Lead Data Engineer - Pyspark / AWS / Python / SAS - Financial Sector

As a Lead PySpark Engineer, you will design, develop, and fix complex data processing solutions using PySpark on AWS. You will work hands-on with code, modernising legacy data workflows and supporting large-scale SAS-to-PySpark migrations. The role requires strong engineering discipline, deep data understanding, and the ability to deliver production-ready data pipelines in a financial services environment.

Essential Skills

PySpark & Data Engineering

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on PySpark experience.
• SAS to Pyspark migration experience
• Proven ability to write production-ready PySpark code.
• Strong understanding of data and data warehousing concepts, including: ETL/ELT, Data models, Dimensions and facts, Data marts, SCDs

Spark Performance & Optimisation

• Strong knowledge of Spark execution concepts, including partitioning, optimisation, and performance tuning.
• Experience troubleshooting and improving distributed data processing pipelines.
• Python & Engineering Quality
• Strong Python coding skills with the ability to refactor, optimise, and stabilise existing codebases.
• Experience implementing parameterisation, configuration, logging, exception handling, and modular design.

SAS & Legacy Analytics

• Strong foundation in SAS (Base SAS, SAS Macros, SAS DI Studio).
• Experience understanding, debugging, and modernising legacy SAS code.

Data Engineering & Testing

• Ability to understand end-to-end data flows, integrations, orchestration, and CDC.
• Experience writing and executing data and ETL test cases.
• Ability to build unit tests, comparative testing, and validate data pipelines.

Engineering Practices

• Proficiency in Git-based workflows, branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews.
• Ability to document code, data flows, and technical decisions clearly.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workloads.

AWS & Platform Skills

• Strong understanding of core AWS services, including: S3, EMR / Glue, Workflows, Athena, IAM
• Experience building and operating data pipelines on AWS.
• Big data processing on cloud platforms.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in banking or financial services.
• Experience working on SAS modernisation or cloud migration programmes.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

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

Senior Data Engineer (Data Modernization)

We are looking for a proactive, goal-oriented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale high-performance big data pipelines. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver who excels in distributed environments and values technical excellence through CI/CD and Agile.

The Essentials

• Pipeline Tech: 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT.
• Modern Modeling: Expert skills in Data Vault and Dimensional modeling.
• Cloud & DevOps: Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and writing secure code.
• Data Governance: Proven ability to embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline.
• Leadership: A passion for guiding and coaching fellow team members both technically and procedurally.

The Mission

You will lead data modernization efforts, ensuring large-scale systems remain compliant and secure while maintaining a “right tool for the job” mindset. You’ll bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts.

Apply

If you have a passion for building well-governed, scalable systems and want to lead a high-impact team, please apply with your CV

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

Edinburgh

12-Month Contract

Paying up to 87p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver software solutions within a defined work package area, ensuring that the package meets all stakeholder requirements
• Establish and mature stakeholder needs, associating/attributing priority, interest, influence and trading-off needs to determine optimum capability to solve stakeholders? problems
• Create high quality and robust code; for fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and reports on progress to your line manager
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other elements of the programme.
• Ensure the application of appropriate tools / techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in own area of expertise
• Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options
• Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for the adoption of best practices
• Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering

Required Skillset:

• Experience in designing solutions using C and NI LabWindows /CVI
• Have experience with TestStand
• Developing Low-Level Drivers
• Developing software for test system environments
• Developing software within a development process framework
• Experience in Agile development and Atlassian toolset
• Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking and peer review

Disclaimer:

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

Location: Reading (Hybrid/On-site as required)
Sector: Aerospace & Defence
Security Clearance: Required or eligible

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Lead to play a pivotal role in delivering and scaling advanced software engineering capabilities within a complex, regulated aerospace and defence environment.

This role will focus on shaping and managing a modern Software function, embedding digital engineering best practices, and leading multi-partner delivery across distributed and international teams. You will operate at both strategic and delivery levels, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks, programme objectives, and long-term capability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, implementation, and governance of software engineering methods, standards, and toolchains across complex delivery environments
• Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices, modern software life cycle environments, and digital thread enablement
• Provide technical and delivery leadership for model-based software design and digital engineering initiatives
• Manage integration across multiple partners, suppliers, and system integrators within a Software Factory context
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defence regulatory and certification frameworks (including DO-178C and associated supplements)
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across engineering, programme, and commercial functions
• Own financial and resource planning for software engineering capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Operate effectively in dynamic, evolving programmes, balancing structure with pragmatism and delivery focus

