Symfony/API-Platform | Headless Web-API | Serverless AWS | TDD | 3dpw in office | Flexible Culture | Excellent Growth Opportunity
Ada Meher is currently resourcing for a candidate to join their client, a platform vendor based in the city centre, who are looking to add to their delivery team due to the increasing demands of their current projects. Their proprietary platform is a headless web-API based system using Symfony and API-Platform on the backend with a Typescript, React and Next.js based frontend and deployed to AWS using serverless technology. The company are very process driven, following TDD and Agile methodology and preferring candidates who have similar ideologies around best practice. They also deploy code via AWS and Lambdas with the Serverless framework so any knowledge in this area would be beneficial.
The business operates on a hybrid remote basis to balance the flexibility of remote work with the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional project teams in their Leeds City Centre offices 3dpw. They also offer a flexible hours policy, focusing on productivity over time-tracking, allowing employees to take ownership over how and when they deliver their workload.
The ideal candidate will be backend focused have experience working commercially with PHP and Symfony, preferably with exposure to API Platform, quality and testing, and be enthused by the chance to work on enterprise grade application development. Given the greenfield nature of the work there is plenty of opportunity for input from all levels on the design of the solution and a real chance for the right person to really make their mark.
To be considered:
* Demonstrable experience of PHP Development
* Demonstrable experience with Symfony / API-Platform
* Knowledge of TDD/Unit Testing (PHPUnit / Pest or similar)
* Experience with React & Next.js would be a bonus
* Experience in AWS based infrastructure would be a bonus
* Strong communication and problem solving skills
The company in question is highly regarded not only in the solutions that they provide to their clients, but also the environment they create with outstanding acknowledgement of work and progression paths on top of many perks such as flexibility in working hours and bonus schemes. They aspire to create a relaxed environment where people can work on forward thinking technology solutions.
This PHP Symfony Developer role is attracting a high number of applicants at the moment so be sure to get in contact ASAP to avoid missing out. Please send a CV in confidence for more information
Ready to architect platforms that operate at serious scale?
Software Architect - NestJS, NodeJS, Vue - .NET backgrounds welcome
Manchester (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite)
Up to £110,000 + benefitsWe’re partnered with a fast-scaling UK SaaS company building high-performance, data-driven platforms used by commercial teams to better understand and engage their customers.
They’re now looking for a Software Architect to shape the next generation of their customer-facing systems; designing scalable, cloud-first solutions capable of handling high data throughput and large data sets.
The Environment
The platform has evolved from a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation into a modern stack including:
NestJS, NodeJS, Vue
Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
AWS (cloud-first architecture)Strong .NET Architects who’ve worked in modern cloud and micro-services environments, or who can operate confidently across Node/TypeScript ecosystems, are absolutely encouraged to apply.
What matters most is architectural depth, SaaS scalability experience, and strong engineering principles.
The Role
This is ideal for someone who has progressed from hands-on engineering into architecture and still understands what great code and great systems look like.
You’ll:
Design large-scale, high-performance SaaS architectures
Lead microservices and event-driven design initiatives
Champion DevOps-aligned architecture patterns
Work across distributed/offshore teams
Operate comfortably at both strategic and deep technical levels
Influence AI architecture and modern data practicesWhat We’re Looking For
3-5+ years in a Software Architect role
Strong engineering background (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks)
Experience within mature B2B SaaS environments
Deep knowledge of cloud architecture (ideally AWS)
Experience with microservices, event-driven systems
Strong understanding of OLAP, OLTP, ETL & data warehousing
DevOps-first mindset
Excellent stakeholder engagement skillsInterested?
If you’re an Architect who wants real influence in a scaling SaaS environment - without being boxed into one technology - this is a strong opportunity.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion: (url removed)
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Oxford (Hybrid)
£75,000–£85,000 + Excellent Benefits
An established and fast-growing technology services organisation is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join its high-performing team. Known for delivering complex, business-critical solutions across a diverse client base, the company combines technical excellence with a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
With continued growth and significant investment in its technical capability, this is a key strategic hire offering real influence and visibility across major programmes of work.
