Solution Architect with digital innovation, public cloud, prototyping, proof of concept, and new digital product development experience is required by a leading global finance and business consultancy
This role can be mostly remote, with the expectation to be in the office a couple of times a month
As the Solution Architect you will lead the design and technical delivery of prototypes and digital products within agile squads.
Technical Stack & Experience
Solution architecture experience, technical architect also suitable, but must be able to build prototypes from business requirements (Need somebody who can build quality, secure, compliant digital products)
Prototyping. proof of concept and creative solution experience is a must
Cloud platform experience mandatory (Azure preferred, AWS/Google Cloud acceptable)
Agile experience
Senior/lead developers considered if showing architectural understanding and genuine motivation to move into this field would be considered
Familiarity with architecture and design frameworks (Agile, C4, UML, TOGAF etc).
Working on Software solutions with a technical stack around ,C# .NET, Python, SQL, APIs, Azure, Power Platform and SaaS/PaaS
AI/ML experience:
Not required but significant differentiator
Must demonstrate understanding of AI principles and risks
Generative AI heavily used in prototyping
Experience of taking new business idea and products to productionAny experience working in a regulatory environment would be a bonus, but not essential
You will get ideas from their business stream about innovation opportunities and turn these into new digital products the business can use. It is all about working with people to understand their problems and then proposing technical solutions
Role Overview
The role focuses on designing, planning, and delivering modern, cloud-focused digital solutions. You shall transform business problems into technical proposals and solutions that align with the enterprise architecture and cloud-first strategy
Key responsibilities split into phases:
Prototyping (30%) - Requirements gathering, technical solutions, proof of conceptsProduction builds (30%) - Full product development with agile squadsProduct lifecycle management (40%) - Consulting on live products, iterations
Essential skills beyond technical architecture:
Strong communication and soft skills for business stakeholder engagement
Creative problem-solving and requirements challenging
Experience articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Regulated environment experience helpful but not required
And another part of the role is consulting with the teams that are keeping these live products to make sure that they can get support for any changes and maybe doing big changes to some of these products.
If you are the kind of Architect that loves prototyping, is involved with talking to people in the business’s and coming up with creative solutions to business problems then this is the role for you. You will be doing designs with a development team to build those prototypes and proof of concepts, and be able to see your solutions come to life within the business
This role is paying between £75,000 - £85,000 + Private Medical + Excellent Pension + Mostly Remote working + Flexible Work times
If you think you have the right skills to flourish in this role or know someone that will fit the role, please send over your CV to matthew.leach @ circlerecruitment.com or click apply, and I will be in touch soon. Alternatively, please call on 0161 877 9200 for further information
Solutions Architect / Prototyping / Product Owner / PaaS / SaaS/ AI / Public Cloud / Azure / AWS / .NET / C# / Agile DevOps / AI / Agile / Birmingham / Manchester / Nottingham / Bristol / Cambridge / London / UK Wide / Remote
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Full-Stack Software Engineer with strong Python (Flask Framework), React, and AWS experience is needed for one of our clients, an independent, research-tech startup that is transforming how the world evaluates and trusts academic research.
This is a great opportunity for any experienced Full-Stack Engineer looking to work in a high-growth, greenfield-leaning environment, or for someone ready to step up and take ownership of engineering delivery across modern cloud-native platforms.
You’ll be working closely with the Lead Engineers / Senior Engineers, helping drive innovation across backend, frontend, DevOps, and data engineering initiatives.
The role is fully remote, with the odd meet up in London
Key Skills Required
Desirable Skills
Role Responsibilities
You’ll be hands-on in a broad, impactful role:
This role is 100% hands-on engineering, with the autonomy to take ownership of your domain
Our client is reshaping the future of research. Backed by a recent milti million pound investment from industry leaders they are building the next generation of research tools
Their mission is clear:
If you’re mission-driven and excited by solving big, meaningful problems, this is the team for you.
My client is looking to pay a starting salary of between £65,000 - £75,000 If you think you have the right skills to flourish in this role or know someone who will fit the role, please send over your CV to matthew.leach @ circlerecruitment.com or click apply, and I will be in touch soon. Alternatively, please call on 0161 877 9200 for further information
Interviews will commence ASAP
Full Stack Developer / Python / React / AWS London / Birmingham / Manchester / Nottingham / Bristol / Cambridge / UK Wide / Remote
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Staff Data Engineer (Snowflake) - Umbrella
We’re seeking a seasoned Staff Data Engineer to design and implement robust data flows for our analytics data warehouse and business intelligence/reporting systems.
