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We're looking for a Splunk & OpenShift Observability Engineer to design, deploy, and optimise enterprise-grade monitoring across hybrid Kubernetes and OpenShift environments. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape observability strategy, enhance service intelligence, and ensure platform reliability at scale - balancing performance, cost efficiency, and security governance. You'll work at the intersection of platform engineering, observability, and service intelligence, helping to transform raw telemetry into actionable insight. This is an opportunity to influence reliability strategy, improve operational maturity, and deliver measurable value across a modern cloud-native estate. What You'll Be Doing Design, deploy, and operate Splunk Enterprise and ITSI across hybrid Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms Onboard and normalise data at scale (HEC, Universal Forwarder, Deployment Server), aligning to CIM standards Build and optimise ITSI service models: service trees, KPIs, adaptive thresholds, NEAP policies, glass tables, deep dives, and health scoring Deliver OpenShift-focused executive and operational dashboards, including: Cluster/API/etcd health Node readiness and resource pressure Pod restart trends and noisy-neighbour detection Network and storage error visibility Capacity, quota, and burst analysis Optimise search and platform performance (workload rules, DMA, summary indexing, scheduling hygiene, concurrency tuning) Implement intelligent alerting and automated routing into ITSM and ChatOps platforms, including enrichment, suppression windows, and maintenance scheduling Govern data ingestion and security controls (RBAC, retention, PII handling, TLS, token governance, index and role mapping) Integrate telemetry pipelines including OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Fluentd/Fluent Bit/Vector, Kafka, CMDB and AIOps/ML solutions Drive SLO/KPI alignment, golden signal monitoring, rollout/rollback health validation, and executive reporting What You'll Bring Deep expertise in Splunk Enterprise (SPL mastery, CIM alignment, saved searches, macros, KV stores, index/retention/RBAC design, performance tuning) Strong experience with Splunk ITSI (service trees, KPIs, adaptive/time-based thresholds, NEAP tuning, Service Analyzer configuration) Proven OpenShift/Kubernetes observability experience across control-plane metrics, events, logs, workload correlation, and capacity management Hands-on experience with telemetry pipelines (OpenTelemetry/OTLP, Prometheus exporters, Fluentd/Fluent Bit/Vector, Kafka with TLS, HEC/UF/DS onboarding) Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles (golden signals, SLO design, namespace/application KPI mapping) Experience optimising performance and licensing costs using workload rules, DMA, and summary indexing Solid security and compliance knowledge (TLS/mTLS, certificate/token hygiene, PII controls, auditability, role/index mapping) Automation and integration expertise across ITSM, ChatOps, webhooks, CMDB enrichment, and AIOps tooling

Role: Digital Construction Design Coordinator Location: South of England (Hampshire, Kent, Sussex Salary: Negotiable salary + Package plus benefits I am looking for a Digital Construction (BIM) Coordinator to join my clients high-performing Digital Team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving project delivery from inception to handover by championing the latest tools and technologies across a prestigious portfolio of works. Your day-to-day will include: Liaising with the Information Management team to ensure CDE set-up and workflows strictly adhere to ISO 19650 standards. Contributing content for monthly reporting to track and measure digital implementation and maturity across the business unit and key projects. Supporting project teams in fulfilling rigorous standards, methods, and procedures via specified software and digital workflows. Inputting into the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and other critical project documentation. Championing the digital agenda across departments-from Work Winning and Estimating to Ops and SHEQ-driving the cultural shift toward a "Digital First" mentality on behalf of this Tier 1 leader. What are they looking for? This Senior Digital Construction (BIM) Coordinator role is an ideal career move if you possess: A comprehensive understanding of the ISO 19650 series. Proven, hands-on expertise with Solibri. The ability to communicate Open BIM standards (IFC/COBie) to facilitate seamless information interoperability. Extensive experience using industry-standard software to view and interrogate models. A strong grasp of Facilities Management (FM) requirements and a proactive, self-starting approach. If the role is of interest, please do reach out to Brighton. Would you like me to draft a LinkedIn outreach message to go along with this advert for targeting passive candidates? Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor - Major Rail Project Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to join a high-profile rail infrastructure project based at the Bletchley Maintenance Depot (MK1 1DS) . This is a full-time, onsite role providing a critical link between safety strategy and site-level execution. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of compliance across a dynamic and fast-paced work environment involving complex civils and rail systems. The Employer: A Leading Tier 1 Contractor The successful candidate will join one of the UK's most respected Tier 1 Civil Engineering and Construction contractors . As a Tier 1 lead, they are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of massive national infrastructure frameworks. They are renowned for their sophisticated safety management systems, a culture of "Visible Felt Leadership," and a commitment to career progression. Working here offers the opportunity to oversee diverse sub-contractors and manage safety on a scale that only a global industry leader can provide. Key Roles & Responsibilities In this role, you will be the primary HSE authority on-site, with a remit including: Technical Advisory: Providing expert guidance on HSE compliance specifically for civils, highways, rail, and track-side works. Inspections & Auditing: Conducting regular site tours and formal audits to ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are strictly adhered to. Incident Management: Supporting full-scale incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions. Culture & Training: Driving a "safety-first" culture by delivering engaging toolbox talks, site inductions, and safety workshops for all personnel. Stakeholder Management: Liaising between the project delivery teams, subcontractors, and the end-client to ensure seamless safety integration. Essential Qualifications & Experience Mandatory: Valid Sentinel Card (required for all rail/track-side access). Sector Experience: A proven background in rail, track, or heavy civils projects within a construction environment. Legislative Knowledge: A thorough understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry best practices. Communication: Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence behaviors and communicate effectively at all levels of a project. Qualifications: NEBOSH Construction Certificate or an equivalent safety qualification is highly desirable. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Build Engineer Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK (On-site) Salary: £35,000 (depending on experience) Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Build Engineer to join our growing technical team in London. You will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimising build systems and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery across projects. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain build and deployment pipelines Manage and improve CI/CD processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) Troubleshoot and resolve build and integration issues Collaborate with developers, QA, and DevOps teams to streamline workflows Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce errors Maintain build infrastructure and ensure system scalability Monitor build performance and implement improvements Ensure code quality through integration of testing and validation tools Document build processes, tools, and configurations Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Build Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity) Experience with version control systems (Git preferred) Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or PowerShell) Familiarity with containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Desirable Skills Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) Exposure to microservices architecture Understanding of security best practices in build and deployment Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Important Competencies to have! Excellent attention to detail Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment Proactive and solution-oriented mindset What We Offer Company benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and development Collaborative and innovative work environment

Senior Data Engineer (Data Modernization) We are looking for a proactive, goal-oriented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale high-performance big data pipelines. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver who excels in distributed environments and values technical excellence through CI/CD and Agile. The Essentials Pipeline Tech: 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT . Modern Modeling: Expert skills in Data Vault Mandatory and Dimensional modeling. Cloud & DevOps: Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and writing secure code. Data Governance: Proven ability to embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline. Leadership: A passion for guiding and coaching fellow team members both technically and procedurally. The Mission You will lead data modernization efforts, ensuring large-scale systems remain compliant and secure while maintaining a "right tool for the job" mindset. You'll bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts. Apply If you have a passion for building well-governed, scalable systems and want to lead a high-impact team, please apply with your CV Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Business Systems Analyst (Application Support) Leeds - hybrid -2-3days in office Permanent Summary We're seeking a Systems Analyst to join our team, who are based in our Leeds office. In this role, you'll support critical business systems used across the group, working closely with colleagues to plan, estimate and oversee smooth, successful implementations. You'll be at the heart of innovation, ensuring every new solution transitions seamlessly into business-as-usual operations and delivers a real impact from day one. Some of the key deliverables will include: Monitor and manage a queue of tickets to ensure all tickets are within SLA targets Provide excellent customer service for all tickets ensuring customer expectations are set and regular communication is sent to customers Provide technical support to business users/ICT BAU support staff Working alone, or as part of a team, analyse the underlying issues arising from investigations into requirements and problems, and identify available options for consideration Manage small change requests through the full systems life cycle to completion. Including Requirement Gathering, Feasibility Analysis, Specification, Build and Configuration, Testing and UAT, Training, Implementation, Operational Handover and Post Implementation Support Ensure system configuration and operational support documentation is complete and accurate Support continuous improvement programs in response to support service metrics, customer feedback and process efficiencies Carry out root cause analysis in support of Problem Management. Reconcile issues across support teams to improve Incident Management Process Provide support to ICT Projects Work with a project team to assist with the timely delivery of tasks within a project. Tasks could include Testing and UAT, Training, Operational Handover. Ensure progress/issues/delays are communicated effectively with the Project Manager Delivery of BAU handover tasks into the Systems team and other ICT teams where necessary Create new and update existing Standard Process documentation to aid with knowledge sharing within the systems team. Arrange, prepare and conduct meetings, workshops, training and presentations for a wide variety of audiences. Security Patches/Service Packs are installed in a timely manner, in-line with Cyber Essentials Ensure Information Security risks are identified, reported and actions taken to reduce the occurrence and impact of security incidents. What we're looking for: Previous experience of working within a Systems Analyst/Application Support role Ideally have supported COINS, FocalPoint, IFS or other ERP systems Excellent analytical skills Strong communication, presentational and written skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in a simple way Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines whist still producing good quality work Proven experience at gathering requirements and in negotiations Experience in prioritisation of calls Excels at transferring knowledge through user guides or training Basic knowledge of programming code, relational databases, T-SQL and report writing Able to keep abreast of new technology and can learn new systems quickly with little guidance Exposure to 2nd line support for one or more ERP systems. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Azure Platform Engineer (Azure Foundry IaC Cloud Engineering) Contract: 3-6 months (Inside IR35) Rate: Market Rate Client: Telecommunications Location: Remote (may need occasional UK travel once per quarter to Newbury) We are looking for an experienced Azure Platform Engineer to support the delivery of secure, scalable, and automated cloud platforms across Azure Public Cloud, Hybrid, and Edge environments. This role focuses heavily on Azure Foundry , Infrastructure-as-Code , and Cloud Platform Engineering . Key Responsibilities Engineer secure Azure environments using IaC (Terraform, Bicep). Deliver Azure Landing Zones aligned to CAF & Well-Architected Framework. Azure Foundry Build and scale cloud platforms supporting AI/ML workloads and Azure Foundry services. Implement automation across CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps . Support cloud migrations and hybrid/edge deployments. Design cloud-native solutions including AKS and containerized workloads. Embed governance, security, and compliance across platform designs. Required Skills Strong Azure engineering background across IaaS, PaaS, and cloud-native services. Expertise with Terraform , Bicep/ARM , and IaC best practices. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, release). Knowledge of Azure networking, security, and Entra ID . Experience with Kubernetes / AKS and container architectures. Exposure to Hybrid and Edge solutions. Azure Foundry & AI (Highly Desirable) Experience with Azure Foundry or AI platform services. Understanding of enabling AI/ML workloads on Azure. Ability to integrate AI services into cloud platforms via IaC and DevOps. Familiarity with MLOps concepts and AI governance.

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role? This is a Key role responsible for supporting he development and delivery of Marshall Land Systems' future technology and product strategy. Operating as a strategic team of one, you will sit at the intersection of customers, engineering and growth - identifying what defence customers will need before they articulate it, translating emerging operational requirements into product direction, and ensuring MLS develops differentiated, manufacturable and commercially viable solutions. Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, you will support and shape the end-to-end Product & Technology strategy that underpins the MLS Growth Strategy - directly contributing to bids, tenders and long-term competitive positioning across UK MOD, international B2G customers and major prime defence contractors. This role blends technical authority, commercial acumen and entrepreneurial thinking. You will work across engineering, design authority, manufacturing, sales and executive leadership to expand and evolve the MLS offering Your responsibilities will include: Technology & Product Strategy Contribute to the development of MLS Technology and Product Roadmap aligned to long-term growth and competitive advantage. Translate emerging defence doctrine, threat evolution and customer pain points into investable product opportunities. Lead structured horizon scanning across technology, regulatory and geopolitical domains. Ensure product strategy anticipates customer needs across UK MOD, NATO and international markets. Bid & Opportunity Shaping Support the shaping of major bids and tenders, ensuring technical differentiation and strategic positioning. Work upstream in opportunity capture to influence customer requirements and solution framing. Provide technical credibility in senior customer engagements (military, civil service and prime contractors). Contribute to solution architecture and win strategy development. Engineering & Design Authority Integration Work in close partnership with Engineering and the Independent Design Authority (DA) to ensure: Robust systems engineering practices (INCOSE / ISO15288 aligned) Manufacturability and cost-effective design Architectural coherence and reuse across platforms Provide Design Authority input at critical development milestones. Support early identification of technical risk early and ensure structured mitigation plans are embedded. Product management Framework Support the development and application of pragmatic product management framework covering: Market and competitor analysis Feature prioritisation Cost-out strategy Customer-centric design principles Business case development for technology investment Product lifecycle management Commercial & Growth Alignment Partner closely with Sales, Growth and Business Development to align emerging technology with future pipeline. Support commercialisation strategies including pricing logic, value propositions and margin optimisation. Contribute to investment decisions and capital allocation discussions at Board level. Industry & External Engagement Represent MLS externally with senior stakeholders, primes and technology partners. Build strategic partnerships to expand capability and accelerate innovation. Act as a recognised technical authority within the defence ecosystem. Apply if you have most of the following Degree in Engineering or related discipline (Desirable) Proven experience leading complex product development and R&D programmes from concept through to production and in-service support Ability to balance innovation with practical delivery ensuring R&D activity is strategically aligned, commercially justified and executable Significant experience within the defence sector (MOD, primes or equivalent B2G environment) Experience supporting/contributing to complex bids or large platform programmes Proven track record of supporting and defining technology roadmaps Strong background in systems engineering and platform integration Experience operating in an engineering-led manufacturing environment Experience engaging C-suite, military and senior government stakeholders Additional local needs This role is hybrid with time spent in Cambridge but there will be local and international travel The successful candidate will need to be eligible to obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC) The benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell) Pension contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance for you and your partner Company car allowance Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work Life assurance at 4x basic salary Enhanced parental leave and pay Paid volunteering leave Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.

