Pay up to £59,813, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work-life balance.

DWP Digital - Build services that matter

We’re hiring software engineers with skills in both Java and JavaScript.

You’ll join one of our agile product teams working in areas such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Authentication, Identity & Fraud, or Accessibility. These teams build, run and continually improve large-scale, mission-critical services that millions of citizens rely on every day.

Whether it’s strengthening how people securely prove who they are, improving the reliability of payments, or making our services more inclusive, you’ll be delivering meaningful change at national scale.

You’ll design, build and support modern microservices and user-facing applications using Java, JavaScript and cloud-first technologies. Working alongside engineers, product managers, architects and analysts, you’ll tackle complex technical problems, shape how our platforms evolve and contribute directly to the stability and performance of our services.

If you enjoy solving real engineering problems and want your work to make a genuine impact, this could be the perfect next step.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience building software using Java (Java 8 or above), including evidence of working on large-scale, distributed systems where performance and resilience matter.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice design including how to build and consume them effectively.
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and familiarity with cloud-native principles.
• Ability to work with JavaScript and build accessible user interfaces that are reliable and easy to maintain.
• Experience using TDD/BDD to write clean, well-tested code that catches issues early.
• Knowledge of working with SQL or NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment.

You and your role

Our Senior Java Engineers to work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP.

We develop, build and support products and applications as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams, alongside researchers, analysts, designers, architects, testers and more.

You’ll work across the full software lifecycle - from designing APIs to building user interfaces, to deploying and monitoring services in cloud environments. These aren’t small systems: you’ll be working with high-volume, mission-critical applications where performance, latency and security really matter.

You’ll join teams working in areas that play a critical role in supporting citizens securely and reliably. You can expect to be designing and building Spring Boot microservices, contributing to well-structured front-end applications and helping to shape patterns and reusable components that make our services consistent and robust.

This is a place where engineers own their services end-to-end and understand the real impact their work has. You’ll help maintain the operational stability pf the products you build, including working an in-hours support rota for troubleshooting issues or bug fixes.

You’ll succeed in this role if you enjoy solving complex technical problems, care about building great products and want to combine modern engineering practices with meaningful public-sector impact.

This role is more than ‘just writing code’. If you’re curious about how services behave in production, how to make them better, and how your decisions shape outcomes for millions of users then apply now and join our community.

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 pay up to £59,813. That’s £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £13,485 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days and rising to 26 days after one year.

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:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

Coding test: sent and completed remotely

Interview: a single stage interview online.

Click APPLYfor more information and to start your application.

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Birmingham

Salary: 33,000 - 40,000 per annum

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Summary:

This is an agile technology Project Management role where you will have the opportunity to deliver unique and innovative tech solutions to customers from diverse industry sectors. Trading for over 12 years, the company is a well-known mobile app and web app development agency based in Birmingham’s well-known Jewellery Quarter. Working in the Project Team, you will coordinate the delivery of projects between our Development, UI/UX, Sales Teams and customers.

Job Role:

In this role you will have the opportunity to deliver uniquely innovative tech solutions to customers from diverse industry sectors. From the initial meetings, where business objectives are understood, to developing the project and handing over the finished product to our customer - the customer’s experience is at the centre of the role.

You’ll need strong stakeholder management skills, attention to detail, the ability to deliver succinct Project Status Reports to customers, and a keen eye on budgets and the project’s deadlines. This role is ideal for a proactive, well-organised individual who can spot project risks, mitigate them, and negotiate with stakeholders. It is also essential that you can problem solve, capture and document project requirements either as a technical specification, or within tickets.

This role is a great opportunity for you to develop your career as part of a successful technology business, using your existing customer liaising and project management experience to deliver successful app projects on time and within budget.

We are looking for evidence of transferrable skills that demonstrate you will work well with the team, have strong technical problem solving abilities, project management skills, and be capable of carrying out your roles and responsibilities. Whilst not necessary, a technical background, computer science degree, or experience working in a previous software company would be highly desirable. Project Management qualifications such as SCRUM or Prince2 are also desirable.

Deliverables and Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end Agile project management using appropriate PM tooling, owning scope, timeline, budget, and outcomes.
• Own client success and satisfaction from kickoff to delivery, managing expectations and resolving risks/issues early.
• Lead discovery and planning to translate business objectives into clear requirements, priorities, and delivery plans.
• Lead and facilitate effective project meetings and communication across email, phone, and in-person channels, ensuring clear agendas, documented notes, defined actions, and timely status updates.
• Coordinate delivery across internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring dependencies, handoffs, and outputs align.
• Oversee quality and acceptance including UAT coordination and ensuring builds meet specifications, designs, and end-user needs.
• Manage support workflow by coordinating the ticket system to ensure timely, high-quality responses to client requests/issues.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, documentation, confident use of AI tools/methods, and coaching junior team members.

