Senior Software Engineer (DevSecOps) Contract (Inside IR35) | Full Time Rate: £525 – 575 per day Location: Skipton (with occasional travel to client site) Start: ASAP, subject to BPSS checks Contract Duration: Until December 2026 About the Role Exalto Consulting is working with a major UK organisation on a long-term engineering enablement programme. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong DevSecOps experience to help product teams improve how software is built, secured and delivered. You will work closely with engineers to strengthen CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, testing practices and observability , enabling teams to deliver smaller, safer changes more frequently. The role is hands-on and engineering-focused, with opportunities to influence development practices, delivery tooling and operational resilience across multiple teams. What You'll Be Doing You will support engineering teams by improving the systems and practices that underpin reliable software delivery. Key responsibilities include: Designing and improving CI/CD pipelines that automate build, test, security and deployment processes. Supporting teams to adopt modern development practices such as trunk-based development, feature flags and progressive delivery approaches. Building and maintaining cloud-native services and APIs . Embedding DevSecOps practices , including security scanning and secure pipeline design. Implementing observability practices such as metrics, tracing and structured logging. Helping teams use production-like environments and reliable test data to support automated testing. Introducing or improving contract, performance, resilience and security testing within delivery pipelines. Supporting incident response and operational readiness by ensuring services are well monitored and resilient. Working collaboratively with engineers, platform teams and release specialists to remove delivery bottlenecks. Technology Environment You will be working within a modern technology environment built around cloud platforms, automation and observable services. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across several of the following: Programming & Frameworks .NET / C# Java or Kotlin JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js) Python RESTful API development Cloud & Infrastructure Public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) Cloud-native and event-driven architectures DevOps & CI/CD CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or Jenkins Git-based development workflows Automated build and release pipelines Progressive delivery approaches such as feature flags, canary releases and blue/green deployments Security Static and dynamic security scanning Dependency and vulnerability management Secure pipeline design and supply chain practices Observability Metrics, logs, and distributed tracing Monitoring platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or similar Service monitoring aligned to service level objectives Testing Automated testing frameworks Contract testing (e.g. Pact or similar) Performance testing Resilience or chaos testing approaches What We're Looking For We're interested in experienced engineers who combine strong technical capability with a practical understanding of how teams deliver software in real production environments. You will likely have: Experience building and operating cloud-native applications and APIs . Strong knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices . Experience introducing or improving DevSecOps practices within engineering teams. Confidence using observability tools to diagnose and resolve production issues. Experience improving software delivery reliability and performance across teams. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with engineers across multiple disciplines. About Exalto Consulting Exalto Consulting works with organisations that want to improve how technology supports their business. We focus on building strong partnerships, supporting skilled professionals, and helping teams deliver meaningful change. For the people we work with, this means clear communication, realistic expectations and respect for the role they play in our clients' programmes. TPBN1\_UKTJ

We are supporting a Tier 1 financial institution in hiring a DevOps Engineer to join a specialist engineering team responsible for a cloud resilience platform used to protect critical applications running in public cloud environments.

• Sheffield (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
• Competitive day rate (Inside IR35)
• Initial 6 month contract

This platform enables applications to recover from severe but plausible cyber events such as ransomware attacks and plays an important role in the organisations wider cloud security and resilience strategy.

The successful contractor will join an established DevOps and software engineering team responsible for building, scaling and operating the platform across AWS and GCP environments.

This role will suit a DevOps engineer with strong coding capability, ideally someone who originally came from a software engineering background.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the build and maintenance of platform environments across AWS and GCP
• Managing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Supporting software releases through controlled enterprise production environments
• Helping onboard internal applications onto the platform
• Working closely with software engineers to support application lifecycle and deployment automation
• Maintaining infrastructure and platform environments as adoption grows
• Ensuring deployments comply with governance and release control frameworks
• Supporting operational stability as the platform scales across regions

Key Requirements

• Must have significant Tier 1 banking experience
• Strong DevOps engineering background
• Strong experience working with AWS cloud environments
• Exposure to GCP is beneficial
• Strong coding capability, ideally with Python
• Experience working in environments where software engineering and DevOps overlap
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Comfortable working within regulated or enterprise environments
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work closely with engineering teams

Highly Desirable

• Experience supporting internally built engineering platforms
• Exposure to Go-based systems or environments

Location

This role is Sheffield based, with 3 days per week required onsite, this is a firm requirement therefore candidates should ideally live within a commutable distance of Sheffield.

