At Spacelabs Healthcare, our mission is to drive continuous innovation in healthcare technology to improve both clinical and economic outcomes. Our scalable solutions deliver critical patient data across local and remote systems, enabling better-informed clinical decisions, increased efficiency, and safer care environments.

Why Spacelabs? Because lives depend on what we build.

The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test will be a hands-on role on a small team of test automation engineers on the development of automated tests for the next generation patient monitoring platform. This position requires a deep understanding of solid design principles, development practices and test verification knowledge. The role will work closely with cross-functional groups such as Systems, Hardware, Verification, Electrical and Software Engineering.

The test automation development includes the patient monitoring platform of the next generation patient monitor in an enterprise of networked patient monitors physically located on multiple hospital floors communicating with several central stations.

The successful candidate for this role will have test automation development experience in agile software development environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the test automation team to review and derive required automation tests from requirements related to the patient monitoring platform
• Participate in cross-functional reviews of software requirements, architecture, software design, connectivity interface design and user interface design.
• Participate in the test automation component design efforts. Understand and design to existing interface specifications.
• Write, debug, review and document test automation software.
• Participate in the definition of test architectures, designs, tools and workflows to be shared with the test automation team members
• Ensure on-time delivery of test automation software including design documentation and other required artifacts.
• Hold yourself and other engineers to high standards while maintaining friendly, respectful relationships.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Companys Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
• Uphold the companys core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the companys Code of Ethics and Conduct

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant software experience
• 3+ years of relevant automated testing experience
• Strong experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts and methodologies
• Strong experience at least one automation testing tool and best practices
• Strong understanding of Continuous Delivery and Agile development
• Proficiency with tools supporting the software development lifecycle, such as source control, CI/CD platforms, requirements management, and defects tracking

Desirable:

• Experience with Qt/QML
• Demonstrated experience with embedded Linux application development
• Experience with Squish automation
• Experience with Selenium
• Experience working in a regulated development environment (finance, medical, defence, aerospace, etc.).
• Experience with the development of integrated (hardware and software) medical devices.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with Containerized environments and virtual machines
• To have experience of effective collaboration with international teams in Europe, India, and the US.

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and © Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

Network Infrastructure & Security Engineer
Milton Keynes (hybrid/remote working)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonuses + Benefits

We are seeking a hands-on Network & Infrastructure Engineer to support and improve a mix of cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll work across systems, networking, and security, contributing to both operations and design.

Responsibilities

• Manage AWS/Azure infrastructure
• Support Windows/Linux systems and virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox)
• Maintain networking (Firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and backup solutions (eg Zabbix, Graylog, Veeam)
• Support security tooling (Cloudflare WAF/Zero Trust, vulnerability scanning, patching, PKI)
• Administer Microsoft 365
• Produce technical documentation (HLD/LLD)

Skills & Experience

• Strong infrastructure background across cloud and on-prem
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and backup tools
• Knowledge of networking and security principles
• Familiarity with vulnerability management and VPNs

Desirable

• ITIL processes
• SIEM/EDR tools (eg Microsoft Sentinel/Defender)
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

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

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Want your engineering skills to enable real scientific breakthroughs? Were looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our highly skilled IT Operations team at EMBL-EBI.

At EMBL-EBI, our IT & Technical Services department underpins groundbreaking research that improves human and planetary health. As part of our small but highly skilled IT Operations team, youll play a critical role in ensuring the availability, reliability and efficiency of services that support researchers across the globe.

In this hands-on role, youll ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of the services that thousands of scientists rely on worldwide. Youll tackle complex infrastructure challenges, improve automation and resilience, and help shape the future of our platform.

If you want variety, genuine ownership, and the opportunity to support research that improves human and planetary health, this is a role where your work truly matters.

In this role, you will support the team in the delivery of some or all of the following services:

• Identity & Access Management Maintain, improve and standardise our authentication and authorisation infrastructure (Active Directory, Entra-ID, Red Hat IDP).
• Email Systems Support and develop our mail services (Postfix, Cyrus, Roundcube, Mailman), including a planned migration to O365.
• Transfer services - Support the systems we use for data transfer (Globus, Aspera, FTP, HTTP).
• File Replication (FIRE) Archive - Develop and maintain our software-defined object storage.
• Monitoring & Reliability Maintain and evolve distributed Check_mk monitoring while contributing to the development of a long-term monitoring strategy.
• Automation & Orchestration Work with Gerrit, Foreman, RPM repositories, and Puppet to deploy, update and manage 3,000+ servers.
• Core Infrastructure Maintain and improve Puppet modules (NTP, SSSD) and support new Red Hat OS templates.
• Knowledge Sharing Produce documentation and Standard Operating Procedures that empower our Service Desk and improve user experience.

