Our client, a key player in the defence and security sector, is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer with SC clearance to support critical infrastructure projects. This contract role involves working within the defence industry to develop, automate, and optimise systems that form the backbone of national security operations. You will be integral to designing and deploying automation components that enhance system reliability and efficiency, using cutting-edge technologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, and validation of infrastructure automation components for the NSoIT(D) Platform.
• Create production-quality automation scripts and classes using Python3, Ansible, and Bash, focusing on hardware features, services, and configurations.
• Reverse engineer legacy applications and build parameters for reliable zero-touch automation deployment.
• Adhere to industry standards and internal policies, utilising version control tools like GIT and BitBucket.
• Produce and review design artefacts at all development levels.
• Collaborate with wider testing teams and resolve system issues in support of smooth deployment.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software failures within large infrastructure environments.
• Participate in Agile development teams to deliver iterative improvements and solutions.

Job Requirements:

• At least 12 months’ recent hands-on experience in creating complex Python3 automation classes for production systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Bash.
• Demonstrable experience deploying server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors.
• Understanding of building and supporting large infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software component issues.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Advanced Python3 skills, including workflows, Desired State Configuration, and Bare Metal Deployment.
• Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo) for project documentation.
• Experience working within the defence sector, particularly with Defence Digital or delivering secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
• A university degree in Computer Science or a related discipline at Bachelors or Masters level.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CCNP, VMware VCP, RHCA/RHCE, or OCA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical abilities to propose innovative solutions.

If you have significant experience in infrastructure automation within defence or security environments, and hold SC clearance, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital national projects. Apply now to be part of this critical mission.

DevOps Engineer – 3‑Month Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Fully Remote Rate: £450–£600 per day Overview We’re looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join on a 3‑month contract, working fully remotely. This role is focused on building, deploying, and supporting applications within a modern Azure environment. You’ll be working closely with engineering teams, so strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines within Azure environments. Deploy and support applications using Azure DevOps tooling and GitHub workflows. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to streamline delivery processes. Troubleshoot build, deployment, and integration issues across environments. Contribute to improving automation, reliability, and deployment efficiency. Support teams using Jira and Visual Studio throughout the development lifecycle.Required Skills & Experience Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (core services, deployments, automation). Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency with GitHub (Actions, repos, workflows). Working knowledge of Jira for tracking and delivery. Familiarity with Visual Studio tooling and workflows. Practical understanding of C# and React (not a developer role, but able to support builds and deployments). Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with distributed teams. Please note this opportunity does not offer sponsorship. If your looking for a new challenge and this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your most Up-to-Date CV, please contact me at (url removed)

Akamai Security Engineer & Senior Akamai Security Engineer (Contract)
Knutsford Hybrid - 3 days onsite 2 remote
Senior: £620 per day
Engineer: £490 per day
Until 30/11/2026
INSIDE IR35

Our client is looking for an Akamai Security Engineer and a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large‑scale, high‑traffic digital platforms.

These are key engineering roles focused on strengthening web security, enhancing performance, and embedding best‑practice Akamai configurations into global environments.

Key Responsibilities

Engineer
Configure & maintain Akamai tools (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, CDN)
Support implementation of rulesets, policies & routing configs
Monitor traffic, identify threats & assist in incident response
Tune WAF & bot rules to reduce false positives
Assist with CDN configuration, caching & performance tuning
Manage certificates, redirects, and Akamai property updates
Collaborate with application teams for secure deployments
Produce documentation & support continuous improvement

Senior Engineer
Architect, configure & optimise Akamai tools (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, CDN)
Lead end‑to‑end policy and ruleset implementation
Conduct threat analysis, log review & incident response
Implement rate limiting, DDoS protection & bot mitigation
Manage Akamai properties, certificates, redirects & routing
Tune WAF rules to reduce false positives
Provide technical leadership & best‑practice guidance

Required Skills

Engineer
Hands-on experience with Akamai (KSD, WAF, CDN)
Understanding of OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot behaviours
Strong grasp of HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching & CDNs
Basic scripting (Python, Shell, APIs)
Solid troubleshooting & analytical skills

Senior Engineer
Extensive hands‑on Akamai experience (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN)
Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, DDoS, API protection & bot threats
Deep understanding of HTTP/S, DNS, TCP/IP, TLS & caching strategies
Experience with large‑scale, high‑traffic web environments
Scripting/automation: Python, Shell, Akamai APIs
Strong troubleshooting & performance tuning capability

What to do now
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(IAC / Orchestration / Python / Ansible)

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• £450 - £700 per day
• Corsham - 2-3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• SC clearance required - DV desirable
• Work on a major UK Defence digital transformation programme

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is delivering critical infrastructure automation capability across a large-scale UK Defence platform. Operating within a highly secure environment, they are responsible for developing zero-touch, automated infrastructure solutions across complex, multi-vendor estates. Due to continued programme demand, they are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support delivery across secure platforms.

