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DevOps Engineer
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
Wokingham
In office
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
+11

Role/Job title: DevOps Engineer

Mode of working Hybrid /office based: Office (Wokingham)

The Role We are looking for an experienced Azure .NET and React Full Stack Developer with strong automation skills to join our fast-growing team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure applications on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high reliability and performance for large-scale data processing (terabyte level). You will collaborate closely with Architects, DevOps Engineers, and other developers to build a robust platform for next-generation applications. impact IT incidents that disrupt critical business services. Their job is to restore service as quickly and safely as possible while maintaining strong communication with technical teams and stakeholders. This role is for a UK based Utility company and hence demands a highly experienced Major Incident Manager. Your responsibilities: Application Development & Cloud Engineering Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services using .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and frontend applications using React.

Build and deploy applications using Azure DevOps and implement CI/CD pipelines.

Work extensively with Azure services including:

o AKS, App Service

o Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage (Blob, Queues, Tables)

o Azure Application Gateway, Azure Key Vault

o Azure Container Registry

o Application Insights, Log Analytics Workspace

o Azure Active Directory for authentication and security Automation & CI/CD Automate build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reliability.

Write unit test cases with 100% code coverage and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.

Collaborate with DevOps engineers to maintain automated workflows. Performance, Optimization & Troubleshooting Diagnose root causes of production issues and implement effective resolutions.

Optimize application performance using Azure monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights).

Improve SQL query performance for applications and MLOps workflows.

Perform proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancement of application functionality. Integration & Documentation Integrate third-party APIs/services ensuring seamless communication.

Document technical decisions, architectural flows, and implementation details in Confluence.

Use Azure Storage and data services efficiently to manage high-volume data workloads. Your Profile The ideal candidate is a seasoned Full Stack Developer with deep expertise in Azure Cloud, .NET Core, C#, and React, capable of building highly scalable, secure, and performant enterprise applications. They should have strong experience working with modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, and distributed systems handling large-scale data. The candidate must be proactive, analytical, and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Architects, DevOps Engineers, and Data teams. A strong understanding of cloud automation, application security, API integration, and Azure-native services is essential. The individual should bring a problem-solving mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in production environments while continuously improving system reliability and performance. Essential skills/knowledge/experience: 10+ Years Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: Experience 10 12 years of overall IT experience.

Strong expertise in:

o Azure Cloud Platform

o .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework

o REST APIs, React

o Azure SQL, NoSQL, Blob Storage

o AKS, App Service, Azure AD

o Python (as a secondary skill) Cloud & Security Skills Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure & security services:

o Azure AD, IaaS, PaaS, Containers, Storage, Monitoring

Experience with authentication standards: SAML, OAuth, OIDC, MFA, RBAC.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Identity & Access Management including Azure AD & AD B2C. Tools & DevOps Proficiency with:

o Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Git

o ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform

o PowerShell scripting

o Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow

o Azure Log Analytics, Workbooks, App Insights Additional Skills Familiarity with data formats such as GRIB, NETCDF, Parquet, JSON is a plus.

Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Experience supporting production applications.

Ability to anticipate problems and propose robust solutions.

Azure Developer Certification (AZ-204) is a plus.

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Java Software Developer (Inside IR35) - Contract
Stealth IT Consulting Limited
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£476/day
RECENTLY POSTED
+12

Contract: 6 months (likely extension)

Rate: £476 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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Junior Software Developer - ReactNative and Javascript
Experis
Wrexham
In office
Junior
£250/day - £350/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Junior Software Developer - Contract Contract: 12 months + Location: Wrexham, 4-5 Days Onsite A great opportunity for a Software developer who enjoys low‑code configuration, automation, and problem‑solving. You'll help configure and deploy a digital platform by managing updates, integrations, and reusable components that support reliable, scalable product delivery. Most of the role is focused on JSON‑driven configuration, testing, and quality-not heavy coding. What You'll Do: Configure and deploy updates, scripts, and fixes Manage automated application deployments Upload and validate translations Test and verify all updates Complete required GxP documentation Collaborate with global engineering teamsTech Environment Frontend: JavaScript, React Native Backend: Java Platforms: Web + Android/iOS (no SDK work) Cloud: Azure (AWS experience a bonus) Heavy use of JSON, Git, and configuration toolWhat We're Looking For 3+ years' software development experience or relevant degree Exposure to Java, JavaScript, or React Native (personal projects welcome) Strong problem‑solving and testing mindset Good understanding of JSON Familiar with Git branching and version control Clear communication skills and good teamworkPlease apply for immediate consideration