About you:

• Ability to run technology projects independently and autonomously, getting up to speed quickly and taking ownership with minimal supervision.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including confident telephone manner and professional written communication (emails, notes, documents).
• Strong listening skills to capture business objectives and translate them into clear requirements (technical specifications and/or well-written tickets).
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to spot “what-ifs”, knock-on effects, and wider impacts on scope, time, budget, and quality.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills, identifying issues early and driving practical mitigation.
• Competence using project management tools and workflows to manage timelines, budgets, actions, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Confidence using common productivity tools (word processing and spreadsheets), such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness and ability to learn on the job, picking up new tasks quickly using available resources and team support.

Additional Information:

The job title and salary offered will be dependent on the candidate’s experience and demonstrated capability.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of the following may also be suitable to apply for this role; Project Admin, Senior project manager, Project Administrator, Technology Project Manager, Scrum Project Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Practitioner, SCRUM Practitioner, Scrum Manager, Agile Manager, Digital Admin, UX Project Manager, UI Project Manager, Web Project Manager, AWS Project Manager, Tech Project Manager, General Admin Assistant, Lead Assistant, Lead Enquiries Assistant, App Project Administrator, App Project Assistant, Web Project Administrator, Web Project Assistant, Account Manager, Digital Account Manager, Project Support Analyst, Assistant Project Manager, Junior Project Assistant

Senior DevOps Engineer London Hybrid Benefits: As well as offering a competitive salary of up to £100,000, youll receive: Dental and health insurance Life assurance and income protection Share options Generous holiday allowance Strong progression opportunities About the Role The Senior DevOps Engineer will support the design, development, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Youll ensure systems are secure, scalable, and efficient, while working closely with product teams to architect solutions and drive best practices. Key Responsibilities Manage and evolve cloud infrastructure Maintain and improve deployment pipelines Ensure security and resilience across all systems Support product squads with infrastructure guidance Recommend improvements to tooling and architecture About You Experience working with large-scale infrastructure systems Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience with Docker or Kubernetes Excellent scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, Ansible, etc.) Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as CircleCI, Codeship, Fastlane or Bitrise This role follows an in-person collaboration model with 3 days a week in the office. If youre a skilled DevOps Engineer looking to make an impact in a scaling, technology-driven environment, wed love to hear from you. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position therefore all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry . TPBN1\_UKTJ

Software Developer - Up to 42K - Brierley Hill - Progression Routes

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Software Developer to join an award winning technology organisation, who work within both the public and private sectors based in Brierley Hill.

This exciting opportunity will suit a talented Software Developer who is well versed in the modern PHP Stack joining at team of Developers.

They are a big believer in sharing thoughts and encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity. The Software Developer will also be given the chance to be involved in all aspects of the project process from conception through to completion and launch.

The environment is relaxed yet professional, gone are the days of a corporate rigid structure and you will be given flexibility to get the job done!

Software Developer skills

PHP
Laravel
JavaScript, Angular, React
AWS
Postgres
Docker

You will be a motivated Software Developer, a good communicator and have a natural desire to create amazing code. The successful Software Developer should have strong problem solving abilities, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Software Developer position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

Please note this is a training programme with career placement and fees apply

If you are looking to progress a career in computer programming or web development, then this training and placement programme is made for you?

Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

All you need is a desire to work hard and invest some time and money in yourself to build the foundations for a new career.

We help you start your career journey in programming by firstly ensuring you have the necessary industry recognised certifications and skills required to build a career.

We ensure you market yourself properly through a structured career driven cv and LinkedIn profile highlighting your skills, any experience, and relevant transferable skills from other roles.

Finally, our tutors will help you create a credible portfolio to demonstrate your skills and abilities to potential new employers.

We have many years of experience in helping graduates find their first roles in top UK companies and organisations who need to employ entry-level qualified programming staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme.

The programme is specifically designed for individuals with none or limited experience but a real desire to start a career. Therefore, please do not apply if you are already an experienced programmer.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in as little as a few weeks or a few months (see steps 1 to 4 below). Study timings are approximate and assume you can study for a minimum 5 hours per week. Training times will be reduced if you are able to invest more time each week.

Stage 1 Learn HTML and CSS ( up to 12 weeks)

The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey.

• HTML Essentials ( up to 6 weeks)
• CSS Essentials ( up to weeks)

Training is delivered through multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes using an online portal enabling you to study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor who will work with you 1-2-1 or in group sessions to provide additional training and support.

Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, your trainer will move you forward to the next stage.

Stage 2 Additional Online Training ( up to 12 weeks)

The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed for what is required and relevant for many entry level programming roles and help you get a step ahead.

• Learn the Command Line ( 1.5 weeks)

• Learn Git & GitHub ( 1.5 weeks)

• Learn JavaScript ( 1.5 weeks)

• Learn Python 3 ( 1.5 weeks)

JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet. Therefore, this is an essential addition language in building your programming and development foundation.

Python is a highly versatile programming language and due to its relatively easy to understand commands now one of the most common programming languages used. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries broadening your scope of opportunity.