THE BENEFITS

• Day rate up to £700
• Hybrid working (Corsham-based secure site)
• Long-term Defence programme
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure automation
• Agile delivery environment using modern DevOps tooling

THE INFRASTRUCTURE AUTOMATION ENGINEER ROLE

As an Infrastructure Automation Engineer, you will design, develop and validate automation components forming part of a secure Defence platform. You will reverse engineer legacy and manual build processes into parameterised, zero-touch automation packages, working primarily with Python3, Ansible and scripting technologies. The role includes producing production-quality code, contributing to design artefacts, supporting system testing, and working within Agile teams using the Atlassian toolset.

INFRASTRUCTURE AUTOMATION ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Active SC clearance (DV preferred)
• Strong hands-on experience with Python3 automation development
• Experience with Ansible, Puppet or Chef
• Scripting experience in Bash and/or PowerShell
• Experience automating server, network and storage technologies
• Exposure to large infrastructure environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
• Experience working in Agile teams
• Version control experience (Git / BitBucket)

Relevant certification (e.g. CCNP, VCP, RHCE, OCA) highly desirable.

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via w.
For further information please call 0117 284 0050.
By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Infrastructure Automation Engineer, Python3, Ansible, DevOps, SC Clearance, DV Clearance, Bash, PowerShell, Jenkins, Git, Agile, Defence, NSD

Contract Software Engineer Cloud / Serverless (Outside IR35) Hybrid Nottingham (max 2 days per month onsite) 6 Months Initial Contract We are currently supporting a leading UK digital transformation consultancy on the search for an experienced Software Engineer to join a high-performing delivery team on an enterprise-scale programme. This role will focus on the design and development of cloud-native, serverless solutions within Microsoft Azure, contributing to secure, scalable and resilient enterprise platforms. The Role: You will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining cloud-native applications using Azure Functions, Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue) and Azure Service Bus. The work will involve building event-driven architectures and contributing to modern, serverless solutions within a secure enterprise environment. You will develop high-quality, maintainable code using Node.js, TypeScript and JavaScript, and where required, contribute to front-end development using HTML and JavaScript. Working within a collaborative, Agile delivery team, you will partner with architects, product owners and DevOps engineers to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Youll contribute to code reviews, adhere to established architectural patterns, support testing activities, and ensure best practice security and cloud governance standards are met. There is a requirement to travel to client offices in Nottingham up to two days per month. Essential Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly: Azure Functions Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue) Azure Service Bus Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript and JavaScript Experience building event-driven and serverless applications Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Knowledge of secure coding and cloud security principles Experience using Git-based version control systems Experience contributing to enterprise-level software delivery D esirable Experience: Microsoft Dataverse Microsoft Power Platform Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform) Azure monitoring tools (Application Insights, Azure Monitor) Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Experience delivering solutions for external clients This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established digital consultancy delivering meaningful transformation programmes, working with modern Azure technologies in a collaborative and technically strong environment. If this sounds like you, please apply with your latest CV to be considered. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Contract Lead Software Engineer Cloud / Serverless (Outside IR35) Hybrid Nottingham (max 2 days per month onsite) 6 Months Initial Contract We are currently supporting a leading UK digital transformation consultancy on the search for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join a high-performing delivery team on an enterprise-scale programme. This role will focus on the design and development of cloud-native, serverless solutions within Microsoft Azure, contributing to secure, scalable and resilient enterprise platforms. The Role: You will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining cloud-native applications using Azure Functions, Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue) and Azure Service Bus. The work will involve building event-driven architectures and contributing to modern, serverless solutions within a secure enterprise environment. You will develop high-quality, maintainable code using Node.js, TypeScript and JavaScript, and where required, contribute to front-end development using HTML and JavaScript. Working within a collaborative, Agile delivery team, you will partner with architects, product owners and DevOps engineers to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Youll contribute to code reviews, adhere to established architectural patterns, support testing activities, and ensure best practice security and cloud governance standards are met. There is a requirement to travel to client offices in Nottingham up to two days per month. Essential Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly: Azure Functions Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue) Azure Service Bus Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript and JavaScript Experience building event-driven and serverless applications Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Knowledge of secure coding and cloud security principles Experience using Git-based version control systems Experience contributing to enterprise-level software delivery D esirable Experience: Microsoft Dataverse Microsoft Power Platform Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform) Azure monitoring tools (Application Insights, Azure Monitor) Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Experience delivering solutions for external clients This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established digital consultancy delivering meaningful transformation programmes, working with modern Azure technologies in a collaborative and technically strong environment. If this sounds like you, please apply with your latest CV to be considered. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Oracle Administrator – Rochester – 12 Month Contract