Backend Software Engineer
HAYS
London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
+6

Software Engineer - Active SC, Java, Microservices Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35) London / Remote 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a strong Software Engineer with Active Security Clearance (SC) and with deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot) to join a large-scale, business-critical microservices programme. Key Requirements: Proven experience working as a Java Software Engineer on large microservice architectures Active Security Clearance (SC) Strong capability building scalable RESTful APIs and backend services in Java (Spring Boot): Postgres (or other relational SQL databases) with solid understanding of schema design and SQL Docker: Confident containerising and deploying applications Test-Driven Development (JUnit & Mockito or similar testing frameworks) CI/CD: Hands-on experience with Jenkins or similar automated pipeline tooling Flexibility working in agile teams and collaborating closely with engineers, product, and design colleagues Nice to have: API Specification using Swagger / OpenAPI Gradle build systems Liquibase (or similar) for database versioning/migrations Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms React and Typescript If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1\_UKTJ

Azure AI Engineer
Sanderson Recruitment
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£400/day - £450/day
RECENTLY POSTED

£450/day outside IR35

London-based - twice a week on-site

6 month initial contract

Working with a financial services client who are looking to build a new AI/ML function. Looking for a MLOps Engineer to design, develop and implement AI and ML applications.

Will require working cross-functionally to conceptualise, design, test and deploy AI projects.

Azure AI/ML Engineer, key responsibilities:

Build, develop and deploy AI applications using Python

Design and Develop AI services

Setup and develop data ingestion pipelines and components

Develop search related components using Azure AI Search

Developing and deploying AI/ML models

Built and maintain scalable, high-performance AI apps on Azure

Create and maintain secure AI platform

Collaborate cross-functionally to understand requirements

Azure AI Engineer, Azure ML, Python

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Backend Software Engineer - Bazel Java
Randstad Digital
London
Fully remote
Senior
£500/day - £650/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Software Engineer - Bazel / Java We are seeking a collaborative and curious backend Engineer to help drive and develop the next generation of developer infrastructure and tooling as we establish a unified, robust and scalable monorepo ecosystem for all engineers at Spotify.. This role helps to support VCS and CI systems in addition to a Fleet Management product for helping developers at our client manage large scale software changes. In the last year, we have invested a huge amount of time and effort into the next steps of that and our migration towards monorepos. The role is located in our Platform Developer Experience (PDX) R&D Studio. The PDX R&D Studio oversees and owns cross discipline infrastructure that cuts across all engineering at our clent including our VCS, CI systems and beyond. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH BAZEL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE Role Duties Bring your experience and knowledge of working with Bazel and scaling monorepos to millions of lines of code to help us rethink the future of backend engineering at Spotify Help us migrate to, in addition to own and maintain Bazel and any related abstractions built to improve the developer experience Collaborate with our adjacent infrastructure teams across the company to develop what a best in class monorepo experience means Essential Skills Strong passion for making developers highly productive Experience developing and maintaining tools for large monorepo-based codebases Excellent problem solving skills Experience working with the Bazel build system and its ecosystem (e.g: rulesets such as rules*jvm*external, IntelliJ Bazel plugin, etc.) Fluency in Java, Python, Starlark and TypeScript This contract role can be worked fully renmotely but you must be based in the UK. I have interview slots ready to be filled so dont delay and apply ASAP to be considered. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

MEDIS DevOps Engineer
Experis
Bath
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£460/day - £490/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Location: Bath / hybrid

Duration: 6 months

Clearance: Active SC required

The role:

This is a hands-on role for a DevOps Engineer to work within a multi-disciplinary delivery team, aligned to the Client healthcare platform

Role objective:

Deployment and maintenance of modern IaaS/PaaS infrastructure, monitoring and supporting services in the cloud using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management tooling (Terraform / Ansible) to enable consistent, reproducible, and version-controlled deployments.

Specific Qualifications / Experience required:

Dev Ops

Terraform

Ansible

Azure

Infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform.

Windows Server Administration

Linux server administration.

