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Integration Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Rochester
In office
Mid - Senior
£40/hour - £42/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Integration Engineer in Rochester full time onsite

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Integration Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Rochester on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

Rate:

£42.11 per hour inside / Umbrella

The 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.

Knowledge & Skills:

? Strong experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
? Solid understanding of Oracle ERP database architecture and/or Oracle Cloud environments (EPM / Fusion)
? Experience with joins, subqueries, analytic functions, and performance tuning of data extractions
? Knowledge of ETL techniques and methods
? Powershell or other scripting/ automation tools
? Experience in Oracle 11i data structures or Oracle Cloud environments
? Previous experience of data migration in a similar role
? FBDI experience
Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
Achieve a work/life balance
Develop your skills

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If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

Software Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £570/day
RECENTLY POSTED

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: £500 - £570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment

Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications

Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems

Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation

Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer

Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible

Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing

Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues

Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices

Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

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Software Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £570/day
RECENTLY POSTED

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: 500 - 570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment
  • Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications
  • Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems
  • Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation
  • Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible
  • Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues
  • Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

  • Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices
  • Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

Salesforce DevOps Engineer
Anson McCade
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£575/day
RECENTLY POSTED

A leading digital delivery organisation is seeking an experienced Salesforce DevOps Engineer to support a major public services programme. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining an end-to-end Salesforce CI/CD ecosystem that enables reliable, scalable, and secure releases across multiple environments. You will play a key role in shaping automated build, test, deployment, and environment management pipelines while working closely with development and delivery teams.

Whats on Offer

  • 6-month contract (Inside IR35)
  • £575 per day
  • Hybrid working London based
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile public sector transformation programmes
  • Modern engineering environment with strong emphasis on automation and best practice

What You Need

  • Proven experience as a Salesforce DevOps Engineer or in a similar platform-focused DevOps role
  • Strong Salesforce platform knowledge, including application implementation and configuration
  • Hands-on experience designing and maintaining Salesforce CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD
  • Strong knowledge of AWS and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
  • Experience implementing scratch-orgbased validation workflows
  • Experience with semantic-releasedriven packaging approaches
  • Automated environment configuration experience
  • Integration of automated regression testing (e.g. Provar)
  • Experience developing custom Salesforce CLI plugins
  • Exposure to UI automation using tools such as Puppeteer
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Comfortable working within Agile delivery teams
  • Must hold active SC clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain it
  • British passport holder required

If you are a Salesforce DevOps specialist looking for your next contract opportunity in a secure and impactful environment, please apply for immediate consideration.

IDAM Engineer - DV Cleared
Experis
Basingstoke
In office
Mid - Senior
£650/day - £750/day

IDAM Engineer

Must have an Active DV Clearance

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an IDAM Engineer to join a secure and fast paced Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver enterprise grade identity and access management solutions while working in a multi skilled agile team focused on high assurance environments.

About the Role - IDAM Engineer

  • As an IDAM Engineer, you will design and implement secure identity and access management solutions across on premises environments.
  • You will create high level and low level designs and maintain all supporting documentation to meet governance and review requirements.
  • The role involves integrating IDAM capabilities across security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with existing platforms and future user needs.
  • You will own delivery of work packages from design through to implementation and ongoing change, ensuring functional and non functional requirements are met.

What We’re Looking For - IDAM Engineer

  • Strong experience with on premise identity products such as NetIQ, One Identity Manager, Forefront Identity Manager, or SailPoint.
  • Extensive knowledge of Identity and Access Management technologies and standards.
  • Proven ability to create and maintain HLDs and LLDs for identity solutions.
  • Experience with role based access control, access request processes, and identity governance.
  • Strong understanding of Windows Enterprise technologies, PowerShell scripting, and automation.
  • Awareness of automated testing approaches within secure environments.
  • Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks.
  • Ability to provide SME level guidance to teams and stakeholders.

Lead secure identity services and shape the future of access management as an IDAM Engineer.