We're looking for a Splunk & OpenShift Observability Engineer to design, deploy, and optimise enterprise-grade monitoring across hybrid Kubernetes and OpenShift environments. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape observability strategy, enhance service intelligence, and ensure platform reliability at scale - balancing performance, cost efficiency, and security governance. You'll work at the intersection of platform engineering, observability, and service intelligence, helping to transform raw telemetry into actionable insight. This is an opportunity to influence reliability strategy, improve operational maturity, and deliver measurable value across a modern cloud-native estate. What You'll Be Doing Design, deploy, and operate Splunk Enterprise and ITSI across hybrid Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms Onboard and normalise data at scale (HEC, Universal Forwarder, Deployment Server), aligning to CIM standards Build and optimise ITSI service models: service trees, KPIs, adaptive thresholds, NEAP policies, glass tables, deep dives, and health scoring Deliver OpenShift-focused executive and operational dashboards, including: Cluster/API/etcd health Node readiness and resource pressure Pod restart trends and noisy-neighbour detection Network and storage error visibility Capacity, quota, and burst analysis Optimise search and platform performance (workload rules, DMA, summary indexing, scheduling hygiene, concurrency tuning) Implement intelligent alerting and automated routing into ITSM and ChatOps platforms, including enrichment, suppression windows, and maintenance scheduling Govern data ingestion and security controls (RBAC, retention, PII handling, TLS, token governance, index and role mapping) Integrate telemetry pipelines including OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Fluentd/Fluent Bit/Vector, Kafka, CMDB and AIOps/ML solutions Drive SLO/KPI alignment, golden signal monitoring, rollout/rollback health validation, and executive reporting What You'll Bring Deep expertise in Splunk Enterprise (SPL mastery, CIM alignment, saved searches, macros, KV stores, index/retention/RBAC design, performance tuning) Strong experience with Splunk ITSI (service trees, KPIs, adaptive/time-based thresholds, NEAP tuning, Service Analyzer configuration) Proven OpenShift/Kubernetes observability experience across control-plane metrics, events, logs, workload correlation, and capacity management Hands-on experience with telemetry pipelines (OpenTelemetry/OTLP, Prometheus exporters, Fluentd/Fluent Bit/Vector, Kafka with TLS, HEC/UF/DS onboarding) Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles (golden signals, SLO design, namespace/application KPI mapping) Experience optimising performance and licensing costs using workload rules, DMA, and summary indexing Solid security and compliance knowledge (TLS/mTLS, certificate/token hygiene, PII controls, auditability, role/index mapping) Automation and integration expertise across ITSM, ChatOps, webhooks, CMDB enrichment, and AIOps tooling

We're looking for a Splunk & OpenShift Observability Engineer to design, deploy, and optimise enterprise-grade monitoring across hybrid Kubernetes and OpenShift environments. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape observability strategy, enhance service intelligence, and ensure platform reliability at scale - balancing performance, cost efficiency, and security governance. You'll work at the intersection of platform engineering, observability, and service intelligence, helping to transform raw telemetry into actionable insight. This is an opportunity to influence reliability strategy, improve operational maturity, and deliver measurable value across a modern cloud-native estate. What You'll Be Doing Design, deploy, and operate Splunk Enterprise and ITSI across hybrid Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms Onboard and normalise data at scale (HEC, Universal Forwarder, Deployment Server), aligning to CIM standards Build and optimise ITSI service models: service trees, KPIs, adaptive thresholds, NEAP policies, glass tables, deep dives, and health scoring Deliver OpenShift-focused executive and operational dashboards, including: Cluster/API/etcd health Node readiness and resource pressure Pod restart trends and noisy-neighbour detection Network and storage error visibility Capacity, quota, and burst analysis Optimise search and platform performance (workload rules, DMA, summary indexing, scheduling hygiene, concurrency tuning) Implement intelligent alerting and automated routing into ITSM and ChatOps platforms, including enrichment, suppression windows, and maintenance scheduling Govern data ingestion and security controls (RBAC, retention, PII handling, TLS, token governance, index and role mapping) Integrate telemetry pipelines including OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Fluentd/Fluent Bit/Vector, Kafka, CMDB and AIOps/ML solutions Drive SLO/KPI alignment, golden signal monitoring, rollout/rollback health validation, and executive reporting What You'll Bring Deep expertise in Splunk Enterprise (SPL mastery, CIM alignment, saved searches, macros, KV stores, index/retention/RBAC design, performance tuning) Strong experience with Splunk ITSI (service trees, KPIs, adaptive/time-based thresholds, NEAP tuning, Service Analyzer configuration) Proven OpenShift/Kubernetes observability experience across control-plane metrics, events, logs, workload correlation, and capacity management Hands-on experience with telemetry pipelines (OpenTelemetry/OTLP, Prometheus exporters, Fluentd/Fluent Bit/Vector, Kafka with TLS, HEC/UF/DS onboarding) Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles (golden signals, SLO design, namespace/application KPI mapping) Experience optimising performance and licensing costs using workload rules, DMA, and summary indexing Solid security and compliance knowledge (TLS/mTLS, certificate/token hygiene, PII controls, auditability, role/index mapping) Automation and integration expertise across ITSM, ChatOps, webhooks, CMDB enrichment, and AIOps tooling

