(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

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KEY SKILLS

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

Java Developer - Up to 60K + Bonus

We’re working with a global technology consultancy delivering secure, large-scale digital transformation programmes across multiple industries.

Theyre looking for a Java Developer to join a growing engineering team building modern, cloud-based microservices platforms.

This role is ideal for a developer who wants to level up technically, work alongside senior engineers and architects, and gain exposure to enterprise-scale systems.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Developing backend services using Java (JDK 11+) & Spring Boot
• Building scalable microservices & REST APIs
• Working in Agile Scrum teams
• Supporting cloud deployments (AWS environments)
• Contributing to CI/CD and automated testing practices
• Collaborating with technical leads, testers and DevOps engineers

What Theyre Looking For:

• 5+ years commercial Java development experience
• Strong Spring Boot knowledge
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Passion for clean code and modern engineering practices

Nice to Have:

• AWS or cloud exposure
• Docker / containers
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, SonarQube)
• TDD / automated testing exposure

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to client project work, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Why Apply?

• Work on large-scale real-world systems
• Strong career development & mentoring
• Hybrid working model
• Modern tech stack & engineering culture
• Excellent benefits package including private medical & additional volunteering leave

Ok I’m In What’s Next?
Please apply with your latest CV

Job Requirements

Position description:

Responsible for architecting and implementing full end-to-end Teamcenter DevOps pipelines. The pipelines will deploy customized customer-specific solutions to running Teamcenter systems following industry-standard practices and innovative technology usage. The ideal candidate will have

1. Strong fundamental understanding of DevOps concepts and underlying core-components used in DevOps pipelines like Orchestrator, Artifact repository, Source code management etc.
2. Good familiarity and experience with DevOps pipeline orchestration tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, Azure DevOps etc.
3. General software architecture experience good understanding of software architectures, design-patterns, and standards. Familiarity with enterprise friendly software architecture aspects is another added advantage e.g. SSL, communications, firewalls, proxy usage etc.
4. Familiarity with Teamcenter software landscape and architectures is a must.
5. Experience with modern containerization technologies like Docker.
6. Experience with standard out-of-the-box DevOps tools like Nexus, JFrog, Maven, ANT etc.
7. Usage of command-line tools and automated/silent execution of DevOps tools.
8. Excellent scripting skills with modern scripting/programming languages, preferably Python or Ansible.
9. Prior experience with other TC DevOps solutions would be added advantage.

Work Experience

• Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking ability.
• Good aptitude and motivation for learning, including self-learning technical concepts. Candidate must be good in reviewing and learning official technical documentation for industry standard tools.
• Familiarity and high level of confidence with at least one programming language, preferably Python or Java.
• Good understanding of software architectures and communication protocols.
• Good to have points:
• Understanding of background services and automation skills.
• Familiarity with command-line tools.
• Basic understanding of containerization technologies, for example: Docker.
• UK national with ability to get SC clearance

A growing UK software business is looking for a Cloud Engineer to help design, build and run secure, resilient cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure.

You’ll play a key role in modernising platforms, migrating legacy services, and improving automation, observability and security across a multi-cloud estate.

Cloud Engineer (AWS & Azure)
Hybrid (2 days per month onsite)
Location: Southampton

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, deploying and operating production cloud services across AWS & Azure (networking, storage, compute, app services).
• Building secure, resilient, observable infrastructure and services (monitoring, logging, tracing).
• Delivering cloud migration workstreams from traditional / on-prem environments into scalable cloud platforms.
• Automating infrastructure and deployments using IaC and CI/CD, with a strong focus on repeatability and reliability.
• Working closely with engineering and stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, supportable solutions.

What we’re looking for

• Strong, hands-on experience with AWS & Azure in production environments.
• Proven experience delivering cloud migrations (planning, build, cutover, optimisation).
• Good understanding of security and operational best practice (identity, access, hardening, monitoring, incident readiness).
• Comfort with automation and CI/CD (pipelines, deployment tooling, scripting).
• Clear communicator who can collaborate across teams.