Your Role:

? Design – Input into the definition of requirements for Integration Functional Specifications; document technical specifications
? Build & Configuration – Develop source to OICS integrations, configure non-Oracle adapters.
? Quality & Robustness – Implement error handling, retries, idempotency, logging and alerts; align mappings to canonical models and maintain lookups.
? Testing & Deployment – Unit test integrations, support SIT/E2E/UAT, package and promote artifacts.
? Operations & Support – Monitor dashboards/alerts, troubleshoot incidents and reprocessing per run books, and provide Hypercare support.

Your skills and experience:
? Experience of ETL tools, data integrity strategies and previous data migrations
? Knowledge of Oracle ERP 11i and/or Oracle EPM and/or ERP R12
? Design – Input into the definition of requirements for Integration Functional Specifications; document technical specifications
? Build & Configuration – Develop source to OICS integrations, configure non-Oracle adapters.
? Quality & Robustness – Implement error handling, retries, idempotency, logging and alerts; align mappings to canonical models and maintain lookups.
? Testing & Deployment – Unit test integrations, support SIT/E2E/UAT, package and promote artifacts.
? Operations & Support – Monitor dashboards/alerts, troubleshoot incidents and reprocessing per run books, and provide Hypercare support.

+ 2 year project + Mainly remote working + £530 to £575 per day + SC Cleared Key Skills: + Python3 Automation + Ansible, Puppet, Chef Infrastructure Automation Engineer Location: UK | Clearance: SC Required We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of automation solutions for the NSoIT(D) platform. You'll focus on building robust, scalable automation using Python3, Ansible and Bash, working across complex infrastructure and hardware environments. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain zero-touch infrastructure automation. Reverse engineer legacy/manual builds into fully automated deployments. Develop production-grade code using Python3, Ansible, Bash. Use Git / Bitbucket for version control and peer reviews. Produce technical documentation and design artefacts. Support system testing and resolve service issues. Work within an Agile delivery environment. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 12 months hands-on experience (last 3 years) in: Python3 automation development Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet or Chef) Bash scripting Automated deployment of server, network and storage platforms Large-scale infrastructure environments Troubleshooting hardware/software faults Agile delivery Advanced Python experience (e.g. DSC, workflows, bare-metal deployment). One current certification: CCNP / VMware VCP / RHCE / RHCA / OCA (or equivalent). Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Active SC Clearance

months+

+Inside IR35

• 425 - 466 a day

+Hybrid working in Knutsford

We are looking for an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of Akamai security solutions across enterprise web and API platforms. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient, and high-performing digital services.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Akamai security tools including Kona Site Defender (KSD), WAF, and Bot Manager
• Implement and manage security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations
• Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and support incident response activities
• Tune WAF and bot protection rules to minimise false positives and enhance effectiveness
• Support CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation
• Manage certificates, edge redirects, property updates, and console changes
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure secure deployments and adherence to best practice
• Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of web security operations

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Akamai technologies (KSD, WAF, CDN)
• Strong understanding of web security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management)
• Solid knowledge of HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching, and content delivery networks
• Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Akamai certification (ACE)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Exposure to DevSecOps tooling, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure as Code
• Experience working with SIEM or monitoring tools

This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity within a large-scale financial technology environment, offering hybrid flexibility and the chance to work on critical digital security initiatives.