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• Project or Programme Management certification (eg APM, PRINCE2) or demonstrable experience managing complex delivery environments
• Extensive experience with software engineering toolchains, DevSecOps, and software life cycle environments
• Proven experience in Model-Based Software Design
• Extensive experience within Aerospace and/or Defence, with strong understanding of regulatory and certification frameworks
• Strong knowledge of Digital Engineering, including model-based engineering and environment provisioning
• Experience managing multi-partner and supplier integration in large-scale software programmes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align diverse teams
• Strong financial and resource management capability

Security

• Active security clearance or eligibility for clearance within a defence programme is mandatory

Whats on Offer

• Opportunity to lead and shape high-impact digital engineering capability in major defence programmes
• Work within complex, technically challenging, and nationally significant environments
• Competitive daily rate or salary (dependent on engagement model and experience)

If you are a senior software or digital engineering leader with deep aerospace or defence experience and are looking to make a strategic impact, we would like to hear from you.

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Driven Development Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.

Rate: £70.00 per hour
Location: Bristol
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine)
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview Process: One stage Video Interview

Test Driven Development Lead Job Description:

The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of the company’s projects.
We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they need it.
The department are involved all the way through development – from concept studies through trials firings and the move into production and service.

Responsibilities:

You will act as a technical leader, coach, and change agent, embedding Test Driven Development (TDD) practices into a team of highly capable engineers who have not previously worked in a TDD environment.
You will shape engineering culture and introduce TDD principles while maintaining clear organisational separation between development and testing.
You will not only coach the team, you will act as a hands-on test practitioner where you will personally design, implement, and execute most project tests to provide objective evidence of software quality in line with quality assurance requirements.

Skillset/experience required:

Essential:

Strong background in Test-Driven Development practices
Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD
Extensive hands-on experience designing and executing automated tests
Experience establishing test strategies from scratch
Demonstrated ability to coach experienced engineers
Strong requirements elicitation and analysis skills
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Advantageous:

C / C++ / MatLab / Similink
Jetson Orin NX / Linux
Hardware-software integration
Simulation or real-time embedded systems
Safety-critical or high-reliability systems experience

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Multi-Cloud

Newcastle - Hybrid

4 Months Contract Inside IR35

£450 to £550 a day

*Active Security Clearance is Needed*

A high profiled consultancy firm is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to contribute to mission critical programme. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical lead who enjoys bridging the gap between high-level delivery and team development.

In this position, you will be at the heart of a complex multi-cloud estate (AWS and Azure). We need a specialist who is as comfortable architecting a Terraform module as they are coaching junior engineers to help them scale their skills. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring security, scalability, and observability are baked into the infrastructure from day one.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience across both AWS and Azure.
• Advanced skills in Terraform for building reusable modules.
• Proficiency with Ansible and Packer for configuration and image hardening.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and Docker.
• Experience building pipelines within GitLab or Jenkins.
• Mastery of Linux environments and Bash scripting
• Experience with tools such as ELK or Dynatrace.

??Newcastle - Hybrid workday 2 or 3 days in office | ?? £450 to £550 | 4 Months Contract

*Active Security Clearance is Needed*

If you have the technical chops and a passion for mentoring, I want to hear from you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to

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

Java Tech Lead / Architect with 10+ years experience is needed for an initial 6-month contract with further extensions up to 18 months paying £300 a day inside IR35 to drive the design and execution of high-scale, event-driven systems. This role is a hybrid of strategic architectural planning and hands-on engineering leadership. You will be responsible for defining technical roadmaps, mentoring a high-performing engineering team, and ensuring the delivery of robust microservices within a complex, long-term program.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Design and oversee the implementation of scalable microservices and event-based architectures using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
• Team Steering: Act as the technical point of contact for the team; facilitate decision-making, sprint planning, and resource allocation.
• Quality Governance: Conduct rigorous code reviews, approve pull requests, and establish best practices for CI/CD and automated testing.
• Hands-on Delivery: Lead by example by contributing to mission-critical code and solving complex technical bottlenecks that require “Architect-level” troubleshooting.
• Stakeholder Management: Translate business requirements into technical blueprints and communicate progress/risks to program leadership.

Technical Requirements

10+ years of professional software development experience

Expert-level proficiency in Java (current versions) and Spring Boot.

Deep expertise in Kafka for event-driven architecture and streaming.