Step 3 - Building a Portfolio Website Project (1 week)

Your tutor will provide you with some exercises and guidelines to help you build your own personalised portfolio. Having a strong portfolio to which demonstrates and showcases your range of skills and ability is essential within a programming career.

In addition, we will now provide additional Study Courses for your continued development and broadening of your skills. Completion of these course is voluntary but recommended.

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Step 4 Entry Level Coding placement

We will now work with you to help you secure your first role in a role utilising your new skills in a coding, programming, or web development role.

There are many entry level roles where your newly learned skills can be applied meaning a vast array of opportunities are now available to you. Examples of some of these are listed below: -

• Junior Developer
• Website Support Developer
• Junior Web Developer
• Content Editor
• Wordpress Developer
• Junior Software Developer
• Junior Front or Back End Development
• Development Support

We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training. We also have a 4.9 Trustpilot rating and numerous testimonials available on our website.

Our money back Job Guarantee

Due to our success and confidence in the results we deliver, and the skills shortage for entry-level coding staff we guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business.

Qualification for this programme?

To ensure we maintain a high level of support for our candidates, we limit spaces to this programme.

Apply before the deadline and one of our consultants will speak with you to check your eligibility for the programme.

Trainee AI Engineer - No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Artificial Intelligence - starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe you're between jobs and ready for a fresh start? Train online at your own pace and land your first AI Engineer role in 1-3 months. Please note this is a training course and fees apply Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. Our candidates earn £28,000-£45,000. How It Works Step 1 - AI Engineering Fundamentals Start with the basics of AI, including neural networks and large language models, to build a solid foundation in AI engineering. Step 2 - Data Fundamentals Understand the data workflow, from collection to cleaning, and learn how to prepare data for AI applications. Step 3 - Notebooks & IDEs Get hands-on with industry-standard tools like Jupyter Notebooks and VS Code to develop AI systems. Step 4 - Python Programming Master Python, covering everything from the basics to object-oriented programming (OOP). Step 5 - Python Streamlit Project Apply your Python skills by building a car price prediction app using Python and Streamlit. Step 6 - Python for Data Learn essential Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib for data manipulation and visualisation. Step 7 - AI Sentiment Analysis Project Work with Hugging Face to build a sentiment analysis classifier using real-world AI techniques. Step 8 - AI Prompt Engineering Master prompt engineering, learning how to craft effective prompts for controlling AI outputs. Step 9 - Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Learn how to integrate external knowledge into AI systems using RAG techniques and vector databases. Step 10 - AI Specialised Customer Service Chatbot Project Combine prompt engineering and RAG to build an AI-powered customer service chatbot, delivering intelligent responses using vector databases and knowledge bases. Step 11 - Machine Learning Fundamentals Understand machine learning principles and algorithms, and how to train and test models using scikit-learn. Step 12 - Machine Learning Project Put your machine learning knowledge into practice with a hands-on project. Step 13 - AI & Data Ethics Study the ethical considerations in AI, including issues of bias, fairness, and data privacy. Step 14 - Oral Exam Complete a virtual oral exam to assess your understanding and ability to apply your learning. Step 15 - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Finish with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course and exam to gain essential cloud computing knowledge. We Get You Hired Our job programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. We don't believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don't land a job, you get your money back. "Five months from complete beginner to AI engineer. Best decision I ever made." - Jamie W., now working as a Junior AI Engineer in London Ready to Start? If you're motivated, curious, and excited about technology, we'll help you turn that into a career you can be proud of. Apply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps.

Trainee Coding & Programming Placement Programme

Please note that this is a training course and fees apply.

Our money back guarantee

If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.

However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.

Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Programming?

Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

We help place graduates from this programme in top UK companies and organisations needing to employ entry-level Programming staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme.

The best part is you will not need any previous experience as fully accredited training, which includes tutor support and mentoring, provides you with the skills, practical knowledge and qualifications for you to secure a professional job and career in coding. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£40K) upon completion.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks or a few months (step 1 to 4 below). Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps.

Step 1 -HTML and CSS Online Training ( 12 weeks)

The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey.

• HTML Essentials (6 weeks)
• CSS Essentials (6 weeks)

The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor to help you throughout your training.

Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, you will be ready to move forward.

Step 2 -Online Training ( 12 weeks)

The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed.

• Learn the Command Line (1.5 weeks)

• Learn Git & GitHub (1.5 weeks)

• Learn JavaScript (1.5 weeks)

• Learn Python 3 (1.5 weeks)

JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet, so it will be essential! Python is highly versatile. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries.

Step 3 - Build a Portfolio Website Project (1 week)

Additional Courses

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Step 4 - Junior Programmer placement (£25K - £40k)

We work with you to secure your first role as a Junior Programmer, with a starting salary of anywhere between £25K - £40k. While working as a Junior Programmer, we will release your second batch of training which is specifically designed to qualify you to move into the programming field.