If you’d like to discuss this Akamai Security Engineer in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Role Title: Akamai Security Engineer
Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) - Manchester
Contract End Date: 30/11/2026
Rate: 400 - 465 per day - Inside IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of Akamai security solutions across web and API platforms. You will collaborate with security and engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing digital services.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Akamai security tools, including Kona Site Defender, WAF, and Bot Manager.
• Implement and fine-tune security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations.
• Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and assist with incident response activities.
• Optimise WAF and bot rules to reduce false positives and enhance protection effectiveness.
• Support CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation.
• Manage certificates, edge redirects, property updates, and Akamai console changes.
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure secure deployments aligned with best practices.
• Provide documentation and contribute to continuous improvements in web security operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Akamai technologies (e.g., Kona Site Defender, WAF, CDN).
• Strong understanding of web security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot activity).
• Familiarity with HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching, and content delivery networks.
• Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs).
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Desirable Skills & Certifications

• Akamai Certified Engineer (ACE)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Exposure to DevSecOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Experience with SIEM or monitoring tools

Role: Senior Akamai Security Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite / 40% remote - Knutsford, Cheshire
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026
Rate: 550 to 600 per day Inside IR35

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large-scale digital platforms.

This role sits at the sharp end of web security - protecting high-traffic environments from modern threats while improving performance and resilience. Expect real engineering challenges, complex environments, and zero room for checkbox security.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and optimise Akamai security solutions including Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, and CDN
• Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rules
• Perform threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response for web traffic
• Implement and manage rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and zero-trust controls
• Partner with engineering and application teams to embed secure Akamai configurations into delivery pipelines
• Manage Akamai properties, edge redirects, certificates, and traffic routing rules
• Tune WAF policies to minimise false positives while maximising threat coverage
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, and best-practice guidance

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with the Akamai platform: Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN
• Strong understanding of web security fundamentals: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot protection, API security
• Deep knowledge of HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, caching strategies, and CDN optimisation
• Experience supporting large-scale, high-traffic production environments
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Shell, Akamai APIs)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and performance-tuning capability

Nice to Have

• Akamai certifications (ACE, Akamai Security Architect)
• Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with SIEM platforms and security analytics

Principal Cloud Platform Engineer - Contract

Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to help shape the future of our cloud security and automation capabilities. You will play a key role in expanding our cloud product roadmap, automating remediation and escalation processes, and strengthening our security posture across enterprise platforms.

Working closely with engineering, security, and DevOps teams, you will apply modern cloud-native and CI/CD practices to solve real-world business challenges across multiple technology domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements aligned to strategic and budgetary objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, build, and delivery of scalable cloud services.
• Enable stakeholders to adopt modern cloud-native architectures and best practices.
• Ensure cloud platforms adhere to security, compliance, and software lifecycle standards.
• Automate operational workflows, incident remediation, and escalation processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in cloud engineering with professional certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Ability to translate High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) into implementable solutions.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and Python or Java.
• Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of SIEM, cloud security controls, and cloud security tooling.
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Hands-on experience with Wiz (Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend).
• Strong containerisation expertise (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Windows and Red Hat Linux environments.
• Automation experience using Chef or similar configuration management tools.

GCP-Focused Experience (Highly Desirable)

• Infrastructure automation using Deployment Manager or Terraform.
• IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies.
• CI/CD tooling including Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy.
• GCP Networking (VPC, firewall rules, load balancing).
• Observability and security tooling (Cloud Logging, Monitoring, Security Command Center).
• Experience with GKE and container orchestration.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience within financial services or other regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant technical discipline.
• CISSP or equivalent security certification.

Role: Senior DevOps Integration Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite/40% remote - Cheshire
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026
Rate: £600 to £630 per day

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Integration Engineer to take ownership of designing, automating, and integrating modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform tooling.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on building scalable, resilient DevOps solutions that improve deployment speed, platform reliability, and engineering efficiency across multiple teams. If you like solving complex automation problems and making pipelines purr rather than scream, you’ll feel at home here.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines across multi-service environments
• Integrate build, test, security scanning, and deployment workflows
• Automate cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Build and manage container platforms using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting integrations
• Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and security teams to embed DevOps best practices
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, environment inconsistencies, and integration issues
• Drive continuous improvement, performance optimisation, and platform resilience
• Produce clear documentation, automation standards, and reusable tooling

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Solid cloud engineering experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Deep Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform highly preferred)
• Kubernetes and container orchestration experience
• Strong Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Good understanding of DevSecOps practices (SAST, DAST, secrets management, code scanning)
• Excellent troubleshooting and systems integration skills

Nice to Have

• Cloud/DevOps certifications (Azure DevOps Engineer, AWS DevOps Pro, CKA)
• Experience with API integration, service automation, or event-driven pipelines
• Familiarity with monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk)
• Experience with GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux)

Job Title: Atlassian Application Engineer

Max Supplier Rate: 405 per day inside ir35

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford/hybrid with (2 days/week in office)

Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC clearance for this role.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Atlassian Application Engineer to support a major UK Government project. You will be responsible for configuring, maintaining and optimising Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence and Marketplace add-ons) to deliver secure, reliable and scalable solutions for critical public sector services.