What were looking for

• 5+ years of experience with Linux production systems
• Experience withorchestration/automation(Foreman/Puppet).
• Strong troubleshooting ability (tcpdump, strace, log parsing at scale).
• Experience with directory services (389 DS or OpenLDAP).
• Ability to review and guide code in Python, Bash and Puppet.

Dont be dissuaded from applying if you do not have all the right technologies in your portfolio - training will be provided to a candidate with the right experience and attitude.

Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information

• Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £278 monthly child allowance of £336 per child. Non resident allowance up to £569per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays

• Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable)

• Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

• Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances

• Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract renewable up to 9 years

• Salary: Monthly salary starting at£3,695after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.

• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.

• Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.

To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 06/05/2026.

£45000-60000 GBP

Bonus Scheme, Pension, Hybrid + Flexible Working

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

DevOps Engineer

Newcastle

Up to £60,000

S/C Clearable

Ready to work on large-scale cloud platforms that make a real impact? We’re hiring a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing team in Newcastle, helping teams build, test and deploy modern software solutions for complex public and private sector projects.

What you’ll have the opportunity to do as a DevOps Engineer:

• Building and supporting CI/CD pipelines for development teams
• Automating cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code
• Managing key DevOps tools and improving delivery processes
• Supporting cloud services, integrations and system monitoring
• Working as part of an Agile team to continuously improve delivery

About the Candidate

The right DevOps Engineer should have:

• Experience in a DevOps or platform engineering role
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Ansible)
• Linux experience and a scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js or TypeScript)
• Eligible for Security Clearance (5+ years UK residency)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary from £45,000 to £60,000
• Hybrid working based in Newcastle
• 25 Days holiday per annum
• Extensive benefits package
• Continuous training provided for career progression

To hear more about the DevOps Engineer role contact Daire McIlhatton at

Contract: Infrastructure Engineer (Linux Administration & Server Hardware)
Location: Glasgow (hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via umbrella solution)

Reference: 20460

Seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise environment. This role centres on troubleshooting complex system and platform issues, while contributing to the ongoing improvement of operational processes and tooling.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone comfortable working across Linux-based systems and underlying Server Hardware. You will be involved in incident resolution, problem analysis, and driving improvements to system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve escalated infrastructure and platform incidents across Linux-based environments
• Perform low-level troubleshooting across physical server hardware and associated technologies
• Utilise remote management tools (out-of-band / lights-out) for diagnostics and recovery
• Take ownership of incidents end-to-end, from triage through to resolution and post-incident review
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to identify root causes and implement fixes
• Develop and maintain runbooks and operational documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, reducing incident frequency and recovery times
• Build or enhance scripts/tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong Linux system administration and troubleshooting skills
• Solid understanding of server hardware (e.g. disks, RAID, NICs, firmware) and failure modes
• Experience with remote management technologies (e.g. iDRAC, iLO, IPMI, Redfish)
• Proven ability to manage and resolve incidents in a production environment
• Familiarity with reliability concepts such as SLIs/SLOs, monitoring, and incident metrics
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience producing clear technical documentation and runbooks

Desirable Skills

• Scripting or automation experience (e.g. Bash, Python)
• Exposure to virtualisation or container platforms
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools

Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Description Senior Full Stack Developer (Java)
Permanent UK‑Based - West Midlands (Hybrid working)
SC Clearance Eligible Are you a seasoned Java Full Stack Developer who enjoys building high‑quality solutions, mentoring others, and working on meaningful projects? At TXP, we’re growing our internal engineering capability and are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Java) to join us and play a key role in delivering robust, modern applications for our business and our customers. This is an opportunity to work across the full development lifecycle, influence technical direction, and collaborate with talented teams in a supportive, delivery‑focused environment. What you’ll be doing
As a Senior Full Stack Developer at TXP, you’ll: Design, build and enhance applications using Java, React, and associated frameworks
Work across the full SDLC: design, development, testing, defect resolution and deployment
Deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions for both internal systems and customer projects
Play an active role in Agile/Scrum delivery, including sprint planning and ceremonies
Take ownership of your work, ensuring delivery meets agreed quality, functionality and timescales
Support and mentor junior developers and contractors, sharing best practice and raising capability
Collaborate closely with TXP colleagues, customers, partners and suppliers
Help shape and follow technical standards, development practices and delivery guidelines
Build strong, trusted relationships through clear communication and a quality‑first mindset What we’re looking for
You’ll be an experienced developer who enjoys hands‑on work and technical leadership. We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with: Strong commercial experience with Java (1.6 /1.8)
In‑depth knowledge of REST APIs, Spring, and Oracle PL/SQL
Good hands‑on experience with React or another modern JavaScript framework
Experience designing and delivering microservices architectures
Knowledge of build, deployment and containerisation tools such as Maven, Docker and/or Kubernetes
A solid background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Experience with JUnit, Mockito, TDD, CI/CD and quality‑driven development
A strong understanding of software design, implementation and deployment principles
Excellent time management, organisation and prioritisation skills Nice to have (but not essential): Experience with Azure and/or AWS
Exposure to AI / LLM tooling
Knowledge of technical architecture, SOA or CBD
Linux and bash scripting skills What kind of person will succeed at TXP?
You’ll thrive here if you are: Proud of the quality of your work and attentive to detail
Logical, structured and confident solving complex problems
Comfortable explaining technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
A strong team player who also works well independently
Proactive, self‑motivated and delivery‑focused
Keen to support and develop others
Collaborative, emotionally intelligent and professional in your approach Why join TXP? Be part of a growing, people‑focused consultancy with a strong engineering culture
Influence technical direction and ways of working
Learn from talented colleagues and contribute to building something great
Competitive salary, permanent role, and flexible working approach Benefits: • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). • An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). • Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). • Life assurance (3x). • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. • Cycle to work scheme. • Corporate eye-care vouchers. • Access to an independent financial advisor. • 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you’re in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you’ll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth – we’ve got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We’re here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you’ll be part of that