Are you an experienced Software Engineer ready to take the lead on cutting-edge defence technology? Join a specialist engineering company based in Chertsey, delivering bespoke software and integrated systems for mission-critical military applications. My client designs, develops, and integrates advanced solutions that operate in some of the most demanding environments. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, contributing to projects that truly matter. As a Senior Software Engineer based in Chertsey, you'll play a key role in leading the design and delivery of high-integrity software systems. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll transform complex system requirements into robust, innovative software solutions. You'll also take on a leadership role-guiding, mentoring, and supporting a team of engineers to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. What you'll be doing as a Senior Software Engineer based in Chertsey Lead the architectural and detailed design of software within complex systems Translate system requirements into effective, high-quality software solutions Develop and test software (primarily in C++) to industry and company standards Collaborate with electronics, firmware, and systems engineers to ensure full system integration Present technical designs internally and to customers at all project stages Ensure compliance with company processes, standards, and best practices Support project planning, estimation, and delivery alongside the Project Manager Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, driving performance and development Contribute to system integration, verification, validation, and customer acceptance What we are looking for Essential: Strong experience in software architecture and detailed design Proven background in C++ development and testing Experience working with Linux and Windows development environments Familiarity with version control and structured development processes Experience leading or mentoring software teams Excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation Experience with UML-based design tools (e.G. Enterprise Architect) Qualifications & Requirements Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science (or equivalent experience) Ability to obtain UK SC or DV security clearance Sole UK nationality Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel between Chertsey and Portland as required What you'll get Full lifecycle exposure - shape your career across design, development, and integration Flexible working hours - core hours with flexibility around your day Paid overtime or time off in lieu - up to 24 additional days leave per year Holiday shutdown - enjoy time off over Christmas Competitive pension scheme Private medical care - access to a nationwide network of clinics Training & development - continuous upskilling opportunities Salary sacrifice schemes - including tech and bike options Gym benefits - discounts or onsite gym access in Chertsey Company tech - full home and office setup provided Relocation support - making your move easier If you are keen to hear more about this interesting Senior software engineer position for my client based in Chertsey, please send over an updated CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Deputy Director of Data Technology. £86,731 per annum. Permanent. Full-time/Part Time (Minimum 29.6 hours per week). Based at Polaris House, Swindon. Hybrid working options are available. This is a chance to shape one of the UK's most significant public data programmes - building the platforms that will power discovery, policy, and innovation for years to come. You will be joining a collaborative organisation with a unique mission to advance knowledge, improve lives, and drive growth, that values inclusion, professional growth, and impact at scale. UKRI is investing in the future of research and innovation - and data is at the heart of it. We are building a modern, cloud-native, AI-ready data ecosystem to unlock insights, power discovery, and strengthen UK competitiveness. We offer flexible working arrangements, strong commitment to professional development, and an exciting chance to collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple research councils solving challenging problems at the intersection of data, governance, and organisational transformation. About the Role: You will shape and deliver the next generation of data platforms, services, and culture across UKRI. This role operates as a dedicated enterprise leader for UKRI's data systems - shaping behaviours, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving adoption across all UKRI Councils, corporate platforms, organisational units, and programmes. The role is outward-facing and focused on end-to-end processes, ensuring that UKRI functions thrive as a coherent, interoperable, federated data organisation. You will be accountable for the technical foundations, interoperability and platform standards that enable UKRI to function as a coherent, data-driven organisation. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Leading multi-disciplinary Matrix teams of data engineers, architects, and platform specialists. Building permanent capability, reducing reliance on contractors. Mandating cloud-native, secure, and scalable data solutions, enabling analytics, AI/ML, and evidence-based decision-making. Driving adoption of the Data Operating Model across UKRI, ensuring consistent architecture, metadata plumbing, lineage enablement, and platform-level quality gates. Scanning the horizon for emerging technologies and integrating these into UKRI's enterprise patterns through enforceable design authority decisions where they deliver measurable value. What we offer Our benefits include a flexible working scheme (subject to business requirements), defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! As one of Europe's largest research organisations, this is a place where there's always something new to learn - about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. You will need: To be a proven leader in modern data engineering, data architecture, and platform delivery, with experience at scale in AWS and Azure. Experience in enterprise design and operation of data platforms in complex multi-domain or federated organisations. Evidenced knowledge of modern data technologies (streaming, orchestration, Lakehouse platforms, APIs, DevSecOps). Experience in leading Change, for example in complex platform transformations. Join us and let's transform tomorrow together! How to apply Applicants are required to provide a CV and include a cover letter providing evidence of how they meet the criteria described. To apply, and for further details on the role, please visit our job board, quoting reference 1997:  Closing Date for applications is Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are planned to take place during the week commencing 20th April 2026.