Programmer Role

Once you have completed all the mandatory training in step four and have gained two plus years experience in the coding industry, you will be ready to move into higher paying programming roles. Our recruitment support team specialises in the Web and programming space and roles at this level have an average starting salary of £45K.

We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training.

In addition, we are also ELCAS approved to help members of the Armed Forces, Service Leavers and Veterans gain rewarding careers in IT and Cybersecurity.

Passionate about starting a career in coding? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Location: Droitwich

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri working hours 37.5 hour a week contract

As an IT recycler and supplier of IT Services we have overseen more than 3 million devices through the IT lifecycle and, as a result, are perfectly placed to provide our customers with guidance and advice through this complex market. We offer a huge range of additional services, such as IT spares and logistics throughout the UK, as well as datacentre and office relocations, configuration and build, bonded stock, engineers and project managers along with Greensafe Global, our hardware specialist IT brokerage service.

Join our team and help deliver a smooth technical onboarding experience for customers using GreensafeIT s Windows imaging and build services. You ll work with customers to gather requirements, co-ordinate secure connectivity (VPN and server access) and provision onboarding environments using virtual servers. You ll also complete essential networking tasks, create clear onboarding documentation, and support the handover of customers into our BAU delivery teams. This is a hands-on technical role where you ll collaborate with customers, third parties, and senior engineers, handling setup and configuration while escalating more complex architecture or security decisions when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end technical onboarding of customers into GreensafeIT Windows imaging and build services, ensuring a smooth and structured setup process.
• Work with customers to gather, document, and validate technical requirements needed to successfully onboard their environments.
• Co-ordinate secure connectivity between customer environments and GreensafeIT, including arranging VPN access and server connectivity with customers and relevant third parties.
• Provision and configure customer onboarding environments, including the creation and setup of virtual servers required for service delivery.
• Carry out basic networking and connectivity tasks to enable secure communication between customer servers, VPN connections, and GreensafeIT infrastructure.
• Produce and maintain clear technical onboarding documentation, including environment configuration details and setup procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure onboarding activities are completed efficiently and aligned with operational standards.
• Support the transition of newly onboarded customers into Business-as-Usual (BAU) delivery teams once onboarding is complete.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during onboarding, coordinating with relevant stakeholders where required.
• Escalate complex technical, architecture, or security decisions to senior engineers while ensuring progress continues within onboarding activities.

Competencies & Behaviours:

• Hands-on experience creating and configuring virtual server environments using platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, AWS, or similar technologies aligned to enterprise infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server administration, including installation, patching, user access management, permissions, and core service configuration.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, subnets, DNS, routing, gateways, ports, VPN connectivity, and certificate usage in practical environments.
• Familiarity with Windows device imaging and build processes, with exposure to tools such as MDT, SCCM, Autopilot, or Intune, including driver management and application packaging.
• Understanding of security best practices and system hardening principles, including least privilege access, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and audit or compliance controls.
• Experience using IT service management (ITSM) platforms for incident and request management, change control, and maintaining technical documentation or runbooks.
• Basic knowledge of PowerShell scripting or automation (desirable), with an interest in improving efficiency through scripting or tooling.
• Strong documentation skills with a high level of attention to detail, ensuring onboarding processes and environment configurations are accurately recorded.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work confidently with customers, third parties, and internal technical teams.
• Highly organised and process-driven, able to manage multiple onboarding activities simultaneously while maintaining quality, accountability, and a strong customer focus.

Benefits:

• Staff discount online store
• Company events
• Refer a friend Scheme - £150+
• On-site Fully Equipped Gymnasium

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for GreensafeIT, please do not hesitate to apply.

• Role/Job title:Senior Full Stack Developer
• Mode of working London-3 days onsite
• Type of Employment-Permanent

The Role

As aSenior Full Stack Developer, you will design and deliver end-to-end application solutions using cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP, alongside modern technologies including NoSQL databases, Python, React, TypeScript and DevOps tooling. You will work on cutting-edge projects, develop scalable applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end architecture across front-end, back-end, APIs, data and system integrations.
• Define reference architectures, technology standards and design principles for development teams.
• Make strategic technical decisions balancing scalability, security, cost efficiency and delivery speed.
• Design and develop accessible, secure and scalable front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
• Establish standards for state management, authentication flows and UI/UX consistency.
• Architect back-end services using Node.js or Python, including REST APIs and event-driven patterns.
• Apply microservices principles, resiliency patterns and fault-tolerant design.
• Model and manage relational and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Postgres, including caching and data access strategies.
• Architect cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure or GCP, incorporating CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
• Build for high availability, disaster recovery, cost optimisation and embedded observability.
• Apply secure coding practices and design robust authentication, authorisation and data-protection models.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and regulatory standards.

Essential skills / knowledge / experience:

• Hands-on experience in software development and solution architecture.
• Deep expertise in Azure, AWS or GCP cloud services. Strong background in backend development (TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python), REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Postgres.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration and secure cloud architecture is an advantage.