You will be working across multiple Data Scrum teams as the Lead Engineer and work closely with the Data Engineering team to help improve efficiency and delivery.
Essential Skills: Strong proficiency in Snowflake is crucial. You’ll need a solid background in BI and data development and knowledge of Matillion would be preferred.
Cloud Experience: While Azure is preferred, we’re open to candidates with experience in any major cloud platform (AWS, GCP).
Please send your CV for an immediate response.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Pay up to £80,664 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.
This is a real and significant DevOps leadership role in the UK’s largest government department. Here you will have the freedom and autonomy to drive the development of our technical landscape and define what DevOps looks like in DWP
DWP. Digital with Purpose.
You’ll be a leading, expert voice in a DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services.
We have a unique purpose, putting better, more efficient services in the hands of DWP users. The scale of our engineering challenge is also huge:
What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?
You and your role
As a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer, your days are all about building and running the cloud platforms that sit behind some of the UK’s most important digital public services. You’ll spend a lot of time creating and improving automated pipelines, making sure deployments are smooth, repeatable and fast. Because everything runs in AWS, you’ll be designing systems that can handle huge demand - resilient, secure and able to scale without fuss.
You’ll work closely with product teams, helping them shape ideas into real solutions, choosing the right tools, spinning up environments and jumping in when something needs fixing or improving. A big part of the job is championing good engineering practices, making sure services are built with long-term reliability and maintainability in mind. You’ll also help guide and support other DevOps engineers, sharing what you know and helping the team level up.
Depending on the programme you join, you might be running large platforms that support millions of citizens with pensions and benefits or working on the transformation of the Personal Independence Payment service, building new digital journeys and modern backend systems from the ground up. Either way, your work directly shapes how people across the UK access essential services every day.
Details. Wages. Perks.
Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.
Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.
Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £80,664.
Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £16,000 per year.
Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.
You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.
We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
And we have an award-winning environment and culture:
Process:
We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages:
Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.
Interview: a single stage interview online.
CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Sr. Automation Test Analyst with Cypress Experience
Permanent Opportunity
Location: Leeds, UK – 3 Days travel to Office – MANDATORY
NO SC Requirement – Good to have
Requirement:-
5/10 years of exhaustive experience as a tester or senior tester with the following
skills and experience. Must have growth mindset, good communication and a team
player.
API Testing & RESTful API Knowledge: Designing/executing API tests using Postman, Cypress; deep understanding of RESTful APIs (request/response, status codes, authentication).
Experience with Test Automation Tools: Skilled in frameworks like Cypress, Gherkin, Junit; scripting in JavaScript, TypeScript, setting up and maintaining automation infrastructure.
Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies: Includes knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and various testing types (functional, regression, integration, unit, system). Test Case Management: Proficient in designing test cases, executing tests, identifying defects, and verifying fixes.
Knowledge of agile practices: Understanding of agile principles and experience working in an agile team (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), along with ability to collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other team members to clarify requirements and ensure high-quality software delivery
within iterative development cycles.
AWS Familiarity: Experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, EC2, CloudWatch) in test environments. SQL Expertise: Validating data and back-end testing using SQL; writing complex queries for functional/integration testing.
Defect Management: Tracking, prioritizing, reporting bugs, and root cause
analysis.
Quality Assurance: Promoting quality standards and contributing to a culture
of quality across teams.
Collaboration Tools: Familiar with GitHub (version control) and Jira
(collaboration).
CI/CD Integration: Integrating automated tests into pipelines (GitHub Actions,
Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Performance/Security Testing (optional): Exposure to JMeter or any other
security testing tools.
Why Join Us?
* We’re a purpose‑driven organisation committed to creating positive impact and championing inclusion.
* You’ll join a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.
* We celebrate difference and believe diverse perspectives lead to stronger solutions.
* Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply — great talent comes from a variety of backgrounds.
* Your lived experience, unique strengths, and personal story matter — they help us design better outcomes for the communities we serve.
* We celebrate diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives, and believe these differences enable us to create meaningful impact. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fairness and inclusion for all, regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know
Location: Hampshire
Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required
Rate/Salary: £650 to £750 per day - Outside IR35
Overview
We’re looking for a DV Cleared DevSecOps Platform Architect & Engineer to join a high-profile, secure military IT programme, delivering highly resilient, automated, and secure data platforms.
