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Senior Software Engineer
ATA Recruitment
UK
Fully remote
Senior
ÂŁ550/day - ÂŁ650/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Java Software Engineer (Contractor)

UK-Based | Fully Remote

Outside IR35

Contract to Dec 2026

We are supporting a global engineering and technology organisation in the search for a Senior Java Software Engineer (Contractor) to join their Performance Engineering & Research team.

This is a fully remote opportunity (UK-based candidates only) working on robust, scalable software that supports sophisticated control algorithms and performance optimisation systems.

The Role

You will design, build and maintain efficient, high-performance Java applications, contributing across the full software development lifecycle including:

Requirements analysis and system design
Development and implementation
Testing and deployment
CI/CD and automation improvements
Technical documentation
Working under the guidance of the Principal Performance Engineer, you will collaborate with solution design, integration, simulation and delivery teams globally.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 5 years’ professional Java development experience
Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns and software architecture principles
Proven experience delivering scalable, maintainable systems
Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
Exposure to containerisation and logging technologies (e.g., Docker, ELK)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent communication skills
Nice to have: Experience within logistics, WMS or warehouse automation — however strong Java developers from any industry will be considered.

Contract Details

Fully remote (UK-based candidates only)
Outside IR35
Contract funded through December 2026
Full-time engagement
ASAP start
No predefined rate band — quality is prioritised
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Principal Consultant Service Now Tech Lead
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
London
Fully remote
Senior
ÂŁ300/day - ÂŁ350/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: Principal Consultant Service Now Tech Lead Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Work model: Remote Job Summary:

In this role, you will be the technical owner and manage a team of developers, assign their tasks and provide technical guidance as needed.

Responsibilities

You are the technical owner and manage a team of developers, assign their tasks and provide technical guidance as needed.

Mentor and lead a team of developers.

Participate in requirement discovery with clients, design and develop solutions for the ServiceNow platform, ranging from current feature enhancements and bug fixes to full application suite deployment.

Carry out agile sprint-defined development tasks to support release cycles, including execution of development, unit testing, functional testing, and overall peer review of team member work.

Reviews design and code per sprint to ensure quality.

Creation and customization of complex workflows and custom workflow activities.

Coordinate with Client, Architects, Business Analysts, and developers to translate business requirements to technical requirements and development tasks.

Contribute and review user stories.

Build and maintain technical documentation.

Monitor health, usage, and overall compliance of ServiceNow and its applications

Develop a keen understanding of the products we implement and client business.

Provide production support and be able to resolve problems under pressure.

Assists in project estimation.

Participate in regular Knowledge Transfer sessions with ServiceNow Developers

Stay current with new and updated capabilities of the ServiceNow Platform

Coordinate upgrades to Production and Sub-Production instances

Coordinate sub-production testing, evaluation, and regression remediation

Participate in blueprinting workshops and contribute with documentation and effort estimation.

Support COE in continuous development of training paths for professional advancement.

Contribute to ongoing definition of best development and solution practices.

Lead training workshops as mean to spread experiences gained across the practice.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

Relevant experience ServiceNow Development.

Demonstrate prior experience in leading client projects as a technical lead.

Certified System Administrator (CSA) plus one mainline Implementor certifications (SPO/CSM / HRSD/ITSM/GRC etc.). Experience on Sourcing and Procurement operation (“SPO”), Service mapping would be preferred.

One greenfield implementation of any ServiceNow module.

Strong hand-on experience in Java scripting, debugging and deployment using update sets for new applications, enhancements, and version upgrades

Hands-on Experience working with Business Rules, Client Scripts, UI Policies, UI Scripts, UI Actions, UI Pages, Script Includes, Access Control Lists, API’s, Service Portal etc…

Experience in Integration with 3rd party tools using Rest, SOAP, Scripted and Flow/Integration Hub.

Good understanding of ServiceNow Best practices in scripting, integration.

Experience in deploying code from Lower instance to Production.

Experience in Cloning and Upgrades.

Excellent communication Skills for client facing roles.