Modern businesses run on data. This Data Engineeropportunity puts you at the centre of building the platform that powers it.

Youll join a growing function working on a cloud-first environment where reliable pipelines, structured models and scalable infrastructure are critical to how the organisation makes decisions. If you enjoy designing robust solutions and turning complex datasets into trusted business assets, this contract offers meaningful work from day one.

Whats in it for you

• Opportunity to help shape and improve a modern cloud platform
• Work with leading technologies including Databricks, Synapse and Microsoft Fabric
• Join a growing team with strong technical collaboration
• High-impact work supporting analytics, reporting and operational decision-making
• Hybrid working model with a balance of onsite collaboration and remote delivery
• Contract role with strong likelihood of extension

Your responsibilities as Data Engineer

• Design, build and maintain scalable pipelines that support analytics and operational workloads
• Develop and optimise warehouse models aligned with business reporting needs
• Write high-performance SQL to transform, integrate and structure large datasets
• Build and support Python-based processing and automation within pipeline workflows
• Implement validation, monitoring and governance to maintain reliability and quality
• Contribute to CI/CD-driven deployments and containerised cloud-based workloads

What were looking for in a Data Engineer

• Strong hands-on experience building pipelines within cloud environments
• Advanced SQL capabilities with previous experience in modelling and warehousing
• Previous experience working with platforms such as Databricks, Azure Synapse or Microsoft Fabric
• Experience using Python for processing, automation or packaging
• Familiarity with containerisation and DevOps-based deployment practices within data environments

If youre an experienced Data Engineer looking to contribute to a modern cloud platform and deliver scalable, production-ready solutions, apply now.

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Were looking for a talented Linux Engineer to join a major long-term transformation programme. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep technical engineering across large Linux estates and wants to help shape modern, automated, secure platforms at enterprise scale.

About the Role

Youll be part of a specialist engineering team responsible for delivering robust, secure, and automated Linux platforms. Your work will directly support large-scale migrations, platform modernisation, and the adoption of new technologies across a complex, highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing automation for provisioning, configuration, patching, and compliance
• Troubleshooting complex OS, performance, networking, and security issues
• Driving platform standardisation, engineering best practices, and operational improvements
• Supporting major upgrades, migrations, and transformation initiatives
• Collaborating with architecture, cloud, and security teams

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on Experience with RHEL 7/8/9
• Deep understanding of Linux internals, SELinux, networking, and storage
• Experience with Automation Platforms
• Knowledge of Red Hat Satellite for patching and lifecycle management
• Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python
• Experience working in secure, regulated, or large-scale enterprise environments

Arrangement

• 6-12 month contract on a several year project scope.
• Hybrid working arrangement

Job Title: Linux Engineer

Location: East Yorkshire, UK

Job Type: Contract

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Service Now Developer - Service Transformation Lab (Modern Workplace Platform)

Locations: Leeds or Edinburgh (40% in office)

Contract: 12 months

Inside ir35

Why this role matters

• The Service Transformation Lab (STL) builds and improves the colleague facing digital experiences that power the Modern Workplace. Using the capability of the ServiceNow platform, we design services that feel simple, intuitive and consumer grade - especially across the Service Catalogue, Employee Centre, and ITSM journeys.
• Your work will directly impact how tens of thousands of colleagues raise technology requests, access information, and receive support.

What you’ll do

• Design & deliver high quality ServiceNow enhancements
• Build and improve Service Catalogue items, ensuring clear fulfilment flows, accurate data handling, and smooth colleague experiences.
• Develop features, widgets, and tailored experiences within Employee Centre, helping colleagues find information quickly and navigate with ease.
• Enhance and maintain ITSM processes (Incident, Request, and to an extent Problem) to streamline how support teams work and respond.
• Configure platform elements such as flows, workspace components, data structures, access controls, routing logic, and integrations - without unnecessary complexity.

Work collaboratively within SAFe delivery teams

• Operate as part of an agile squad alongside Product Owners, Analysts, Technical Leads and other Developers.
• Participate in backlog refinement, PI planning, sprint ceremonies, and demos - ensuring development aligns with STL’s design principles and strategy.