This role sits at the intersection of DevSecOps, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and secure data systems, supporting advanced research and large-scale data analysis in a mission-critical environment. If you enjoy building things that have to work first time, in places where failure is not an option, you’ll feel right at home.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain secure DevSecOps platforms supporting sensitive data workloads
Architect and deliver automated CI/CD and GitOps pipelines for rapid, secure deployments
Develop and manage secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure
Implement security-first engineering practices across the full SDLC
Build and optimise data pipelines for large-scale data processing and analytics
Design and operate containerised platforms using Kubernetes and modern orchestration tooling
Embed security controls, monitoring, and compliance across all environments
Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and operational teams
Essential Skills & Experience
ActiveHLC
Strong experience in DevSecOps and Platform Engineering
Deep hands-on expertise with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps tooling
Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP - secure environments preferred)
Experience designing secure, scalable infrastructure-as-code solutions
Strong knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.)
Proven experience building data pipelines and supporting large-scale data processing platforms
Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, zero-trust, and secure system design
Desirable Experience
Experience working in defence, military, or highly regulated secure environments
Knowledge of air-gapped or restricted network architectures
Exposure to big data platforms, analytics tooling, or AI/ML pipelines
Background in site reliability engineering (SRE) or reliability-focused platform design
Why This Role?
Work on cutting-edge secure military systems
High-impact engineering - your work directly supports critical national capabilities
Proper engineering challenges, not just “keeping the lights on”
Long-term programme stability and excellent contract longevity
Infrastructure Solutions Architect (Presales) | Salary: c£40k basic + company car + excellent bonus | Location: South Wales (Caerphilly base with some regional travel and hybrid working)
We have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Solutions Architect (Presales) to join a well-established and growing technology solutions provider supporting customers across Wales.
This is a newly created role within the organisation and offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong technical infrastructure background to move into a customer-facing presales role, working closely with Account Managers to design and deliver innovative IT solutions.
The position will involve working with a range of public sector organisations across Wales, while also supporting the growth of a developing private sector customer base. We are keen to hear from candidates currently working as Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, Technical Architect, Presales Consultant, IT Manager, Head of Infrastructure or Data Centre Manager.
Candidates with strong infrastructure backgrounds who are interested in transitioning into a presales or solutions architecture role are encouraged to apply. The role offers excellent scope for career progression into a senior solutions architecture or technical leadership position as the regional business continues to grow.
Infrastructure Solutions Architect experience requirements
The role
If this sounds like the role that you are looking for, then please apply attaching your CV.
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Hereford
Salary up to 42k
A Network Engineer is required to provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support for satellite communication networks, including monitoring systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and assisting with VSAT deployment to ensure reliable network performance while working with internal teams, customers, and satellite providers.
Due to the nature of the role, you will need to go through security clearance checks for this position.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor and resolve satellite network incidents.
Provide 2nd/3rd line support for satellite and IP networks.
Troubleshoot complex network issues and identify root causes.
Coordinate with customers, engineers, and satellite providers.
Configure and test VSAT terminals and network equipment.
Provide remote and on-site technical support.
Produce technical and incident reports.
Support VSAT installation and commissioning globally.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Experience in a NOC/NMC or technical support environment.
Solid knowledge of IP networking (routing, switching, WAN/LAN, firewalls).
Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and VSAT/satellite systems.
Knowledge of satellite communications (VSAT, RF, GEO/LEO).
Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
Ability to document incidents and technical procedures clearly.
Background in telecommunications or electronics (desirable).
Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent experience (desirable).
Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and AWS (desirable).
Familiarity with automation or scripting (desirable).
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Competitive salary up to £42,000
28 days holiday + BH
Private Medical and Dental
Electric Car and Cycle schemes
LOCATION:
This role is office based in Hereford - Commutable from nearby locations such as Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Worcester.
HOW TO APPLY:
To take the next step in your IT career, please send your CV to Matt Wright at CV Screen in strict confidence or apply directly to this job posting. We look forward to hearing from you.
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On behalf of one of our premier clients, we are seeking a high-caliber Cybersecurity Specialist to join their expanding AI & Data Security team. This is a critical role within our client’s AI Security programme, designed for a professional who thrives at the intersection of traditional infrastructure security and the emerging frontier of Generative AI.