Permanent Interview Format:1. Live coding+ 2 interview rounds

Salary: OTE in the region of up to (phone number removed) plus other Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working 2-3 days in our Head office, Cannock, WS11 8JP (other locations will be considered)

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and 17.5% bonus
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide comprehensive support for all business units and manages AWS infrastructure services, including CloudFormation, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and AWS Backup, ensuring maximum availability and value.
• Resolving customer issues via ServiceNow, continuously learning new technologies, automating business processes with AWS tools and AI, and recommending infrastructure improvements for stability and innovation.
• Providing insights on new technologies, creating operational documentation, managing infrastructure costs, supporting contact center services with AWS Connect, conducting DR testing, reducing incidents through root cause analysis, and performing platform maintenance (patching, upgrades).
• Participation in disaster recovery exercises and on-call arrangements is also required.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Candidates should have a basic understanding of AWS Cloud services (Cloudformation, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS Backup, Amazon Connect) and networking (Direct Connect, VPNs, subnetting, routing, WAFs, VPCs).
• At least 18 months proven experience in supporting a Windows Server domain utilising operating systems 2016 and above, including the ongoing maintenance and support from both an operational and security perspective, while also having strong knowledge of services such as Active Directory, Group Policy and DNS.
• Required skills also include previous experience or use of scripting/automation (PowerShell/Python), cloud provisioning/configuration, with experience deploying infrastructure as code.
• The role will allow you to challenge conventional infrastructure ideas (PaaS, serverless), collaborating with design teams, good customer-facing and diagnostic skills, and the ability to work under pressure, and automate deployments (infrastructure as code).

Desirable:

• Azure & Google Cloud experience; Linux administration; MCSA/E/D; SC Cleared
• To be willing to work towards or have achieved, the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification or equivalent.
• Worked in a DevOps environment or have a basic understanding of these principles.
• Full driving license.
• Previous experience or use of Amazon Connect services.
• Also advantageous: Broad technology experience with pragmatic application; Azure cloud & Entra ID expertise; Ability to translate complex technical issues; Experience managing auto-scaling & financially-efficient systems; CI/CD pipeline creation and support; SQL and NoSQL database experience (SQL Server, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB).

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

SAP Technical Architect: 6 Month Contract - Hybrid/West Midlands

As a SAP Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimising our SAP solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our SAP architecture aligns with business goals and delivers maximum value. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding our technological direction and ensuring seamless integration across various platforms.

Type: 6 Month Contract
Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35)
Location: West Midlands
Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:
*Design and implement SAP solutions that meet business requirements and enhance operational efficiency.
*Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications.
*Develop architectural blueprints and documentation for SAP landscapes, ensuring scalability and performance.
*Lead and mentor a team of SAP developers and consultants, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
*Conduct system evaluations and performance tuning to optimise existing SAP systems.
*Stay current with SAP technologies and industry trends, recommending best practises and innovations.
*Ensure compliance with security and governance policies throughout the SAP landscape.
*Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to SAP systems, providing timely support to users.
*Participate in project planning and execution, ensuring that timelines and budgets are adhered to.

Skills

*Previous experience in SAP architecture, with a focus on technical design and implementation.
*Strong knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, SAP PI/PO, etc.) and associated technologies.
*Experience with cloud solutions and integration platforms (e.g., SAP Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Please apply now to be considered for this position

DevOps Lead required by rapidly growing software house to work in a highly impactful hands-on role taking responsibility for DevOps tools and processes across multiple development and platform teams.
Closely aligned with our development teams and overseeing smooth deployment into production, you will act as the escalation point for issue resolution and take responsibility for the improvement of the overall DevOps estate in terms of tool selection, process automation and CI/CD pipeline management.
We would expect some one at this level to have significant previous experience in a Senior DevOps role and a wide exposure to software development architecture and methodologies.
The multi-disciplinary nature of the role means that stakeholder management, communication, leadership and organisational skills will be heavily drawn upon.
In terms of Tech Stack it would be nice to see experience in some of the following :

• Using Azure Devops tools to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Experience of AWS Cloud Infrastructure (EC2, RDS, Lambda)
• Experience of working in SaaS based environments
• Exposure to Mobile application deployment (Fastlane, App Store etc)
• Real Time data Messaging (Apache Kafka, Amazon SQS)
• Containerisation (Kubernetes , Docker)

We would require the successful applicant to be with us in our Warwickshire based HQ 3-4 days a week , at least to begin with in order to to learn about products , tech stack and to build rapport with our fantastic team.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has seen what good (and bad!) looks like elsewhere and can help define best practice and implement tools and methodologies that will directly improve how the teams and the business as a whole operate.
Apply now for immediate consideration

Machine Learning Developer (Contract)

Based - Warwick

Rate: £500-£600 per day

I am working with Siemens Energy to find an experienced Machine Learning Developer to join their team in Warwick. This is a high-impact role for someone passionate about building and deploying production-ready ML solutions in a cutting-edge energy environment.