Translate requirements into scalable solutions

• Work closely with Product Owners and Analysts to understand colleague and operational needs and turn them into reliable platform features.
• Ensure that enhancements follow platform governance, maintainability and security expectations.
• Support testing and release readiness by providing clear documentation, guidance, and demonstrations where needed.

Improve end to end colleague journeys

• Help shape efficient, modern experiences that reduce manual steps, automate fulfilment, improve content discoverability, and support request deflection.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, consolidate, or streamline existing catalogue and ITSM processes.

What you’ll bring

• Experience developing on the ServiceNow platform, especially within Catalogue, Employee Centre, or ITSM areas.
• Strong understanding of key ServiceNow configuration approaches such as flows, business logic, ACLs, data modelling, and platform components.
• Ability to work effectively within an agile squad, collaborating openly and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to engage constructively with stakeholders at different levels.

If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration!

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Duration: 6 Months

Location: Milton Keynes & remote (hybrid)

Rate: £650 per day

Start: ASAP

IR35 Status: Inside

A Senior Technical Architect is required for our Government client to support with the delivery and management of security capabilities.

You will work with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution whilst maintaining key business relationships to ensure security.

You will primarily be working on the delivering of a key security product.

Liaising with stakeholders/customers and interpreting business requirements into technical ones; lead technical customer workshops

Support technical teams in delivery of capabilities, providing 4th level technical oversight to customer issues.

Maintenance and development of high and low designs for product

Impact assessment of functional, capability and security changes

Review, analyse and approve project requests to ensure any technology changes or improvements meet Client standards and make effective use of standards, principles, tools and patterns;

Support governance activities as well as understand existing and emerging technologies and be able to illustrate options and cost benefits

Essentials Skills & Experience required

As the Senior Technical Architect you will possess excellent people skills with the ability to explain and understand technical complexity.

Have previous experience including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure government or defence environment *essential*

Possess experience of server/operating systems (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies

Hybrid Cloud

Gateways

PKI

Email

VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX)

SASE architecture

Cisco

Palo Alto

Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs.

DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes (Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery).

Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements.

Experience in design and migration to public cloud capabilities in M365/Azure and AWS.

Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration.

A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, together with previous experience of UK government technology strategies and policies.

Desirable would be any experience in Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and Microservices

Have experience working in a matrix organisation structure

If this role is of interest please email your CV to:

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London (Hybrid)
6 Month Contract
£600-650/day (Inside IR35)

DevOps Platform Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong Azure Cloud expertise including Databricks + Data Factory.

6 Month Rolling Contract based in London. Start ASAP in March/April 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH) + 3 days/week working from the office in London.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects:

• Azure Databricks Economic Data Platform is critical for Monetary Analysis, Forecasting + Modelling, used by data scientists, developers + economists.
• In-depth Azure Cloud platform engineering including: Azure Databricks, Data Factory, WebApp Service, API Management + APIOps.
• Building / maintaining core infrastructure + tooling, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), DevOps practices, containerisation + orchestration.
• Creating a self-service, scalable, and reliable platform that streamlines development workflows, simplifies infrastructure management + enhances productivity.
• Tools: GitHub Action (preferred), IaC, Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep, CI/CD principles, Github Action, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI.
• Containerisation + orchestration tools: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS.
• Scripting skills: PowerShell, Bash, YAML, Python.
• Configuration management tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef.
• Azure Certifications preferred: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• SC Security Clearance is essential for this contract.

550pd - 650pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)

6 Month Initial Contract

Milton Keynes

Hybrid - 3 days in office

DV / SC Clearance ideally

Are you a Technical Architect with experience of working in a secure enterprise environment? Are you DV or SC cleared?

My central government client are looking for a Senior Technical Architect to support with the delivery and management of key security capabilities. You will support technical teams in delivery capabilities, providing 4th level oversight on technical issues.

You will be responsible for the maintenance and development of high and low designs for product and carry out Impact assessment of functional, capability and security changes. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a secure environment.

You will need experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum:

• Hybrid Cloud
• Gateways
• PKI
• Email
• VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX)
• SASE architecture
• Cisco
• Palo Alto

Further Experience Required:

Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs.
DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes (Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery).
Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements.
Experience in design and migration to public cloud capabilities in M365/Azure and AWS.
Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration.
A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies

Desirable:

Worked in a matrix organisation structure.
Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), Containerisation, and Microservices.