Company Description Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future. Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations. We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody. Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems. We’re on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime - from birth to old age. Job Description Are you an experienced Platform Engineer with strong AWS capability, confident building and evolving scalable, secure infrastructure that supports complex, data heavy workloads in a modern engineering environment Here at Genomics England, our platform underpins everything we do, enabling high throughput genomic analysis at scale, securely and reliably This impactful engineering role sits within our Computational Genomic Interpretation Pipelines Platform, supporting how we run and evolve distributed genomic workflows, including Nextflow based pipelines and emerging orchestration patterns across healthcare services We are entering a key phase of platform evolution, including simplification, clearer separation between pipelines and orchestration, and supporting increasingly large scale and distributed genomic workloads. It is a strong time to join, shape direction, and directly influence how the platform develops. What you will be doing day-to-day: Designing, building and maintaining infrastructure across AWS, and hybrid environments, for use across bioinformatics pipelines and teams. Designing, building and maintaining platform capabilities that enable orchestration and execution of large-scale genomic pipelines Working closely with bioinformatics engineering squads to support Nextflow native workflows and pipeline modernisation Automating deployment, infrastructure provisioning and operational processes using Terraform, Python, Bash and similar tools Design, build and maintain new container management capabilities, with a goal of providing secure container builds on demand for Nextflow processes (for example using tooling like Seqera Wave). Re-imagining our CI/CD pipelines and tooling, providing them as-a-service to the bioinformatics teams that leverage the platform. Implementing monitoring, logging and alerting capabilities and patterns to improve observability across distributed the bioinformatics workflows that run on the platform. Configure and manage HPC compute environments, both AWS and on-prem, through tooling such as Seqera Platform. Troubleshooting platform and workflow issues across multiple layers, driving long term fixes Supporting cost optimisation, performance tuning and capacity planning across AWS and on prem systems Producing clear documentation and sharing knowledge across engineering teams Helping embed DevOps ways of working across squads and enabling teams to operate with more independence What you will bring: Strong experience with AWS across compute, storage, networking and security Solid Terraform experience for building and maintaining repeatable infrastructure Strong scripting ability in Python, Bash or similar Experience designing, implementing and supporting platform patterns & capabilities for consumption by stream/business-aligned teams. Experience operating production grade platforms in complex distributed environments Understanding of CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices such as GitLab CI or Jenkins Comfortable working in data heavy, high throughput systems Collaborative approach with confidence working across teams and influencing technical direction Nice to have - but not required: Experience working in genomics, bioinformatics or healthcare data platforms Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Nextflow, Seqera Platform, Seqera Wave or equivalents Exposure to HPC environments or large scale scientific compute workloads Understanding of regulated or security sensitive environments, particularly Software as a Medical Device Experience working in a Platform Team as defined in Team Topologies. Experience contributing to platform modernisation or evolution programmes If you are a proven and capable Platform Engineer, with strong hands-on experience and driven by solving complex engineering scale and orchestration problems in real world systems, this is a role where your work has visible impact across research, engineering, and ultimately patient outcomes. Qualifications Qualifications are not mandatory; however, AWS, Terraform, or Automation certifications are welcome and are highly beneficial. Additional Information Salary From: £71,300 pa
Closing Date: Tuesday 12th May @ 23:00 (UK time) Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including: Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, plus additional leave for long service, and also the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
Family-Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme.
Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background. Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor. Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity, respect and integrity of all parties. Our People policies outline our commitment to inclusivity. We aim to remove barriers in our recruitment processes and to be flexible with our interview processes. Should you require any adjustments that may help you to fully participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to discuss this with us. Culture We have four key behaviours that represent what we would like Genomics England to feel like and the culture we want to encourage, in order for us to achieve our mission. These behaviours help us all work well together, deliver on our outcomes, celebrate our successes and share feedback with each other. You can read about these and other aspects of our culture here