Proven track record in Microservices design patterns, API Gateway management, and Cloud-native development.

Previous experience leading engineering teams through the full SDLC in an Agile environment.

Preferred Attributes

Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Strong understanding of Database design (SQL and NoSQL).

Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Working Conditions

Hybrid Model: Candidates must be able to commute to West Sussex 3 days per week.

Stability: While the initial contract is 6 months, this is a multi-year program offering significant long-term potential.

Senior GraphQL Engineer (GraphQL Federation) to design, build and scale high-performance GraphQL APIs in a modern TypeScript/Node.js stack, deployed to Kubernetes in a cloud-native environment. This is an ideal contract for a GraphQL specialist who loves clean schemas, resilient services, and production-grade delivery.

The Role (Key Responsibilities)

• Own end-to-end GraphQL API delivery: schema design through to production integration, focusing on performance, maintainability, security, and scalability.
• GraphQL Federation expertise: design and implement supergraphs, subgraphs, resolvers, and governance patterns (versioning, evolution, backward compatibility).
• Build and maintain TypeScript + Node.js backend services, integrating with modern frontends and varied data sources.
• Apply DevOps best practices: CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Concourse), Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and YAML-based deployments.
• Work in an Agile engineering environment: collaborate closely, review PRs, influence architecture, and continuously improve delivery.
• Ensure APIs are observable and reliable in production using modern telemetry and APM tooling.
• Champion GraphQL best practices and share knowledge across teams (mentoring/coaching desirable).

Required Experience (Skills & Tech)

• Strong commercial experience delivering Federated GraphQL in production (schema-first design, supergraph/subgraph architecture, resolvers, schema governance, and API evolution).
• Advanced TypeScript and Node.js backend development.
• Testing experience with modern frameworks such as Vitest and Playwright (API + end-to-end).
• Hands-on delivery with Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and YAML (cloud-native deployments).
• Observability / telemetry: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog, APM tools.
• Good understanding of CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code concepts, and production support best practices.
• Ability to improve existing codebases and influence architectural direction.
• Experience mentoring / coaching engineers is a plus.

Location:West London (Hybrid 2 days/week on-site)

Contract:6 months initial (extensions highly likely)
Start:ASAP
Eligibility:UK-based candidates only
Rate:Market rates (Outside IR35)

Please send yourlatest CV, confirming:

• Availability / start date
• Outside IR35 day rate

Staffworx Limited are a UK-based recruitment consultancy supporting the global digital, e-commerce, software, and business consulting sectors.

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments. Automate deployments using Terraform , Ansible , and Packer . Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration. Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability. Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members. Technical Requirements Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure. IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab. Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace. Essential Criteria Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance . Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. 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

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

The Post

The Senior Developer plays a pivotal role in the design, development, delivery and ongoing maintenance of software systems that support the university’s strategic and operational needs. The postholder will lead development lifecycles, ensuring that software solutions are robust, secure, scalable and aligned with best practice.

Working in a rapidly evolving technological environment, the Senior Developer will take responsibility for creating, maintaining and improving systems, as well as diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues. The role requires close collaboration with stakeholders across the university, translating business requirements into effective technical solutions. As a subject matter expert, the post‑holder will also contribute to future planning, recommending improvements and innovations across the university’s digital ecosystem.

Description of Duties

• Lead the design, development, coding, security and installation of software solutions across a wide range of information systems
• Manage and oversee the full software development lifecycle of solutions
• Work with business customers to assess operational feasibility by analysing requirements, defining problems, evaluating options and proposing solutions
• Develop software solutions by engaging with stakeholders at all levels, understanding information needs, system flows, data usage and business processes
• Investigate and resolve complex problem areas across systems and integrations
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle
• Produce high-quality documentation including flowcharts, diagrams, layouts, code comments and clear coding patterns to support maintainability
• Supervise external developers and contractors, ensuring adherence to university coding standards and lifecycle processes
• Support technical engagement with third-party suppliers and contract managers for cloud and on-premise systems
• Define and implement system specifications, standards and programming approaches
• Provide supervision, guidance and technical leadership to developers and other colleagues
• Conduct systems analysis and recommend improvements to processes, policies and procedures
• Use security-by-design to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and security of information and systems
• Ensure systems meet required accessibility standards and support inclusive digital experiences