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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.

Azure DevOps Engineer – Hybrid / East Midlands – Contract – Outside IR35

VIQU have partnered with a global organisation based in the East Midlands who are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to multiple ongoing and upcoming cloud migration initiatives.

Please note that this is a hybrid role, and you will be required to work 3 days per week onsite in the East Midlands.

Role Summary:

The successful Azure DevOps Engineer will play a key role in supporting the migration from on-premise infrastructure to a fully cloud-driven environment.

You will drive automation across environments, support development and testing teams, strengthen CI/CD capabilities, and ensure environments, data, and deployments operate smoothly, securely, and efficiently. This role requires someone who is comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong hands-on experience working with Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and on-premise to cloud migration projects.
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform.
• Containerisation & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS.
• Strong pipeline automation and scripting skills – CI/CD (YAML).
• Experience with Azure DevOps Artifacts, Boards, Repositories.
• Understanding of DevOps principles, Agile methodologies, and best practices.
• Awareness or exposure to C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core.
• Source control management (Git).
• Microservices architecture.

Role details:

• Job role: Azure DevOps Engineer
• Job type: Contract
• Duration: 3 months’ initial contract
• Rate: £400 - £500 per day
• IR35 status: Outside IR35
• Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite in East Midlands

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DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer - Contract £550-£600 per day | Outside IR35 Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5 Active MOD DV Clearance required We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer to join a high-impact technical environment. This role suits someone who thrives in modern DevOps ecosystems, enjoys building secure, scalable platforms, and wants the flexibility of a condensed working week. You will work across the full software delivery lifecycle, helping to design, build, automate, and maintain robust cloud-native and containerised platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platforms Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficiently Implement automation and infrastructure as code Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable Deliver software fixes, upgrades, and performance improvements Contribute to workflow improvements and DevOps best practices Technical Skills (Must Have) CI/CD & Automation: GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts Scripting & APIs: Python, PowerShell, REST APIs Containerisation & Platforms: Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery Application Technologies: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, Artifactory Secrets Management: Hashicorp Vault Operating Systems: RedHat Linux and Windows Experience & Background Experience across the full software development lifecycle Strong understanding of automation and DevOps tooling Knowledge of secure software delivery practices Comfortable working with multiple programming / scripting languages Ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement Key Details Contract Rate: £550-£600 per day Status: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Option for condensed week (3 long days, paid for 5)

Python Full Stack Developer Azure Databricks

London (Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

£550/day (Inside IR35)

Python Full Stack Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance Azure Cloud and Azure Databricks. .

6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Start ASAP in March/April 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the London office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects:

Key experience, responsibilities + tasks:

• Strong Python* development expertise, develop and maintain Python code for data processing, API development and integration with the Azure Databricks environment.
• Senior experience in software development, with a focus on both front-end and back-end development.
• Front-end development using React, Angular, Vue.js, Front-end and back-end development of applications and APIs interacting with the Azure Databricks platform.
• Experience with Azure cloud platform and services. Azure Databricks. containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). CI/CD pipelines.
• Technical Environment: Full Stack, Python, RESTful APIs, Git,
• SQL Server database experience, including working with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Demonstratable experience of reverse engineering existing codebases.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, xUnit).
• Familiarity working with economic data or Financial Markets strongly desirable.
• Banking / Financial Services domain experience preferred.
• Must hold active SC Security Clearance used on a project within the past 12 Months.

Contract Inside IR35 Up to 580/day Full-time North Yorkshire (1 day per week on-site, increasing from September)

You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to a well-established financial services organisation . You will be an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong DevSecOps background to join an engineering enablement function on an initial contract running to the end of December 2026.

This is a hands-on role at the centre of modernising how software is built, delivered, and operated. You will work within a squad environment, driving adoption of Golden Path patterns, progressive delivery practices, and secure-by-design principles - with a clear focus on measurable outcomes.

The role

You will take ownership of the full delivery lifecycle: from pipeline design and environment architecture through to release-linked observability and incident readiness. Day to day, you can expect to be shipping small, frequent changes using trunk-based development and feature flags, embedding security and quality gates directly into CI, and working with colleagues across Release, QE, and Environments to ensure every deployment is traceable, auditable, and safe.