The Opportunity
This role sits at the heart of solution design and technical leadership. The successful candidate will work across multiple projects, shaping architecture from early discovery through to delivery.
It’s an opportunity for an architect who enjoys both big-picture strategy and hands-on engagement — someone who can translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions while guiding delivery teams with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
Design and own end-to-end solution architectures
Translate business requirements into robust technical designs
Lead on architecture governance and best practice
Provide technical oversight across multiple concurrent initiatives
Engage with stakeholders at all levels, both technical and non-technical
Evaluate and recommend technologies aligned to long-term strategy About You
Proven experience in a Solutions Architect or senior design role
Strong cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with integration patterns, APIs, and enterprise systems
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Solid understanding of security, scalability, and architectural governance
Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) advantageous What’s On Offer
£75,000–£85,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working model (Oxford-based with flexibility)
Opportunity to influence technical direction and strategy
Collaborative and ambitious working culture
Competitive benefits packageThis is an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Architect looking to make a tangible impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.
For further details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Callum at Aztrum via (url removed)
Cloud Presales Solution Consultant
Public / Private Cloud
Remote based
Paying up to 80k + 10% bonus
A high‑performing Managed Services Provider with a strong reputation for delivering enterprise‑grade cloud, infrastructure, and managed service solutions are seeking a commercially focused Public and Private Cloud Presales Solution Architect to shape compelling, scalable solutions across Azure, AWS, and VMware‑based private cloud platforms. This is a customer‑facing role at the centre of our sales and solution strategy, where you will work closely with clients and internal teams to design robust, commercially aligned cloud and managed service offerings.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading the technical presales process for cloud, infrastructure, and managed service opportunities
Designing end‑to‑end solutions across Azure, AWS, and VMware private cloud, including hybrid architectures
Developing high‑quality proposals, high‑level designs, and customer‑ready presentations
Supporting bids, tenders, and framework submissions with clear, outcome‑driven solution designs
Engaging with customers to understand business challenges and articulate the value of our services
Ensuring solutions are commercially viable, deliverable, and aligned with industry best practice
Experience required:
Strong presales experience within an MSP or Cloud Services Provider
Deep technical understanding of either Azure (including AVD/VDI), AWS, M365 and VMware
Ability to design hybrid cloud architectures and managed service offerings
Broad knowledge across storage, data, applications, licensing, and productivity platforms
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity for senior stakeholders
Commercial awareness and the ability to balance customer needs with business objectives
Confidence presenting to customers and influencing decision‑makers
Relevant cloud or VMware certifications are highly advantageous
Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
Paying up to £80k + 10% bonus.
Remote based
+Inside IR35
Key Skills:
Description:
Responsible for the design and implementation of networked computer systems; plans; installs and configures the hardware and software used in a computer network and provides ongoing maintenance and technical support to users.
Skills Required
AWS (Platform-X)
Good knowledge of using and deploying to AWS
Good knowledge of Linux and Windows
Scripting - take scripts and implement
Engineering (installing packages)
Connecting AWS to other platforms
Understanding of Networks, LAN and WAN connectivity
Knowledge of working in an Agile environment
Firewall Rules re
WriteLow Level Designs and build documents with a view to ORR
Knowledge of VMware - VRA / VRO as well as Automation (Chef) and cloud templates
Knowledge of Service Now catalogue items useful
If you’d like to discuss this Orchestration Engineer in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch
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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Senior Python Developer (Contract)
£600 - £700 PD (Inside IR35)
6 Months Contract
London HybridOverview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Python Software Engineer. You will lead the technical architecture and delivery, ensuring reliable system synchronisation, improved data consistency, and scalable solutions for an amazing brand.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead the architecture and technical delivery of the solution
Develop backend services and APIs, with occasional frontend contributions where needed
Implement reliable system integrations and data synchronisation
Work within established architecture patterns and engineering standards
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders
Communicate technical decisions clearly and maintain high engineering standards
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong experience with Python and TypeScript
Strong AWS experience (ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway)
Experience managing infrastructure with Terraform
Proven experience architecting and delivering software solutions
Experience integrating with third-party APIs or vendor systems
Experience with data synchronisation or complex system integration
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within existing teams
Desirable - React / Next.js frontend experience
Ready to architect platforms that operate at serious scale?