We're partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning, technically-led business that is transforming how organisations across the UK manage their utility services. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplifying the customer experience, this company offers a genuinely modern, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, where the Technology team plays a key role in driving growth . They are now looking to hire a DevOps Engineer (experienced, "mid"-level) to join their Platform Engineering team at an exciting stage of growth, as they scale a key internal product beyond MVP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid foundations in DevOps who is keen to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting. Salary: £55,000 – £63,000 + extensive benefits package + bonus Working Pattern: Hybrid. Flexible split between office and home. Based from Northeast offices, with suitable locations including Durham, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas. The Role This is a hands-on position where you'll contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team, playing an active role in modern DevOps practices and tooling. Key Responsibilities Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure Implement technologies using Infrastructure-as-Code Monitor and manage systems for availability and performance Support Agile delivery through Scrum and Kanban, contributing to team rituals and processes What We're Looking For Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code, with proficiency in Terraform, YAML and ARM templates Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artefacts in Microsoft Azure, using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) via Azure DevOps Ability to build and manage services deployed into Kubernetes, including container configuration and Helm charts Desirable (but not essential) Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code generation or coding assistance Code written in C#/.NET Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Bicep Understanding of observability platforms If you're looking to progress your DevOps career within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. TPBN1\_UKTJ

We are working with a global healthcare and insurance organisation who are making a real difference to people’s lives.

We require an experienced Senior Data Platform Engineer to join the AI and Data Platform teams.

100,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Fully remote with occasional travel to one of their offices.

You will contribute to the design and operation of a scalable, secure enterprise data platform supporting advanced analytics and business intelligence in a healthcare and insurance setting.

You’ll work with high autonomy, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence while ensuring compliance and performance. This is a key role in shaping a robust, automated data platform that powers better patient care and smarter insurance services.

Please note: this is a Platform Engineering role rather than a Data Engineering position.
We welcome applications from data engineers who also bring strong platform engineering experience - for example, working with IaC, Terraform, or similar tooling.

Role:

Contribute to the design and delivery of robust, automated, and scalable Azure and Snowflake data platform components.
Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, ensuring consistency and reusability across environments.
Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support rapid, reliable deployments.
Implement observability practices including logging, metrics, and alerting using observability tools.
Collaborate with the Lead Engineer and Architects to align implementation with platform standards and patterns.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level engineers, promoting best practices in automation and. monitoring

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

Extensive experience in platform engineering, with a strong emphasis on Azure-based data solutions.
Expert-level knowledge of Azure and/or Snowflake services, including Data Factory, Data Lake, Azure ML, and Power BI/Fabric.
Proven experience with infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and building CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
Strong grasp of observability practices, including logging, metrics, alerting, and performance optimisation.
Deep understanding of cloud security, with experience applying secure-by-design principles in Azure and/or Snowflake (e.g., network isolation, IAM, data protection).
Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Collaborative mindset, with a proven track record of working effectively across engineering, data science, and business teams.
Clear communicator, capable of documenting technical designs, contributing to platform standards, and presenting solutions to stakeholders.
Leadership experience, including mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing - highly desirable.

This is majority remote based although you will need to attend the office in either London or Manchester when needed.

This company look after their employees and you can expect a large bonus plus some excellent benefits.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Senior Data Platform Engineer position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning, technically-led business that is transforming how organisations across the UK manage their utility services. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplifying the customer experience, this company offers a genuinely modern, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, where the Technology team plays a key role in driving growth.

They are now looking to hire a DevOps Engineer (experienced, “mid”-level) to join their Platform Engineering team at an exciting stage of growth, as they scale a key internal product beyond MVP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid foundations in DevOps who is keen to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting.

Salary: £55,000 – £63,000 + extensive benefits package + bonus
Working Pattern: Hybrid. Flexible split between office and home. Based from Northeast offices, with suitable locations including Durham, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas.