Our client is at the forefront of AI adoption; you will be the technical lead ensuring that these powerful technologies from AWS Bedrock to Azure OpenAI are implemented with world-class security standards.
Key Responsibilities
AI Security Architecture: Design and implement secure deployment patterns and guardrails for foundation models across AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, and Microsoft 365.
Security Strategy: Develop innovative strategies to enhance application security, specifically addressing risks like prompt injection, data leakage, and insecure output handling.
Infrastructure Governance: Translate platform-specific risks into actionable engineering patterns, focusing on Network Encryption and Identity Management.
Assessments & Audits: Conduct rigorous security assessments and red-teaming exercises on AI-driven applications and AI Agents.
Leadership & Mentorship: Lead the team through complex technical decisions, provide high-level problem-solving, and mentor junior members on modern security principles.
Collaboration: Work closely with AI Engineers and Data Scientists to integrate security into the LLM lifecycle (RAG pipelines, fine-tuning, and inference).
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Identity
Contract: 6 months (extension possible)
Location: London (Hybrid - 1 day onsite, 4 days remote)
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Engineer to deliver across key Identity-focused workstreams within a modern, distributed engineering environment. You will bring a strong backend engineering foundation alongside hands‑on delivery capability, operating across multiple services and components.
This role requires someone who takes ownership, drives progress proactively, and contributes to both new development and continuous improvement. You will work within a structured delivery framework while maintaining a strong focus on product impact, security, and customer outcomes.
As identity systems increasingly interact with automated and AI‑enabled workflows, we value engineers who stay aware of emerging security considerations within these modern environments.
Core Technical Skills
Skills
Strong backend engineering with Java and/or Kotlin
Experience with Micronaut or Spring Boot
Proven capability building and supporting distributed systems
Familiarity with React / Next.js for UI-level integration
AWS and/or Azure cloud experience
Awareness of emerging security considerations in modern systems, including those introduced by AI‑integrated or automated workflows
Experience
Identity & Access Management standards such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML
Microsoft Azure services (application deployment, integration, identity management)
Observability, monitoring, and distributed tracing (Dynatrace experience advantageous)
Working knowledge of contemporary security threats, including:
Token misuse or mis‑scoped permissions
Risks introduced by automated systems or AI-driven agents calling identity-protected services
Prompt‑driven behaviour that may influence authentication or authorisation flows
Key Responsibilities
Deliver effectively across multiple Identity-focused engineering streams
Work hands-on across several software components, owning and solving complex engineering challenges
Improve, stabilise, and remediate existing systems as needed
Operate within a structured engineering delivery process, ensuring high-quality outcomes
Proactively drive work forward, removing blockers and maintaining momentum
Ensure technical solutions align with product objectives, security posture, and customer impact
Apply modern security thinking-including awareness of risks emerging from automated or AI‑enabled systems-to maintain strong identity protection
What Success Looks Like
You operate with autonomy and clarity, consistently progressing workstreams
You demonstrate strong engineering fundamentals across cloud, identity, and distributed systems
You identify and mitigate modern security risks, including those introduced by AI-assisted automation
You contribute clean, maintainable code and thoughtful architectural input
You collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, robust identity services
Experienced DevOps Systems Administrator
Location: Guildford (Hybrid - 1 day a month required in the office) - Please only apply if you are a UK resident within a two‑hour commute of Guildford.
Salary: £55k -£65k (DOE) PLUS 24 days’ holiday + BH, Pension, Life Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Birthday off, High Street discounts, career development and certification support + so much more!
Ready to take the lead on complex cloud projects and grow your DevOps career? If you’re passionate about AWS, automation, CI/CD and modern tooling - this could your next opportunity!
We are excited to be working with a long‑established, forward‑thinking telecoms organisation who are looking for an experienced DevOps Systems Administrator to join their growing team.
Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and support infrastructure across AWS and private cloud, shaping scalable solutions for growth.
Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible to reduce manual tasks and innovate.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for faster, reliable deployments.
Implement observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) to enhance system performance.
Collaborate across teams to improve reliability and security as the go-to expert.
Manage hybrid networks, IAM, firewalls, and VPNs to expand cloud networking knowledge.
Join the on-call rota and respond to incidents, enhancing resilience and problem-solving skills.
Create and maintain documentation to share knowledge and establish best practises.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves problem‑solving, automation, cloud engineering and working with modern tools.