Deliverables:

Deployment of cloud resources in-line with architectural designs, to support workstream requirements.

Support and Maintenance of all XXX ClientCloud hosting environments, encompassing incident response, support requests, ClientCert impact assessments, remediation and access management

Development of in-house scripts and tooling for automation and streamlining of support and operations tasks.

Support and troubleshoot infrastructure, service and configuration incidents including Operating Systems, Network and supporting services (e.g., Active Directory, DNS, IIS).

Identify opportunities for, and contribute to, service improvement through CI/CD, automation and development of in-house tools.

Feed into the Agile team any technical knowledge or experience that could assist in the hosting of new software or creation of test systems within the cloud.

Support delivery of Azure connectivity monitoring solution for availability monitoring of live service

Support delivery of security monitoring tooling

Support delivery of migration from AD to Entra

Support delivery of VDI solution

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!

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Contract Data Engineer
MCS Group
Belfast
In office
Mid - Senior
£106,600/day - £106,600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

MCS Group is working with an AI enabled software house who is seeking an experienced Contract Data Engineer to support a key automation initiative. This role will focus on building scalable automation across their data platform while supporting migration and modernisation of existing data infrastructure. This is an excellent contract/project for someone who has previously worked on data migration, cloud transformation, or platform modernisation projects, and enjoys building robust, automated data solutions in a cloud-first environment. The Role Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and automation for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery. Develop and optimise SQL-based data models across large relational databases. Build and manage AWS-based data infrastructure using services such as Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, and Athena. Implement and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate data from multiple systems. Support data platform migration and modernisation initiatives. Ensure high standards of data quality, performance optimisation, and governance. Contribute to DevOps and automation practices, including infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD where appropriate. The Person Extensive proven experience as a Data Engineer is essential. Strong hands-on expertise with large relational databases and advanced SQL optimisation. Experience working with AWS data services is essential (including Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, and Athena.) Strong experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration workflows. Experience with Python, Spark, or other data processing technologies. Familiarity with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code practices. IR35: Outside Duration: 6 months Rate: £410 per day Location: Belfast or London - Please note, in-office working is required in either location. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. Skills: data engineer AWS SQL Database developer automation

HRIS System Integration Engineer
Morson Edge
Hemel Hempstead
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£550/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Location: Hybrid (2 days travel to their offices in Hemel Hempstead)
Contract: Outside IR35
Day rate: Up to £600 per day
Duration: Initial 3 months but will most likely extend
Start date: ASAP
Key words: ElementSuite, Integration, API, Dataflows

We are looking for a HRIS system Integration Engineer to connect our Clients core HRIS (ElementSuite) with their AI recruitment tool (Talent.AI) and their workforce management/benefits partner (Aslan). You will be responsible for designing the data flow, writing the Middleware or scripts to sync these systems, and ensuring that data remains secure and accurate across all platforms.

Core Responsibilities

  • API Development & Mapping: Use REST APIs to create seamless data synchronisation between ElementSuite, Aslan, and Talent.AI.
  • Workflow Automation: Automate the _Hire-to-Onboard_ journey (eg, when a candidate is marked _Hired_ in Talent.AI, their profile is automatically created in ElementSuite and triggered in Aslan).
  • Ensure that employee IDs, job codes, and sensitive payroll data match perfectly across all three systems.
  • Troubleshooting & Monitoring: Monitor API performance using New Relic, AWS CloudWatch, or Azure Monitor resolve sync errors before they impact the end-user experience.
  • Documentation: Create a technical map of how these systems are connected for future maintenance.

Technical Skills Required

  • API Expertise:
    o Deep experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and Webhooks.
    o Programming: Proficiency in Python or Node.js.
  • Experience building integrations on AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway) or Azure (Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus).
  • HR Tech Familiarity: Previous experience with HRIS (ElementSuite, Workday, Zellis Resourcelink, etc.), payroll/workforce intelligence platforms (Zellis Intelligence), or ATS (Talent.AI, Greenhouse, etc.) is a major plus.
Event Management Consultant
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Corsham
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£280/day - £300/day
RECENTLY POSTED
+2

Role Title: Event Management Consultant
Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite in Corsham
Duration: 6 months
Rate 300 per day inside ir35

Active SC clearance required

Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Event Management Consultant to join a dynamic Hosting and Tooling Team supporting enterprise-level operational tooling and monitoring environments.