Software Architect - NestJS, NodeJS, Vue - .NET backgrounds welcome
Portsmouth (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite)
Up to £110,000 + benefitsWe’re partnered with a fast-scaling UK SaaS company building high-performance, data-driven platforms used by commercial teams to better understand and engage their customers.
They’re now looking for a Software Architect to shape the next generation of their customer-facing systems; designing scalable, cloud-first solutions capable of handling high data throughput and large data sets.
The Environment
The platform has evolved from a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation into a modern stack including:
NestJS, NodeJS, Vue
Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
AWS (cloud-first architecture)Strong .NET Architects who’ve worked in modern cloud and micro-services environments, or who can operate confidently across Node/TypeScript ecosystems, are absolutely encouraged to apply.
What matters most is architectural depth, SaaS scalability experience, and strong engineering principles.
The Role
This is ideal for someone who has progressed from hands-on engineering into architecture and still understands what great code and great systems look like.
You’ll:
Design large-scale, high-performance SaaS architectures
Lead microservices and event-driven design initiatives
Champion DevOps-aligned architecture patterns
Work across distributed/offshore teams
Operate comfortably at both strategic and deep technical levels
Influence AI architecture and modern data practicesWhat We’re Looking For
3-5+ years in a Software Architect role
Strong engineering background (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks)
Experience within mature B2B SaaS environments
Deep knowledge of cloud architecture (ideally AWS)
Experience with microservices, event-driven systems
Strong understanding of OLAP, OLTP, ETL & data warehousing
DevOps-first mindset
Excellent stakeholder engagement skillsInterested?
If you’re an Architect who wants real influence in a scaling SaaS environment - without being boxed into one technology - this is a strong opportunity.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion: (url removed)
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About the Role We’re looking for an MLOps Engineer to help scale machine learning from experimentation to production. You’ll work closely with Data Scientists, Software Engineers, and Product teams to build robust, automated, and secure ML infrastructure that supports model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape best practices in CI/CD for ML, reproducibility, and cloud-native model serving within a growing, data-driven organisation based in Cambridge.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable ML pipelines (training, validation, deployment, monitoring)
Productionise machine learning models and ensure reliability, performance, and observability
Implement CI/CD workflows for ML using modern DevOps tooling
Manage containerised workloads (Docker/Kubernetes) in cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Monitor model performance, drift, and data quality in production
Collaborate with Data Science teams to improve reproducibility and experiment tracking
Contribute to infrastructure-as-code and platform automationRequired Skills & Experience
Strong Python skills and experience deploying ML models to production
Solid understanding of MLOps principles and ML lifecycle management
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
Experience with SQL and data pipelinesDesirable
Experience with ML orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Kubeflow, MLflow)
Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Experience working in regulated or high-availability environments
Cybersecurity Engineer (ISO27001 & SOC 2 Lead)
Location: London (3 days per week onsite)
Must have Right to Work: Cannot provide sponsorship
Overview
A newly created role to take ownership of ISO27001 and SOC 2 certification, ongoing compliance, and the organisation’s overall security posture. This position exists because elements of the work have been covered ad‑hoc by internal staff, but now require a dedicated specialist to lead, maintain, and operationalise the security programme.
You will work closely with senior leadership as well as engineering teams, acting as an authoritative voice on cybersecurity, helping strengthen defences, reduce risk, and ensure the organisation is always audit‑ready.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong SysAdmin/Network Engineering foundations who has transitioned or is transitioning into cybersecurity and wants to operate as the central technical security owner.
Key Responsibilities
Security Governance & Compliance (ISO27001 & SOC 2)
Own and maintain ISO27001 and SOC 2 certification processes.
Lead evidence collection, control implementation, compliance documentation, and readiness for external audits.
Maintain and improve runbooks, processes, and policies.
Strengthen vulnerability management capabilities and ensure clear remediation workflows.Security Operations
Monitor and respond to security alerts across endpoints, networks, and cloud workloads.
Investigate incidents, support containment and recovery, and communicate clearly with engineering teams.