Essential Skills - Must Have:
5+ years of DevOps experience, including hands-on AWS
Experience with VMware or Proxmox
Strong Linux skills, networking, and cloud security knowledge
Proficient in Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (e.g., EKS)
Confident scripting in Bash, Python, or GoDesired(Not essential):
AWS certifications
Familiarity with security tools like TrivyIf you are looking for your next DevOps role and want to be part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and technical growth - I would love to hear from you!
Please APPLY now or email (url removed) with your CV
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Corsham (Wiltshire)
6 Month Contract
£450/day (Outside IR35)
Data Analytics Consultant needed with active SC Security Clearance. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Corsham (Wiltshire). Start ASAP in March/April 2026.
Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working from the office in Corsham (Wiltshire).
A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects:
Project Objective: design, build + implementation of a cloud based Data Analytics platform to provide data workflow, data visualisation + dashboard solutions.
Key Skills: Tableau, Power BI + Apache Superset dashboard + data visualisation tools.
Python and R-style workflow development environments.
SQL querying + data transformation skills.
AWS / Cloud Native Infrastructure environments.
Hands-on experience with secure, cloud-based Data Analytics platforms.
Supporting definition of the POC scoping, success criteria + value proposition.
Shaping the technical path from POC to MVP considering scalability, security, governance + reuse.
Supporting build, configuration + implementation activities alongside developers + data engineers.
Ability to simplify complexity + communicate technical trade-offs clearly to key stakeholders.
In-depth experience in Data Engineering, Data Analytics platforms and Data Science.
Identity Access Management (IAM/IDAM) experience would be advantageous
Senior Backend Developer (Typescript, NodeJS)
Looking for a Senior Backend developer with very strong Typescript and NodeJS due to growth and success, for a highly talented development team. My client is looking for an experienced software developer who can hit the ground running from day one with significant commercial experience as a backend developer to work on the following tech stack:
NodeJS / Typescript / Mocha / Sinon / Terraform / Git / Gitlab CICD/ Docker
AWS (ECS, EC2, Kinesis, Firehose, RDS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS)
Databases – Postgres / MySQL
As a Senior Developer to lead by example. A strong critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills. Someone who can take ownership of projects from design to implementation and work in an Agile environment.
Looking for someone who can lead by example who can balance technical excellence with pragmatic execution, ensuring the product evolves. Personality is key – someone who can take ownership, go above and beyond.
Specifically, you will play a key role in developing and running a complex multi-environment SaaS product compromised of 70+ git repos using modern microservice backend built in Typescript / NodeJS / Docker on AWS and automated CI/CD pipelines released onto terraform-provisioned infrastructure.
There will be opportunities to learn as well as using your own experience to influence the team and platform.
The role is based in Crewe, Cheshire and does offer hybrid working.
Your responsibilities will include…
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure backend systems using Node.js and Typescript
• Work closely within a cross-functional team and the wider team, with a focus on working together to achieve desired outcomes.
• Lead by example, stepping in to guide the team through challenging situations with persistence and creative problem-solving.
• Support and mentor junior developers, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
• Roll up your sleeves and take the initiative to tackle critical challenges during high-stakes situations
Security focused Solutions Architect
Are you security focused, like working in a client facing environment delivering security Solutions? Looking for an Architect to join an amazing highly talented team. Delivery cutting-edge, high security solutions for a successful, established MSP. As the architect you will design end to end solutions that address clients needs. Developing detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications and implementation plans ro guide solution delivery. Developed detailed technical proposals and solutions in response to customer RFI’s & RFPs.
You will understand business requirements, technical challenges and security considerations and translate into technical specifications. Collaborating with sales, project management and engineering teams. Leading workshops, presentations and presentations to showcase solutions and gain buy in from stakeholders.
Always identifying the best solutions for client requirements and evaluating security posture and compliance, ensuring regulatory standards.
Involved in solutions implementations and integration. Provide technical oversight and support through implementation.
Continuous improvement, identify opportunities for innovation & enhancements to existing solutions.
Mentoring and coaching team members.
Bachelor’s in computer science or similar with certs in security such as; CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP and would suit someone with ITIL4.
Solution design, modelling tools, enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Virtualization, networking, cyber security tools.