The Role
This is a hands-on position where you’ll contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team, playing an active role in modern DevOps practices and tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure
• Implement technologies using Infrastructure-as-Code
• Monitor and manage systems for availability and performance
• Support Agile delivery through Scrum and Kanban, contributing to team rituals and processes

What We’re Looking For

• Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code, with proficiency in Terraform, YAML and ARM templates
• Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artefacts in Microsoft Azure, using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) via Azure DevOps
• Ability to build and manage services deployed into Kubernetes, including container configuration and Helm charts

Desirable (but not essential)

• Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code generation or coding assistance
• Code written in C#/.NET
• Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Bicep
• Understanding of observability platforms

If you’re looking to progress your DevOps career within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Milton Keynes (hybrid considered)
Salary: £60,000 + Bonuses + Benefits

We are seeking a hands-on Network Infrastructure & Security Engineer to support and improve a mix of cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll work across systems, networking, and security, contributing to both operations and design.

Responsibilities

• Manage AWS/Azure infrastructure
• Support Windows/Linux systems and virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox)
• Maintain networking (Firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and backup solutions (eg Zabbix, Graylog, Veeam)
• Support security tooling (Cloudflare WAF/Zero Trust, vulnerability scanning, patching, PKI)
• Administer Microsoft 365
• Produce technical documentation (HLD/LLD)

Skills & Experience

• Strong infrastructure background across cloud and on-prem
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and backup tools
• Knowledge of networking and security principles
• Familiarity with vulnerability management and VPNs

Desirable

• ITIL processes
• SIEM/EDR tools (eg Microsoft Sentinel/Defender)
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Jira/Confluence, IBM i

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

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Location: London (hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Day rate: £270 inside ir35

We are looking for a highly technical Customer Success Engineer to join our SASE team, helping customers secure and optimize their cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary technical contact, building strong customer relationships
• Drive adoption and integration of SASE and cloud security solutions
• Provide Real Time technical support and strategic guidance
• Partner with CISOs, Security Architects, and DevOps teams on implementations
• Ensure customers achieve maximum ROI from security investments
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans
• Advocate for customer needs and influence product improvements
• Coach customers on cloud security governance and best practices
• Manage escalations and coordinate with engineering for timely resolution

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in technical support, consulting, pre/post-sales, or similar roles
• Strong understanding of networking and security concepts
• Experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPNs, IPSEC, TCP/IP
• Knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML, SSO, LDAP, RADIUS)
• Familiarity with SASE architecture and cloud security (CASB, DLP)
• Experience with multi-vendor network environments
• Proficiency in Linux, with Python or Bash Scripting skills
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to manage customer expectations and escalations
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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As part of our client’s expanding National Security division, you’ll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We’re seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer

Package - £45,000 - £65,000 (depending in experience level)

Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Clearance - Clearable to eDV level, MOD SC or DV required to start.

Location - Manchester

What You’ll Be Doing

• Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured
• Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction.
• Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery.
• Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines.
• Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies.
• Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy.
• Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
• Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems.
• Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats.
• Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.

Desirable exposure

Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.

Clearance required

Due to the nature of the clients’ work, you will either already hold or are required to go through the eDV security clearance process. MOD SC or DV required to start.

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If you’re naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact, apply today!

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DevOps Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) | Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 + Benefits We’re currently working with a growing London-based technology business looking to hire a DevOps Engineer to help scale and improve their cloud infrastructure and deployment capability. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid DevOps fundamentals who wants to step into a role with real ownership, modern tooling, and strong collaboration with engineering teams. What you’ll be doing: \* Building and improving CI/CD pipelines \* Supporting and maintaining AWS cloud infrastructure \* Working with Docker and Kubernetes environments \* Implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) \* Monitoring systems and improving performance and reliability \* Collaborating closely with developers to streamline deployments What they’re looking for: \* Experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering role \* Strong exposure to AWS \* Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI etc.) \* Hands-on experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes \* Knowledge of Terraform or other IaC tools \* Linux and scripting skills (Python or Bash) Nice to have (not essential): \* Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) \* Exposure to hybrid or on-prem environments \* Understanding of cloud security best practices What’s on offer: \* £55,000 – £70,000 salary \* Hybrid working (London-based) \* Opportunity to grow within a developing DevOps function \* Collaborative, engineering-led environment \* Real input into tooling and platform direction If you’re a DevOps Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and work with modern technologies in a supportive environment, apply now or get in touch for more details

Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview
Citi Markets Technology are seeking a highly motivated IT professional to join our Production Support team located in London. This is an opportunity to join the regional EMEA team providing front office support across our suite of equities electronic trading applications. This role will involve sitting on the trading floor dealing with a range teams including Traders, Developers, Product Owners, and System Analysts.

