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Remote (UK) | London preferred This is not a typical Data Architect position. A growing data consultancy is looking to bring in a Databricks specialist who can combine hands-on delivery with client-facing pre-sales involvement. This is a key hire within the business, with a strong focus on long-term impact. If you enjoy working across both solution design and delivery, this role offers a genuine blend of both. The Role You'll be involved across the full project life cycle, from early client engagement and solution shaping through to hands-on implementation. This role requires someone comfortable operating across both technical and commercial conversations. Key responsibilities include: Designing and delivering modern data platforms using Databricks Supporting early-stage client discussions, including solution design, effort sizing, and commercials Presenting ideas and approaches to stakeholders Delivering end-to-end data solutions, from early concept through to production Collaborating with distributed teams Acting as a trusted advisor, balancing technical quality with commercial outcomes What We're Looking For This is an architect-level role, requiring both credibility and recent hands-on experience. You'll ideally have: Strong, recent experience with Databricks in a delivery environment A background in consulting or client-facing project work Exposure to pre-sales or solution shaping activities Good commercial awareness and the ability to assess viable solutions Confidence working directly with stakeholders Technical Experience Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, PySpark Building scalable data pipelines and modern data platforms Data modelling experience (eg 3NF, dimensional, or similar approaches) Experience with reporting/visualisation tools Programming in Python, SQL, or Scala Exposure to at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Nice to Have Exposure to data governance or cataloguing tools Experience with ML/AI workloads Familiarity with DevOps or Infrastructure as Code Relevant certifications Why Consider This Role? Opportunity to influence both technical delivery and pre-sales direction Work on complex, enterprise-scale data challenges Strong emphasis on hands-on expertise and real-world delivery Collaborative, consulting-led environment

SC Cleared Google Cloud Engineer 6 Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £550-£700/day | Remote (Occasional London/Bristol) We're supporting a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering secure, cloud-native platforms into government and regulated environments. They are looking for an experienced SC Cleared GCP Engineer with strong GKE expertise to join a high-performing engineering team. Key Requirements: Active SC Clearance (essential) Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Deep expertise in GKE/Kubernetes in production environments Proven background delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions Experience working in government or highly regulated environments Strong skills in Terraform/Infrastructure as Code Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) Good understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, and Zero-Trust principles Key Responsibilities: Design, build and optimise GCP-based platforms, with a focus on GKE Deploy and manage containerised applications in secure, multi-environment setups Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for repeatable, scalable deployments Embed security best practices and compliance controls across the platform Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes Collaborate with engineering, platform, and security teams in agile delivery environments Nice to Have: Experience with multi-cloud (AWS/Azure) environments Exposure to service mesh/CNI (eg Cilium) Knowledge of monitoring & observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Experience with identity & secrets management (Keycloak, Vault) This is a great opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical programmes delivering secure cloud solutions at scale. If this looks like a good fit please drop me your updated CV

We are looking for a skilled Java Full Stack Developer with expertise in modern web technologies, cloud infrastructure, and emerging Generative AI capabilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable applications using Java-based microservices and React-based frontends, while leveraging cloud-native and DevOps practices. Java Full Stack with React and Gen AI, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform/Cloud Formatoin, MQ/Apache Kafka, Datadog/AppDynamics/Dynatrace. Required Skills Backend: Strong experience in Java , Spring Boot, and Microservices Knowledge of REST APIs, security (JWT, OAuth), and database design Frontend: Proficiency in React.js , JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS Experience with state management (Redux or similar) Cloud & DevOps: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Hands-on with Terraform or CloudFormation Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms Gen AI Messaging: Experience with Apache Kafka or other messaging systems Hybrid: 2/3 days in a week Onsite.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid - Milton Keynes As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation's IT infrastructure, including Servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud services. This is a hands-on role. You will work closely with the internal IT team and external partners to ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable to meet business needs. You will also play a key role in strategic infrastructure planning and stakeholder management, providing technical expertise and guidance while collaborating with various departments to align IT infrastructure solutions with broader organisational objectives. Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware , and on-prem systems Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards YOU 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies , including Azure and Windows Server Proven experience with VMware , LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong understanding of network protocols , Firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions Eligibility to work in the UK is a MUST and you must be based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes

Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