Alongside the technical work, you will mentor engineers, contribute to communities of practice, and help the wider team move faster without sacrificing resilience.

What you will bring

• Advanced CI/CD experience, including progressive delivery techniques such as canary releases, blue/green deployments, and automated rollback
• Solid grasp of secure-by-design practices: SAST, SCA, DAST, IaC scanning, SBOM, WAF configuration, and pipeline attestations
• Experience building and managing ephemeral, production-like environments with data-on-demand capability
• Strong observability skills - tracing, metrics, logs, SLO/error budget management, and deployment annotations
• Familiarity with DORA metrics and a track record of removing flow constraints at squad level
• Confidence with shift-left testing: contract, performance, resilience, and security tests in CI
• Proficiency in at least one modern language/runtime and cloud-native architecture

The detail

• Contract to 31 December 2026
• Rate: up to 580 per day, inside IR35
• One day per week on-site in North Yorkshire, with travel expected to increase from September
• BPSS clearance required prior to start

Senior Software Engineer (DevSecOps) - INSIDE IR35 - Hybrid 2/3 days a week on site - circa £550 per day

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to work on a major programme for a client and you will need to be willing to work up to 2/3 days a week onsite

Key responsibilities

Development process

• Ship small, frequent changes by default: adopt trunk-based development, use feature flags, and enable automated approvals for low risk paths; visualise and act on DORA/flow constraints with the team.
• Treat the Golden Path as the default for new and refactored services; surface policy drift and contribute fixes/templates that improve speed and consistency.
• Lead squad adoption of Golden Path patterns; identify and fix policy drift in pipelines or IaC modules.
• Troubleshoot and remove flow bottlenecks caused by pipelines, environments, data provisioning, or test flakiness.
• Ensure services are instrumented with deployment annotations, golden signals, SLOs, and audit-ready evidence.
• Design for ephemeral/data-ready environments (idempotent data, test hooks, parity enforcement).
• Embed contract/performance/resilience/security tests in CI; elevate squad testability patterns.

Skills (Technical & Delivery)

• Strong in at least one modern language/runtime and cloud native design; solid understanding of API, events, resilience, and observability patterns.
• Testability and shift left (contract/performance/resilience/security) in CI; performance profiling and failover/restore basics.
• Advanced knowledge of CI/CD automation, progressive delivery (feature flags, canary/blue green, rollback), and secure by design patterns.
• Strong understanding of environment architecture (ephemeral envs, drift detection, data on demand).
• Skilled in observability (tracing, metrics, logs) and how to diagnose issues from them.
• Able to assess squad level DORA/flow metrics and remove constraints.

Knowledge & Experience

• Delivered changes through the Golden Path with policy as code guardrails; contributed to release linked observability and improved lead time/CFR at squad level.
• Worked with Release/Environments/QE to run progressive delivery, rehearsals, and data ready testing.

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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

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My client is a global IT consultancy who are currently recruiting for a DevSecOps Engineer

Rate - £550pd inside via umbrella

Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 31st Dec 2026
Travel Requirements: 1dpw to client site in Skipton, (likely increase to 2-3 days a week from September, aligned with client)
Working pattern: Full time

Key responsibilities

Development process

• Ship small, frequent changes by default: adopt trunk-based development, use feature flags, and enable automated approvals for low risk paths; visualise and act on DORA/flow constraints with the team.
• Treat the Golden Path as the default for new and refactored services; surface policy drift and contribute fixes/templates that improve speed and consistency.
• Lead squad adoption of Golden Path patterns; identify and fix policy drift in pipelines or IaC modules.
• Troubleshoot and remove flow bottlenecks caused by pipelines, environments, data provisioning, or test flakiness.
• Ensure services are instrumented with deployment annotations, golden signals, SLOs, and audit-ready evidence.
• Design for ephemeral/data-ready environments (idempotent data, test hooks, parity enforcement).
• Embed contract/performance/resilience/security tests in CI; elevate squad testability patterns.
• Partner with Release on SLO/error-budget readiness for go/no-go.

Secure by design & compliance as code

• Ensure every pipeline has push protection, SAST/SCA/DAST, IaC scanning, and secure defaults; implement WAF requirements for external endpoints; maintain SBOM/pipeline attestations where applicable.