What we’ll be looking for:

• Experience in a Front Office Application Support role.
• Experience supporting applications hosted within Unix environment
• Experience with some programming languages (Python, Bash, SQL, K+, Perl)
• Experience in FIX protocol
• Strong understanding of Equities markets and trade lifecycle
• Problem management, issue tracking/reporting, ITIL.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills and to communicate appropriately to relevant and various degrees of technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical and business support for users of Citi trading applications.
• Work closely with Low Touch DMA/DSA trading desks to ensure operational resilience and excellent client experience.
• Manages, maintains and supports applications and their operating environments.
• Start of day checks, continual monitoring using ITRS/Geneos.
• Develop and maintain technical support documents.
• Reviews and develops application contingency planning to ensure availability to users.
• Partners with appropriate development and production support areas to prioritize bug fixes and support tooling requirements.
• Act as a liaison between users/traders, interfacing internal technology groups and vendors. Participate in application releases, from development, testing and deployment into production.
• Assess risk and impact of production issues and escalate to business and technology management in a timely manner.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made.
• Scripting and automation

What development value does this role offer?

• Develop Domain Expertise in Citi’s Equities Production platforms.
• Opportunity to work across with Equities businesses in Citi.
• Significant interaction with senior technology and business partners.
• Opportunity to develop support and technical expertise to work in a diverse team with varied strengths that handles critical business/technology issues every single day
• You will gain significant experience of the advanced technologies used to run our business regionally and globally.
• You will build an extensive knowledge of the equities trading space and market structure.
• Citi offer access to great training/development courses.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

What we’ll provide you:

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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Most Relevant Skills
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Other Relevant Skills
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Working in a busy and vibrant Financial / Banking environment, candidates will have a minimum of 2+ years Red Hat Linux systems Administration with some Scripting - Bash / Python - and ideally some SQL / Database knowledge.

Job Overview

You will be providing 1st, 2nd & 3rd line Linux technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for Linux-based systems and requires excellent problem-solving abilities, and a customer-centric attitude. You will work closely with highly technical internal teams and end-users to ensure the smooth operation of Linux-based servers and systems. This is a key role with huge scope to learn new skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor and support live trading platforms during operational hours.

• Participate in a support rota of early/late shifts supporting exchange hours 7am - 6.30pm to provide 1st and 2nd line support for IT infrastructure.

• Manage and respond to queries/tickets sent to the infrastructure team from both internal teams or external clients.

• Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux-based servers and systems.

• Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure systems are secure and up-to-date.

• Responsible for implementing out of hours changes.

• Assist with the on-boarding of new platforms and undertake final support signoff.

• Assist in the administration of logging and alerting services (Nagios, SolarWinds, etc).

• Assist the Linux or DevOps team with projects as appropriate.

• Identify where we can improve processes and highlight where potential automation improvements can be made.

• Ensure that all policies, procedures, and documentation are kept up to date.

• Out-of-hour’s work will be required on occasion, including ad-hoc datacentre visits.

Required Skills/Experience

• 5+ years working in a Red Hat Linux environment troubleshooting Linux servers and applications. RedHat/Rocky Linux preferable but not essential.

• RHCSA or similar is advantageous but not required.

• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems (file system, best practices in terms of permissions management, management of system logs, services, performance monitoring, systems lifecycle etc.)

• Experience monitoring/optimising system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to enhance overall efficiency.

• Scripting on Linux systems bash / python desirable.

• Experience with virtualisation technologies (e.g. VMware)

• Knowledge and experience of application delivery technologies such as TCP/IP, LAN networking (DNS, HTTP(S), Web Sockets, SFTP).

• Prior experience using a ticketing system within a helpdesk environment.

• Experience using and / or administering IT monitoring systems such as Nagios or SolarWinds.

• Experience with a version control system such as GitLab.

• Cloud / AWS experience a bonus.

• SQL database experience a bonus.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with passionate attention to detail and a willingness to learn new skills.

Systems Administrator
Based: Bristol (Hybrid - 3 Days a week in the Office)
Up to 10% Matched Pension + Up to 10% Bonus

The Systems Administrator will own core infrastructure and platform operations with a focus on on-premise environments, ensuring stability, security, and consistent configuration.

Duties include administering Windows, Linux, and virtualised environments; managing Active Directory, users, groups, and GPOs; provisioning VMs on VMware or similar; configuring network infrastructure and Firewalls such as Cisco; enforcing standards, patching, and hardening; managing access controls and least privilege; enabling logging and telemetry; and supporting incident response.