You will have a successful track record of designing and delivering complex technology soltins in security, working with cross functional teams, secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, information assurance. Excellent communication & presentation skills, to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Must be SC cleared or able to obtain SC and eventually DV clearance
Frontend Pod Leader (React & TypeScript) – Fully Remote
We’re a core media provider, building innovative products that are redefining members digital learning experience. We’re looking for a hands-on Frontend Pod Team Leader to lead a development pod on a greenfield project that will shape our clients future.
The role:
Lead and mentor a frontend pod, managing stories, epics, and project delivery.
Build scalable, secure, high-performance solutions using React and TypeScript.
Collaborate with engineering leadership to deliver high quality features for a large audience.
Ensure code quality, security, and best practices across your team.
To apply you should have the following skills and experience:
5+ years hands on commercial, frontend development experience with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Zustand, and Storybook.
Experience with testing frameworks (Jest/Cypress) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
Proven team leadership and mentoring experience, with a passion for setting developer project delivery results.
AWS experience (RDS/EC2) and project management tools (Jira/Shortcut/Monday).
Experience with Shortcut in particular (Nice to have).
Previous project management experience, involving the breaking down of Epics into deliverable stories (Nice to have).
Mobile App Development - Flutter, Dart, React Native etc. (Nice to have)
This is a fully remote, fully hands-on role, leading a high performing development pod on a new exciting greenfield product.
Interviews March 2026, start April / May 2026
Stuart Graham
Click Recruitment
(url removed)
Frontend Developer – Fully Remote
Join a leading online media platform and help shape the future of our clients members digital experiences.
The team are bolstering their output and require talented Frontend developers to help build, drive and deliver a ground breaking greenfield product.
The role:
Build scalable React/TypeScript frontend systems.
Develop and manage UI components with Storybook & Tailwind CSS.
Collaborate with a high-performing pod to deliver secure, efficient, high-quality code.
To apply you should have the following skills and experience:
5+ years commercial frontend development with React, TypeScript, Zustand, Tailwind CSS
CI/CD (GitHub Actions) & testing (Jest/Cypress)
AWS experience (RDS, EC2)
Nice to haves:
An understanding of backend technologies would be beneficial but is in no way essential to this front-end focussed role.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
Mobile App Development (Flutter, Dart, React Native for example)
This is a fully remote & flexible working environment with a great portfolio of future projects that are high impact products
Interviews March 2026, start April / May 2026
Stuart Graham
Click Recruiting
(url removed)
Salary up to £60,000 negotiable, depending on experience + benefits
This is a great opportunity to work for an established and fast growing business, where you will have the opportunity to develop a worthwhile career.
The company are experiencing significant growth and this will create genuine learning and development opportunities.
They offer a hybrid/remote working model (REMOTE FIRST) which requires atleast one day a month in their office in Chester.
They are looking for a Backend Laravel Developer to further capitalise on their explosive growth over the last few years. The ideal candidate will work within an important part of the business and will have a passion to improve and develop systems and online capabilities. They are agile, focused and keen to gain further market share and the developer team is a key part of this growth strategy.
They are seeking an inquisitive thinker. Someone who asks lots of questions, and is a problem solver.
Responsibilities
A Senior Backend Laravel Developer to assist in modernising the Laravel app.
Must Haves:
* Experience:
* At least 2 years of Laravel
* At least 5 years of frameworked languages (Laravel or others)
* SQL/MySQL/MariaDB indexes & table design
* Data: worked with big data and enjoys it
* Worked with many APIs, e.g Stripe, Google, AWS, OpenAI
* Understands Backend concepts such as Data Caching/Job Queues
* Personable:
* Happy to travel to Chester once or twice per month
* Solve problems rather than a task worker
* Shows interest in the app
* Wants to work as part of small team but be a key figure
* Doesn’t rely on Junior developers (small agile team where everyone is involved)
* Asks lots of intelligent questions
* Great communication skills - written & verbal
* You see this as more of a hobby or passion than just a job - reads up on latest technology etc
* Wants to grow with the company, not just a stepping stone
Would Be Lovely:
* Has worked in a similar industry
* Worked with an app with a huge number of database models (theirs has 800+)
* Has worked with microservices
* DevOps experience, e.g. taking a MySQL backup
What we can offer:
* You will learn a lot and quickly - Marketplace app
* Ability to change and see your work in a real world environment used by millions
* The company care about what they do and you will care about their impact
* Flexibility
* Start up mentality
* Competitive salary up to £60,000 negotiable, depending on experience + benefits
* PMI
* Bonus scheme
This is a great opportunity to work for an established and fast growing business, where you will have the opportunity to develop a worthwhile career.