Lead Platform Engineer £100,000 - £120,000 Hybrid (London) The Mission Cut dev-to-production lead time with seamless CI/CD and preview environments Design "Golden Path" workflows so engineers ship features, not config files Auto-scale GCP infrastructure to handle Black Friday and January travel peaks Champion SRE practices - define SLOs and error budgets for the booking flow Architect data-sync pipelines with GDPR-compliant PII masking for dev environments Operationalise Vertex AI and Redis to power personalised search and dynamic pricing The Tech Stack We'll consider strong candidates from AWS or Azure backgrounds - GCP is where you'll operate. The must-haves are: Kubernetes (GKE) Docker Terraform PHP (Symfony/Drupal) JavaScript Go Cloud SQL/MySQL Redis Nginx Cloud Load Balancing Varnish CDNs Cloudflare Bonus: GCP, BigQuery, Apigee, Vertex AI About You Proven leadership of Platform, DevOps, or SRE teams in high-volume e-commerce, travel, or fintech Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration experience with PHP/React workloads Strong cloud fundamentals (IAM, VPCs, networking) - transferable from AWS or Azure to GCP Scripting fluency in Bash, Python, or Go Experience managing high-traffic SQL databases and Redis caching strategies A track record of data anonymisation workflows and dev-environment seeding What We Offer £100,000 - £120,000 salary Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in our London office) with flexible hours Enhanced pension plan & life and critical illness insurance Medicash health plan Season ticket loan & cycle scheme Supplier social events Dog-friendly office Interested? Apply here. We'd love to hear from you.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role : Senior Agile Delivery Manager Duration : 12 months Day rate : (Apply online only) per day ( inside IR35) Locations : Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham On-site : Minimum 60% office attendance (Hybrid) In this role you would join a newly formed software engineering team focused on a defined backlog of 20-30 items around service security, testability, resilience and recoverability . This is very much a hands-on delivery role - not a coordination-only position. What you would be doing Acting as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team day to day. Leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Removing blockers, managing scope, flow and prioritisation to maintain strong delivery momentum. Working closely with engineers, a Senior Technical BA and an Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable. Managing risks, dependencies and complex backlogs, using Jira at both team and initiative level. Providing clear, evidence-based reporting and influencing senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technical environment (you should be comfortable operating in most of these areas): Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS as part of software product delivery (not migration-only). CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices. Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Automated testing and quality practices. Secure, resilient digital services. What the client is specifically looking for Recent, hands-on agile delivery with software development teams in active build. Experience acting as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager embedded with engineers. Practical experience with version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD and cloud-native or platform-based services. Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to challenge and influence at senior level. High proficiency in Jira , plus familiarity with delivery governance tools (e.g. ServiceNow is a bonus). Experience focused only on cloud migrations, Dynamics CRM or purely integration/database projects will not be sufficient unless there is clear, recent evidence of end-to-end software product delivery. Why it might interest you Opportunity to lead delivery in a modern engineering setup where agile ways of working are taken seriously. Clear, technically focused backlog around security, resilience and reliability - not a vague transformation brief. Influential position engaging directly with senior stakeholders on a visible digital initiative. If you are within a realistic commute of Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham and this aligns with your recent experience, I would be keen to share more details and understand your availability and expectations.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Central London - hybrid working Up to £80,000 PA A well-established, growing business is seeking an experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to support both core infrastructure and M&A projects. This is a critical role during a period of ambitious expansion, including multiple acquisitions and integration of new sites. You will ensure seamless IT operations, business continuity and secure, resilient infrastructure across offices and acquired businesses. Key Responsibilities: Lead the assessment, integration and consolidation of IT environments during mergers and acquisitions Manage core office and site networks, including LAN/WAN, VPNs, IP addressing and firewall operations (FortiGate) Conduct audits of IT infrastructure, cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and enterprise applications (ERP, CRM) Plan and execute migrations, including tenant-to-tenant Microsoft 365 and Active Directory consolidations Collaborate with managed service providers and internal teams to maintain high availability, security and compliance Support business continuity through proactive monitoring, incident management and disaster recovery planning Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members and act as an escalation point for complex issues Essential Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server and hybrid cloud environments Networking: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routing, switching, VPNs, firewall configuration; CCNA/CCNP preferred Active Directory and identity management, including multi-forest consolidations Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/ARM templates) Experience with enterprise applications (ERP, CRM) and M&A IT integration projects Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements (GDPR, ISO 27001) Ideally have previous M&A IT integration experience and rapid site deployment. Familiarity with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, SolarWinds) and SOC collaboration. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 after 3 months.