Senior Azure Devops Engineer Permanent Leicester - Hybrid £64,000-£71,000 VIQU is partnering with a leading organisation on a major cloud and DevOps transformation, moving from on-premise to a cloud-first Azure environment. This is a high-impact opportunity for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to work closely with development teams, shaping CI/CD pipelines, container platforms, and modern cloud services. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Azure Devops Engineer • Automate the creation and deployment of Dev, Test, Pre-Prod, and Prod environments • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated automated testing • Manage source code, branching strategies, and environment consistency • Implement secure data refresh and anonymisation processes • Monitor applications, servers, and services, and support performance testing • Manage NuGet/npm repositories and IIS/Node.js servers • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes • Document environments and provide Azure cloud guidance • Collaborate with Security and Audit teams to ensure compliance Key Requirements of the Senior Azure Devops Engineer • Strong experience with Terraform (IaC) and Azure DevOps (Repos, Boards, Artifacts, YAML pipelines) • Hands-on Azure cloud infrastructure experience and on-premise to cloud migrations • Docker & Kubernetes (including Helm/Docker Compose) and microservices experience • PowerShell/Bash scripting, Windows & Linux servers, Git, SQL/NoSQL databases • Networking fundamentals and DevSecOps tooling (SonarCloud, CrowdStrike) • Exposure to .NET Framework/Core, ASP.NET Core, C#, Node.js, and React Senior Azure Devops Engineer Permanent Leicester - Hybrid £64,000-£71,000 Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Belle Hegarty direcrtly via the VIQU IT website Do you know someone great for this Senior Azure Devops Engineer position? 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.

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. We Are BCG X We're a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. Leveraging BCG's global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions. We Are BCG X We're a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. Leveraging BCG's global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions. What You'll Do Are you passionate about developing socially and ethically responsible AI systems? Are you excited by the prospect of supporting projects that apply cutting-edge AI and GenAI models to solve real-world problems? Imagine working with BCG 's Responsible AI team, where you will develop and apply innovative tools for testing and evaluating new GenAI products. Your daily work would involve designing and implementing testing and evaluation frameworks to help improve product quality and ensure AI systems are safe, secure, and equitable . Join a team dedicated to exploring creative solutions and pioneering advancements in Responsible AI. Your work will influence the development of GenAI applications, focusing on transparency, accountability, and trustworthiness. On the team, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds and make a tangible impact on shaping the future of AI, ensuring it meets the highest standards for responsibility and effectiveness. You will have the opportunity to support a wide variety of projects, spanning use cases, technologies, industries, and clients. Embrace the challenge of working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, ethical innovation, and real-world applications. The Responsible AI Applied Scientist plays a critical role supporting BCG 's testing and evaluation efforts, working in conjunction with our AI and GenAI product teams to ensure alignment with our Responsible AI policy, principles, and standards, and to support the design, continuous improvement, and execution of the overall Responsible AI program at BCG. The Responsible AI Applied Sci entist will work with a diverse set of stakeholders to: Ensure responsible development of GenAI and AI products by providing Responsible AI expert support to GenAI and AI product teams, including conducting independent assessment of product -level risks and owning product evaluations Engage indep endently and directly with BCG product teams to sup port Responsible AI-related nee ds across the entire software development lifecycle of GenAI or AI product s Work with and support technical teams executing risk assessment and testing and evaluation o f GenAI and AI products Train and mentor technical teams on testing and evaluation approaches for GenAI products Remain up - to - date on emerging frameworks, standards, and technical approaches, and related issues , by participating in workshops, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations What You'll Bring 3-5+ years of experience in Responsible AI, including directly engaging with AI product teams 3+ years of industry experience in building or evaluating Generative AI models Experience in program/project management and team leadership Strong programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks ( PyTorch , TensorFlow) Demonstrable knowledge of Responsible AI issues, trends, frameworks, and best practices Working knowledge of emerging AI regulatory and legal frameworks across the globe Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Ability to explain sophisticated data science concepts to non-technical audiences and translate analytical results into business implications Ability to think critically about ethical, social, and business risks posed by GenAI and AI systems Passion for building things and comfort working with modern data science development tools Experience designing and analyzing experiments using advanced statistical methods Experience