About the Role

Siemens Energy is driving the energy transition through innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. They are looking for a skilled ML developer to design, implement, and deploy end-to-end machine learning solutions that directly impact operational and product systems.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Develop, train, and optimize ML models for real-world applications.
• Prepare, transform, and validate complex datasets to ensure model reliability.
• Apply best practices in model evaluation, mitigating data leakage, and managing the bias/variance trade-off.
• Deploy and monitor models using MLOps approaches (Docker, CI/CD, cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to integrate ML solutions seamlessly into production.
• Work with modern ML frameworks and libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace, and LLMs/SLMs.
• Write modular, production-grade Python code and maintain proper version control with Git.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing production-ready ML solutions.
• Strong expertise in ML algorithms, model development, training, validation, and optimization.
• Proven experience deploying and maintaining production ML models.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex real-world datasets and perform feature engineering.
• Familiarity with modern ML frameworks and libraries, including PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace, and LLMs/SLMs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and product teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Siemens Energy on impactful projects in a collaborative, forward-looking environment.

Our client is leading the way in next-generation communications, building laser communication systems and software-defined networking platforms for aerospace and deep-space applications. With technology acquired from Google, theyre creating solutions that let satellites, aircraft, and even cislunar networks communicate seamlessly essentially bringing space and Earth a lot closer together.
The RoleTheyre looking for a Software Engineer (Delay-Tolerant Networking) to join their UK R&D team. Youll help evolve their delay-tolerant networking products, including the Hardy Bundle Router and Spacetime Platform, and develop new features that will transform how communication networks operate worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, solve complex challenges, and make a genuine impact.
What Youll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining delay-tolerant networking products, platforms, and APIs using Rust, gRPC, and Protocol Buffers
• Working on scalable and distributed systems using Kubernetes
• Debugging, optimising, and improving systems for full-scale production environments
• Collaborating with front-end developers to integrate user-facing features
• Creating technical guides, tutorials, and documentation for teams and customers
• Supporting new customer onboarding and ensuring smooth system integration
• Keeping up with the latest advancements in networking and cloud technologies

What Were Looking For

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience building distributed systems with cloud technologies
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Enjoys working with customers to find creative, practical solutions
• Curious, innovative, and genuinely excited about emerging technologies

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with delay-tolerant networking standards (e.g. CCSDS/IETF BPv7, BPSec)
• Hands-on experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and CNCF technologies
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS
• Experience writing tutorials, documentation, or technical blog posts

Why Youll Love This Role

• Work on high-impact, innovative projects in space technology and digital infrastructure
• Competitive salary, equity options, pension, and private health insurance
• Flexible hybrid working (UK-based remote)
• Collaborate with a diverse, international, and forward-thinking team
• Get hands-on experience with AI-driven networks, space-ground integration, and cloud mission control systems

Who Can ApplyApplicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Our Client Is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThey celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are warmly encouraged.

The Role: Data Architect

Location: Remote / Birmingham once a month
Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + generous pension

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation undergoing a large scale brownfield transformation, replacing an existing SAP platform with a modern, scalable solution (with technologies yet to be decided).

This role would suit a pragmatic Data Architect who has previously designed and built a greenfield or brownfield platform with a high level of autonomy. The organisation is currently relatively immature from a data architecture perspective, so the ideal candidate must be comfortable operating with ambiguity, shaping direction and implementing data governance frameworks. Experience within a highly regulated industry would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities of the Data Architect:

• Own and shape the enterprise data architecture vision, strategy and maturity roadmap.
• Design the end-to-end data platform, including data models, data lakes, warehouses and integrations.
• Define data standards and establish a robust data governance framework, developing data quality and security standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure readiness for AI/ML integration.
• Evaluate emerging tools, cloud platforms and analytics technologies.
• Work with external partners to establish a single version of the truth across the industry and enable secure data sharing.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Architect, having previously shaped or matured an organisation s data landscape.
• Experience within a regulated industry (e.g. utilities, finance, defence). Energy/utilities experience (gas, water, power, electricity) would be highly desirable.
• Broad knowledge of modern data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Experience working within SAP environments/modules (e.g. S/4 HANA, RISE) would be advantageous.
• Strong data modelling expertise.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and able to communicate architectural decisions at a senior level.