Infrastructure Data Engineer - Kafka Focus Fully Remote | Outside IR35 Working pattern: Sunday to Thursday Supporting a team based in Israel Exalto Consulting is supporting a client looking to appoint an experienced Infrastructure Data Engineer with strong Apache Kafka expertise. This is a fully remote contract role for someone who has hands-on experience running and improving Kafka in live production environments. The focus is not on initial setup alone. It is on keeping a high-volume streaming platform reliable, scalable, and well tuned over time. You would be joining a team responsible for maintaining and developing core data infrastructure that supports a range of business-critical use cases. The work includes improving platform performance, strengthening reliability, and helping internal teams make effective use of streaming capabilities. What the role involves You will take ownership of the day-to-day operation and improvement of Kafka infrastructure in production. That includes identifying performance issues, tuning configurations, resolving incidents, and building out the surrounding platform components needed to support a dependable streaming environment. The role also involves close collaboration with engineering, data, and analytics teams, so it is important that you are comfortable working across functions and helping others use the platform effectively. Key responsibilities Operate, maintain, and optimise Kafka clusters in production environments Design and improve Kafka infrastructure to support a range of streaming use cases. Tune Kafka settings including partitions, replication, retention, and throughput Monitor platform performance and address bottlenecks, instability, and capacity issues. Build and support related components including Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, and ELK. Develop internal tooling and microservices to support self-service platform use Improve monitoring, alerting, and observability using Prometheus and Grafana. Investigate production incidents, carry out root cause analysis, and make preventative improvements. Work with engineering, data, and analytics teams to ensure reliable data delivery. What we are looking for Proven experience running Kafka in live production environments. Strong understanding of Kafka internals and the trade-offs involved in scaling and performance tuning. Experience with Kafka Connect and Schema Registry. Good Scripting and automation skills, ideally using Python. Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana. Strong knowledge of Linux environments, Shell Scripting, and system performance tuning. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, or similar container and orchestration tooling. Experience with CI/CD, Git, and infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or Ansible. A solid understanding of distributed systems and streaming architectures. Experience supporting platforms where availability, resilience, and scale are important. Desirable experience Exposure to stream processing tools such as Apache Flink. Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Knowledge of hybrid environments. Experience with RBAC, multi-tenant systems, or usage metering. Experience with MSSQL or other relational databases. Working arrangement This role is fully remote and sits outside IR35. The team is based in Israel, so the working pattern is Sunday to Thursday. There is a two-hour time difference from the UK, and candidates should be comfortable working in line with that team structure. Important note This role requires genuine hands-on experience operating and optimising Kafka in production. Candidates whose experience is mainly limited to implementation, provisioning, or setup without ongoing production ownership are unlikely to be the right fit. To find out more, please get in touch with Exalto Consulting with a copy of your latest CV.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Up to 600/day via Umbrella + Expenses Location: Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham (60% Onsite Requirement) Opportunity Overview A large, complex organisation is seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to support the delivery of a newly formed software engineering team. This team will focus on a defined backlog of critical improvements across service security, resilience, testability, and recoverability. This is a hands-on delivery role, not a coordination position. You will operate as an embedded Scrum Master within an active engineering team, working closely with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to drive high-quality software delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring backlogs are technically ready, prioritised, and executable, working in close partnership with architecture and business analysis functions. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager within a live software engineering environment Lead core agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Actively remove blockers and manage delivery flow, scope, and prioritisation Maintain consistent delivery momentum across sustained build activity Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work closely with engineers across development, testing, and DevOps Operate effectively within modern software delivery lifecycles Engage confidently in technical discussions, trade-offs, and challenges Support delivery across complex areas such as security, resilience, and recoverability Senior Stakeholder Engagement Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide clear, evidence-based reporting on delivery progress Build trust through transparency and consistent performance Planning, Coordination & Governance Collaborate with Product Managers and technical leads to maintain prioritised backlogs Proactively manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies Utilise Jira for detailed planning, tracking, and reporting Support governance and change processes where required