About the Role

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department?are seeking aPlatformEngineerwith experience inscriptingandautomation.

This is an exceptionalopportunity to join theglobalauthority inprecision timingat a defining moment for UKdigitalinfrastructure.

Backed by agovernment investment of £180 millionin theNational Timing Centre (NTC) programme, we are developing aworld-firstresilient time distribution capability that willprovide industry with a robust complement tosatellite systems (such as GPS)which are increasingly vulnerable to disruption from solar storms,jammingand spoofing.This will underpin essentialservices,including

• Telecommunications,
• Online banking,
• Emergency response,
• Transport networks,and
• Wider digitaland data-drivenoperations.

Together, these services form the backbone of modern society-and your leadership will help ensure theyremainsecure,reliableand robust evenifglobal navigation satellite systems fail.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-qualitycode/automation/runbooksfor the buildandsupport of servers and software
• Continually improve knowledge and skillstokeep abreast oftechnological advancements, understandtheimpact of yourwork,and communicate opportunitieswith your team
• Demonstrate strong, clear, and engagingcommunication skills,whilst contributing effectively as part of a team
• Security mindset

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

Essential:

• Knowledge of Windows or Linux, with a willingness to develop skills across both
• Scripting and automation(such asBash,PowerShell,Packer, Ansible, Terraform, Docker,etc.)
• A degree(or equivalent experience)inComputer Science,orcloselyrelateddiscipline

Highly-desirable:

• Python
• Software development in a Unix/Linux environment
• Internet protocols and services(such asSMTP, DNS, HTTP, etc.)
• VMWare
• Programmatic /automation mindsetthat streamlinesworkflows,whilstcollaborating with teamsto improve platform support

It is also desirable if you have interest in Physics, measurements, and communications, for example:

• Time and frequency measurement and time scale steering
• Real-time monitoring and control of electronic hardware
• Satellite communication, optical?fibre?and GNSS-based systems

Please note:We strongly encourage applications from candidates who may not meet all of the listed criteria.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality,residencyand security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.

However, to work in this role in the Time & Frequency department, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.

Please note:Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward.We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

About Us

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here -The measure of us - Overview

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people.We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure were creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on ourDiversity & Inclusionpage.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in ourculture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range ofrewards, benefits and recognition.Our valuesare at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.To ensure everyone has an equal chance, were always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, pleasecontact us.

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a a growing consultancy as they build out a new team in Belfast. Our client is a high-growth cloud, data, and AI engineering consultancy delivering mission-critical solutions for enterprise and scaling clients.

You’ll join a team that embeds directly with clients to design and build modern, production-grade systems across web, API, and data platforms on Google Cloud.

The Role

As a Full Stack Engineer, you’ll work across modern TypeScript-based frontend and backend systems, building scalable applications powered by cloud-native and data-driven architectures.

You’ll play a key role in shaping solutions that combine web applications, APIs, and AI-powered data processing.

What you’ll be doing

• Build end-to-end features using TypeScript across frontend (React + Vite) and backend (NestJS)
• Design and develop GraphQL APIs and scalable backend services
• Deploy and run applications on Google Cloud Platform
• Work with Cloud SQL , BigQuery, and Cloud Storage
• Integrate AI-powered document processing
• Develop infrastructure using Terraform and Docker
• Collaborate closely with client teams in a high-impact, delivery-focused environment
• Contribute to architecture decisions and best engineering practices

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience building full stack applications with TypeScript
• Commercial experience with React
• Backend experience with Node.js, Java and Python is a bonus
• Experience designing and working with GraphQL APIs
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (or similar cloud platforms)
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)
• Interest or experience in data platforms, analytics, or AI/ML (e.g. document processing)

What’s in it for you

• Join at an early stage of a fast-growing, high-impact engineering team
• Work with modern technologies across cloud, data, and AI
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale, real-world systems
• Influence architecture and technical direction
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• A collaborative, engineering-led culture where you’ll have real ownership and impact

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey at m.rain

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Not all agencies are the sameMCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.