Good management, analytics, problem solving & interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, Positive outlook & result oriented

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

Knowledge of Azure DevOps/ TFS / Jira / Rally Etc.

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Python Developer
Queen Square Recruitment Ltd
London
In office
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ425/day - ÂŁ450/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Full Stack Developer (Python) – Contract Role

Location: Central London (office-based, 3–5 days per week)

Contract Length: 6 months initially

Start Date: ASAP

Day Rate: £425–£450 (Inside IR35)

About the Role

Our client is looking for highly skilled Full Stack Developers with deep, hands-on Python expertise to support a diverse suite of applications. This is a role for developers who can hit the ground running, demonstrate strong technical maturity, and work effectively across multiple teams.

You’ll contribute to a range of impactful systems including:

* Customer-facing portals

* Flexibility market platforms

* Control-room and internal operational tools

* Engineering & analytics applications

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain Python-based web applications using frameworks such as Dash or Streamlit.

* Build robust, scalable backend services using advanced Python programming practices.

* Integrate solutions with Azure-hosted and on‑prem systems, including applications running on Dash Enterprise.

* Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Docker.

* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams - Ops, Flexibility, Network Access, Data Science, and others.

* Participate in code reviews, uphold coding standards, and support customer‑led technical assessments (including Python coding challenges).

Your Profile

Essential Skills & Experience

* Frontend: Experience with Python‑driven UI frameworks: Dash, Streamlit (preferred over React/Angular)

* Backend: Expert-level Python programming (mandatory)

* Database: Experience with Delta Tables or similar modern data lake table formats

* Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, GitHub & GitHub Actions.

Desirable Experience

* Hybrid deployment experience (on‑prem + cloud)

* Deploying and maintaining Dash Enterprise applications

* Knowledge of grid systems, flexibility markets, or operational systems

* Familiarity with Kubernetes (a plus)

If you have the relevant skills & experience, please apply promptly to be considered

Epicor Contractor
Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
UK
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Technical Epicor Contractor
Remote with 1 day per week onsite | West Midlands
3 to 6 month contract | Outside IR35

We are supporting a manufacturing organisation seeking a Technical Epicor contractor to help deliver a backlog of system improvements and change requests.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams and translating business needs into practical system solutions.

âš  Critical requirement: Applicants must have Epicor 9 experience. This is a pre requisite for the role and applications without this experience will not be considered.

Key responsibilities
• Build dashboards and Crystal Reports within Epicor
• Develop automation for documentation and label printing
• Deliver Epicor customisations aligned to manufacturing and production workflows
• Work with end users to gather requirements and translate these into system improvements

Technical experience required
• Epicor E9
• BAQs
• BPMs
• SQL reporting
• DMT

Desirable experience
• Multi company environments
• Finance modules
• Warehouse and inventory management
• Third party API integration

This is a remote contract role, however you will be required to attend site in the West Midlands one day per week to work with operational teams.

The initial contract is 3 to 6 months, with potential to extend as further change requests are delivered.

To apply or learn more, upload your CV or contact Ruth Forster at Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching

Machine Learning Developer
Rubicon Consulting
West Midlands
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Machine Learning Developer on a 6 month contract based in Midlands.

Requirements:

· 5+ years of experience designing and implementing end‑to‑end ML solutions in production.

· Strong command of ML algorithms, model development, training, validation, and optimization.

· Expertise in Python, ML libraries, and version control (Git).

· Clear understanding of model evaluation, data leakage, and the bias/variance trade‑off.

· Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and MLOps practices, including Docker, CI/CD, deployment, and monitoring.

· Demonstrated success deploying and maintaining production ML models and writing modular, production‑grade code.

· Strong experience preparing, transforming, and validating complex real‑world datasets.

· Familiarity with LLMs/SLMs and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace).

· Excellent problem‑solving abilities and communication skills.

· Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering and product teams.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time

Salesforce Developer (SC Required)
Teksystems
London
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Salesforce Developer (Must Have: SC Clearance) Role Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Salesforce Developer to join the team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the development, configuration, and customization of Salesforce Service Cloud solutions. This role demands a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. The developer will work closely with solution and technical architects who will provide the solution design. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement Salesforce Service Cloud solutions based on provided designs. Customize and configure Service Cloud features, including case management, knowledge base, automation, and workflows. Develop complex Salesforce Flows to automate business processes. Write, test, and deploy Apex code (classes, triggers, and components) to extend Salesforce functionality. Participate in the full software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Implement and maintain robust DevOps practices, including source code management, branching strategies, pull requests, and commits. Utilize DevOps tools such as ( Specify: Copado, Gearset, Azure DevOps, or others ) for deployment and release management. Work within an Agile development environment, using Jira for task management and collaboration, specifically managing user stories. Ensure the security, scalability, and maintainability of Salesforce solutions. Ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverable deadlines. Collaborate with Solution and Technical Architects, Project Managers, QA Consultants and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, code comments, and user guides. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Salesforce applications. Adhere to best practices for Apex, Flows, Unit Testing and participate in peer reviews to ensure code quality and system integrity. Job Title: Salesforce Developer (SC Required) Location: London, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

Java Software Developer (Inside IR35) - Contract
Stealth IT Consulting Limited
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ476/day
RECENTLY POSTED
+12

Contract: 6 months (likely extension)

Rate: ÂŁ476 per day (Inside IR35)

Location: Manchester 1 day per week onsite

Start Date: 1st April

Interview Process: 2 stages

Project: Large-scale public sector programme

Overview We are looking for experienced Java Software Developers to support a major digital transformation programme within the public sector. The role involves building secure, scalable services and contributing to a high-performing Agile delivery team.

Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.

Work within cross-functional Agile teams (Developers, BAs, QAs, DevOps).

Contribute to API development, integration, and backend service build.

Deliver clean, testable, maintainable code aligned with best practices.

Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate closely with architects and technical leads to ensure robust designs.

Support release processes and CI/CD pipelines.

Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience in Java (8 or 11+) .

Hands-on experience with Spring / Spring Boot frameworks.

Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.

Good understanding of AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms .

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, etc.).

Experience with TDD/BDD and unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).

Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

Ability to work within secure, complex, large-scale government / enterprise settings.

Desirable Skills Experience with public sector or GDS-aligned projects.

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or containerised environments.

Exposure to messaging technologies (Kafka, SNS/SQS, RabbitMQ).

Understanding of monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Grafana, Prometheus).

Additional Information Role is Inside IR35 payable via umbrella.

Onsite requirement: 1 day per week in Manchester .

Must be eligible to work in the UK and pass standard BPSS checks.

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Azure Data Engineer
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ400/day - ÂŁ500/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Azure Data Engineer | £400 - £500 Outside IR35 | Bristol | Hybrid | 6‑Month Initial Term |

A large‑scale data transformation programme is underway, and our client is looking for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to support the rebuild of their cloud data platform. This role is hands‑on and delivery‑focused — you’ll be designing and developing Azure‑native data pipelines, working extensively with Databricks, and shaping scalable data models across the Microsoft ecosystem. The role would require you to be on site in Bristol 4 days per week, please only apply for this position if you are local enough to do this without relocating.

What you’ll be doing

Build, enhance and maintain data pipelines using Azure Databricks, Data Factory, and Delta Lake

Develop and optimise Lakehouse components and cloud‑based data flows

Create robust data models to support analytics, MI and downstream reporting

Assist in migrating legacy warehouse assets into a modern Azure environment

Contribute to cloud architecture decisions, data standards and best‑practice engineering patterns

Develop reliable Python and PySpark code to support data ingestion, transformation, and end‑to‑end processing.