Essential Skills and Experience Recent, hands-on experience delivering software within agile engineering teams Proven track record operating as a Scrum Master or Delivery Manager in active build environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including: Version control (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines Cloud-native or platform-based architectures Experience working directly with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers Ability to manage complex delivery risks, dependencies, and backlogs Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level High proficiency in Jira for team and programme-level delivery Demonstrable experience aligned to senior capability (e.g. SFIA Level 6 equivalent) CV evidence must clearly outline delivery outcomes, technical context, and problem-solving approach Technical Environment Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS and/or Azure) within active software delivery environments Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices Automated testing and quality engineering approaches Secure and resilient digital service delivery Desirable Experience Experience working with platform or data engineering teams Exposure to large-scale, regulated or public sector environments Familiarity with service management or change tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Location & Working Pattern Primary locations: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham Minimum 60% on-site presence required Candidates must live within a realistic commuting distance (approximately 90 minutes) for sustained attendance What's on Offer 12-month contract engagement Competitive day rate via umbrella Opportunity to work within a high-impact, delivery-focused engineering environment Exposure to complex, large-scale digital services Application Process For further information or to apply, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 12 Month contract based Remotely with adhoc visits to the office in Croydon SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance The Law Enforcement Cloud Platform (LECP) is the Home Office's strategic cloud hosting solution for national law enforcement applications and products (LECP's 'tenants'). LECP provides a secure, police-assured environment based on a common infrastructure design. By enabling access to shared services and tooling, LECP offers a cost-effective cloud solution, particularly for those needing to build new services or migrate away from existing hosting arrangements which no longer fulfil their requirements or align with organisational strategy. The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for the reliable use of our platforms. Your role is not only to maintain our platforms, but also to design and build elements of them, working with our architects and standards. You will also consider the security of platforms and monitoring as necessary. You will support long or short-term discovery within the Identity and Trust Product team, helping them understand design constraints, and workforce/cost implications. You will advise on the CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, ensuring those new users are able to deploy at the appropriate speed. As necessary you may be working with a team long term to ensure effective work and maintain overall workflows. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, your main responsibilities will be: . Supporting teams in mapping their stories to the available platforms, helping effectively build and deploy secure services . Undertaking skilled platform build/support activities, such as developing hardened base containers . Spotting instances where teams are not using best practice, advising around delivery risk . Supporting engineers in service topology discovery; helping to define QA and deployment pipelines . Driving adoption of new tools so teams they can improve their integration approaches, developing new or improved support processes for users . Senior DevOps will be expected to mentor and lead other engineers in technical tasks, as well as support recruitment and assessment activities. Essential: . Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform, demonstrating a deep understanding of IaC principles to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. . AWS Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, Redshift, and VPC configurations, along with a thorough understanding of AWS best practices. . Git/GitLab/Pipelines: Strong command of Git/GitLab for version control, including implementing CI/CD workflows using GitLab CI. . Experience with identity management systems and authentication protocols and an understanding of cybersecurity principals . DevOps Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, with the ability to orchestrate and automate end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for software deployment, testing, and monitoring. . Scripting and Programming: Proficient in multiple programming languages (eg, Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible). Able to design, code, test, correct, and document programs and scripts. Experience reviewing specifications and defining test conditions and procedures. Have directed code reviews and promote refactoring techniques to enhance an enterprise level application codebase. . Containerisation and Orchestration: Working knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, enabling efficient deployment and scaling of containerised applications. . Security and Compliance: Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud and infrastructure management, ensuring the implementation of robust security measures and compliance standards within the environment. Desired: . Management of AWS Control Tower, Landing Zone along with the use methodologies like Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) or AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA). . Management of forward and reverse Proxy solutions