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
• Substantial professional software development experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Java development and use of APIs
• Experience of modern CI/CD including version control
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from conception and architecture through to delivery and maintenance
• Strong understanding of professional software engineering practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing and operational support
• Ability to ensure products and web services meet standards of security, reliability, cost‑effectiveness and scalability
• Experience developing and supporting large‑scale enterprise applications
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams and contributing to product and engineering decisions

Skills & Attributes

• A customer‑focused approach to service design, delivery and evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work systematically in a busy environment
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret information effectively
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong user‑centred approach to development
• Logical thinking and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working with student records systems such as Banner or SITS
• Experience of Git, Jenkins or other relevant devops tools
• Full‑stack development experience (frontend and backend)
• Knowledge of ITIL, Prince2 or Agile
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and containerisation/orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker

Additional Information

*X2 positions available*

Full time

Fixed term for up to 2 years

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 26 March 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 01 April 2026.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances under SOC code 2134.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

For a full description of duties and essential/desirable criteria please click the apply button, which will take you directly to the University Website.

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Multi-Cloud Newcastle - Hybrid 4 Months Contract Inside IR35 £450 to £550 a day \*Active Security Clearance is Needed\* A high profiled consultancy firm is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to contribute to mission critical programme. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical lead who enjoys bridging the gap between high-level delivery and team development. In this position, you will be at the heart of a complex multi-cloud estate (AWS and Azure). We need a specialist who is as comfortable architecting a Terraform module as they are coaching junior engineers to help them scale their skills. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring security, scalability, and observability are baked into the infrastructure from day one. Essential Skills Hands-on experience across both AWS and Azure. Advanced skills in Terraform for building reusable modules. Proficiency with Ansible and Packer for configuration and image hardening. Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and Docker. Experience building pipelines within GitLab or Jenkins. Mastery of Linux environments and Bash scripting Experience with tools such as ELK or Dynatrace. Newcastle - Hybrid workday 2 or 3 days in office | £450 to £550 | 4 Months Contract \*Active Security Clearance is Needed\* If you have the technical chops and a passion for mentoring, I want to hear from you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments. Automate deployments using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration. Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability. Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members. Technical Requirements Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure. IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab. Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace. Essential Criteria Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance. Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Abingdon - on-site initially, then 1 day a week onsite

450 - 525 a day (Outside IR35)
initial 3 months but should extend long term
SC Clearance is mandatory

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Windows Server Team Leader to support a major programme of work which is due to start in April. This is a hands-on leadership contract role where you will help transition an established Windows team to effectively deliver both operational support and project-based work.

You will work closely with the existing team lead to ensure resources are effectively planned, the team is properly supported, and new staff are onboarded successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the Windows Team across operational and project activities
• Assess team skills, capacity, and workload to plan and schedule resources effectively
• Support recruitment activities, including reviewing CVs and interviewing permanent and contract staff
• Work alongside the existing lead, providing leadership and operational support as required
• Facilitate onboarding of new starters, including provisioning system access
• Make informed technical decisions to support delivery and maintain service quality

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong technical background in Microsoft Windows environments
• Experience managing or leading Windows infrastructure teams
• Good understanding of Microsoft 365 (O365), both on-premises and cloud
• Proven ability to plan resources and manage team workloads
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
• Confident decision-maker with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Working Arrangements

• On-site presence required initially to integrate with the team
• Transition to a 1 day a week after the initial onboarding period, depending on programme needs

Candidates must already hold their SC Clearance (Security Check)

Location: Hybrid (60% onsite / 40% remote)
Duration: Contract through to November 2026

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Technical Integration Lead to drive engineering execution, ensure quality delivery, and lead safe, controlled change into production environments.

This is a senior technical leadership role focused on resilience, automation-first engineering, and end-to-end design accountability. You will coach engineers, embed SRE best practices, and ensure non-functional requirements (NFRs) are engineered into every solution.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Design Ownership
• Change & Release Engineering
  Define and execute structured change rehearsals, smoke testing, soak testing, and production rollbacks.
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practices
  Implement error budgets, reduce toil, and enhance reliability engineering standards.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Essential Experience

• 8-10+ years’ experience across network and security engineering (design, build, operate)

• Strong troubleshooting across multiple layers:

  • Network
  • Identity
  • Endpoint
  • Proxy
  • SIEM / SOAR

• Hands-on automation experience (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Azure DevOps)

• Proven ITIL change leadership experience

• Major Incident Management (MIM) exposure

Desirable Certifications

• CCNP / CCIE
• Zscaler Professional
• Fortinet NSE 4+
• Splunk Admin / Enterprise Security
• ITIL 4 Managing Professional (or equivalent)

Success Metrics

• Reduced change failure rate
• Improved MTTR (Mean Time to Resolution)
• Increased automated test coverage
• Higher percentage of changes moved to standard/automated models
• Measurable reduction in repeat incidents

This role is ideal for a technically strong, automation-driven engineering leader who thrives in complex enterprise environments and is passionate about building resilient, production-ready network platforms.