and enthusiasm for working with Ge n AI technologies Technical Skills Must - have experience: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent research/work experience Strong research background in empirical evaluation, experimental design, or benchmarking Deep familiarity with software engineering workflows and developer tools Experience working with or evaluating AI/ML models, preferably LLMs Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to write clear testing result reports Nice - to - have experience: Experience with quantitative social science research Familiarity with software engineering practices (e.g., unit testing, CI/CD ) Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or SQL databases Knowledge of AI risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF) Experience with d eveloper tools , including IDEs (e.g., VSCode , Pycharm ) and environment management (e.g., P yenv , C onda , P oetry , D ocker) Demonstrable contribution to open-source evaluations of GenAI Who You'll Work With You'll work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, product-oriented environment where we advance our thinking about and operationalization of Responsible AI. You'll engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, including senior executives, A I and G enAI product teams , legal, compliance, and security teams, BCG's Chief AI Ethics Officer, the Director of the Responsible AI team, and other members of the Responsible AI team. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

About the Role *Must have ACTIVE SC Clearance* Location - London Hybrid - 2 days onsite Salary - £60,000 - £65,000 We are looking for a DevOps/Cloud Engineer to design, build, and support scalable AWS-based cloud solutions for enterprise clients. In this role, you will be responsible for developing Infrastructure as Code, building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and deploying applications across cloud environments. Requirements Strong experience with AWS (or other public cloud platforms) Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (eg Jenkins, Git) Experience with serverless technologies (eg AWS Lambda, API Gateway) Solid knowledge of Linux-based systems Ability to write code/scripts (ideally Python, plus YAML/JSON) Experience working with distributed, enterprise-level systems Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders Additional Desirable Skills Experience with tools such as Ansible, Maven, or Gradle Knowledge of AWS networking and database services Experience with performance tuning and high-availability systems

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: 81.75ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on leadership across a high-priority software delivery programme. Based in Bristol, this contract role requires a self-starter who can swiftly comprehend complex problem domains, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Execution Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme. Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership. Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables for engineering teams. Sequence work, set priorities, and maintain delivery plans. Act as escalation point for blockers, risks, and technical issues. Drive tangible progress across multiple engineering and platform workstreams. Brief senior leadership when required with concise, reliable updates. Leadership & Direction Set and communicate technical and delivery strategy aligned with design authority. Provide technical direction to software engineers, test engineers, and platform engineers. Align multidisciplinary teams toward a single, coherent execution plan. Take accountability for outcomes, not just inputs or activities. Stakeholder Management Regular engagement with Programme Lead & System Development Practice Lead Operational Management Chair or contribute heavily to planning sessions, triage meetings, and defect calls. Ensure work is understood, tracked, and flowing across teams. Fill operational gaps where roles are missing, unclear, or underperforming. People & Capability Identify underperformance and capability gaps. Advise on hiring, replacement, and resourcing decisions. Provide support for team members under pressure. Job Requirements: Strong background as a Lead Software Engineer or Technical Delivery Lead. Ability to rapidly understand new technical problem spaces and system architectures. Experience guiding developers across multiple languages/frameworks (e.g., Python, C#, .NET). Strong understanding of secure software development and assurance. Experience with enterprise architecture, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices. Knowledge of cloud technologies and containerised environments (specifically RHEL environments running on physical hosts, and with containerised applications). Demonstrated ability to shape technical direction and deliver complex systems. Desired Experience: Exposure to AI/ML development or model-based engineering. Experience working in high-assurance, secure environments. Multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure knowledge. Soft Skills & Behaviours: Self-directed; able to operate with minimal oversight. Strong communicator able to interface clearly with engineers and executives. Calm under pressure; able to stabilise teams experiencing delivery stress. Pragmatic decision-maker able to prioritise delivery over perfection. Confident acting as the single point of accountability for technical delivery. If you are an experienced software engineering leader who thrives in dynamic and high-pressure environments, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to make a significant impact with our client's pioneering projects in the Defence & Security sector.