This role suits a hands-on specialist with proven experience delivering Atlassian platforms in complex enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, administer and optimise Atlassian applications including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and Bamboo to meet business and client requirements.
• Lead and deliver Atlassian platform upgrades, migrations and system consolidations, ensuring minimal disruption and data integrity.
• Perform technical assessments and health checks of Atlassian environments, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Design and configure Jira Service Management solutions including workflows, queues, SLAs, automation rules and integrations.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Atlassian tools and third-party systems using APIs and scripting.
• Implement and support CI/CD automation for application upgrades, testing and deployment processes.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define workflows, custom fields, reporting dashboards and marketplace add-ons.
• Provide technical guidance and support across Agile, DevOps and ITSM-aligned delivery environments.

Expereince required:

• At min 3-5 Years of experience in Atlassian solution delivery, working on Application Engineering related activities
• Hands on Experience with Jira, Confluence upgrades, migrations and consolidations
• Atlassian Technical migration accreditation and certifications
• Performed technical assessments and heath checks
• Experience and certification in the Administration of Atlassian instances of Jira and Confluence
• Experienced in administration Atlassian products Bitbucket and Bamboo
• Jira Service Management solution configurations. Be able to configure queues, SLAs and automation
• API and Scripting knowledge, Solution delivery between Jira and other applications
• Has used and can configure CI/CD automation tooling for scripting Application upgrades and testing

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

Role Title: Application Security Specialist

Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026

Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to 517.78 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

We are looking for an Application Security Specialist to assess and strengthen the security of applications across development, deployment, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews, threat modelling, and vulnerability assessments.
• Support secure coding practices and provide guidance to development teams.
• Operate security scanning tools (SAST/DAST/IAST).
• Validate remediation of vulnerabilities and track risk reductions.
• Contribute to secure design standards and best practices.
• Work with DevOps to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure development principles.
• Experience with scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Veracode, Fortify).
• Understanding of cloud security and API/application architecture.

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!

+6 months +

+Fully remote working

+SC cleared - must hold current active clearance

+Sole British nationals only - due to nature of the project

Skills:

+AWS

+DevOps Engineer

+Kubernetes

+Public Sector experience

We’re looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to design, build, and optimise secure, scalable cloud environments in a fully remote role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Build and manage containerised environments with Docker and Kubernetes
• Architect and optimise AWS services across compute, networking, storage, and security
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, CircleCI)
• Embed DevSecOps practices using tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, and OWASP
• Implement monitoring and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Experience Required

• 5-10+ years in DevOps / Cloud Engineering
• Strong AWS architecture and security expertise
• Proven IaC and CI/CD delivery experience
• Solid Docker and Kubernetes knowledge
• Ability to influence stakeholders and mentor teams

Fully remote, high-impact role within a forward-thinking cloud engineering team.

If you’d like to discuss this AWS DevOps Engineer in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Your new company
This client is a globally renowned consultancy.

Your new role
You will be a client-facing DevOps Engineer in an AWS Platform team.
You must be SC eligible to be considered for this role. This role will be mostly remote with occasional travel to the office.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will have:

• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Bash shell
• Experience working with AWS console and AWS CLI
• Knowledge of AWS networking concepts, VPC, subnets, routing, security groups
• Understanding of AWS security best practices and implement appropriate IAM role

What you’ll get in return
An exciting opportunity to join a globally renowned consultancy, in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process.

What you need to do now
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.

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Rate: 500 - 535 a day

IR35: Inside IR35

Location: Remote within the UK

Duration: Initially 6 months

Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

You will join a global IT consultancy who are delivering digital transformation to public sector body. They are looking for a back-end Java Developer with proven IDAM (Identity and Access Management) experience. You will be part of a continuous improvement squad delivering enhancements and new features alongside BAU work (i.e. incidents and support maintenance activities). In addition, you will be involved in helping our client transform their IDAM service, re-platforming to Azure Kubernetes Service. You will have a solid understanding of modern deployment pipelines and DevOps principles. The role will require providing out of hours support (i.e. Monday to Saturday once per month).