Technical environment (indicative)

• AWS: EC2, ECS, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM
• Azure: Azure SQL, Entra ID, Azure DevOps, Container Apps, API Management, Functions
• IaC / Automation: Terraform / OpenTofu / Scalr, Octopus Deploy (or similar), Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Azure CLI
• Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash
• Containers: Docker, container registries (e.g., ACR)
• CI/CD: Azure DevOps Pipelines, YAML automation
• Observability: Datadog, Grafana Cloud, OpenTelemetry, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Loki

Benefits (from day one)

• Up to 15% Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension: 4% employer contribution when you contribute 5%
• Free onsite gym
• EV car scheme
• Healthcare scheme (incl. dental/eye care/treatments/diagnostics consultations)
• Death in service (3x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling + legal/financial support + GP line)
• Paid volunteering day + fundraising opportunities

Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more information.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£40000-60000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Java Developer Newcastle - 3 days on site £40,000 - £60,000 + bonus A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Java Developer to join a growing engineering function delivering secure, scalable services for major public sector and enterprise programmes. This is a hands on development role suited to someone with strong Java fundamentals and a desire to build high quality software in a highly regulated environment. What you’ll be doing: • Designing and developing Java services using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot • Building modular, maintainable microservices aligned to enterprise and security standards • Working with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube • Collaborating with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy into secure cloud environments • Applying software engineering best practices (TDD/BDD, branching strategy, code quality) • Contributing to agile ceremonies and working closely with technical leads and testers Key Skills & Experience • 2+ years’ experience as a Java Developer (5+ f • Strong Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot development skills • Exposure to microservices, modern APIs, and cloud based delivery • Understanding of secure engineering principles and modern DevOps practices • Ability to operate in agile, collaborative engineering teams • Must be SC Clearable (minimum 5 years continuous UK residency) • Experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms • Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) The Package: • £40,000 - £60,000 base salary • Bonus scheme • Pension • Medical cover To hear more about the Java Developer opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade. Reference: AMC/CSM/JVD Postcode: NE1 1AD #cosm TPBN1_UKTJ

Location:Ipswich

Duration:3 months contract

Join the team responsible for designing and building the UK’s largest Public Wi-Fi network and a highly resilient IoT ecosystem. We are looking for an experienced Network Designer who thrives in a DevOps culture, managing everything from initial concept to full-scale deployment.

The Role

You will maintain a mission-critical core network while designing bespoke solutions to meet evolving customer requirements. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys high-level design as much as hands-on implementation and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Build and maintain robust network solutions, including migrating legacy designs to modern, high-performance hardware.
• End-to-End Lifecycle: Work closely with product teams to take developments from the conceptual phase through to live operation.
• Security & Optimization: Deploy critical upgrades and fixes to ensure network security and peak resilience.
• Operational Support: Collaborate with the team to monitor service availability and resolve in-life technical issues.
• Deployment: Plan and execute platform changes (occasional overnight work required to support test teams).

Technical Environment

We utilize a wide range of technologies to deliver world-beating customer experiences:

• Connectivity: IPSec over Mobile/Broadband and Wi-Fi Access Points.
• Hardware: Hardened customer routers, switching, and routing.
• Infrastructure: Load balancing and firewalls.
• Methodology: DevOps model for integrated build and support.

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

A DevOps position for a software product business offering SaaS services to customers across the UK. This is great opportunity for an experienced DevOps Engineer who is keen to remain hands-on but take on a more senior role in the future.

The DevOps Engineer joins an experienced SaaS product team as the sole DevOps Engineer focusing on improving DevOps adoption and deployments on their AWS based platform. This is a pivotal role working closely with software engineers, senior managers and a 3rd party, owning the DevOps processes internally.

Responsibilities:

• Utilising the AWS platform and improving quality, service and security
• Work closely with the Tech and Product Leads to plan and implement effective DevOps processes
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines
• Manage the 3rd party supplier to improve services and eventually phase to more internal resources

Essential experience:

• 3 years+ Commercial DevOps experience in an Azure environment working closely with software teams
• Experience leading DevOps adoption and setting best practice
• Strong AWS functionality knowledge
• Software of infrastructure backgrounds will be considered
• Commercial experience with Azure is desirable

Their offices in Staffordshire are commutable from Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Burton on Trent and Telford areas with flexible hybrid working.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Java Software Engineer (Contractor)

UK-Based Fully Remote

Outside IR35

Contract to Dec 2026

We are supporting a global engineering and technology organisation in the search for a Senior Java Software Engineer (Contractor) to join their Performance Engineering & Research team.