Release linked observability

• Instrument services with deployment annotations, commit build deploy traceability, golden signals and SLO/error budget alerts; ensure audit ready outputs support go/no go and incident response.

On demand environments & data

• Build for ephemeral, production like environments; prevent parity/drift through configuration patterns; request data on demand (masked/synthetic/seeded) via pipeline to unblock testing and reduce rework.

Shift left quality

• Implement contract, performance, resilience, and security tests in CI; design for testability (deterministic hooks, idempotent data) to reduce defect escapes and shorten feedback cycles.

BCP/Operational Resilience

• Support recoverability through automated rollback/forward fix patterns, immutable artefact retention, and participation in rehearsals/game days; ensure releases generate exportable evidence for audit.

Collaboration, mentoring & advocacy

• Pair and mentor Engineers/Associates; share patterns in docs/brown bags; contribute to communities of practice; celebrate safe/fast releases and promote modern engineering practices.

Key skills

Skills (Technical & Delivery)

• Strong in at least one modern language/runtime and cloud native design; solid understanding of API, events, resilience, and observability patterns.
• Testability and shift left (contract/performance/resilience/security) in CI; performance profiling and failover/restore basics.
• Advanced knowledge of CI/CD automation, progressive delivery (feature flags, canary/blue green, rollback), and secure by design patterns.
• Strong understanding of environment architecture (ephemeral envs, drift detection, data on demand).
• Skilled in observability (tracing, metrics, logs) and how to diagnose issues from them.
• Able to assess squad level DORA/flow metrics and remove constraints.

Knowledge & Experience

• Delivered changes through the Golden Path with policy as code guardrails; contributed to release linked observability and improved lead time/CFR at squad level.
• Worked with Release/Environments/QE to run progressive delivery, rehearsals, and data ready testing.

Behaviours

• Outcome orientation with guardrails - uses scorecard metrics & SLO/error budgets to guide decisions.
• Collaborative & curious - seeks feedback, mentors others, documents patterns; celebrates safe/fast releases.
• Accountable & calm under pressure - supports incident response and continuous improvement.

Contract | Inside IR35 | Up to £580/day | Full-time | North Yorkshire (1 day per week on-site, increasing from September)

You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to a well-established financial services organisation. You will be an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong DevSecOps background to join an engineering enablement function on an initial contract running to the end of December 2026.

This is a hands-on role at the centre of modernising how software is built, delivered, and operated. You will work within a squad environment, driving adoption of Golden Path patterns, progressive delivery practices, and secure-by-design principles - with a clear focus on measurable outcomes.

The role

You will take ownership of the full delivery life cycle: from pipeline design and environment architecture through to release-linked observability and incident readiness. Day to day, you can expect to be shipping small, frequent changes using trunk-based development and feature flags, embedding security and quality gates directly into CI, and working with colleagues across Release, QE, and Environments to ensure every deployment is traceable, auditable, and safe.

Alongside the technical work, you will mentor engineers, contribute to communities of practice, and help the wider team move faster without sacrificing resilience.

What you will bring

• Advanced CI/CD experience, including progressive delivery techniques such as canary releases, blue/green deployments, and automated rollback
• Solid grasp of secure-by-design practices: SAST, SCA, DAST, IaC scanning, SBOM, WAF configuration, and pipeline attestations
• Experience building and managing ephemeral, production-like environments with data-on-demand capability
• Strong observability skills - tracing, metrics, logs, SLO/error budget management, and deployment annotations
• Familiarity with DORA metrics and a track record of removing flow constraints at squad level
• Confidence with shift-left testing: contract, performance, resilience, and security tests in CI
• Proficiency in at least one modern language/runtime and cloud-native architecture

The detail

• Contract to 31 December 2026
• Rate: up to £580 per day, inside IR35
• One day per week on-site in North Yorkshire, with travel expected to increase from September
• BPSS clearance required prior to start

Job Title: Software Engineer (Python/AWS)
Location: Remote (Quarterly planning sessions in Bristol)
Remuneration: 600 per day (via Umbrella)
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months

Responsibilities:
Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge? Our client is looking for two talented Software Engineers to join their innovative team! You’ll be at the forefront of transforming existing on-premise tools to AWS cloud, ensuring that scalability, reliability, and security are at the heart of everything you do. Here’s what you’ll be diving into:

• Design, Build, and Deploy: Create high-performance, scalable software that aligns with our long-term operational goals.
• Develop Python Services: Maintain and enhance Python-based services optimized for AWS cloud environments.
• Lead Migration Efforts: Spearhead the migration of legacy tools into AWS, ensuring minimal disruption and enhanced performance.
• Automated Testing: Implement TDD and automated testing to uphold high-quality standards.
• Monitor and Analyze: Enhance performance and reliability across distributed systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Build Automation Solutions: Develop CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and deployments to streamline processes.
• Security Practices: Uphold robust security measures including data encryption and access control.
• Troubleshoot Complex Issues: Own root cause analysis to ensure long-term stability of systems.
• Collaborate and Guide: Work closely with cross-functional teams and support third-party partners in maintaining quality standards.
• Champion Agile Practices: Promote Scrum methodologies and drive continuous improvement within the team.

Required Skills & Experience:
We are looking for candidates who are not only skilled but also passionate about technology! You’ll need:

• Strong Python engineering capabilities (senior preferred; solid mid-level considered).
• Deep hands-on AWS experience (core services, serverless, compute, networking).
• Proven experience in migrating or modernizing legacy systems into cloud environments.
• Proficiency in test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery, especially Scrum methodologies.
• A solid foundation in distributed systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of security practices and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, GDPR).
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with other cloud providers (Azure, GCP).
• Scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell.
• Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes).

Soft Skills:
We value a proactive and collaborative mindset! The ideal candidates should be:

• Delivery-focused and able to work autonomously in a remote-first environment.
• Creative problem solvers who can navigate complexity with ease.
• Committed to continuous learning and personal development.

If you’re ready to embark on this exhilarating journey and make a significant impact, apply now! Join us in shaping the future of software engineering!

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Location: London

We’re looking for a DevEx Engineer to boost the productivity, efficiency and overall experience of our engineering teams. You’ll design tools, enhance workflows and champion best practices to ensure developers can build, test and ship software faster and more reliably.

What you’ll be doing

• Building internal tools, services and libraries to streamline developer workflows
• Optimising CI/CD pipelines for speed, reliability and simplicity
• Identifying engineering pain points and automating manual processes
• Improving developer documentation, onboarding guides and internal wikis
• Championing best practices in testing, code quality and deployment
• Monitoring build times, test reliability and other developer feedback loops
• Supporting internal development and test environments
• Promoting a developer-first culture across engineering and product

What we’re looking for

Top skills (in order of priority):

1. Background in software engineering/DevOps/platform engineering
2. Strong programming skills (any modern language)
3. Experience with CI/CD tooling

Essential:

• Familiarity with containers/orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience improving developer workflows or engineering processes

Nice to have:

• Experience with developer portals or internal platforms
• Observability tooling knowledge
• Infrastructure-as-Code experience
• Experience improving DX in monorepos or microservices environments

Why join?

• Shape engineering excellence across the organisation
• Drive real improvements to developer speed, quality and satisfaction
• Work closely with high-performing product and engineering teams

Want to make a measurable impact on how developers build and deliver software? Apply now.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Platform Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site)

Duration: 6 Months

Day rate: 600 - 630 inside IR35

SC clearance required

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Platform Engineer to build and maintain the core infrastructure and tooling that empowers our data scientists, economists, and developers working on our cutting-edge Azure Databricks Economic Data Platform. This platform is critical for our Monetary Analysis, Forecasting, and Modelling activities. The Platform Engineer will focus on creating a self-service, scalable, and reliable platform that streamlines development workflows, simplifies infrastructure management, and enhances overall productivity. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud computing (specifically Azure), infrastructure-as-code (IaC), DevOps practices, containerisation, orchestration, and a passion for building developer-friendly platforms.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps engineering, or a related role.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud platform and services - Data Factory, Databricks, WebApp Service, API Management & APIOps.
• Good experience with IaC tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with CI/CD tools like Github Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Preferred 2+ years of experience with Github Actions
• Strong experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes (or AKS).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, YAML and Python.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Azure Databricks and its integration with platform tooling.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience building and maintaining internal developer platforms.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., financial services).
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