Skills:
typescript node SQL Python Java GCP

Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either Romsey / Gloucester / Woking
Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits
SC clearance

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering advanced software for RF communication and sensor-based products. You’ll lead on the design, implementation, and testing of software components, working closely with the Product Owner and System Design Authority in an agile environment.

This role offers flexibility to specialise in modern UI development or embedded software, depending on your expertise. For those with leadership experience, there is scope to take on line management responsibilities and support team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design, development, and testing of software components
• Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture
• Collaborate within an agile team to deliver robust solutions
• Support and evolve existing products and future capabilities

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of sensor and communication systems
• Experience with modern software architecture and DSP/algorithm development
• Proficiency in languages such as C++, C#, or Python
• Familiarity with agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) and tools (Git, GitLab, VS Code)

Desirable Skills

• Modern UI or embedded software development
• Linux, kernel drivers, or cross-compilation
• DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker)
• Team leadership or line management experience

If this Senior Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now!

Are you passionate about bridging development and operations to deliver seamless software solutions?

Do you thrive in creating automated CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure?

What are the benefits?

* Competitive salary

* Career development opportunities

* Become a member of an Employee-owned trus

* Cycle to work scheme

* Option to buy additional leave

What are your key responsibilities?

* Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable releases

* Develop scripts and tools (e.g., Ansible) to automate operational tasks and infrastructure provisioning

* Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure application health and performance

* Manage infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

* Ensure security compliance and implement best practices for applications and infrastructure

* Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to streamline development and deployment

* Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support during incidents

* Continuously improve processes and adopt DevOps best practices

What are we looking for?

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

* 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering

* Strong Linux system administration and networking skills

* Experience with Docker and containerised deployments

* Familiarity with PostgreSQL database management and performance tuning

* Knowledge of backup/DR, load testing, and server hardening

Apply now to be part of our growing team

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role requires: Strong experience in C++ application development.
A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Docker.
Experience of developing software for virtual environments. Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine). There may be some scope for hybrid working (project dependent).
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Application Software Engineer Job Description: The team is implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control application, which extends existing concepts and logic. If the demonstration is successful, it may develop into a project for a fully operational capability. We’re looking for an engineer who enjoys turning system needs into working software, working closely with domain specialists, and delivering capabilities in short timescales. Responsibilities: Application development and testing, including sophisticated business logic.
Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms, implement complex transformation logic, test and verify. Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators.
Building and extending components within an existing software application framework and deploying into a virtualised test environment. Skill and experience required: Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java or similar). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices.
Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous. Defence industry experience is advantageous

Trading since 1989, e.surv Chartered Surveyors is the UK’s number one residential surveyor and the largest provider of property risk expertise and residential surveying services. To put it into numbers, we complete more than one property inspection every 12 seconds and employ over 600 surveyors from Lands End to John OGroats and Northern Ireland. This gives us the flexibility to offer nationwide coverage combined with invaluable local knowledge.

We’re part of the LSL Property Services Group PLC which includes household names Your Move and Reeds Rains as well as the mortgage network PRIMIS. We work with lenders, intermediaries, social housing entities and estate agents in addition to private customers.

We are currently recruiting for anSenior Software developer

Role Purposes

The role is to leads the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications, provides technical leadership, and collaborates with stakeholders to meet business needs