This role will involve a combination of BAU and project delivery, working alongside Engineers, Analysts, and Consultants to deliver high-quality tooling solutions for secure client environments.

Role Responsibilities

As an Event Management Consultant, you will:

  • Work directly with client teams, providing technical guidance and operational support.
  • Design and implement event management policies for internal services and client distribution solutions.
  • Provide high-level functional system analysis to support client requirements.
  • Maintain and support operational tooling platforms in line with service deliverables.
  • Contribute to project delivery, collaborating with internal and external Project Managers.
  • Produce technical documentation and architectural diagrams.
  • Build and maintain operational dashboards to support monitoring and reporting requirements.
  • Enhance automation and monitoring capabilities through scripting and integration.

Skills & Experience

Successful candidates will demonstrate experience with enterprise monitoring platforms and infrastructure environments, including:

  • Experience managing enterprise tooling such as BMC TrueSight, BMC Discovery, and Splunk (Essential)
  • Agent deployment and management across large environments.
  • Tool installation, configuration, and customisation.
  • SNMP MIB Management.
  • Experience supporting Windows, AIX, and Linux environments.
  • Scripting experience with Python and/or PowerShell.
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as:
  • Zabbix
  • Nagios
  • HP OpenView
  • Solarwinds
  • IBM Tivoli Monitoring
  • IBM Tivoli Netcool
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
  • Experience building automation and integrations using APIs (REST).
  • Advanced Splunk expertise, including:
  • Rule creation and advanced logic
  • Splunk Query Language (SPL)
  • SQL coding
  • Dashboard development

If this Event Management Consultant role is of interest apply now!

Platform Engineer - Active SC, Databricks, Trivy, Azure DevOps
Hays Technology
London
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £510/day

Up to £510 per day - Inside IR35

Remote

6 months

My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who urgently require a Platform Engineer with Active SC Clearance for an end client within the public sector.

Key Requirements:

Proven commercial experience working as a Platform / DevOps Engineer within the public sector.
Active SC Clearance.
Strong, commercial experience with Terraform for IaC, and with Databricks.
Proven track record configuring and managing Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
Deep understanding of Azure cloud services and components.
Practical experience with Docker containerisation.
Knowledge of security scanning tooling (Trivy or similar).
Scripting proficiency in Bash (Python is desirable).
Solid understanding of Git-based version control, specifically within Azure DevOps.
Nice to have:

Immediate availability.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

SC DevOps Engineer
Sanderson Recruitment
London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£504/day - £504/day
+3

DevOps Engineer (Active SC)

£504.49/day Inside IR-35

Remote with occasional travel to London, Manchester or Leicester

6 month initial contract

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to work closely with developers and IT teams to manage and optimise code releases, bringing together strong engineering principles with practical coding knowledge. You will play a key role in creating and implementing systems software, analysing data to enhance existing solutions, and driving productivity across the organisation. A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle is essential, along with hands-on experience using automation tools to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Mandatory experience and skills include:

* Proven ability to learn quickly and apply new technical skills
* Hands-on experience delivering technical projects within the DevOps domain
* Experience working in an integration-focused scrum team, supported by architects and subject matter experts
* Ability to collaborate effectively with client teams remotely, supporting successful integration with external applications
* Experience with WebSphere, MQ, IBM BPM or other rules-based application technologies
* Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence
* Knowledge of scripting languages such as ANT, Ansible, Bash, or Terraform
* Creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
* Experience with Jenkins, AWS, Git, Docker, and Liquibase

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Lead Devops Engineer - SC Cleared
Henderson Scott
London
Fully remote
Senior
£675/day - £715/day
+3