What you’ll bring

Strong hands‑on experience across Azure Data Services (ADF, ADLS, Synapse, Databricks)

Excellent SQL skills, with experience in performance tuning and optimisation

Solid understanding of data modelling (star schema, medallion, ETL frameworks)

Ability to work with complex, inconsistent or legacy data sources

Experience building scalable, production‑ready pipelines in a cloud environment

Azure Data Engineer | £400 - £500 Outside IR35 | Bristol | Hybrid | 6‑Month Initial Term

Principal Consultant Service Now Tech Lead
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
UK
Fully remote
Senior
ÂŁ300/day - ÂŁ350/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: Principal Consultant Service Now Tech LeadJob Type: Contract (Inside IR35)Duration: 6 monthsWork model: RemoteJob Summary:

In this role, you will be the technical owner and manage a team of developers, assign their tasks and provide technical guidance as needed.

Responsibilities

  • You are the technical owner and manage a team of developers, assign their tasks and provide technical guidance as needed.
  • Mentor and lead a team of developers.
  • Participate in requirement discovery with clients, design and develop solutions for the ServiceNow platform, ranging from current feature enhancements and bug fixes to full application suite deployment.
  • Carry out agile sprint-defined development tasks to support release cycles, including execution of development, unit testing, functional testing, and overall peer review of team member work.
  • Reviews design and code per sprint to ensure quality.
  • Creation and customization of complex workflows and custom workflow activities.
  • Coordinate with Client, Architects, Business Analysts, and developers to translate business requirements to technical requirements and development tasks.
  • Contribute and review user stories.
  • Build and maintain technical documentation.
  • Monitor health, usage, and overall compliance of ServiceNow and its applications
  • Develop a keen understanding of the products we implement and client business.
  • Provide production support and be able to resolve problems under pressure.
  • Assists in project estimation.
  • Participate in regular Knowledge Transfer sessions with ServiceNow Developers
  • Stay current with new and updated capabilities of the ServiceNow Platform
  • Coordinate upgrades to Production and Sub-Production instances
  • Coordinate sub-production testing, evaluation, and regression remediation
  • Participate in blueprinting workshops and contribute with documentation and effort estimation.
  • Support COE in continuous development of training paths for professional advancement.
  • Contribute to ongoing definition of best development and solution practices.
  • Lead training workshops as mean to spread experiences gained across the practice.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

  • Relevant experience ServiceNow Development.
  • Demonstrate prior experience in leading client projects as a technical lead.
  • Certified System Administrator (CSA) plus one mainline Implementor certifications (SPO/CSM / HRSD/ITSM/GRC etc.). Experience on Sourcing and Procurement operation (“SPO”), Service mapping would be preferred.
  • One greenfield implementation of any ServiceNow module.
  • Strong hand-on experience in Java scripting, debugging and deployment using update sets for new applications, enhancements, and version upgrades
  • Hands-on Experience working with Business Rules, Client Scripts, UI Policies, UI Scripts, UI Actions, UI Pages, Script Includes, Access Control Lists, API’s, Service Portal etc…
  • Experience in Integration with 3rd party tools using Rest, SOAP, Scripted and Flow/Integration Hub.
  • Good understanding of ServiceNow Best practices in scripting, integration.
  • Experience in deploying code from Lower instance to Production.
  • Experience in Cloning and Upgrades.
  • Excellent communication Skills for client facing roles.
  • Good management, analytics, problem solving & interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated, Positive outlook & result oriented

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

  • Knowledge of Azure DevOps/ TFS / Jira / Rally Etc.
Automation & Integration Engineer, Power Platform/Automate
Experis
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Automation & Integration Engineer (Power Automate / Power Platform)

Location: London 1 day a month in office
Department: Digital Workplace
12 month contract

Outside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced Automation & Integration Engineer to design, build, and scale automation, integration, analytics, and sustainability reporting across our Digital Workplace portfolio.

This role is central to delivering a modern, automated, insight-driven, and sustainable Digital Workplace, using the Microsoft Power Platform, APIs, and enterprise integrations. You’ll work closely with Endpoint, Identity, DEX, Operations, and Pre-Sales teams to create secure, reusable, and productised automation assets at scale.

?? What You’ll Do

Automation & Workflow Engineering

  • Design and build workflows using Power Automate, Logic Apps, and (where applicable) Azure Functions.
  • Create reusable automation patterns for joiner/mover/leaver processes, device lifecycle, and identity workflows.
  • Build custom connectors, API authentication models, and automation catalogues for reuse across products.