Main Accountabilities

• Application Development - 3 years + experience with creating Python, Django, ReactJS applications
• Experience in administering Microsoft SQL servers, PostgreSQL and other relational database management systems, maintenance plans, database user and security audit with a proven track record on how to achieve maximum database performance by analysing execution plans, indexes, query performance tuning and other SQL best practices.
• Proven and demonstrable experience in web programming using the Django framework
• Experience using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, to create web apps from scratch, with strong attention to detail
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
• Full understanding of the OWASP framework. Enforcement of the framework throughout all coding
• Create, maintain and coordinate backup mechanisms for the purposes of business continuity while maintaining a high level of data availability, in line with IT processes and procedures.
• Maintain/update current applications, always ensuring that change and release processes are followed.
• Work with BAs to ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose and will deliver the expected benefits.
• Ensure that code is well documented, and that knowledge is shared wherever possible. Provide ongoing support for all code written.
• Provide application support for all related applications.
• Create and maintain application documentation.Adhere to Quality Management guidelines, as directed, in line with the framework of ISO 9001.Ensure own H&S, and that of colleagues by complying with both legal and policy requirements.
  To cover the full development lifecycle from design and planning through to development, testing and deliver

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Strong working knowledge of programming (Swift, ReactJS, Docker, Django, Python, HTML 5) and techniques thereof
• Excellent working knowledge of relational database management systems including SQL.
• Expertise in provision, implementation, maintenance and evolution of the e.surv data warehouse, databases and associated technology whilst also ensuring maximum performance from systems.
• Good working knowledge of the Linux and Windows command line interfaces.
• Good working knowledge of user interface design technologies.
• Ability to coach junior team members and help them develop
• Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
• Working using TDD or BDD
• Unit testing

Desirable:

• Azure DevOps
• Experience of working with Scrum or Kanban, PSM, PSD
• Knowledge and full grasp of concepts surrounding data integrity and security in all aspects of development
• ITIL principles
• Knowledge of software development processes SDLC
• ML experience

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or equivalent.
• 5 years experience as a software developer

Apply

If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career challenge, or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role please contactAlka Tarafdar

In your Application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example, she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs)

e.surv is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

PRE EMPLOYMENTSCREENING -All ofour employeeshave topass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients, if you are unsure on this, ask the team and we’ll be happy to explain the process.

LSL Property Services are dedicated to protecting your data our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be viewedHERE

Software Engineer

Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either Romsey / Gloucester / Woking

Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits

SC clearance

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge team developing software for RF communication and sensor-based products. You’ll play a key role in the design, implementation, and testing of product software, working closely within an agile team alongside the Product Owner and System Design Authority.

This is a flexible role where you can focus on either modern UI development or embedded software, depending on your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software components
• Collaborate within an agile team to deliver high-quality solutions
• Contribute to the evolution of existing products and future technologies
• Support technical decision-making in a complex engineering environment

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Knowledge of sensor and communication systems
• Strong skills in languages such as C++, C#, or Python
• Familiarity with modern software architecture, agile methods, and tools (e.g. Git, VS Code)
• Experience with scientific/DSP applications and algorithm implementation

Desirable Skills

• Modern UI development or embedded systems experience
• Linux, kernel drivers, or cross-compilation
• DevOps tools (CI/CD, Docker)
• Team leadership or line management experience

If this Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now!

?Role: DevOps Manager

Location: Remote

Working Arrangement:UK-based preferred
Salary: Up to £70k plus benefits

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to take full control of the build, release, and deployment landscape for a suite of Java-based enterprise applications.

You’ll be the one making sure everything flows as it should-from code commit through to deployment- smoothly, reliably, and without drama.

Pipelines breaking? Fix them.
Builds taking too long? Speed them up.
Manual processes creeping in? Automate them away.

You’ll be working closely with developers, QA, and project teams, but this is very much a hands-on role where you’ll have the freedom to own the DevOps space and shape how things are done.

The environment you’re stepping into is a well-established software house with a strong Java focus. There’s a solid foundation in place, but plenty of opportunity to improve, optimise, and modernise how things are done-especially around automation, documentation, and future cloud strategy.