The role: Data Architect

Location: Remote / Birmingham
Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + generous pension

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Role Title: Infrastructure Storage Analyst

Duration: contract to run until TBC

Location: Coventry, Hybrid 2 days per week onsite

Rate: up to 325.68 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

The Infrastructure Storage Analyst will join an already established Platform team within CBS, providing a level of technical knowledge to undertake the troubleshooting and resolution to production incidents or problems independently escalating to Senior Engineers if required. Completes tasks to agreed levels of quality, within stated timescales with minimal supervision. Looks for improvement opportunities within the team and its processes/procedures. An effective team member who provides support and guidance to peers and other team members. Contributes to team efficiency through the creation of accurate technical documentation where required

• Responsible for independently troubleshooting and resolving production service incidents
• Undertake technical tasks such as patching, allocating storage, maintaining scripts and configuring backups Effectively prioritise tasks to ensure high priority activities are completed first Specific Skills:
  • Demonstrable level of knowledge in their chosen technical discipline.
  • Essential experience of working in a complex, pressurised production environment. Financial services experience would be desirable but not essential.
• VMware + enterprise skills like vRealize, SRM, operations manager
• CISCO UCS infrastructure (compute, networking and storage combined into a single unit)
• Good knowledge of storage technologies vSAN and VxRail
• Experience with Linux command line technologies, as IBM Storage operates on a Unix interface.
• Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale.
• Familiarity with Spectrum Scale protocols, including GPFS, NFS, and SMB in an active-active topology.

Essential skills

• Exposure to and application of IBM Flash Systems - knowledge and experience of replication using global mirror, metro mirror and change volumes
• Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale, Oracle and ESXi environments
• Exposure to and application Spectrum Scale - protocols to include GPFS, NFS, and SMB in active-active topology
• Explore to or awareness of GKLM (SKLM)
• Awareness of how actions can affect availability
• Provision and redaction of storage across the IBM storage estate - all technologies
• Experience of working with Linux command line technologies
• Experience of ticket management using ServiceNow
• An appreciation of Cloud technologies (AWS) and associated features
• Knowledge of AWS server administration and features
• Some experience of working within an Agile delivery environment
• An understanding of VMware products including vSphere, vRealize & related technologies
• An understanding of Cisco UCS & HPE infrastructure An understanding of virtualisation architectures and some experience supporting

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Linux System Administrator with key skills in ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS and Debian is sought by a market leading cloud platform software house based in Birmingham city centre. With an industry leading thought leader as a founder this company place employee satisfaction at the heart of every business decision creating a forward thinking, entrepreneurial culture that embodies modern flexibility.

This Linux System Administrator will be joining a re-structured, dynamic core system team working closely with the founder to bring new ideas, technology and a personality to the role with a level of autonomy that allows ownership of the design, installation and maintenance of the company’s platforms.

This Linux System Administrator based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills:

• Varied operating system exposure - ubuntu, RHEL etc
• Solid web server experience - Apache, Nginx etc
• Load balancing software exposure - Kemp, HAProxy etc
• Solid database knowledge - MariaDB, MySQL etc
• Replicated storage system - DRBD
• Any containerization & IaC exposure would be useful - docker , Kubernetes, terraform, ansible etc
• Knowledge of bash scripting
• Solid understanding of server hardware
• Git version control experience
• Any open sourcing programming and AWS exposure would be a real plus

In return this Linux System Administrator based near Birmingham will receive:

• Starting salary of up to £60,000
• Up to 15% bonus
• Flexible working patterns with a 3/2 in office/ at home split
• Hybrid working hours
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday
• Choice of technology
• Regular salary reviews
• A well-structured progression scheme in line with the company’s expansion plans

So if you are a Linux System Administrator looking to join a dynamic, autonomous company with great personal growth potential then please apply now to be considered.

Linux System Administrator
£50,000 - £60,000
Nginx, Apache, HAProxy, web servers, MySQL, ubuntu, RHEL, Debian

We are Looking for Junior Java developer with AWS based in Solihul(Hybrid)

Job Summary: Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Competent Java developer with significant experience in AWS cloud services. Proficient in AngularJS, Jenkins, Karate, Gherkin and Cypress, Cloudformation, Jenkins, Groovy and deploying to native AWS services like ECS, S3, Lambda, SQS, Step Functions.

Certification: Expected to have AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional accreditation or above

Responsibilities:

• Write clean, secure code using test-driven approach.
• Create reusable and open code.
• Collaborate with other developers.
• Fix service faults and maintain infrastructure.
• Apply modern development standards.
• Use prototyping methods and tools.
• Design and build software components.
• Support integration between systems.
• Focus on user needs and experience.
• Operate and improve production services.
• Provide Level 3 (L3) support 24/7 (including out of hour on-call support)

Requirements:

• Experience with Java (Springboot) and AWS cloud services (ECR, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, Step Functions, Apigee)
• Proficiency in AngularJS, Jenkins, Karate, Node 10, Groovy, Bash, Typescript.
• Knowledge of Gherkin, Cypress, Jest
• Tooling: Gitlab, Jenkins, CloudFormation, Maven, Docker, Fortify on Demand, SonarQube
• AWS DevOps Engineer certification or above.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Ability to apply secure coding practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of user-centered design principles.
• ITIL certification will be desirable.
• Experience of working in Agile teams

Our client based in Tamworth, is seeking a Group IT Infrastructure Manager to support over 300 users across sites in the UK, Ireland, Scotland and Dubai. You’ll lead a team of skilled IT individuals, fostering a collaborative and service focused culture.