eg the open-source products like Suricate or Fortinet solutions, along with experience of using AWS Native gateway products like AWS Network Firewall and WAF. . Experience with Ansible, Salt, Puppet. . GitLab CI and Artifactory administration (self-hosted ideally). . AWS Data services: Glue, Athena, Lake Formation, QuickSight. . Exposure to Entra ID and Microsoft Active Directory. . GitLab Runners . AWS Grafana & Prometheus Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Home Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant The Home Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer Inside IR35 for a 12 month remote contract with visits to Croydon on an ad hoc basis SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SV clearance. The Law Enforcement Cloud Platform (LECP) is the Home Office's strategic cloud hosting solution for national law enforcement applications and products (LECP's 'tenants'). LECP provides a secure, police-assured environment based on a common infrastructure design. By enabling access to shared services and tooling, LECP offers a cost-effective cloud solution, particularly for those needing to build new services or migrate away from existing hosting arrangements which no longer fulfil their requirements or align with organisational strategy. As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will work across 3 production teams, the CI/CD product team, the AMT team or the Ingress team. Your main responsibilities will be: Essential: . Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform, demonstrating a deep understanding of IaC principles to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. . AWS Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, Redshift, and VPC configurations, along with a thorough understanding of AWS best practices. . Git/GitLab/Pipelines: Strong command of Git/GitLab for version control, including implementing CI/CD workflows using GitLab CI. . DevOps Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, with the ability to orchestrate and automate end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for software deployment, testing, and monitoring. . Scripting and Programming: Proficient in multiple programming languages (eg, Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible). Able to design, code, test, correct, and document programs and scripts. Experience reviewing specifications and defining test conditions and procedures. Have directed code reviews and promote refactoring techniques to enhance an enterprise level application codebase. . Containerisation and Orchestration: Working knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, enabling efficient deployment and scaling of containerised applications. . Security and Compliance: Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud and infrastructure management, ensuring the implementation of robust security measures and compliance standards within the environment. . Experience: A track record of 6+ years as a Platform/DevOps Engineer, with hands-on experience. Preferred: . Management of AWS Control Tower, Landing Zone along with the use methodologies like Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) or AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA). . Management of forward and reverse Proxy solutions eg the open-source products like Suricate or Fortinet solutions, along with experience of using AWS Native gateway products like AWS Network Firewall and WAF. . Experience with Ansible, Salt, Puppet. . GitLab CI and Artifactory administration (self-hosted ideally). . AWS Data services: Glue, Athena, Lake Formation, QuickSight. . Exposure to Entra ID and Microsoft Active Directory. . GitLab Runners . AWS Grafana & Prometheus Soft Skills: . Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking. . Excellent communication and documentation skills. . Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions. . Time management and attention to detail. . Patience and pragmatism when dealing with stakeholders. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Home Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant The Home Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

We are partnering with a leading organisation in the data and analytics space to recruit an experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer . This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative, technically strong SRE function working on large scale, cloud native platforms that support high volume, high speed data services. The team is expanding due to increased workload, and this role will become the eighth member of an established, supportive engineering group. You ll play a key part in driving cloud automation, improving system reliability, and supporting critical production environments. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and improve AWS cloud infrastructure Develop automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Python Support incident response and troubleshoot performance issues Deliver routine maintenance, including patching and upgrades Enhance CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub CI) Contribute to Agile ceremonies and take ownership of user stories Implement new technologies and solutions to improve system reliability What You Will Bring Strong commercial experience with AWS (essential) Solid understanding of Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS or similar) Scripting skills, ideally Python Hands on experience with Terraform and/or Ansible Proficiency with Docker Exposure to CI/CD tooling and Agile ways of working Background in software engineering, systems engineering, or previous SRE roles Minimum 4 years experience in a relevant technical discipline Please note, this role is not suitable for candidates with Windows only experience or Engineers without hands on AWS or Linux exposure. Remote working is supported, with an on-site presence in Nottingham, ideally once per week preferred.