The company are experiencing significant growth and this will create genuine learning and development opportunities.
They offer a hybrid/remote working model (REMOTE FIRST) which requires atleast one day a month in their office in Chester
Position: Embedded Linux Software engineerLocation: London, UK (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)6-12 months contract position A Day in the Life Work within our highly technically diverse multidisciplinary teams (application software, embedded, computer vision, cloud platform, etc.) Support the development and productization of our custom computing devices, medical devices, and other devices for the hospital operating rooms. Drive collaboration with our hardware team to build and maintain compatible kernels/drivers for our hardware platforms. Architect, develop, test, and debug system services and hardware-dependent software applications. Coordinate and conduct code reviews for embedded software. Contribute to the software infrastructure to ensure seamless software deployments. Participate in the relevant security and regulatory compliance processes. Develop robust and secure-by-design software fit for a medical-grade system. Perform formal risk analysis activities, develop software mitigations, run verification. tests and participate in design transfer to manufacturing activities. Must Have BS/MS in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent Extensive experience working with Linux device drivers (V4L2/I2C/SPI/UART etc), tinkering with the Linux kernel and device trees. Extensive experience with varied Linux system components such as kernels, services, log management, rules, etc. Excellent networking knowledge Expert C/C++ and shell scripting knowledge. Experience working with custom Linux build systems (Yocto/Buildroot etc) Experience in system bring-up and hardware integration. Experience with over-the-air update mechanisms for embedded systems. Strong knowledge of security concepts (e.g. hardware root of trust, cryptographic key generation and usage) Fundamental knowledge of Linux diagnostic/benchmarking tools Basic Electronics knowledge comfortable following a schematic and technical documentation/datasheet. Experience with software systems engineering and design principles. Strong verbal and written communication skills Flexible - you can independently solve problems as they arise but are comfortable asking for help when you need it. Comfortable with complexity being able to think through consequences of changes in a highly interconnected ecosystem over varied use environments. Nice to Have Experience working with deployed hardware systems and remote device management. Good Python programming skills Nvidia computing platforms experience. Microcontroller development experience. Experience with AWS Experience with automated testing Video processing/streaming experience, working with camera sensors, codecs and streaming protocols. Understanding of core security concepts Experience with software development for medical products or other safety-critical applications Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements operating systems components, software tools and utilities. Determines systems software design requirements. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. Generates systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures. SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically, an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower-level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University). DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Recognized expert, managing large projects or processes. Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments, with limited oversight from manager. Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower-level specialists. Organizational Impact: Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results. May manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, moderately complex and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation. Develops solutions to moderately complex problems, and/or makes moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products independently to enhance performance of job area. Implements solutions to problems. Communication and Influence: Represents organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels. May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decision-making. Leadership and Talent Management: Typically provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. Typically manages major / moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires a University Degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits
Where the job is based: hybrid, home based and working with Kerv Digital office/customer site visits as required) UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B3Q 1 2U
Who we are:
Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we’re not just another tech company. We’re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value!
With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we’re a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders.
People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our “Great Place to Work” certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry’s most forward-thinking architects.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Test Engineer with a proven background in the testing of technical solutions, particularly in a microservices architecture, to join our team to ensure the quality and reliability of the projects we deliver to our clients.
You will bring years of experience, understanding and practical application in all levels and types of testing and a good understanding and usage of AWS services to assist in the set-up and triggering of test conditions.
You will be responsible for testing of solutions we deliver in a custom microservices and architecture project, executing tests from a backend and front-end UI perspective, in accordance with the criteria in user stories.
Our wider portfolio of projects centre around solutions built in Microsoft Dynamics products such as CRM, Business Central, F&O, FSC&M and Contact Centre as a Service, so experience working with and testing these will also be beneficial.