Role: Lead DevOps Engineer Rate: £675 - £715 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella) Location: Fully Remote (UK-Based) Duration: Initial 6 months (extensions highly likely) Clearance: Active SC Clearance (Required) The Opportunity Join a high-profile Public Sector transformation programme. We are seeking a senior-level DevOps Engineer to serve as technical leads in the design and evolution of secure, cloud-native platforms. This is a pure IaC (Infrastructure as Code) environment focused on enterprise-scale resilience and security. Core Technical Stack \* AWS Master: Deep expertise across EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, and VPC. Terraform Expertise: Proven track record in designing and refactoring complex IaC environments (Git/GitLab integration). CI/CD Orchestration: Advanced experience with GitLab CI and Jenkins to automate end-to-end delivery pipelines. Containerization: Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) for scaling microservices. Scripting: High proficiency in Python, Bash, and Ansible for automation and 'code review' leadership. Responsibilities Lead Technical Design: Shape the architectural direction of the AWS environment. Refactoring & Quality: Lead code reviews and promote refactoring techniques to enhance a multi-site enterprise codebase. Security & Compliance: Implement robust security measures aligned to GDS and Home Office security standards. Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the technical bridge between IT colleagues and business clients to track prioritisation and delivery. Apply Now for immediate consideration TPBN1\_UKTJ

Software Engineer - Remote
Experis IT
London
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£600/day

Transport Club Software Engineer - Remote

An opportunity is available for a skilled Transport Club Software Engineer to support critical transport technology systems used across the UK. This role sits within the ITSO Back Office value stream and focuses on the development, support and continuous improvement of core transaction processing platforms used by transport operators nationwide.

You will contribute to the development and support of the Transport Club HOPS, Fulfilment and Actora product suites along with associated services and shared libraries. These platforms handle journey transaction processing and message routing that underpin national transport services.

The Role - Transport Club Software Engineer

  • Develop, maintain and support Transport Club HOPS, Fulfilment and Actora platforms.
  • Deliver software enhancements across the full life cycle from design through deployment.
  • Support DevOps delivery pipelines and assist with escalations from the Transport Club Service Desk.
  • Work closely with internal teams and third party clients to support platform usage and improvement.
  • Contribute to ongoing improvements to engineering practices, tooling and platform performance.
  • Participate in Agile delivery cycles including sprint planning, development and release.

Key Skills and Experience

  • Strong experience in Java enterprise development.
  • Experience working with relational database technologies.
  • Experience developing large scale enterprise applications.
  • Knowledge of ITSO transport systems or standards.
  • Understanding of software engineering best practices.
  • Experience with automated software testing frameworks.
  • Experience working with DevOps integration and deployment pipelines.
  • Experience working within Agile Scrum delivery teams.
  • Familiarity with technologies such as Git, Jenkins, Groovy, Elasticsearch, Cucumber, JUnit, REST services, Angular, Node and C#.

This role suits an experienced Transport Club Software Engineer who enjoys working on large scale systems that support national infrastructure.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button

PAM Engineer
Experis
Wokingham
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£600/day - £644/day

Location: Wokingham Hybrid - 50/50
Duration: 25/09/2026 / role starts with a 6 months contract
Rate 644
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

MUST HOLD A ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE
Role Description:

Qualifications

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM)
  • Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea)
  • Implement least privilege access models and enforce secure credential management
  • Monitor and audit privileged access activities across systems and applications
  • Integrate PAM tools with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms
  • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for PAM operations
  • Conduct regular access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments
  • Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless PAM integration
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PAMrelated issues
  • Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles
  • Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea
  • Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols
  • Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
  • Excellent problemsolving, communication, and documentation skills
Google Cloud Engineer
Randstad Digital
London
In office
Mid - Senior
£339/day - £450/day

Job Title: Cloud Platform Engineer

Location: Canary Wharf , London , UK

Work Mode: 5 days a week (On-Site)

Contract Type: 12 months contract

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented Cloud Platform Engineer to join our dynamic Software Engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, test, and deploy cloud application solutions that integrate cloud and non-cloud infrastructure. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate across multiple teams, contribute to key technical decisions, and develop innovative cloud solutions that drive operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Design, build, test, and deploy cloud-based application solutions.

Deploy infrastructure and platform environments, and create proofs of architecture to validate security, performance, and scalability.

Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentoring to team members.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services.

Conduct regular assessments of cloud architecture to identify opportunities for improvement.

Engage in team decision-making and provide solutions to complex technical challenges.

Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and trends to support continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:

Advanced proficiency in Google App Engine (GAE).

Advanced knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Platform Architecture.

Experience with Google Cloud Storage.

Intermediate proficiency in Terraform is recommended.

Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and mentor junior engineers.

Why Join Us:

Work in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies.

Competitive daily rates and generous holiday entitlement.