Tune noisy alerts, improve detection logic, and refine SIEM visibility.
Maintain and optimise the EDR environment (Sophos).Security Administration
Maintain and improve security configurations across AWS, Linux/Windows endpoints, networks, and identity systems.
Oversee IAM best practices, least privilege, and access governance (joiner/mover/leaver processes).
Manage firewall configurations (primarily Sophos).
Assist in hardening infrastructure, patching cycles, and ensuring consistent baseline security.Security Design & Architecture
Contribute to the architecture of secure infrastructure and cloud systems.
Provide guidance on secure networks, segmentation, and future identity tooling.
Collaborate with engineers to ensure security considerations are integrated early in designs.
Act as a subject-matter authority, offering clear reasoning and well-structured recommendations.Technical Environment
Experience with some of the following is preferred (not all required):
EDR: Sophos
Cloud: AWS
SIEM: Wallix
Firewalls: Sophos-based
Operating Systems: Windows & Linux
Networking: VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPN
Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Identity: No current central identity solution-opportunity to shape this areaA strong networking/sysadmin foundation is important, and an ideal candidate has progressed (or is intentionally progressing) into a cybersecurity-focused career.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Strong systems administration or network engineering background.
Hands-on experience in incident response, vulnerability management, or security operations.
Clear, articulate communicator able to explain technical risk to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong technical troubleshooting skills across network, endpoint, and cloud.
Ability to develop clear documentation, runbooks, and consistent security processes.
Fluency in English (spoken and written).
Motivated, proactive, and able to operate as the security point-of-contact.Desirable
Experience in finance or retail environments (not essential).
Exposure to ISO27001, SOC 2, or other security frameworks.
Someone who has the curiosity, deep technical interest, and “security mindset” needed to anticipate and defend against threats.Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Healthcare, pension, and life assurance
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Location: Wokingham Hybrid - 50/50
Duration: 25/09/2026 / role starts with a 6 months contract
Rate £644
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA
MUST HOLD A ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE
Role Description:
Qualifications
Relevant certifications (e.g., CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM)
Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea)
Implement least privilege access models and enforce secure credential management
Monitor and audit privileged access activities across systems and applications
Integrate PAM tools with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for PAM operations
Conduct regular access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments
Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless PAM integration
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PAMrelated issues
Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management
Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles
Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea
Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols
Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
Excellent problemsolving, communication, and documentation skills
We are seeking a proactive Test Engineer - Data to join our Data Finance team. In this role, you will partner with engineers and product managers to enhance the quality, reliability, and trustworthiness of financial data flows and data products. You will not just test for the team, but with the team, coaching engineers to own their quality outcomes.
Location:Manchester(2 Days per week in the office)
Duration: 6 Months
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Coaching: Set a strong testing strategy in line with organizational quality standards and coach teams on data testing practices.
Data Validation: Design and implement effective validation for data pipelines, APIs, and services to ensure data is correct, complete, and timely.
Observability: Drive observability using monitoring, alerts, and dashboards to validate behavior and data quality in production.
Compliance: Operationalize requirements from regulated environments (e.g., SOX, GDPR/PII, DMA) into daily test strategies and documentation.
Automation: Design test approaches covering unit, component, contract, and integration levels, ensuring validation is integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Data Testing: Proven experience testing data-intensive backend systems, ETL/ELT processes, and financial data feeds.
SQL Mastery: Strong proficiency in relational databases, ideally Microsoft SQL Server, including writing and optimizing complex SQL for data investigation.
Technical Ecosystem: Experience with modern engineering tools such as Git, $CI/CD$, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS (or similar cloud platforms).
Regulatory Knowledge: Experience working in or around regulated environments (SOX, GDPR, DMA) or a strong willingness to learn.
Communication: Exceptional ability to explain technical testing and data quality concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem Solving: Ability to use structured root-cause analysis (e.g., “5 whys”) to debug complex data issues.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Data Engineer: Advanced Robotics
The Role Build the data infrastructure for next-generation robotics. You will curate and manage the massive datasets required to train sophisticated Machine Learning models for physical interaction.