From delivering large-scale infrastructure projects to ensuring the seamless day-to-day operation of critical systems, the Group IT Infrastructure Manager will work on meaningful projects, collaborate with cross functional teams, and directly influence the success of our organisation.

As a Group IT Infrastructure Manager, you will need to have/be:

Networking

• Strong network admin, installation, and troubleshooting skills (CCNA level).
• Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Ruckus; performance and security focused.
• Skilled in VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, QoS, and high-availability design.

Hardware & Infrastructure

• Good understanding of hardware, cabling, wireless tech, and IT security basics.
• Experience with rack servers, RAID, SAN/NAS storage.
• Competent with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG).

Microsoft Technologies

• Strong Windows Server (Apply online only , AD, Group Policy, and systems admin.
• Working knowledge of Exchange Online.
• Experience with Azure AD and hybrid identity.
• Familiar with Intune and JAMF for device management.
• Solid Office 365 and Windows 10/11 admin skills.

Virtualisation & Cloud

• Skilled in Hyper-V and VMware (resource management, backups, failover).
• Exposure to Azure, AWS, GCP for migrations and optimisation.

Communication Systems

• Experience with enterprise VoIP systems.
• Knowledge of IP CCTV setup, storage, and network integration.

Backup & DR

• Proficient with Veeam for backup/replication.
• Experience in DR planning, failover, and resilience testing.

Security & Compliance

• Strong grasp of cybersecurity (firewalls, EPP, vulnerabilities, threat detection).
• Understanding of ISO 27001 and GDPR; audit support experience.
• Familiar with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel).

Operating Systems & Automation

• Working knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Scripting with PowerShell, Bash, Python.
• Familiar with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Freshservice).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communicator across technical/non-technical teams.
• Highly organised with good multitasking skills.
• Leadership experience driving team performance and improvement.

Certifications

• Essential: MCSE, ITIL, CCNA (or equivalent)
• Desirable: CISSP / Security+, ISO 27001, PRINCE2

Details:

• Salary: 65, 000 - 70, 000
• Working Hours: Full time Monday - Friday
• Location: Tamworth (on site full time)
• Duration: Permanent

Role of Group IT Infrastructure Manager:

• Visible, approachable leader across all sites.
• Partner with departments to deliver proactive, value-driven IT solutions.
• Provide IT input in management meetings to support strategic decisions.
• Support wider teams during peak periods to maintain smooth operations.
• Oversee daily IT operations across servers, applications, and networks.
• Manage installation, upgrades, and maintenance of hardware/software.
• Lead procurement and lifecycle management of IT equipment.
• Ensure system performance through testing, monitoring, and improvement.
• Manage and optimise WAN infrastructure across all sites.
• Maintain strong security controls to protect systems and data.
• Proactively identify and resolve vulnerabilities through updates and patches.
• Maintain robust disaster recovery and backup strategies.
• Assess technology risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Test and refine DR and continuity plans to ensure resilience.
• Lead major infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations.
• Work with MIS to align infrastructure and system development.
• Create project plans, manage resources, and deliver on time and budget.
• Manage the IT budget and track expenditure.
• Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure SLAs are met.
• Lead and develop 3rd Line Engineers and Helpdesk teams.
• Oversee Helpdesk performance and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and continuously improving culture.
• Stay updated on new technologies and recommend improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement across infrastructure and service delivery.
• Align IT services and projects with long-term organisational goals.
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work evenings/weekends/public holidays when required.

Benefits of working as a Group IT Infrastructure Manager:

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days annual leave
• Health Cashback Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free Parking

Role: AWS Platform Engineer (SC Cleared)
Day rate: £450pd-£500pd (Inside IR35)
Contract: 3 months initially with chances of extensions

We are currently recruiting for AWS Platform Engineers who have good experience with DevOps, Infrastructure Automation & Deployment. You will be working as part of a team on project work and ensuring that deadlines and timescales of the project are met. Due to the sensitivity of the role, any successful candidate must have active SC Clearance.

Skills and experience required:

• Demonstrable experience in automating operations tasks with one or more Scripting languages
• Experience creating and/or maintaining production software delivery pipelines using common CI/CD tools (GitLab Pipelines)
• Experience working with AWS, Lambda, Glue, MWAA, Athena, IAM, KMS, S3 Access Points
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• A good understanding of Cloud security principles (eg IAM, KMS, AzureAD, Security Groups)
• Current and active SC Clearance

The role will be a remote working opportunity, with occasional travel to client sites when required. Please consider this before applying for the role.

If you’re interested in the role and would like to apply, please click on the link for immediate consideration.

Role: Java Developer

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

Duration: 6 Months

Day rate: Negotiable Outside IR35

Clearance: Active SC clearance required & NPPV3 is desirable

About the Role:

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Essential Skills and Experience:

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

Desired Skills and Experience:

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

What We Are Looking For:

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