Contribute to meaningful projects that impact large-scale systems.

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

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Software Engineer - Developer Infrastructure & Tooling
Randstad Digital
London
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£750/day

?? Software Engineer - Developer Infrastructure & Tooling (Platform Developer Experience) ?? About the Role We're seeking a curious, collaborative Engineer to help build the next generation of developer infrastructure and tooling You'll play a critical role in creating a scalable, unified monorepo ecosystem, enabling engineers across the organisation to work faster, collaborate better, and innovate with confidence. This is a high-impact contract role focused on developer productivity, platform scale, and long-term infrastructure evolution. ??? What You'll Do ?? Design and scale Bazel-based monorepos containing millions of lines of code ?? Lead and support the migration to monorepos, owning and evolving Bazel and associated tooling ? Create abstractions, workflows, and automation that significantly enhance the developer experience ?? Partner closely with platform and infrastructure teams to define and deliver best-in-class monorepo tooling ?? Influence the future of backend engineering by improving speed, reliability, and simplicity at scale ?? Who You Are ?? Passionate about making developers highly productive and empowered ??? Proven experience building and maintaining tooling for large-scale monorepo environments ?? A strong problem solver who thrives on complex infrastructure challenges ??? Hands-on experience with Bazel and its ecosystem (e.g. rules\_jvm\_external, IntelliJ Bazel plugin, etc.) ?? Fluent in Java, Python, Starlark, and TypeScript ?? Contract & Location ?? 6-month contract ?? Fully remote ?? £750 / per day ?? Working within an EMEA time zone to support global collaboration Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Contract Machine Learning Engineer (GCP) 6-Months £600
Method Resourcing
London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £600/day

Contract Machine Learning Engineer (LLM & GC)

6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | £600 per day

We are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to support the design and build, production ready ML models on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This is a hands-on delivery role, focused on turning models into scalable, reliable, production systems that solve real business problems.

The contract will run for at least 6-months, will be Outside IR35 at £600 per day, and we are looking to start the project at the beginning of March. This role suits a delivery-focused ML Engineer who enjoys taking models from concept through to production, rather than staying purely in research or experimentation.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and productionise machine learning models using GCP-native services

Translate business problems into deployable ML solutions

Develop and maintain end-to-end ML pipelines (training, testing, deployment, monitoring)

Work with data scientists and engineers to operationalise models at scale

Implement best practices for model performance, versioning, and lifecycle management

Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and cost-efficient within GCP

Required Experience

Strong hands-on experience building and deploying ML models on Google Cloud Platform

Experience with services such as Vertex AI, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Cloud Functions / Cloud Run

Solid Python experience for ML and data engineering workloads

Experience productionising models (not just experimentation or notebooks)

Understanding of MLOps concepts: CI/CD, monitoring, retraining, and model governance

Ability to work independently in a contract environment and deliver at pace

Nice to Have

Experience with real-time or near-real-time ML use cases

Exposure to data pipelines and orchestration tools

Prior work in regulated or large-scale enterprise environments

Contract Details

Duration : 6 months

Rate : £500 per day

IR35 : Outside IR35

Start : March 2026

To learn more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Method Resourcing for consideration.

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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OS Software Developer
Guidant Global
Gloucester
In office
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £600/day
+6