The role partners with internal security, DevSecOps, and a co-managed MSP, ensuring controlled, auditable changes and resolving configuration drift. Skills include strong Windows Server and AD, virtualisation, networking fundamentals, Linux, identity and access, automation via PowerShell, Bash, or Python, and security fundamentals.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Data Engineer (AWS) Location: (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Bens, Perks, Healthcare Options, Unlimited Training Budget Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance (5+ years UK residency) Sector: Public Sector & Government Client Build the Data Infrastructure That Powers the Public Sector We are looking for experienced Data Engineers to join a long-standing, high-impact public sector partnership. This isn't just about moving data; it's about modernizing essential services and delivering secure, reliable data products at scale. You will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering design, mentoring talent, and helping our clients reimagine what's possible through technology. The Role As a Senior member of our engineering team, you will: Design & Implement: Create robust, secure, and performant data integration solutions (both batch and near-real-time). Build & Optimize: Develop and improve end-to-end data pipelines-from ingestion to curation-ensuring high availability through rigorous monitoring and alerting. Collaborate: Work closely with product teams and client stakeholders to align technical decisions with cost, performance, and security requirements. Innovate: Support incident resolution and contribute to our internal Engineering Communities of Practice. Lead: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and mentor junior colleagues to grow our collective capability.Your skills and experience ​ Strong SQL and hands-on experience with data modelling. Hands-on with ETL/ELT tooling (at least one of Talend, Pentaho DI, Informatica, AWS Glue, or SAS). Experience with databases/data platforms (ideally Oracle or Cloudera) Knowledge of cloud platforms (ideally AWS) Good experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash). Strong grasp of data engineering fundamentals, including integration, transformation, orchestration, and version control. Excellent client-facing and consultancy skills.NOTE: This role requires Security Check (SC) clearance. To be eligible, you must have resided continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. Interested? Apply now or send your CV

Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview
Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance - we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Wei is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Rates Applications Support Senior Analyst within our global support team located in London trading floor. The Fixed Income Rates eTrading production support team provides direct support to a diverse set of trading desks under the “Rates” banner. Your responsibilities will be aligned to supporting eTrading platform and tools that the front office business & traders’ needs to facilitate its franchise within Citi, providing exposure to the entire breadth of the Rates Technology. We are the main line of technical defence as we work closely with partners in our business including Trading, Sales, Operations & Risk and Controls to operate stable platforms to enable us to the be the best for our clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for management of our suite of core Rates (G10 and Local Markets) applications, working through problems, and dealing with user issues. The candidate will also be responsible for driving engineering initiates, improving process workflows, and eliminating toil through automation by building/implementing solutions.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Front Office Support: Proven experience providing comprehensive technical and business support directly to Front Office users within a financial institution, demonstrating a strong understanding of financial products (e.g., Fixed Income/Rates) and ensuring quick issue resolution.
• Production Operations & Incident Management: Know procedures in maintaining and managing critical application systems, including daily checks, continuous monitoring, regional handovers, and adherence to SLAs. Strong ability in incident handling, triage, escalation, communication, troubleshooting, and resolution.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on technical experience in Linux environments, including system administration, bash scripting, and relational databases.
• Problem Resolution: Ability to assess the risk and impact of production issues, define scope for complex problem resolution, and drive application enhancements for stability and efficiency.
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Liaising between users/traders, internal technology groups, and vendors. Effectively prioritizes bug fixes and support tooling requirements, demonstrating sound communication and diplomacy.
• Leadership & Documentation: Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior stakeholders, coaches junior analysts, and develops/maintains comprehensive technical support documentation and operating standards.

Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience :

• Ability to communicate appropriately to relevant stakeholder ( EU Govies, GILTS, Repo traders etc)
• Experience working with eTrading platforms and the market connectivity using ION, as well as order management and lifecycle.
• Understanding of Bonds, Swaps, Repo, trading, risk and pricing.
• Python, Grafana, Linux, SQL, KDB knowledge.
• Good understanding of incident management with ServiceNow, JIRA.
• Ability to identify, implement, and drive the adoption of Generative AI solutions to optimize workflows and enhance team efficiency.
• Trade floor support experience
• Foundational understanding of OpenTelemetry (OTEL) principles and components) to aid in the effective monitoring and troubleshooting of applications.

Education:
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience operating in a similar role.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
What we’ll provide you:

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

Job Family Group:
Technology ------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Applications Support ------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time ------------------------------------------------------
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

£40000 - 60000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Site Reliability Engineer

Level: Mid-Senior

Location: Gloucester (Hybrid)

Function: Site Reliability Engineering / DevOps

Salary £40,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + bonus and benefits

About the Role

Our client operates at the sharp end of national security and digital intelligence, delivering mission-critical technology across highly sensitive environments. Their Gloucester-based team is scaling, driven by increasing demand from government and defence clients.