Systems Integration & APIs

  • Integrate Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, ServiceNow, and HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors, etc.).
  • Build REST and Microsoft Graph API integrations using event-driven and webhook-based architectures.
  • Engineer resilient workflows with transformation, error handling, and monitoring.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

  • Design data models across identity, device, DEX, HRIS, and automation datasets.
  • Build Power BI dashboards for automation performance, lifecycle tracking, operational KPIs, and XLAs.
  • Enable analytics pipelines that support operational insight and service optimisation.

Sustainability & ESG Automation

  • Engineer analytics for device lifecycle carbon impact, logistics emissions, reuse, and WEEE reporting.
  • Build dashboards for sustainability KPIs across Digital Workplace services.
  • Automate ESG data collection across endpoint, asset, and service workflows.

Governance, Security & Standards

  • Implement Power Platform governance, DLP policies, connector controls, and monitoring.
  • Ensure automations follow secure-by-design, least-privilege, and compliance standards.
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation, standards, and integration patterns.

?? What We’re Looking For

  • Strong hands-on experience with Power Automate and Logic Apps.
  • Deep understanding of REST APIs, JSON, Graph API, and enterprise integrations.
  • Experience integrating Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, ServiceNow, and HRIS systems.
  • Proven ability to design data models and build Power BI dashboards.
  • Strong engineering mindset with focus on reusable, scalable automation.
  • Interest in sustainability, ESG reporting, and analytics-driven decision making.
  • Experience in an MSP or large enterprise environment (preferred).
  • Excellent documentation and standardisation skills.
Azure Data Developer
TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
UK
Remote or hybrid
Senior - Leader
ÂŁ600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Description:

Azure Data Developer Consultant

We are seeking a high caliber Azure Data Developer Consultant for a mission-critical, fully hands-on contract engagement. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise application development and complex data architecture, acting as a technical linchpin for a high-profile client.

Engagement Overview

  • Role: Azure Data Developer Consultant
  • Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Client)
  • Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required
  • Status: Fully Hands-on / Technical Leadership
  • Inside IR35

Key Technical Responsibilities

As a trusted advisor, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure cloud-native applications. Your remit includes:

  • Application and DevOps: Lead development of enterprise-grade apps using React and Python via TDD. You will architect CI/CD pipelines and IaC, deploying via Azure App Services, Functions, and Logic Apps.
  • Data Architecture: Design resilient, cost-effective environments aligned with the Microsoft CAF, focusing on secure networking, identity, and compliance governance.
  • Consultancy and Leadership: Translate stakeholder requirements into technical roadmaps, mentor junior developers, and support pre-sales/solution design.

Technical Profile

Essential Skills

Data Stack - Synapse (or Databricks/Jupyter), Spark/Python, and SQL.

DevOps - Git/ADO, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

Azure Services - App Services, API Management, and Logic Apps.

Legacy/Hybrid - SQL Server and Oracle understanding.

Data Modeling - Advanced architecture and PowerBI familiarity.

ÂŁ600.00 / day

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eDV Software Engineer
FryerMiles Recruitment
London
In office
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ650/day - ÂŁ750/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Software Engineer – eDV Cleared - £650 to £750 per day – London (5 days on-site)

FryerMiles are delighted to working with a brilliant Management Consultancy to assist with their recruitment of multiple eDV Software Engineers to join a long-term major programme based in London.

Working within a classified environment, the successful candidates will apply strong software engineering principles to build reliable, scalable, and secure applications while complying with strict security and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and maintain secure software for classified systems
  • Write high-quality code and contribute to system design
  • Perform testing, code reviews, and fix defects
  • Work in secure environments and collaborate with agile/DevOps teams

Requirements:

  • Active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) clearance in the UK
  • Strong experience in software development and engineering best practices
  • Experience with modern development frameworks, version control, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and system security principles.
  • Strong problem solving and communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an eDV cleared Software Engineer to work on a long-term project with a very reputable Management Consultancy.