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

Tech lead - AWS Connect AI - Luton, UK
Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd
Luton
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary

Role: Tech lead - AWS Connect AILocation: Luton, UK (Hybrid 3days)Duration: 6+ Months
Roles and responsibilities:Design, develop, and implement automation solutions and AI-driven applications to optimise network control processes.Utilise AWS Bedrock, AWS Quicksuite, and AWS SageMaker, AWS Quicksuite and AWS Connect to build, deploy, and maintain scalable machine learning and automation pipelines.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, data science, and Product, to define requirements and deliver robust solutions.Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance existing automation and AI systems to ensure high availability and performance.Stay abreast of new AWS features and emerging technologies in automation and AI, applying best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Supervisory / Managerial responsibilitiesBachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on automation and AI applications.Hands-on expertise with AWS Bedrock, AWS Quicksuite, and AWS SageMaker.Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages commonly used for AI and automation.Experience in designing and operationalising machine learning models in a production environment.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Familiarity with airline operations or network control systems.Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure as code.Experience with cloud security and data governance.
Core skills:Devops/ Platform Team interaction modelsProduct-aligned Team StructuresSRE and platform engineering concepts

Senior Security Administrator - Palo Alto
Experis
London
Hybrid
Senior
£200/day - £400/day

Security Administrator

6 months

London - hybrid

Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Role overview:

  • Palo Alto Networks expertise to support and enhance our security operations.
  • Palo Alto Networks provides a comprehensive, AI-powered SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution known as Prisma SASE. It is designed to converge networking and security into a single cloud-delivered platform to support hybrid workforces and modern, distributed enterprises
  • You will be responsible for the administration, configuration, policy management, monitoring, and optimisation of Palo Alto security controls, ensuring secure and resilient network operations across enterprise environments.
  • This role is hands-on, need to be comfortable working in complex, regulated, or high-availability environments, partnering with infrastructure, networking, and SOC teams to deliver robust security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Palo Alto Administer, configure, and support Palo Alto NGFWs (PA-Series / VM-Series) including:

  • Security policy rules, NAT, zones, routing, interfaces, HA, and objects

  • App-ID / User-ID / Content-ID, URL filtering, Anti-Spyware, Vulnerability profiles

  • SSL decryption policy management (where applicable) and related operational impacts

  • Work closely with Network Engineers, Cloud/Platform teams, and Service Owners

  • Support projects such as:

    • Firewall migrations, data centre moves, cloud connectivity, segmentation initiatives
    • Zero Trust or least privilege initiatives
    • Integration with SIEM/SOAR tooling

Required Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience administering Palo Alto NGFWs in enterprise environments
  • Proven experience with Panorama for centralised policy and device management
  • Understanding of:
    • Network security principles (segmentation, least privilege, L3/L4/L7 filtering)
    • TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF helpful), NAT, VPN concepts
  • Skilled troubleshooting ability using logs, packet capture, and CLI diagnostics
  • Experience operating within ITIL-style change management and incident processes
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate clearly to technical/non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have):

  • Palo Alto feature experience:
    • GlobalProtect, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, SSL decryption operations
    • Advanced Threat Prevention tuning, WildFire analysis, DNS Security
  • Cloud security/networking exposure:
    • Azure/AWS/GCP, cloud-native firewalls, transit networking
    • VM-Series deployments, Terraform/automation exposure
  • SIEM integration experience:
    • Splunk / Sentinel / QRadar log forwarding and use-case support
  • Scripting/automation:
    • Python, PowerShell, Ansible, PAN-OS API, IaC patterns
  • Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, government, critical infrastructure)

Certifications:

  • Palo Alto PCCSA / PCNSA / PCNSE (highly desirable)
  • ITIL Foundation (helpful)
  • Security certs: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCNP Security (nice to have)
Data Engineer - Minerva - Contract - SC Clearance
CBSbutler Holdings Limited
Telford
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£480/day - £515/day

Data Engineer - Minerva VAT TxR
Active SC Clearance required
Telford
£480 - £515 per day inside IR35
Hybrid - 2 days per week

Hiring for an experienced Data Engineer to join the Minerva Platform Data Team, supporting the consolidation of key tax data services into a single, scalable calculations platform.

Responsibilities:
* Design and build scalable data pipelines and integration solutions
* Develop ETL processes using Pentaho and Talend
* Work with Denodo (data virtualisation) and SAS
* Drive Agile delivery and DevOps CI/CD practices
* Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and security

Skills and Experience:
* Strong ETL expertise (Pentaho, Talend)
* Experience with Denodo and SAS
* Strong SQL and data modelling skills
* Agile/Scrum and DevOps experience (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes)
* Ability to solve complex data challenges in secure environments

Please apply for immediate interview!

CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

System Programmer
TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK
Leicester
In office
Mid
Private salary

We are looking for a System Programmer to support and maintain our Intranet performance to optimal levels. This is a temporary role for 24 months. The role can be based in or around either Warrington, Leicester or Castleford.