Application Integration Architect Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Application Integration Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance integration solutions across enterprise systems. This role sits at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and business transformation-driving seamless interoperability between platforms while ensuring reliability, security, and performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, vendors, and business stakeholders, to define and implement robust integration strategies aligned with enterprise architecture principles. Key Responsibilities Design and architect end-to-end integration solutions using modern integration patterns (eg, event-driven, microservices, API-led connectivity). Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical architectures, specifications, and data flow designs. Develop and govern integration standards, frameworks, and best practices across the organisation. Ensure resilient, secure, and high-throughput data exchange between applications, services, and external platforms. Lead the integration of enterprise systems, including collaboration with third-party vendors and technology partners. Support the onboarding and deployment of new platforms, ensuring seamless integration into the existing ecosystem. Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues, including performance bottlenecks and data inconsistencies. Oversee and coordinate integration testing strategies (unit, system, end-to-end) in collaboration with QA and delivery teams. Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and data models. Monitor integration performance and implement optimisation strategies (eg, caching, asynchronous processing, load balancing). Stay ahead of emerging technologies and continuously evolve the integration landscape. Key Stakeholders Enterprise Architecture and IT Leadership Engineering, DevOps, and Support Teams Business Product Owners and Domain Experts External Vendors and Technology Partners Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. 5+ years of hands-on experience in integration architecture, systems design, or software engineering. Strong expertise in API design and management (RESTful/SOAP), Middleware, and integration platforms. Deep understanding of integration patterns (synchronous/asynchronous, messaging, event streaming). Proven experience with distributed systems design, data modelling, and technical documentation. Solid experience working within Agile/DevOps environments, including CI/CD and test automation practices. Proficiency in: Java and Back End development frameworks SQL and database technologies REST/SOAP services, JSON, XML Messaging systems (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) Desirable Skills Experience integrating ERP and CRM platforms in complex enterprise environments. Familiarity with cloud-native integration services (eg, Microsoft Azure Integration Services, AWS Integration tools). Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, API gateways, encryption standards). Exposure to containerisation and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Personal Attributes Strong systems thinking with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Effective communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and lead across teams. Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Strong ownership mentality with attention to detail and quality.

Indirect Buyer - Automotive Manufacturing Midlands (multi-site responsibility across three plants) £50,000 - £55,000 DOE + excellent benefits Most buying jobs are predictable. This one isn't. One day you're negotiating a supplier on forklift tyres, the next you're locking in a multi-million-pound site-services deal across multiple plants. It's fast, it's varied, it's challenging, but nobody breathes down your neck, and you're treated like an adult. Day-to-day you'll: Own the entire supply strategy for maintenance, repair, services and consumables Deliver (and beat) serious savings targets that hit the bottom line Benchmark, run RFQs, negotiate contracts like a pro Chase down non-conformities and make sure they stay fixed Keep the plants, engineering and finance all pointing the same direction Identify market opportunities to satisfy the plants requirements Improve and implement the cost reduction programs through price reductions / optimisations You'll thrive here if you have: Real indirect/MRO/plant buying experience inside manufacturing (advantageous if this has come from within Automotive) CIPS is advantageous; proven results are essential A track record of real savings and juggling multiple projects without dropping any Strong communication - you'll talk to people on the shop floor and ops directors in the same hour across differing departments, so you'll utilise your strong relationship building skills The drive to work independently but the sense to escalate when it matters You'll fit if you're: Proactive, results driven and enjoy building meaningful relationships Brilliant at prioritising the 3 things that matter out of 20 on your plate Comfortable pushing back (politely but firmly) when needed Ambitious - you want the next step (senior MRO, category lead, logistics, development - it's all possible here) About the Organisation: A large, high volume automotive manufacturing operation that forms part of a global tier one group. The site operates in a fast paced, quality critical environment where equipment uptime, supplier performance and cost control directly impact production and customer delivery. This role offers the chance to work within a globally connected manufacturing business while having real ownership and visibility at site level. You will gain exposure to best practice processes, complex operations and a role that genuinely impacts performance. The benefits package: £50k base (up to £55k if you're exceptional) Substantial employer pension contribution Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice Cycle-to-work scheme Discounted gym membership Option to buy/sell holiday Flexible start & finish times every day 1 day a week work-from-home Genuine progression - promotion from within and there's clear headroom If you get a buzz from turning supplier chaos into hard cash savings and being trusted to just get on with it, send your CV and we'll talk further.