Software Engineer – eDV Cleared - £650 to £750 per day – London (5 days on-site)

Storage Senior DPS SME
Experis IT
Yorkshire
Hybrid
Senior
ÂŁ552/day
RECENTLY POSTED
+2

Role Title: Storage Senior DPS SME Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026 Location: Sheffield/Birmingham/London, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to ÂŁ552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Main skill required for this role is Commvault In this role, you will: Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services within the bank. Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. Provide engineering support on the bank's data protection products and their standard usage. Undertake product evaluation, new features, and versions. Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation produced. Mentor less experienced members of staff To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: 10+ years development experience with multiple languages, including Python, Bash 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Redhat Ansible 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Puppet. 5+ years' experience in designing, developing, and testing Rest API services. 5+ years' experience in Devops SCM tooling, GitHub 5+ years' experience in Devops CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, CloudBees 5+ years' experience in Devops collaboration tools, Jira, Confluence Strong technical background in Veritas NetBackup and related infrastructure Strong technical background in Commvault and related infrastructure All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Technical Lead - Automation
McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
Glasgow
Remote or hybrid
Senior
ÂŁ550/day

Technical Lead - Automation (Python / AWS)

Location - Remote, with occasional trip to Edinburgh/ Glasgow required

Duration - 6 months with possible extensions

Day rate - circa ÂŁ550 p/d (outside ir35)

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to provide hands-on leadership to an agile development team delivering automation capabilities within a large-scale land registration platform. This role will focus on accelerating automation delivery by establishing strong engineering practices, building scalable cloud services, and guiding a team of Python engineers to deliver innovative AI-driven solutions.

You will play a key role in delivering a production-ready automation service that leverages OCR, object detection, and large language models (LLMs) to support accurate and scalable decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day technical leadership to a cross-functional agile development team.
  • Lead the design and delivery of automation services supporting land registration workflows.
  • Establish delivery practices including agile ceremonies, quality gates, and continuous improvement.
  • Design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions on the AWS cloud platform.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling frequent and safe releases.
  • Implement automation workflows that move cases through defined decision points with full auditability.
  • Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including security, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and operational runbooks for production services.
  • Collaborate with product, design, operations, and data teams to shape the delivery roadmap.
  • Mentor engineers and champion engineering best practices across the team.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience leading high-performing software engineering teams.
  • Strong Python development (3.9+) and experience building APIs using FastAPI.
  • Commercial experience with AWS, including serverless architectures and infrastructure as code.
  • Experience with OCR, object detection, or LLM-based automation solutions.
  • Expertise with Docker, GitLab pipelines, and CI/CD practices.
  • Strong understanding of secure, scalable cloud architecture and operational readiness.

Please apply today to be considered

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Oracle DBA - Sheffield, UK (Fully Onsite)
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Sheffield
In office
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ300/day - ÂŁ365/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Oracle DBALocation: Sheffield, UK (Fully Onsite)
Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension
Payrate: Circa 300 - 365/day Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Oracle DBA to take on a role strongly focused on database backup and recovery tasks. You will be essential in ensuring the integrity and recoverability of our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within our Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure.

Core Technical Focus:

  • Backup Expert: Extensive experience with database backup and recovery, specifically using EMC Networker.
  • Core DBA: Strong skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL.
  • Operating System: Experience in a Linux environment is preferred, but candidates with a strong Microsoft background will also be considered.
  • Troubleshooting: Proven ability to own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the infrastructure.

Key Operational Requirements:

  • Automation: Programming skills, particularly Python, for automation and integration are highly desirable.
  • Service Excellence: Manage Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs.
  • CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency.
  • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix teams and possess strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies.

If you are a high-performing DBA specializing in backup solutions like EMC Networker and are driven by CI, apply today!