We are looking for an Selenium Developers with active SC to support the delivery of automated testing solutions within a secure environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile programmes. The responsibility will be to designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions for web-based applications using Selenium. Working closely with other developers, testers, and product owners, you will help ensure high-quality releases through robust and reliable automation. The role operates within an Agile delivery environment and involves contributing to continuous improvement of testing frameworks and practices. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, along with solid programming skills in Java, C#, or Python. Should be comfortable working with modern test frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit, NUnit, or Cucumber, and have experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git is expected. Candidates must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC) that is valid and transferable and be UK-based with eligibility to work on government or regulated projects. Experience with API automation, BDD practices, or testing cloud-based and SaaS platforms would be advantageous but is not essential. To apply, please submit your CV detailing your Selenium development experience and current SC clearance status.

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client are who seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for an initial 12 month assignment

Location: Glasgow (hybrid)

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a similar Senior Engineer role in Linux Engineering in a complex IT Infrastructure.
• Acting as a senior technical Linux resource across the engineering function.
• Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Advanced experience with Bash and Python.
• Good understanding of common services, applications and protocols, for example HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP and SSL.
• Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling.
• Good understanding of troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line.
• Demonstratable experience of Agile / DevOps working practices.
• Experience of systems monitoring infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM.
• Sound understanding of database technologies, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL.
• Manage Linux certificates across the environment.
• Good experience of squid.
• Responsible for driving all system upgrades across Linux tooling.
• Good understanding across IT On-Prem and Cloud based infrastructure.

Desirable

• You will have relevant Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering qualification, or equivalent related qualifications or experience.
• Experience working in a Cloud Infrastructure Environment; AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Experience with managing CEPH Storage or Linux storage environments.

NB: Active SC/DV level vetting would be advantageous due to the nature of the project.

To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration

About Us:

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work:

At Proofpoint youll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:

Bold in how we dream and innovate

Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities

Accountable for results and best in class outcomes

Visionary in future focused problem-solving

Exceptional in execution and impact

Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations greatest assets and biggest risks vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk their people. Thats why were a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.

Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.

The Role

Join the Platform team at Tessian Group and get hands-on with exciting projects like our Kubernetes migration, scaling infrastructure to meet growing demand, and solving real-world challenges around performance and reliability. You’ll help build the tools and systems that empower our engineers to ship faster, safer, and smarter.

As part of a collaborative and supportive team, youll contribute to shaping how we scale, automate, and improve our platformwhile growing your skills and working alongside experienced engineers across the company.

Your day-to-day

Design, implement and maintain infrastructure and services within cloud environments.

Contribute to delivery of key projects addressing challenges around scaling, data storage, data privacy and security.

Aid in delivery of our Kubernetes migration

Embed in the Platform team and become a key player in projects across Engineering and Security

Implement process and quality improvements through task automation.

Drive and promote best practice with regards to data storage and longer term architectural decisions across teams

What you bring to the team

You have a solid technical foundation and enjoy contributing to high-performing teams.

You’re eager to learn and open to picking up new technologies as needed.

You understand the value of CI/CD in modern software development and recognize the challenges teams face without it.

You appreciate the benefits of self-service and automation in streamlining workflows.

Youre comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment and can adapt to changing priorities.

Experience

Some experience or exposure to cloud platforms, preferably AWS (or similar platforms like GCP or Azure).

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and an interest in automation and repeatable infrastructure practices.

Basic understanding of Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and scripting (e.g. Bash).

Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python) and a keen willingness to engage with and work in diverse programming languages, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning.

Understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) principles and their role in efficient software development.

Awareness of monitoring and observability practices to support system reliability and performance.

A proactive mindset, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative approach to solving engineering challenges.

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. Were a customer-focused and driven-to-win organisation with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly culture-add, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation.

Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint!

Why Proofpoint?

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons youll love working with us:

• Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to .

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we cant wait to hear from you!

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. Were driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

Our BRAVE Values:

At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values arent just wordsthey shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.

We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.

We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate whats next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when youre surrounded by people who inspire youwho share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. Thats why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zonesto help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.

This isnt just a jobits a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. Were building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountablebecause thats what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.

Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized supportdesigned around you and your goals. Whether you’re growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, were here to help you get there.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.