This is a Site Reliability Engineering role with real impact. You are not maintaining low-value ops processes. You are engineering reliability into systems that matter, using automation, tooling, and strong software principles to reduce manual intervention and improve performance at scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting and improving critical services that underpin mission-facing applications
• Driving automation to eliminate repetitive operational work and reduce human intervention
• Instrumenting systems with monitoring and observability tooling, using data to improve reliability and performance
• Working closely with engineering teams to embed best practices in system design and architecture
• Diagnosing and resolving complex incidents across the full technology stack
• Contributing to a broader SRE / DevOps community, sharing knowledge and improving standards

Ideal Background

• Experience in software engineering, ideally with Java and web technologies (JavaScript, HTML)
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or OpenStack)
• Solid Linux and/or Windows command line experience (Bash, PowerShell)
• Exposure to distributed systems, microservices, and containerisation (Docker)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. ELK stack)
• Familiarity with databases such as Elasticsearch or MongoDB
• Experience with CI/CD or configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot production issues across infrastructure and application layers
• Understanding of Agile environments and tooling (e.g. Jira)

What You’ll Receive

• £40,000 - £65,000 base salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working model with flexibility built in
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, secure programmes with real-world outcomes
• Access to complex engineering challenges not typically found in commercial environments
• Strong internal engineering culture with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation

Who Should Apply

• Engineers who want to move beyond traditional operations into true SRE
• Candidates who enjoy solving complex reliability and scalability challenges
• Individuals comfortable working in secure, high-trust environments
• People who value impact, ownership, and engineering depth over surface-level delivery

Clearance & Eligibility

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance. This typically requires UK nationality or long-term residency.

Junior Data Engineer - Public Sector Contract: Initial 7 months (extension possible) Rate: £310 per day, Inside IR35 Location: Remote with travel to Waterloo (2-3 days per month) Security Clearance: SC‑eligible (5 years UK residency required) I am working with a key consultancy delivering a major UK public sector programme and are looking for a Junior Data Engineer / Scientist to join a mixed delivery team building and operating secure, reliable data platforms that support critical public services.This role is designed for someone early in their data career who wants to develop strong engineering fundamentals in a real production environment. The role - a junior, generalist data engineering position. This is an engineering‑led role, not a specialist or senior position. The team is ideally looking for a generalist in their first few years within data engineering or data science, who is building breadth across data platforms, pipelines and operations. You'll focus on: Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines Supporting the operation of data lakes and data warehouses Implementing and improving ETL / ELT processes Using Python and SQL to transform, validate and move data Working with analysts and developers to turn data requirements into technical solutions Monitoring data quality, documenting data models and lineage, and resolving issues Automating data workflows and operational tasks Participating in Agile delivery, sprint work and collaboration Supporting incidents and helping improve platform reliability over time Working within public sector data governance, security and privacy standardsThis role offers exposure to how data platforms are built, operated and supported in a regulated environment - forming the foundations of a long‑term data engineering career. What this role is not To avoid misalignment, it's important to be clear about what this role is not focused on: ❌ Not a Data Analyst role ❌ Not a Power BI / dashboard developer role ❌ Not an insight, reporting or MI position ❌ Not a modelling, ML or research‑focused role ❌ Not an LLM, AI or advanced data science roleWhile you may work alongside analysts and data scientists, this role does not centre on: Building dashboards Producing insights or reports Statistical modelling Predictive or machine learning solutionsThe emphasis is on data engineering foundations and platform delivery. Ideal candidate profile This role is best suited to someone who: Is in their first few years of a data engineering or data science career Wants to build core engineering skills rather than specialise immediately Has hands‑on experience with SQL and Python Understands basic data modelling and ETL concepts Is comfortable learning through delivery in a production environment Is interested in how data platforms work end‑to‑end, including operations and support Is keen to grow within public sector data platforms Who this role is unlikely to suit This role is unlikely to be appropriate for candidates who: Are very senior data engineers or architects Have primarily worked in advanced ML, AI, or research‑focused roles Are specialised Power BI, reporting or MI developers Are looking for a role centred on analysis, insights or modelling Are seeking leadership, ownership of platform strategy, or advanced optimisation workApplications that demonstrate significant seniority or deep specialisation rather than junior‑to‑mid generalist experience may not be progressed. Required skills and experience Your CV should clearly demonstrate: A degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or similar) Hands‑on experience with SQL Experience using Python, Java or Bash Understanding of ETL processes and data modelling fundamentals Experience with version control (e.g. Git) Comfort working in Agile / DevOps environments Awareness of data security and privacy Eligibility for UK SC clearance Nice to have (but not essential) Exposure to AWS, Azure or GCP Familiarity with tools such as Airflow, dbt, Spark Awareness of CI/CD pipelines or containerisation Experience in public sector or regulated environments Important note for applicants This role is deliberately positioned as a junior, generalist data engineering role. Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates hands‑on data engineering fundamentals, rather than senior leadership, advanced AI/ML work, or analytics‑only experience. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)