This is a fully remote opportunity (UK-based candidates only) working on robust, scalable software that supports sophisticated control algorithms and performance optimisation systems.

The Role

You will design, build and maintain efficient, high-performance Java applications, contributing across the full software development lifecycle including:

• Requirements analysis and system design
• Development and implementation
• Testing and deployment
• CI/CD and automation improvements
• Technical documentation

Working under the guidance of the Principal Performance Engineer, you will collaborate with solution design, integration, simulation and delivery teams globally.

What We re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years professional Java development experience
• Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns and software architecture principles
• Proven experience delivering scalable, maintainable systems
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Exposure to containerisation and logging technologies (e.g., Docker, ELK)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have: Experience within logistics, WMS or warehouse automation however strong Java developers from any industry will be considered.

Contract Details

• Fully remote (UK-based candidates only)
• Outside IR35
• Contract funded through December 2026
• Full-time engagement
• ASAP start
• No predefined rate band quality is prioritised

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Job description:

• We are looking for an experienced Python Backend Developer with strong cloud expertise and hands-on experience building or supporting enterprise-grade platforms.
• This role is ideal for someone who has worked on complex, high-performance systems such as trading platforms, financial systems, or other large-scale enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python
• Build and enhance REST APIs and microservices
• Work on high-throughput, low-latency systems
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps and architecture
• Optimize performance, scalability, and system reliability
• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases and large datasets

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong backend development experience with Python
• Proven experience working on enterprise-grade trading platforms OR complex enterprise systems
• Hands-on experience with AWS (compute, storage, networking, security)
• Experience building high-performance, scalable systems
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with data querying tools such as Athena
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes is a plus

DevOps Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Surrey Hybrid (2 days office) .

Salary: £45k to £55k salary (Experience dependent) plus benefits.

We are delighted and excited to offer this opportunity to join an award winning and rapidly expanding tech business in the telecommunication billing sector.

Their growth is driven by a highly scalable cloud platform, strong engineering practices, and a focus on reliability. As their infrastructure and customer base continue to scale, this role is key to ensuring our systems remain secure, resilient, and efficient.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in AWS, Linux, and Python, who is passionate about building and optimising CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment processes, scalability, and reliability of our cloud-native applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments using tools like AWS CodePipeline.
• Support the development team by providing automation tools and creating CI/CD pipelines to streamline workflows.
• Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure(including ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC).
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and write shell scripts for automation.
• Develop automation scripts and tools using Python to streamline development operational tasks.
• Implement and manage alerts automation using Datadog or similar monitoring tools to ensure proactive incident response.
• Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker and orchestrate environments.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for high availability and scalability.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure security and compliance across cloud and on-prem environments.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 3 5 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or cloud infrastructure role.
• Strong proficiency in AWS services and cloud architecture principles, including ECS and CodePipeline.
• Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Python for automation and tooling.
• Familiarity with Node.js environments and process management using PM2.
• Proven record in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in Docker for containerization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, proactivity, and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch).
• Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and DevOps culture.
• Experience with Ansible for configuration management.

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Tester to design, develop, and execute automated test solutions that ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in working with automation frameworks, API testing, and Agile methodologies, with hands-on experience in CI/CD environments. This role requires technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities • Test Design & Execution: • Design and implement automated and manual test cases for functional, integration, and regression testing. • Execute tests and validate results to ensure product quality and compliance. • API & System Integration Testing: • Perform API testing using tools like RestAssured and PACT. • Validate system integration across multiple platforms and environments. • CI/CD & Release Support: • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Maven. • Agile Practices: • Participate in Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives). • Contribute to PI Planning and provide accurate Agile test estimations. • Defect Management: • Conduct defect triage sessions, prioritize fixes, and ensure timely resolution. • Maintain defect logs and communicate status updates to stakeholders. Required Skills & Qualifications • Certifications: ISTQB or equivalent. • Automation & Testing Expertise: API Testing, Automation & Manual Testing. • Programming & Tools: Java, JUnit, WireMock, Selenium, Cucumber, OpenPOJO, RestAssured, PACT. • Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, IntelliJ, AWS Desired Skills Docker, Kubernetes, Kibana, Dynatrace, Grafana, SonarQube, Swagger, Kafka Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work independently

An exciting opportunity for a passionate Linux enthusiast to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to the future of software defined data centres and open source technologies and have the dedication in supporting our engineering community in a dynamic, fast paced development environment.