As a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on back-end development, you will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving high-performance, server-side applications. Your responsibilities will extend beyond coding to include technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic input on technology decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and enhance robust, scalable systems and services in a modern, cloud-based environment.
• Lead or contribute to technical design discussions, translating business requirements into high-quality solutions.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Guide and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in coding, integration, and delivery are followed.

Essential

• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IDAM)
• Experience in developing applications that interact with at least one IDAM platform (e.g., ForgeRock, One Identity, Okta, Azure AD, AuthO)
• Java development
• Jenkins
• Reverse engineering
• Working collaboratively in a close-knit team and being able to work independently on Jira tickets

C# Developer - 6-month contract - London - SC Cleared - Inside IR35

My Financial Services customer is looking for a C# Developer, that will play a key role in designing and building components of a synchronisation platform. You will work across Back End and Front End technologies to enhance the Lab environment, implement feedback-driven improvements, and help shape future synchronisation models.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions within Azure.

Skills & Experience required from the C# Developer

• Active SC Clearance
• Strong hands-on development experience with C# and .NET
• Solid SQL and database development expertise
• Experience building modern web applications using Angular, HTML, and JavaScript
• Experience working within Azure-hosted environments
• Experience in the financial Services sector
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation Scripting would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities of the C# Developer

• Design and develop Back End services using C# and .NET
• Build and maintain database structures and queries using SQL
• Contribute to Front End development using Angular, HTML, and JavaScript
• Support the enhancement of synchronisation models based on participant feedback
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver platform improvements
• Contribute to DevOps processes including CI/CD pipeline support and automation
• Participate in technical discovery and solution design discussions
• Continuously improve code quality, performance, and security standards

The C# Developer is required to be onsite, 2 days a week in Central London.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website.

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Our client, a global organisation, urgently require an experienced Software Engineer to undertake a long term contract, starting immediately.

In order to be successful, you will have the following experience:

• Expert level experience with Red Hat OpenShift , including cluster administration and application
• Strong software engineering background (Python, Java, Go, C#, etc.)
• Experience building and deploying containerisation applications (Kubernetes, OpenShift Operators)
• Active DV Clearance is essential - the role cannot be carried out without this

Within this role, you will be responsible for:

• Design, develop and deploy software solutions within secure OpenShift environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines compatible with restricted networks
• Engineer containerised applications using best practices for security, scalability, and maintainability
• Configure, administer, and optimise Red Hat OpenShift clusters
• Implement automation using tools such as Ansible, Helm, GitOps, or similar
• Troubleshoot complex platform, container, and application issues in secure settings
• Produce high-quality documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical reports
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure solutions comply with UK Government security standards and accreditation requirements
• Support clients and stakeholders to adopt modern engineering and DevOps practices

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract, within a dynamic and high profile organisation.

Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a highly skilled IAC - Orchestration Software Engineer with SC clearance to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves supporting the design, development, and validation of infrastructure automation components that underpin complex military and security systems. You will work at the forefront of automation technology, creating solutions that integrate hardware features and external APIs, ensuring reliable, repeatable deployments within critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automation modules using Python3, Ansible, Jenkins, Bash, and PowerShell, focusing on hardware components and external services.
• Reverse engineer legacy applications and manual build instructions to craft dynamic, zero-touch automation packages.
• Create high-quality, production-ready code aligned with industry standards and internal policies.
• Utilise version control tools such as GIT and BitBucket for code management and peer reviews.
• Produce detailed design artefacts and support testing activities across the system environment.
• Coordinate with service management to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Maintain documentation within Atlassian tools like JIRA and Confluence to ensure seamless tracking of tasks and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate within an agile team environment to deliver reliable infrastructure automation solutions.

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in developing complex Python3 automation classes for production systems.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash and PowerShell for OS automation.
• Experience deploying server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware or software component failures effectively.
• Knowledge of building or supporting large infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrable experience with advanced Python3 coding features including workflows and desired state configuration.
• At least one relevant professional certification within the last five years, such as CCNP, VMware VCP, RHCE, or OCA.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working within the Defence or wider public sector, especially with Defence Digital or delivering secure accredited solutions.
• Knowledge of the Atlassian suite-JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo-for task management and documentation.
• Relevant university-level education in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and an analytical mindset to solve complex technical problems.
• Holds a valid Security Clearance (SC).

If you have the technical expertise and security clearance to thrive in this specialised environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s forward-thinking team in Defence & Security.