You will be writing and executing manual test cases, carrying out positive and negative testing, accessibility testing and scripting and carrying out documented exploratory testing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manual test case creation and execution for Sprint development and solution releases
* Manual regression test execution to supplement automated regression tests
* Accessibility test execution
* Exploratory test planning and execution
* Work with the sprint team members to be aware of development and testing in scope, to identify your testing scope of the sprint
* Identify and document defects and re-test when resolved
* Conduct API testing to ensure seamless integration and functionality
* Collaborate with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and design test cases
* Report and track defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues
* Participate in test planning, estimation, and risk analysis activities
Required Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in testing but crucially 3 years in the technological & main responsibilities required for this role
* ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced)
* Experience of testing web-based solutions built in a microservices architecture where some of the testing is in the back end microservices, using AWS to trigger services and events to aid test execution, and set up of conditions and set up of data as well as testing at the UI layer
* Hands-on understanding and experience with API testing
* Experience in AWS and Docker
* Familiar with test and bug management tools and processes, specifically JIRA and Zephyr Enterprise, Azure Dev Ops Test Plans
* Ability to develop functional tests, which exercise the UI, API and DB layers
* Good awareness and experience in Accessibility Testing and Exploratory Testing
* Highly delivery focused and proactive approach to testing, engaging effectively with all types of team members to drive projects forwards and not afraid to speak up and contribute in meetings
* Familiarity with Scrum methodology and how testing activities fit in
Technological Capabilities:
Candidates are expected to have practical experience of using all of the following;
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
• Proficiency in writing and executing manual test cases and test scripts, including exploratory tests
• Ability to perform API testing and validate data integrity
• AWS (ECS, Lamdas, SQS, SNS)
• Technical testing of micro services in the backend of a web solution
• SQL queries for data location, creation, manipulation and reconciling
• Accessibility testing using Axe or similar, plus manual testing of the same
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Analytical and proactive in their approach to testing and problem solving
• Experienced at carrying out testing activities in Scrum methodology and contributing in all ceremonies (Planning, Stand Ups, demo and retros)
• Ability to drive testing processes starting from planning phase to test execution, bug fixing and support
• Knowledge of test management and bug-tracking tools
• Capable of engaging at all levels with customers
• Test planning and estimation
In addition to the above, it would be good to have experience of testing in the following:
• Microsoft Dynamics products and solutions
• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Pages, Portals, Workflows, Power Automate)
We’re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like;
• happiest working under their own direction and initiative, but fully supported when needed
• confident to have a voice in a team and represent the testing function and activities
• attention to detail, we want you to obsess about the little things!
• ability to work effectively with remote teams with geographical and time zone differences
• ability to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales
What we can do for you:
We’re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees:
Real Flexibility – we’re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office.
Awesome Environment – all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work.
Interesting Work – these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market.
Great Benefits – all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we’re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can’t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation.
Recognition & Growth – Recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth.
Join us at Kerv Digital, where we don’t just build ground breaking technology - we build future.
Don’t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews
More on equality:
At Kerv, we’re building something special and we’re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together
Senior Software Engineer - Edinburgh, Hybrid
Build software unlike anything else on earth!
Our boundary-pushing client are an R&D tech start-up at the forefront of advancing new and novel ways to see and experience data. This is truly bleeding-edge, nobody else in the world is doing anything quite like this.
From their beautiful city centre offices, a small, specialist team is doing extraordinary things with technologies like React, TypeScript, and Node. They are true craftspeople, with the freedom to experiment and explore on a grand scale.
Predominantly working in web technologies, we are looking for a generalist software engineer who values aesthetics, excited at the prospect of taking ownership over new feature development, and who can demonstrate true love for software engineering above and beyond their day job. Think conferences, personal projects, passion plays, portfolios.
Have you always wanted to scratch an itch, work on something that really excites you? Well, this could be your playground!
Whats in it for you:
What youll be doing:
What youll bring:
Bonus points for:
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the industry.
550pd - 650pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)
6 Month Initial Contract
Milton Keynes
Hybrid - 3 days in office
DV / SC Clearance ideally
Are you a Technical Architect with experience of working in a secure enterprise environment? Are you DV or SC cleared?
My central government client are looking for a Senior Technical Architect to support with the delivery and management of key security capabilities. You will support technical teams in delivery capabilities, providing 4th level oversight on technical issues.
You will be responsible for the maintenance and development of high and low designs for product and carry out Impact assessment of functional, capability and security changes. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a secure environment.
You will need experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum:
Further Experience Required:
Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs.
DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes (Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery).
Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements.
Experience in design and migration to public cloud capabilities in M365/Azure and AWS.
Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration.
A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies
Desirable:
Worked in a matrix organisation structure.
Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), Containerisation, and Microservices.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.