Software Engineer - Open Source Specialist Location: Gloucestershire Contract Type: Contract About the Role Guidant Global is partnering with our client to recruit an experienced Software Engineer with strong open‑source expertise. You'll join a small, highly skilled technical team delivering bespoke, open‑source‑driven solutions across multiple platforms, including cloud environments and disconnected networks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative engineering environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high‑performance applications. Key Responsibilities Develop high‑quality software for client projects, working individually or as part of a development team Collaborate with technical leads and product owners to interpret and deliver against technical requirements Engage directly with clients to gather requirements and propose innovative solutions Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle Produce detailed technical documentation and design specifications Share expertise with colleagues, supporting a culture of continuous learning Work alongside or directly within client teams when required Drive improvements in development approaches, code quality, and delivery standards Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience Proven experience contributing to or managing open‑source projects Experience & Technical Skills Essential Strong proficiency in Go, Python, or JavaScript Experience with Linux-based operating systems (RHEL, Rocky, Debian, Ubuntu) Hands‑on experience with Git and open-source platforms (GitHub/GitLab) Ability to build and deploy scalable applications or libraries Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and performance optimisation skills Understanding of open‑source licensing (MIT, GPL, Apache) Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Ability to create clear, comprehensive technical documentation Experience working within development teams on both minor and major projects Background developing robust, scalable, secure enterprise systems Experience across the full software development lifecycle Ability to follow fast, iterative development approaches Understanding of build & release management using tools like Maven, NPM, PyPI, Ansible Experience using Atlassian toolsets (Jira, Confluence, etc.) Desirable Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of Agile sprint planning and cross‑team collaboration Ability to take on technical leadership responsibilities Stakeholder engagement across technical and non‑technical functions Knowledge of CI/CD tools, scripting languages, database technologies, messaging technologies Experience with vulnerability research Behavioural Competencies Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences Collaborative team player who shares knowledge openly Proactive approach to problem‑solving and client engagement Adaptable, innovative, and comfortable working in fast‑paced environments Why Join Through Guidant Global? Guidant Global is a trusted partner in connecting talented professionals with impactful, forward‑thinking organisations. We support you throughout the recruitment process, offering transparent communication and a people‑first approach. Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

MEDIS DevOps Engineer
Experis
Bath
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£460/day - £490/day

Location: Bath / hybrid
Duration: 6 months

Clearance: Active SC required

The role:

  • This is a hands-on role for a DevOps Engineer to work within a multi-disciplinary delivery team, aligned to the Client healthcare platform

Role objective:

  • Deployment and maintenance of modern IaaS/PaaS infrastructure, monitoring and supporting services in the cloud using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management tooling (Terraform / Ansible) to enable consistent, reproducible, and version-controlled deployments.

Specific Qualifications / Experience required:

  • Dev Ops
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Azure
  • Infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform.
  • Windows Server Administration
  • Linux server administration.

Deliverables:

  • Deployment of cloud resources in-line with architectural designs, to support workstream requirements.
  • Support and Maintenance of all XXX ClientCloud hosting environments, encompassing incident response, support requests, ClientCert impact assessments, remediation and access management
  • Development of in-house scripts and tooling for automation and streamlining of support and operations tasks.
  • Support and troubleshoot infrastructure, service and configuration incidents including Operating Systems, Network and supporting services (e.g., Active Directory, DNS, IIS).
  • Identify opportunities for, and contribute to, service improvement through CI/CD, automation and development of in-house tools.
  • Feed into the Agile team any technical knowledge or experience that could assist in the hosting of new software or creation of test systems within the cloud.
  • Support delivery of Azure connectivity monitoring solution for availability monitoring of live service
  • Support delivery of security monitoring tooling
  • Support delivery of migration from AD to Entra
  • Support delivery of VDI solution

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!

Event Management Engineer
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Corsham
In office
Mid - Senior
£430/day
+1

Job title: Event Management Engineer

Location: Corsham
Duration: 6 months
Rate: 430 per day inside ir35

SC security clearance is required for this role

The Role

Supporting a key programme within the UK defence environment, we’re looking for a Monitoring / Event Management Engineer with strong Splunk and enterprise tooling experience to join the Hosting & Tooling team onsite at MOD Corsham.

You’ll play a key role in monitoring platform management, event correlation, and operational tooling, working closely with engineers, analysts, and client teams to maintain and improve monitoring capabilities across critical services.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and optimising Splunk and enterprise monitoring tools
    Creating and maintaining event management policies and monitoring rules
    Developing Splunk queries (SPL), dashboards, and alerting logic
    Supporting tooling platforms such as BMC TrueSight, BMC Discovery, and Netcool
    Deploying and managing monitoring agents
    Producing technical documentation and architecture diagrams
    Supporting both operational (RUN) activities and project delivery
    Working directly with client teams to support monitoring requirements
    Building automation scripts and integrations (Python / PowerShell / APIs)

Required Experience:

  • Strong Splunk experience (SPL, dashboards, rules)
    Experience with enterprise monitoring platforms (BMC, Netcool, SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios etc.)
    Knowledge of event management and observability tooling
    Experience working across Windows, Linux, or AIX environments
    Scripting with Python or PowerShell
    Understanding of networking concepts and SNMP
    Experience building automation and integrations via REST APIs

If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.

If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.

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