DV Cleared Senior Software Engineer
Aldermaston - Onsite
12-month contract Outside IR35

Are you a DV cleared Software Engineer who can take full ownership of software delivery on site?
Do you enjoy building Siemens PLC solutions from scratch in secure, regulated environments?
Looking for a long-term contract with a strong on-site engineering focus?

What’s in it for you
650 to 750 per day
Outside IR35
12-month contract
4-5 days onsite per week
Work on high-security, technically challenging projects

What will you be doing?
Designing, developing and programming Siemens PLC systems from scratch
Leading all software activities on an assigned project
Configuring Siemens PLCs, HMIs and associated networks
Producing on-site test documentation and supporting FATs and SATs
Carrying out on-site testing and commissioning of PLC systems
Acting as the technical interface with the client during delivery
Providing technical leadership, mentoring and support to other engineers
Ensuring software delivery meets programme, budget and quality requirements

Where you’ll be doing it
You’ll be based on site in Aldermaston, working within a highly secure defence environment on mission-critical control system projects.

What you’ll need
Active DV clearance (essential)
Strong experience programming Siemens PLCs from scratch
Background in on-site commissioning and testing of PLC systems
Experience working in secure or regulated environments
Ability to technically lead software activities and support junior engineers
Confident communicator, comfortable working directly with clients
Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

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Job Description: Full Stack Engineer (Angular+Python+AI)

Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: 6 Months Client: Big Tech

The Mission

Join a high-velocity AI Accelerator team acting as an internal startup. We run 12-week sprints to build, prototype, and launch AI products that automate global business workflows.

Role Split

• 30% Innovation: Build new AI-driven tools from scratch in rapid sprints.
• 70% Evolution: Maintain, scale, and add high-impact features to existing AI products.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Ownership: Write production-ready code and lead advanced testing (performance, security, stress).
• System Design: Research emerging tech and design scalable architectures that balance speed with long-term health.
• End-to-End Delivery: Own the full lifecycle-from initial research and scoping to production deployment and monitoring.
• Collaboration: Act as the technical point of contact for partners and mentor team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Core Stack: Expert-level Python (Backend) + Angular or React (Frontend).
• AI Knowledge: Practical experience with AI workflows, LLMs, or automation.
• Systems Mastery: Proven ability to build and debug large-scale, high-performance systems.
• Leadership: Strong skills in Agile methodologies, conflict resolution, and technical decision-making

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

Role Title: HIP Developer Experience Lead for Internal Cloud

Duration: contract to run until 17/07/2026

Location: Sheffield, 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to 575.92 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

Client Internal Cloud (HIC), IKP (Internal Kubernetes Platform) and Kafka (Event Streaming) are our strategic hosting platforms supporting the fast-growing demand from numerous customers. We have deployed over 15,000 servers in 3 regions underpinning thousands of Technology services.

As a developer experience lead for the HIP platform, you will help to understand and improve the internal customer and developer experience for our strategic platforms, enabling more customer centric solutions.

Your role is to tackle the challenge of the complexity that teams must endure as they integrate technology services into a viable route-to-live. This journey might include runtimes for dev, test and prod; global load balancing; CI/CD mechanism; monitoring, logging, alerting systems; database; file storage; secrets management; team coordination tooling including Confluence and Jira; solutions design documentation; and IT service acceptance documentation.

What you’ll do:

• Work with key platform stakeholders to review existing platforms in HIP for opportunities to implement better customer journeys.
• Assess and compare external platforms (owned by GBGIs, CTO Platforms or other domains) to seek for enhancements opportunities to then implement into HIP platforms.
• Work closely with lead developers, understanding their needs and pain points, and to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions within our HIP infrastructure.
• Facilitate 2-way communication between platform creators and consumers - technical, but good comms / material creation etc.
• Create and maintain efficient tools, platforms, and processes that enable internal developers to build and deploy software more easily.
• May include implementing automation, managing infrastructure as code, building CI/CD pipelines, providing self-service infrastructure, and being a partner to development teams to improve their workflow and remove blockers.
• Maintain and drive strong collaboration between federated domains underpinning internal cloud across CTO, and across the business lines and with vendors.
• Provide technical guidance and support for customers whilst driving deployment consistency.
• Build a developer-centric culture within HIP.