About the role
On a day-to-day basis this is what you would be doing:

  • Resolve errors/faults as they arise.
  • Offer programmer support when required.
  • Design, develop, and maintain our business-critical applications, databases, and automated processes
  • Develop, test, deploy, and maintain automation solutions using Power Automate and Blue Prism.

We are looking for somebody with experience in a similar role. Here is a quick tick list for the other skills we are looking for:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Linux/Windows server environments.
  • Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.
  • Experience with process mapping, workflow design tools, or BPM platforms.
  • Understanding of IT security, data governance, and best practice coding standards.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Attractive company pension
  • Company sick pay
  • Voluntary critical illness cover
  • Free eye tests
  • Free flu jabs
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Benefits platform with instant discounts and offers

Why choose Toyota

Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support across the UK.
We foster a culture where our team members are encouraged to continually improve their processes and strive to provide the highest quality in service for our customers. We aim to create a safe environment where our team members feel valued, fulfilled, engaged and happy. We want to attract the best talent and develop our team so that they achieve their full potential.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive regrettably only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support activities such as application screening. All decisions are subject to human review, and AI is used fairly and in line with our data protection and equality obligations.
Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.

Cyber Asset Management Engineer
Randstad Digital
Edinburgh
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary

?? Cyber Asset Management Engineer

?? Remote (must be able to travel to Edinburgh when required)
?? 12-month contract | Strong chance to go permanent
?? IR35: Inside
?? Rate: Open - focused on the right person

??? The Role

This is a hands-on cyber engineering role focused on asset visibility, integrations, automation, and real risk reduction - not just reporting.

You’ll help the business:
? Know exactly what assets exist
? Identify security gaps
? Automate fixes wherever possible

?? What You’ll Do

?? Build full visibility across:

  • Devices
  • Users
  • Cloud & SaaS

?? Engineer solutions by:

  • Integrating systems via APIs
  • Connecting security tooling data
  • Creating dashboards & automations
  • Driving remediation of security gaps

?? Work with tools like SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Mgmt, CSPM, IAM
?? Automate using Python or PowerShell

?? Success Looks Like

? Higher asset coverage
? Fewer unknown devices
? Automated detection of gaps
? Automated / semi-automated fixes
? Clear dashboards for leadership

?? Who They Want

? Hands-on, proactive engineer
? Comfortable with complex environments
? Spots problems and solves them
? Self-directed and organised
? Able to document and explain work clearly

?? Interviews

Stage 1 - Technical with engineers
Stage 2 - Culture fit with the Senior Director

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

Spotlight
DevOps Senior Consultant
Opencast
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£450/day - £550/day

The Role You’ll lead on responding to outages, triaging issues, balancing stakeholder priorities/concerns, and keeping open communication channels. You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing continuous deployment solutions that help our clients to deliver software faster and more efficiently. You’ll be keen to understand our clients’ ways of working and will have an enthusiasm to learn new tools and technologies as needed. Essential experience We want you to have demonstrable experience in DevOps practices and appreciate that Cloud & Platform Engineering are big topics. Ultimately, we’re looking for talented engineers who can learn modern technologies in the digital space. In the interview, please show your experience in: · Designing, building, and testing software release processes that cover the entire SDLC. · Creating, modifying, and maintaining complex CI/CD pipelines. · Creating dashboards and visualisations for application performance that proactively identify and address potential problems before they occur. · Using automated testing to detect security issues/vulnerabilities in application and/or infrastructure code, thereby detecting issues before it reaches production (aka Shift-Left). · Strong experience in operating and maintaining services primarily in any of the BIG three public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and GCP). Desirable experience Some other areas of experience that are not essential but still relevant to the role: · Identifying problems using RCA or 5-Whys methods and suggesting solutions to reduce the likelihood of incidents reoccurring. · A strong understanding of cloud networking and security concepts. · Understanding the principles of containerisation, and how to control and orchestrate groups of containers in production environments. · Writing clean, organised, structured and version-controlled code. · Knowledge of at least one scripting language that enables you to perform more complex automation tasks thereby reducing manual toil. · Preference for using CLI tools over relying on web portals. · Understanding SRE (live services) ways of working, that enables you to better increase reliability and availability of the service you support. · Auditing your service for FinOps and SecOps related compliance issues. Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. If you don’t have all this experience please do still apply, as we can coach you in these areas if you join us.

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