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Software Developer
Queen Square Recruitment Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Senior
ÂŁ350/day - ÂŁ400/day
+6

Location: Hybrid - Newcastle office preferred. Other UK locations available including London. Start day: ASAP Contractor rate: £400 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months, initially Role Overview As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll design, build, and maintain full‑stack digital services that support citizen‑facing government platforms. Working within a multi‑disciplinary Agile team, you’ll contribute to solution design while ensuring the stability, security, and resilience of the products you deliver. You’ll work across modern cloud environments, develop scalable backend services, build high‑quality UIs, and support continuous delivery through strong engineering practices and automated testing. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain digital services and contribute to solution design • Build backend services using Java (8+), Node.js, and Spring Boot • Develop UI components with performance, usability, and security in mind • Build secure, scalable solutions using AWS or Azure • Work with APIs, RESTful services, and microservice architectures • Use Docker/Kubernetes for containerisation • Create automated test suites to support CI/CD • Follow engineering best practices and code quality standards • Collaborate across Agile ceremonies with BA/DevOps/QA teams • Ensure accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AAA) are met Skills & Experience Essential • Full‑stack development experience • Strong hands‑on Java (8+), Node.js, Spring Boot • Experience with AWS and/or Azure • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases • Docker and Kubernetes experience • Strong CI/CD and automated testing capability • Experience with APIs and microservices • Understanding of accessibility standards • Strong Agile delivery experience Desirable • Event‑driven architecture (e.g., Kafka) • ETL or external systems integration • Experience with SonarQube or similar tools • Background in accessible digital services • Cloud‑native/serverless familiarity • Awareness of AI/ML‑enabled development • Strong communication and hybrid‑working collaboration skills

Lead PySpark Engineer
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
London
Remote or hybrid
Senior
ÂŁ281/day - ÂŁ292/day

PySpark Engineer Lead

As the Technical Lead, you will drive the high-stakes migration of legacy SAS analytics to a modern, cloud-native PySpark ecosystem on AWS. This isn’t just a lift and shift you will refactor complex procedural logic into scalable, production-ready distributed pipelines for a Tier-1 financial services environment.

Core Responsibilities

  • Engineering Leadership: Design and develop complex ETL/ELT pipelines and Data Marts using PySpark, EMR, and Glue.
  • Legacy Modernisation: Architect the conversion of SAS Base/Macros into modular, testable Python code using SAS2PY and manual refactoring.
  • Performance Tuning: Optimise Spark execution (partitioning, shuffling, caching) to ensure cost-efficient processing of massive financial datasets.
  • Quality & Governance: Implement rigorous CI/CD, unit testing, and data reconciliation frameworks to ensure “penny-perfect” accuracy.

Technical Stack

  • Engine: PySpark (Expert), Python (Clean Code/SOLID principles).
  • AWS: EMR, Glue, S3, Athena, IAM, Lambda.
  • Data Modeling: SCD Type 2, Fact/Dimension tables, Data Vault/Star Schema.
  • Legacy: Proficiency in reading/debugging SAS (Base, Macros, DI Studio).
  • DevOps: Git-based workflows, Jenkins/GitLab CI, Terraform.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Rust Developer
Intec Select Ltd
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ800/day - ÂŁ850/day

Rust Developer Contract 850/day Outside IR35

Role Overview:
A leading technology-driven trading firm is looking for a Rust Developer to join their high-performance engineering team. You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining low-latency, mission-critical trading systems.

The role offers the opportunity to work on complex problems, optimise algorithms for speed and efficiency, and contribute directly to the architecture of next-generation trading platforms. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment where your work has a visible impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain high-performance trading applications using Rust.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, quants, and operations teams to deliver reliable solutions.
  • Contribute to system design and architecture, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
  • Optimize applications for low latency, concurrency, and high throughput.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Rust development.
  • Strong knowledge of system programming, performance tuning, and multithreading.
  • Experience with networking, concurrency, and low-latency systems.
  • Familiarity with financial/trading systems is a plus but not essential.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Contract Details:

  • 850 p/d Outside IR35
  • Hybrid working patterns
  • 6 Months Contract

Rust Developer Contract 850/day Outside IR35

Full Stack Software Engineer
Matchtech
Tring
Hybrid
Senior
ÂŁ70/hour
+2

Location: Tring (Predominately onsite with flex where project allows) Duration: 4-6 month contract IR35: Outside IR35 Role detaills: Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join them on a contract basis - The role will encompass the design and development of a web-based control and monitoring dashboard application for an antenna terminal system. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop a web-based control and monitoring dashboard application for an antenna terminal system. Engage in the full design life cycle from specifications generation to thorough regression testing of pre-production units. Build and maintain React/Next.js frontend applications and NestJS backend services within a shared pnpm monorepo environment. Integrate user-facing components with backend services using various communication protocols (REST, WebSockets, SNMP, MQTT, etc.). Develop the GUI using a mix of off-the-shelf UI components and custom modules. Ensure the UI code is well-structured, scalable, and testable, conforming to UX/architecture guidelines. Ensure compliance with modern accessibility standards and usability best practices across browsers and devices. Contribute to software architecture, project planning, and specification documentation. Job Requirements: Proficiency in frontend technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js. Experience with backend services using NestJS and related TypeScript tooling. Understanding of various communication protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP, and SNMP. Experience with containerization tools such as Docker. Ability to design, implement, integrate, and verify software applications on Linux and Windows OS. Proven product development experience from concept through deployment. Familiarity with networked applications that require low-latency and high-availability. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of communication systems design. Understanding of various communication protocols, including RS-232, I2C, CAN, SPI, USB, TCP, and UDP over IP. Familiarity with databases, web servers (e.g. Apache), and UI/UX design. Interested? Apply today via the link provided

Full Stack Developer (Python / React)
Rise Technical Recruitment
London
In office
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ60,000 - ÂŁ70,000
+2

Camden - Office Based
6-9 month FTC
60,000 to 70,000 Pro Rata + Benefits

Exciting opportunity for a skilled Full Stack Developer to join a fast-growing London business, helping to design and build the backend systems, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure that support the company’s technology roadmap.

The business is expanding its internal systems and automation capabilities and is looking for a developer with strong experience in Python, AWS cloud services, and modern API development. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects including business automation, data processing systems, and modern web applications.

In this role you will collaborate closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders to design and build backend services, APIs, and automation tools. You will work with technologies such as Python, AWS services including Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and API Gateway, as well as SQL databases and data processing libraries. You will also contribute to front end development using React where required and support integrations with Microsoft Office workflows and reporting systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience developing backend systems using Python and building modern APIs. Experience with React, JavaScript or TypeScript, AWS cloud services, and SQL databases is essential.

Experience building automation tools, working with large datasets, or integrating with Microsoft Office workflows would be highly beneficial.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing company at an exciting stage, working on modern cloud based systems while helping to improve automation, data processing, and development practices across the business.
The Role:
Design and develop backend systems and APIs using Python
Build secure, scalable, and maintainable cloud services within AWS
Develop automation tools and scripts that integrate with Microsoft Office workflows
Contribute to front end development using React where required
Design and maintain data processing pipelines and reporting systems
Optimise SQL queries and database performance
Collaborate with engineering teams and business stakeholders to build technical solutions
Contribute to improvements in development processes, tooling, and code quality
The Person:
Experienced Full Stack Developer with strong Python backend development skills
Commercial experience developing RESTful APIs and backend systems
Experience building modern web applications using React
Strong understanding of SQL databases, data modelling, and query optimisation
Experience working with AWS cloud services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and API Gateway
Interest in automation, data processing, and business workflow integrations
Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication
Experience with Microsoft Office automation, data pipelines, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Java Software Engineer
Arm
Gloucester
In office
Mid
ÂŁ60/hour - ÂŁ65/hour

12 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 65ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience with Java?

Do you have experience in RTOS?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Java Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role.

You will be involved in:

Continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures

Instantiations for future products

Skillset/experience required:

  • A background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact
  • Experience working in Java
  • Experience across the entire software development process
  • Experience in other languages such as Ada
  • Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
  • Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Java Software Engineer

12 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 65ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

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