What you need to have to succeed in this role:

• Ability to listen, communicate and learn from others’ experiences
• A strong blend of infrastructure engineering skills and a developer-centric mindset to improve the overall developer productivity and happiness.
• Ability to interface with senior stakeholders to procure the right tools and environments to suit their developers.
• A strong background in development is essential for the role
• Experience of managing teams is highly beneficial, as well as managing or leading programmes of work.
• Experience working within an Agile environment delivering software solutions.
• Experience and working knowledge on HIC/IKP, Hybrid Integration Platform, Software Defined Compute, Storage and Networks.
• Understand of public cloud offerings with preferable experience in building applications on it.
• Experience with providing enterprise strength solutions to manage/operate a globally disperse infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of multiple middleware disciplines (Web Servers, Application Servers, Messaging and Application Lifecycle Management) is highly desirable
• Experience working across cultures and coordinating a globally dispersed team.
• Effective communication, problem solving skills, strategic and pragmatic approach to develop solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamically changing environment.
• Strong People Leadership, Articulation, Strategic Planning and Execution, Networking, and Influencing Skills

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!

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments.
• Automate deployments using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration.
• Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability.
• Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members.

Technical Requirements

• Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure.
• IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
• Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash scripting skills.
• CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab.
• Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace.

Essential Criteria

• Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff.

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

Role: Java Developer

Location: Solihull/Remote (2 days per week on-site)

Duration: 6 Months

Day rate: Negotiable Outside IR35

Clearance: Active SC clearance required & NPPV3 is desirable

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Java Developer to join our team and work on a large-scale public sector program. This unique development opportunity involves creating and implementing solutions for our portfolio of biometric products, supporting live systems, and diagnosing incidents. You will be part of a collaborative team that prides itself on engineering the best possible Java code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement solutions for biometric products.
• Support live systems and diagnose incidents.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality Java code.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Integration, Spring Batch, Microservices, Quartz, SQL Database (PostgreSQL), JPA (Hibernate), REST and SOAP Web Services, Messaging service (ActiveMQ), Maven, Junit, Jenkins, AWS Cloud hosting and its components, Postgres/Aurora, Bootstrap, Docker, TDD, Agile (Scrum)
• Public sector experience.
• 8-10 years of hands-on experience with large-scale Spring-based Java projects.
• Experience supporting live systems and diagnosing incidents.
• Experience in large-scale integration projects involving microservices, messaging, web services, and distributed systems.
• Experience with web services (SOAP and RESTful).
• Experience with containerization (Docker).
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, Powermock, JMock, DBUnit, TestContainers.
• Experience connecting processes across several systems with message brokers like ActiveMQ.
• Experience with Continuous Integration methodologies - Maven, GIT, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Stash Repository.
• Experience developing in a Linux development environment.
• Experience working with a suite of Atlassian products.
• Experience working with open-source database management systems like PostgreSQL.
• Experience working with AWS services (EC2, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Route53, KMS, Cloudwatch).
• Monitoring using Grafana.
• Agile development methods - Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in Angular and Node JS.
• Experience in Jaspersoft reporting tool.
• DBA experience in performance tuning SQL queries and Postgres/Aurora DB config.
• Experience working with Spring Cloud, Spring Batch, and Spring Integration.
• Experience working with Activiti BPMN.
• Experience working with Postfix.
• Experience in AWS DevOps.
• Ability to create a cohesive working environment and build high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Hands-on Java development experience working on digital or technology projects at a leading consultancy, agency, or government organization.
• AWS or Azure certification, or willingness to attain the certification.
• Self-starter, comfortable working in both process-driven and ambiguous environments.
• Experience and passion for working within Central Government and other sectors.
• Proven capability of working successfully with senior client stakeholders and end-users, quickly building successful relationships, and establishing credibility.
• Passion for digital and technology, with the drive and determination to continually learn new things and develop yourself and others.
• Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work independently in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.

What We Are Looking For:

• Ability to manage and build relationships with teams, relevant stakeholders, and third-party sub-contractors utilizing effective and appropriate governance mechanisms.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and agile methodologies, and hands-on delivery experience.
• Drive outcomes and business value, coordinate activities across teams to establish pace of delivery.