On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Full Stack Lead Java Developer for a 12 Month (Inside IR35) Hybrid contract based up to 3 days per week in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle or Blackpool. This role will support delivery within the Health Assessment Efficiencies (HAE) Workstream, which focuses on delivering measurable efficiency improvements in health assessments through service transformation, digital innovation, and process optimisation within a 12-18-month timeframe. The work includes mobilising and delivering a prioritised set of initiatives designed to reduce administrative burden and improve clinical/operational processes. This includes initiatives such as Write Up Assistant, Transcription & summarisation, Case summarisation, NHS data share, and audit/process optimisation (for example: "group/remove audit attributes," "automate/streamline amendments," and WCA intelligent audit). Delivery will be scaled based on evidence of outcomes and governance decisions. The work will be delivered via a multidisciplinary team using agile ways of working (clear prioritisation, sprint planning, reviews, and continuous improvement) with appropriate delegated decision-making to maintain pace and focus. As a Lead Full Stack Java Developer, you will be required to operate with significant autonomy, providing expert technical leadership and assurance across the engineering life cycle. This includes: . Setting technical direction for engineering work within the team and contributing to wider service architecture and delivery patterns. . Ensuring engineering quality, defining, and maintaining standards, patterns and principles that underpin delivery across HAS/PIP services. . Providing specialist technical advice to Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Architects, and teams, ensuring decisions align with broader programme goals. . Coaching and mentoring engineers, supporting capability development across software engineering, DevOps, testing, and secure delivery. . Leading on problem resolution, using judgement and expertise to manage complex technical risks, incidents, and architecture trade-offs. . Influencing multi-team delivery, ensuring consistent technical practice, and shaping the approach to creating scalable, reliable, and secure digital services Experience and Skills . Full-stack engineering expertise with hands-on experience delivering complex digital services using modern languages (Java, Node) and Front End frameworks (React, Angular, TypeScript/JavaScript). Able to design, build and maintain high-quality, reusable components and services aligned to DWP engineering standards. . Strong cloud engineering capability, particularly AWS. Able to design, configure and operate cloud-native services (compute, networking, IAM, VPC design, storage patterns), including secure-by-design practices. Experience with serverless patterns, microservices, and event-driven architectures. . AI-related engineering capability to support the innovation workstreams. Experience integrating LLM/ML services, validating model outputs, designing deterministic and non-deterministic test scenarios, managing prompt evaluation, and incorporating guardrails for responsible AI. Experience working with model-driven APIs (eg, Bedrock, OpenAI) is desirable and directly relevant to the workstream needs. . Infrastructure-as-Code delivery using Terraform or equivalent tooling, including modular environment provisioning, automated compliance, configuration management, and consistent environment replication. . DevOps and CI/CD engineering, including GitLab/Jenkins/GitHub Actions, automated build/test/deploy workflows, dependency security scanning, quality gates, and integration of controls required for operating in highly regulated environments. . Containerisation and platform engineering, including Docker and ideally, orchestration using Kubernetes/EKS. Ability to diagnose and mitigate platform issues, performance bottlenecks, and environment variations. . Testing and quality assurance leadership, with experience embedding shift-left practices in pipelines, including unit, integration, E2E, API/contract, load/performance, and security testing. Strong understanding of observability-driven validation, using logs, metrics, and traces to ensure service reliability. . Practical experience of engineering secure services in regulated environments, including authentication/authorisation patterns, encryption, audit, data minimisation, network restrictions, and secure operational workflows. . Strong software craftsmanship discipline, including code quality tooling (eg, SonarQube), automated dependency management, refactoring for maintainability, and promoting best-practice engineering habits across teams. . Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. Able to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders, influence direction across multi-disciplinary teams, and work closely with Product, Architecture, QA, User-Centred Design and Operations. . Experience operating within multi-team, agile delivery environments, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, roadmap discussions, and continuous improvement. . Domain awareness of GOV.UK-based services or public-sector delivery environments, including secure data handling, auditability, resilience, and user-centred service delivery patterns. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".