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen

This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced HPC Engineer to support the design, implementation and ongoing operation of high-performance computing platforms with a strong Linux system/administration background.

As a HPC engineer you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising infrastructure, providing technical assistance to our user community ensuring reliable, secure and efficient system performance. You will manage and maintain HPC environments including compute nodes, storage and interconnects. The role involves close collaboration within your team and wider stakeholders across the organisation. You will also engage with wider multi-national and multi-cultured teams to drive capability development cross functionally.

• Become part of a unique, well respected team of dedicated people that have been recognised within our company for its professionalism, dedication and flexibility.
• Having the opportunity to work both nationally and internationally, broaden your horizons by embracing the rich cultural diversity of our company.
• Partner with both engineers within MBDA and HPC vendors to ensure HPC services are meeting evolving business needs.
• Be part of an organisation with a values-led culture that is committed to investing in its workforce with a personal development programme.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Strong Linux system administration skills (installation, configuration, patching and troubleshooting)
• Experience of HPC job schedulers and workload managers e.g., SLURM
• Understanding of HPC interconnects such as InfiniBand and cluster networking
• Knowledge of HPC storage systems such as GPFS, NFS
• Familiarity with compilers, libraries and parallel programming models
• Scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible) for administration and monitoring
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Knowledge of containerisation and virtualisation for HPC (Singularity/Apptainer, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong knowledge of data security practices within HPC environments.
• Strong communication skills to provide efficient user support and liaising with vendors.
• Knowledge of IT service management and governance frameworks such as ITIL to follow incident, change and request processes.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Taunton, Somerset | Up to £45,000 per annum | Hybrid, 2 days on-site per week | 2+ Years Experience

Proactive IT Appointments are partnered with a leading organisation who is looking to add a Mid-Level Backend Software developer to their growing development team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who already has 2-3 years commercial experience with C# and .NET Core and is looking to take the next step in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities:

• Build, test, and deploy scalable applications using C# and .NET Core.
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Take part in code reviews and share constructive feedback with the team.
• Investigate and fix issues, improving performance where needed.
• Keep up to date with new technologies and industry trends to ensure solutions remain modern and effective.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• 2-3 years commercial experience in development
• Experienced in C# and .NET Core
• Understanding of RESTful API design and integrations
• Understanding of CI/CD Pipelines and Git

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience with Azure
• Understanding of Containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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Cardiff | £50,000 - £60,000 | Hybrid (2/3 days onsite) The Opportunity We're supporting a fast-scaling SaaS organisation looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to play a critical role in deploying, monitoring, and operating production systems serving tens of thousands of users. This is a high-impact position, directly influencing customer experience, system reliability, and overall company growth. You'll work within an agile engineering function using modern tooling including AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes and Ansible. What You'll Be Doing Providing technical thought leadership across Engineering & Architecture Designing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code across dev & prod Building robust observability and monitoring frameworks Supporting uptime/SLAs Designing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters (advanced configuration) Designing and maintaining Kafka clusters (including DR & scaling strategy) Building and optimising CI/CD pipelines Identifying infrastructure vulnerabilities and improving resilience What We're Looking For 3+ years DevOps experience in a SaaS environment Strong AWS expertise Advanced Kubernetes administration Advanced Kafka administration (DR, topic scaling, performance tuning) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform essential) Config management (Ansible, Chef or Puppet) CI/CD tooling (Git, Jenkins or GitHub Actions) Distributed systems knowledge Strong networking knowledge (TCP/UDP, SSL, firewalls) Security-first mindset Prior development experience (ideal) What's On Offer Hybrid working (2/3 days onsite) Benefits Include: Enhanced parental leave Generous annual leave Healthcare plan Cycle-to-work scheme Pension with employer contribution Life assurance (3x salary) Rewards & discounts programme LinkedIn Learning licence Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen or apply to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities

Job Title: Cloud Platform Engineer

Location: Canary Wharf , London , UK

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

Contract Type: 12 months contract

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days

About the Role:

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

Responsibilities:

Design, build, test, and deploy cloud-based application solutions.
Deploy infrastructure and platform environments, and create proofs of architecture to validate security, performance, and scalability.
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentoring to team members.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services.
Conduct regular assessments of cloud architecture to identify opportunities for improvement.
Engage in team decision-making and provide solutions to complex technical challenges.
Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and trends to support continuous improvement.Required Skills & Experience:

Advanced proficiency in Google App Engine (GAE).
Advanced knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Platform Architecture.
Experience with Google Cloud Storage.
Intermediate proficiency in Terraform is recommended.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and mentor junior engineers.Why Join Us:

Work in a collaborative, innovative environment.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies.
Competitive daily rates and generous holiday entitlement.
Contribute to meaningful projects that impact large-scale systems.Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

DevOps Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) Ready to build, scale and shape cloud infrastructure in a fast-growing tech environment? Our client is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join one of their fastest-growing areas within vehicle telematics. You’ll play a key role in deploying, monitoring and supporting cloud infrastructure using modern software development and DevSecOps practices with real opportunity to influence both the platform and the team. You will be designing and managing scalable AWS infrastructure, orchestrating containers using Docker & Kubernetes, building CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), implementing monitoring and alerting (Prometheus & Grafana), designing and maintaining queue-based processing (RabbitMQ & AWS SQS). In addition to ensuring secure cloud operations and managing access controls and optimising cost, scalability and performance across environments. Tech Stack: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Argo, Prometheus, Grafana, Terraform, RabbitMQ You’ll suit this role if you have strong commercial experience with AWS, Docker and Kubernetes, and enjoy taking ownership of projects from design through to implementation. You’ll be joining a highly tech-driven, innovative organisation where you’ll have genuine career progression and the support of an agile, collaborative team. Hybrid role with modern offices in Crewe. For more info please get in touch

Azure Cloud Engineer | 3 Month Contract | Fully remote | OutsideIR35 Re‑architect an Azure environment into a secure, production‑grade, enterprise‑ready platform. Core Responsibilities: Redesign Azure architecture for scale, reliability, and security. Implement HA, failover, DR, and BCP. Harden security: Key Vault, Managed Identities, RBAC, Private Endpoints, NSGs, WAF, DDoS. Set up audit logging, monitoring, alerting, and incident response (Azure Monitor, App Insights, Log Analytics). Produce architecture docs + operational runbooks. Refactor/extend IaC (Terraform). Ensure reproducible environments and automated deployments across dev → staging → prod. Required Experience 5+ years cloud engineering, incl. 2+ years at enterprise scale. Proven track record taking MVP → production. Strong Azure expertise (App Services, AKS, Functions, API Management, Azure SQL). Strong Terraform + automation (Python/Bash/PowerShell). Experience with enterprise security, SLAs, SOC2/ISO27001 expectations. Experience supporting enterprise customer technical/security reviews. B2B SaaS scaling experience. Success Criteria Documented production‑grade Azure architecture. 99.9% uptime readiness. Full monitoring + alerting. Automated CI/CD. Enterprise‑audit‑ready security posture. Fully reproducible IaC.Unfortunately no sponsorship is offered. Azure Cloud Engineer | 3 Month Contract | Fully remote | OutsideIR35

Automation Engineer - Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Salary: £46,142 - £48,226 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. ICT - Driving Technological Transformation We are looking for an enthusiastic automation specialist who thrives on solving complex challenges, is committed to making a real impact, and is driven to shape and deliver the future of digital automation across our organisation. The role will give you an opportunity to be hands-on with the latest cloud, automation, and AI technologies, from Azure, Foundry, and Copilot Studio, to the Power Platform and wider Microsoft 365 suite. You will design and build solutions using PowerShell and DevOps deployment pipelines, delivering everything from traditional workflows to advanced AI-powered automations. Experience with scripting (PowerShell), cloud platforms (Azure), and automation tools is desirable, but we value curiosity and a willingness to learn above all. So, if you enjoy diving into new tech, figuring out how things work, and turning ideas into digital real-world solutions, you will fit right in. You will collaborate with the team, learn from others, and start contributing to live projects from day 1. The role is hybrid spending around 50% of your time in the office, with the rest of your time spent working from home. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us drive the future of automation here at Wiltshire Council Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! *We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.* Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. *The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.* For more details, contact Paul Fisher, Product Owner (Automation & Integration), via email here. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process *Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!*