Key Responsibilities
Data Pipelines: Build and scale pipelines for complex training workflows.
Data Integrity: Ensure high-quality, consistent data across all projects.
Collaboration: Partner with ML researchers on versioning and data security.
Metrics: Develop reporting systems for data quality and performance.
Technical Requirements
Core: Python, SQL, and data processing frameworks.
Experience: Large-scale data management (100s of TBs to Petabytes).
Education: Degree in CS, Data Science, or a related field.
Bonus: Background in robotics, CV, or autonomous systems.
Technical Self-Assessment (1-10)
Candidates will be asked to rate their knowledge of:
Languages: Python, Java, Scala
Compute/Distributed: RAY, Spark, Databricks, Hadoop
Orchestration/Cloud: Kafka, Airflow, Prefect, AWS
Storage/Warehouse: Clickhouse, Snowflake, Redshift, Greenplum
Note: Experience with Petabyte/Exabyte scale is a strong signal for this role.
Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Are you passionate about bridging development and operations to deliver seamless software solutions?
Do you thrive in creating automated CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure?
What are the benefits?
* Competitive salary
* Career development opportunities
* Become a member of an Employee-owned trus
* Cycle to work scheme
* Option to buy additional leave
What are your key responsibilities?
* Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable releases
* Develop scripts and tools (e.g., Ansible) to automate operational tasks and infrastructure provisioning
* Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure application health and performance
* Manage infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
* Ensure security compliance and implement best practices for applications and infrastructure
* Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to streamline development and deployment
* Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support during incidents
* Continuously improve processes and adopt DevOps best practices
What are we looking for?
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
* 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering
* Strong Linux system administration and networking skills
* Experience with Docker and containerised deployments
* Familiarity with PostgreSQL database management and performance tuning
* Knowledge of backup/DR, load testing, and server hardening
Apply now to be part of our growing team
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.
London – Twice a week in the office
£70,000-£75,000
I’m currently working for a Central London based tech consultancy of over 70 years who are looking for a Python Developer to come and join their growing team on a hybrid basis!
The company is a serial award-winner and provide consultative bespoke tech services to industries such as healthcare, insurance, pensions, energy & sport across the UK and beyond.
They are a growing development team of roughly 20 in total size, split across their 3 offices and in-role you will be working on the continued development of one of their key platforms. You will mainly work on the backend with Python (and ideally C# which is also used), developing new features in an Agile environment while also working extensively with AWS/Azure.
You’ll work collaboratively with different teams across the business and also get the platform to progress and take more responsibility within the business – something they really encourage across their tech teams!
The office is based in Central London, and they are looking for office working of 2 days a week!
Technical Requirements:
Strong Python experience across latest versions.
Ideally have worked with C# which is also used across the business.
Good working experience with Cloud technologies - AWS or Azure.
Other technologies include WebAPIs, Testing, CosmosDB, CI/CD.
Good collaborations skills and ability to communicate amongst different teams.
Happy working in an environment where you have autonomy and control over your day.
Keen desire to learn new technologies and progress within the business.
Central London – Twice a week in the office.
Salary/Benefits:
£70,000-£75,000.
10-15% Discretionary Bonus.
Pension – 4% which can rise to 10%.
Life Assurance – x6 of your salary.
26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
Income Protection Insurance Scheme.
Private Medical Insurance.
Additional perks like cycle to work/gym.
If this role sounds of interest, then please apply and I can give you a call.
Tim Stock
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As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation’s IT infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud services.
This is a hands-on role. You will work closely with the internal IT team and external partners to ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable to meet business needs.
You will also play a key role in strategic infrastructure planning and stakeholder management, providing technical expertise and guidance while collaborating with various departments to align IT infrastructure solutions with broader organisational objectives.
* Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation
* Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments
* Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities
* Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes
* Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions
* Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware, and on-prem systems
* Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure
* Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
* Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards
* YOU5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering
* Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies, including Azure and Windows Server
* Proven experience with VMware, LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security
* Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
* Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions
* Eligibility to work in the UK is a MUST and you must be based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes
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.
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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
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Senior Software Engineer - Edinburgh, Hybrid
Build software unlike anything else on earth!
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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!
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