertise who are interested in learning or expanding their Kotlin knowledge are encouraged to apply. Location Sheffield, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. (phone number removed). Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at (url removed)> To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to (url removed)> We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at (url removed)/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

Want to take real ownership of an Azure environment rather than spend your time maintaining someone else's decisions? We're looking for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to join an organisation going through a significant technology transformation, moving towards a predominantly cloud-native environment built around Azure and the wider Microsoft ecosystem. This is a genuinely hands-on senior engineering role where you'll have the opportunity to shape the Azure platform, influence technical decisions and lead projects , with plenty of scope to improve automation, Infrastructure as Code and engineering standards. You'll also get exposure to Microsoft Fabric and modern data platforms as they become an increasingly important part of the organisation's technology estate. What you'll be doing Taking ownership of engineering across a growing Microsoft Azure estate Designing and improving Azure infrastructure, networking, identity and security Driving greater adoption of Infrastructure as Code and automation Working with Terraform and/or Bicep , PowerShell, Azure CLI, Git and CI/CD Implementing Azure governance, monitoring and security controls Working with technologies including Azure Policy, Key Vault, Private Endpoints and Defender Supporting the engineering platform behind Microsoft Fabric and modern data workloads Leading technical projects and influencing cloud architecture decisions Helping replace legacy and manual processes with modern, automated solutions Acting as a senior technical escalation point for the platforms you build What we're looking for You'll be an experienced Azure Engineer, Cloud Engineer or Platform Engineer with strong hands-on Microsoft Azure experience. Ideally, you'll bring experience across: Azure architecture and administration Azure networking, identity and RBAC Terraform and/or Bicep PowerShell and Azure CLI Infrastructure as Code Git and CI/CD Azure security, governance and monitoring Automation and DevOps engineering practices Experience with Microsoft Fabric would be a big advantage, but it isn't essential. We're equally interested in engineers who have worked with technologies such as Azure Databricks, Synapse, Data Lake, data pipelines or lakehouse architectures and want to develop further into Fabric. Exposure to Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Defender, Purview or Power Platform would also be useful. Why consider it? This isn't a traditional infrastructure support role. You'll have real technical ownership , direct involvement in architecture and the freedom to improve how cloud infrastructure is engineered and deployed. You'll be joining during a major period of modernisation, giving you the opportunity to influence the environment rather than simply inherit it. And importantly, there's a senior technical career path without having to move into people management . Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.

Senior Migration Tester London 500/d INSIDE IR35 Insurance 6 Month Contract Application Migration System Migration Hybrid Our client is seeking a Senior Migration Tester / Engineer to join a system migration project. In this role you will has a specific focus on providing hands on test expertise for application migration projects. The role requires strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a hands-on understanding of software testing methodologies, best practices and tooling. Essential experience required: Proven experience in software testing including test planning, execution and defect management Detailed knowledge of testing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices. Experience with CI/CD such as Azure DevOps and Jenkins, particularly in supporting integration pipelines and repeatable validation. Proven experience application and data migration Previous experience within Insurance is desirable ISTQB Qualification - essential Excellent communication & stakeholder skills Education / Qualification; Minimum bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required with emphasis in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems Management. ISTQB Certification or other industry recognised qualifications Location: London Rate : 500/d Inside IR35 Contract : 6 Months Is this a good fit for you? Apply now! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

SC Cleared Senior Azure DevSec Engineer - London - Hybrid - Inside IR35 We are seeking a highly experienced SC Cleared Senior Azure Application, DevOps Security Engineer to support the productionisation of a critical Azure-hosted application within a highly regulated environment. The Role You will take ownership of the technical delivery required to establish a secure and reliable connection between an existing Azure API Management (APIM) instance and an Azure App Service application. Key Responsibilities Azure API Management & App Service Integration Azure Application Engineering Security & Identity DevOps & Production Readiness Expected Deliverables Essential Skills & Experience Extensive hands-on Azure engineering experience. Strong Azure API Management (APIM) expertise. Azure App Service administration and troubleshooting. Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identities and RBAC. Application and API security within regulated or secure environments. Azure networking, DNS, certificates and connectivity management. Production-grade CI/CD implementation. Python development and REST API integration. Git-based development and infrastructure management. Logging, monitoring, secrets management and operational support. Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills. 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.

Senior Data Engineer (Fabric, SQL, Python) Hybrid (2 days in Office) Location: Hertfordshire Salary: 60,000 - 65,000+ / 20% Bonus Prize Placements are currently working alongside a global leader who are looking to recruit a Senior Data Engineer with expertise working with MS Fabric, SQL and Python. We are looking for an experienced engineer who can drive the automated data pipeline development process, starting from requirements gathering, data extraction & loading, through to data modelling, reporting, and ultimately supporting the business. The key responsibilities include: Work with the Engineering Operations team to understand and define their data pipeline requirements for their new data projects Collaborate with the wider Engineering teams to understand existing data ingestion and design suitable methods for extraction Design and implement the necessary data pipelines within a modern data stack; including the data extraction and load steps, data model, data warehouse, and analytics environments Solve new data related problems and drive improvements to ways of working within the Data Analytics team Deliver data reporting and visualisations to the business. Help and support the business using your products to continuously improve the teams' deliverables The ideal candidate will have the following technical skills: Proficiency in implementing data pipelines and data literacy: ingesting, processing, cleaning, transforming, and modelling data Proficiency in SQL and Python, along with MS Fabric A good understanding and experience of data visualisation through BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau Excellent communication skills You might also have: Familiarity with DevOps style data model development through packages such as DBT Familiarity with commonly used cloud based infrastructures such as Snowflake, Microsoft Azure etc. A good understanding of version control systems such as Git or Perforce If this sounds of interest, please apply now!

Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build reliable, secure and scalable digital services that support economic growth across the UK. The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST), in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Senior SRE Squad Lead with experience leading and developing engineers, strong DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering expertise, cloud platform experience, infrastructure-as-code capability and a passion for building resilient distributed systems. Based in London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford, this permanent Grade 7 opportunity offers hybrid working, flexible working patterns and a salary of £63,824 to £80,158 depending on location (London £67,547 to £83,778) and technical skills assessed at interview. Shape Reliable Digital Services at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST): Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade has a clear mission: to grow the economy by helping businesses invest, innovate, export and grow across the UK. BIST's Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates the tools and services that enable this mission. As a Senior SRE Squad Lead, you will play a key role in leading engineers while remaining hands-on in the design, delivery and continuous improvement of reliable, secure and scalable platform services that underpin critical digital products and services. As a Senior SRE Squad Lead you will: Lead and support a team of Site Reliability Engineers, setting clear direction while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team culture. Build strong working relationships with product, delivery and architecture colleagues to ensure platform services meet business and user needs. Provide technical leadership across DevOps and SRE practices, guiding teams to adopt approaches that support reliability, sustainability and continuous improvement. Coach, mentor and support engineers across DDaT, contributing to a supportive and diverse engineering community. Design, build and maintain reliable, secure and scalable cloud-based infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code approaches. Enable teams to develop effective observability practices, including monitoring, logging, metrics and alerting that support proactive service management. Work with teams to define and embed Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and error budgets in a pragmatic and user-focused way. Support the development and continual improvement of CI/CD pipelines to enable safe, frequent and low-risk delivery of changes. Oversee live service reliability, supporting teams through incident and problem management while encouraging a learning-focused, blameless culture. Ensure security, resilience and compliance considerations are understood and embedded into engineering practices. Essential skills for the Senior SRE Squad Lead include: Experience leading, supporting and developing engineers, including line management or strong mentoring experience. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders. Experience of working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, applying modern DevOps and SRE practices. Experience designing and delivering infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation or similar. Ability to write clean, maintainable and well-tested code in at least one programming language. Experience designing, operating and improving distributed systems, with a focus on reliability, performance and user impact. In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including: Flexible hybrid working, typically 2-3 days per week in the office. Full-time, part-time and flexible working options. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with service. Three paid volunteering days every year. Learning and development tailored to your role. Access to professional qualifications, certifications and technical training. An inclusive culture that encourages learning, collaboration and continuous improvement. Employee benefits including cycle-to-work and wider Civil Service benefits Why Join BIST? This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering in a modern cloud environment. You'll work alongside experienced SRE and DevOps professionals, helping shape platform strategy, improve service reliability and support the delivery of critical digital services across government. The team is actively investing in observability, service-level management, platform automation, developer experience and cloud engineering. You'll join a culture that values collaboration, continuous learning and the freedom to explore new ideas, while making a tangible impact on services used across the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. This role requires SC clearance. DBT's requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application being rejected and your offer withdrawn. If you're an experienced Site Reliability Engineering leader who wants to remain close to technology while helping engineers thrive and delivering services that matter, apply today via Inspire People.

Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build reliable, secure and scalable digital services that support economic growth across the UK. The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST), in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Senior SRE Squad Lead with experience leading and developing engineers, strong DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering expertise, cloud platform experience, infrastructure-as-code capability and a passion for building resilient distributed systems. Based in London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford, this permanent Grade 7 opportunity offers hybrid working, flexible working patterns and a salary of £63,824 to £80,158 depending on location (London £67,547 to £83,778) and technical skills assessed at interview. Shape Reliable Digital Services at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST): Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade has a clear mission: to grow the economy by helping businesses invest, innovate, export and grow across the UK. BIST's Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates the tools and services that enable this mission. As a Senior SRE Squad Lead, you will play a key role in leading engineers while remaining hands-on in the design, delivery and continuous improvement of reliable, secure and scalable platform services that underpin critical digital products and services. As a Senior SRE Squad Lead you will: Lead and support a team of Site Reliability Engineers, setting clear direction while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team culture. Build strong working relationships with product, delivery and architecture colleagues to ensure platform services meet business and user needs. Provide technical leadership across DevOps and SRE practices, guiding teams to adopt approaches that support reliability, sustainability and continuous improvement. Coach, mentor and support engineers across DDaT, contributing to a supportive and diverse engineering community. Design, build and maintain reliable, secure and scalable cloud-based infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code approaches. Enable teams to develop effective observability practices, including monitoring, logging, metrics and alerting that support proactive service management. Work with teams to define and embed Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and error budgets in a pragmatic and user-focused way. Support the development and continual improvement of CI/CD pipelines to enable safe, frequent and low-risk delivery of changes. Oversee live service reliability, supporting teams through incident and problem management while encouraging a learning-focused, blameless culture. Ensure security, resilience and compliance considerations are understood and embedded into engineering practices. Essential skills for the Senior SRE Squad Lead include: Experience leading, supporting and developing engineers, including line management or strong mentoring experience. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders. Experience of working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, applying modern DevOps and SRE practices. Experience designing and delivering infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation or similar. Ability to write clean, maintainable and well-tested code in at least one programming language. Experience designing, operating and improving distributed systems, with a focus on reliability, performance and user impact. In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including: Flexible hybrid working, typically 2-3 days per week in the office. Full-time, part-time and flexible working options. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with service. Three paid volunteering days every year. Learning and development tailored to your role. Access to professional qualifications, certifications and technical training. An inclusive culture that encourages learning, collaboration and continuous improvement. Employee benefits including cycle-to-work and wider Civil Service benefits Why Join BIST? This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering in a modern cloud environment. You'll work alongside experienced SRE and DevOps professionals, helping shape platform strategy, improve service reliability and support the delivery of critical digital services across government. The team is actively investing in observability, service-level management, platform automation, developer experience and cloud engineering. You'll join a culture that values collaboration, continuous learning and the freedom to explore new ideas, while making a tangible impact on services used across the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. This role requires SC clearance. DBT's requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application being rejected and your offer withdrawn. If you're an experienced Site Reliability Engineering leader who wants to remain close to technology while helping engineers thrive and delivering services that matter, apply today via Inspire People.

Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build reliable, secure and scalable digital services that support economic growth across the UK. The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST), in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Senior SRE Squad Lead with experience leading and developing engineers, strong DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering expertise, cloud platform experience, infrastructure-as-code capability and a passion for building resilient distributed systems. Based in London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford, this permanent Grade 7 opportunity offers hybrid working, flexible working patterns and a salary of £63,824 to £80,158 depending on location (London £67,547 to £83,778) and technical skills assessed at interview. Shape Reliable Digital Services at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST): Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade has a clear mission: to grow the economy by helping businesses invest, innovate, export and grow across the UK. BIST's Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates the tools and services that enable this mission. As a Senior SRE Squad Lead, you will play a key role in leading engineers while remaining hands-on in the design, delivery and continuous improvement of reliable, secure and scalable platform services that underpin critical digital products and services. As a Senior SRE Squad Lead you will: Lead and support a team of Site Reliability Engineers, setting clear direction while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team culture. Build strong working relationships with product, delivery and architecture colleagues to ensure platform services meet business and user needs. Provide technical leadership across DevOps and SRE practices, guiding teams to adopt approaches that support reliability, sustainability and continuous improvement. Coach, mentor and support engineers across DDaT, contributing to a supportive and diverse engineering community. Design, build and maintain reliable, secure and scalable cloud-based infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code approaches. Enable teams to develop effective observability practices, including monitoring, logging, metrics and alerting that support proactive service management. Work with teams to define and embed Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and error budgets in a pragmatic and user-focused way. Support the development and continual improvement of CI/CD pipelines to enable safe, frequent and low-risk delivery of changes. Oversee live service reliability, supporting teams through incident and problem management while encouraging a learning-focused, blameless culture. Ensure security, resilience and compliance considerations are understood and embedded into engineering practices. Essential skills for the Senior SRE Squad Lead include: Experience leading, supporting and developing engineers, including line management or strong mentoring experience. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders. Experience of working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, applying modern DevOps and SRE practices. Experience designing and delivering infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation or similar. Ability to write clean, maintainable and well-tested code in at least one programming language. Experience designing, operating and improving distributed systems, with a focus on reliability, performance and user impact. In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including: Flexible hybrid working, typically 2-3 days per week in the office. Full-time, part-time and flexible working options. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with service. Three paid volunteering days every year. Learning and development tailored to your role. Access to professional qualifications, certifications and technical training. An inclusive culture that encourages learning, collaboration and continuous improvement. Employee benefits including cycle-to-work and wider Civil Service benefits Why Join BIST? This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering in a modern cloud environment. You'll work alongside experienced SRE and DevOps professionals, helping shape platform strategy, improve service reliability and support the delivery of critical digital services across government. The team is actively investing in observability, service-level management, platform automation, developer experience and cloud engineering. You'll join a culture that values collaboration, continuous learning and the freedom to explore new ideas, while making a tangible impact on services used across the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. This role requires SC clearance. DBT's requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application being rejected and your offer withdrawn. If you're an experienced Site Reliability Engineering leader who wants to remain close to technology while helping engineers thrive and delivering services that matter, apply today via Inspire People.