Role Purpose:

Location- Ruddington Head Office, Nottinghamshire or Homebased

Level - Experienced Professional

Department - Product R&D

Working Pattern - Homebased or Hybrid depending on where located

Salary - this will be discussed at the next stage. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

Benefits - Benefits at Ideagen

We are looking for a Salesforce Technical Lead to guide our internal business systems development team. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering integrated solutions across platforms such as Salesforce, Zuora, Zendesk, and NetSuite. You will lead a distributed team of developers, define and maintain SLAs, and drive improvements through modern development practices and AI-powered solutions.

As a technical leader, you will champion the adoption of AI technologies to enhance productivity, automate routine tasks, and improve system intelligence. Working closely with business analysts and subject matter experts, you will ensure scalable, high-quality solutions that meet evolving business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a distributed team of developers, ensuring clear communication and consistent delivery standards.
• Define and monitor SLAs for system development and maintenance activities.
• Architect and implement solutions across core platforms, ensuring robust integrations and data flow.
• Drive adoption of AI tools for automation, predictive maintenance, and intelligent monitoring.
• Implement DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable development plans.
• Proactively identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience with Salesforce in an enterprise environment (ideally certified up to Application Architect level).
• Proven leadership experience managing distributed/offshore development teams.
• Strong knowledge of Zuora and subscription billing concepts.
• Expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD implementation, and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and their application in development processes.

About Ideagen

Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our   tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that’s always    working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better. Everyday millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs.

We’re building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you’re curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you’ll thrive at Ideagen!

What is next?

If your application meets the requirements for this role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us at  . All matters will be treated with strict confidence.

At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process. Enhance your career and make the world a safer place!

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Salary - Salary Plan, 65,000.00 GBP Annual

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has a great opportunity for a Software Development Team Lead to join us on a permanent full-time basis.

As a Software Development Team Leader for the Royal Society of Chemistry, you will shape the software architecture and the fine-grained detail of configuration and implementation throughout the software development lifecycle for performance, security and maintainability of the applications we build.

Working within our DevOps team and with your colleagues across the directorate, you will lead a team of cross-functional technical staff, comprised of both back-end (.NET C#, node.JS), front-end (HTML/CSS/JS/Vue.JS) developers, test automation engineers and site reliability engineers (AWS) . Your work will enable the Royal Society of Chemistry to build, scale and continually improve our websites and services, serving our global audience of customers, users and colleagues. You will oversee the technical aspects of the product roadmap, working closely in collaboration with Solutions Architects and other Team Leaders to align with, contribute to and iterate on a shared architectural repository, guiding agile workstream members in technical implementation, assigning and ensuring quality delivery of backlog items and taking ownership of technical changes and releases. You will also directly line manage a small number of developers.

At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will also be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend our offices and travel as needed for your role. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.

We are looking for:

• Deep understanding of programming principles and how they impact the maintainability of enterprise applications.
• Extensive, expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with .NET C# back-end development.
• High level understanding of front-end development (HTML/CSS/JS/Vue.JS).
• Experience with DevOps best practice, such as continuous delivery, continuous testing, infrastructure as code etc.
• Understanding of cloud architecture principles and hands-on experience with AWS or similar platforms.
• Proven experience delivering projects across the full software development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and design through to deployment and post-release support.
• Experience working within Agile practices, particularly Scrum and Kanban.
• People management experience including delivery quality, workloads and personal development.

If you are interested in this role, please apply as soon as you can as we will be conducting interviews while advertising. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and as a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge, skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role.

Benefits

We promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options. Our benefits package includes:

• 26 days’ paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
• Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution).
• Life assurance at 3 times basic annual salary.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Paid volunteering days.

Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.

At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at or on +44 (0) and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

If you have any questions, please contact us at