Day to day, you’ll be getting stuck into things like:

• Building and refining CI/CD pipelines for Java applications
• Integrating IBM EWM/RTC into automated workflows
• Maintaining and improving scripts that handle server installs and upgrades
• Embedding code quality checks through SonarQube
• Managing Maven-based builds and release processes
• Packaging and deploying applications into Wildfly and SQL Server environments
• Working with engineers to remove bottlenecks in the delivery process
• Documenting everything clearly so nothing lives only in your head

The tech for this mission is:

• Java & Maven
• IBM EWM / RTC
• CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• SonarQube
• InstallAnywhere
• Wildfly & Microsoft SQL Server
• Scripting (Bash, Python, Groovy)

There’s also a bit of a “what next?” element to this role.

If you’ve got experience (or interest) in Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), or Infrastructure as Code, you’ll have the chance to influence where things go next- particularly as the business looks at evolving its infrastructure.

This is one of those roles where you won’t be buried in tickets all day.

You’ll have the space to step back, look at the bigger picture, and improve systems properly- not just patch over cracks. If something’s inefficient, you fix it. If something’s missing, you build it.

You’ll need to be someone who genuinely enjoys making systems better. Someone who spots problems before they become problems, and takes pride in clean, reliable, well-documented solutions.

It’s a fully remote setup, flexible, and built around trust. No micromanagement, no unnecessary noise—just a team focused on building solid software properly.

If you like the idea of owning the DevOps function and making a real impact across how software is delivered, this could be right up your street.

If this sounds like it was made for you, get in touch and let’s have a chat about your next move.

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We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

Software Engineer

Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either Romsey / Gloucester / Woking

Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits

SC clearance

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge team developing software for RF communication and sensor-based products. You’ll play a key role in the design, implementation, and testing of product software, working closely within an agile team alongside the Product Owner and System Design Authority.

This is a flexible role where you can focus on either modern UI development or embedded software, depending on your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test software components

Collaborate within an agile team to deliver high-quality solutions

Contribute to the evolution of existing products and future technologies

Support technical decision-making in a complex engineering environment

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Experience across the full software development lifecycle

Knowledge of sensor and communication systems

Strong skills in languages such as C++, C#, or Python

Familiarity with modern software architecture, agile methods, and tools (e.g. Git, VS Code)

Experience with scientific/DSP applications and algorithm implementation

Desirable Skills

Modern UI development or embedded systems experience

Linux, kernel drivers, or cross-compilation

DevOps tools (CI/CD, Docker)

Team leadership or line management experience

If this Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now!

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Senior Software Engineer

Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either Romsey / Gloucester / Woking

Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits

SC clearance

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering advanced software for RF communication and sensor-based products. You’ll lead on the design, implementation, and testing of software components, working closely with the Product Owner and System Design Authority in an agile environment.

This role offers flexibility to specialise in modern UI development or embedded software, depending on your expertise. For those with leadership experience, there is scope to take on line management responsibilities and support team development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead detailed design, development, and testing of software components

Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture

Collaborate within an agile team to deliver robust solutions

Support and evolve existing products and future capabilities

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Proven experience across the full software development lifecycle

Strong knowledge of sensor and communication systems

Experience with modern software architecture and DSP/algorithm development

Proficiency in languages such as C++, C#, or Python

Familiarity with agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) and tools (Git, GitLab, VS Code)

Desirable Skills

Modern UI or embedded software development

Linux, kernel drivers, or cross-compilation

DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker)

Team leadership or line management experience

If this Senior Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now!

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Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

Java, PostgreSQL, API

We are looking for an experienced Back End Developer with excellent Java, PostgreSQL and API skills due to software development moving from an outsourced model to in-house.

Working alongside the development team you will:

• Be highly involved with knowledge transfer, including code walkthroughs, pairing sessions, and documentation reviews with the outgoing external team.
• Gain understanding of the current Java application architecture - service boundaries, dependency injection patterns, build system, and deployment configuration.
• Design and implement new back-end features, enhancements, and bug fixes in Java, following agreed coding standards and architectural principles.
• PostgreSQL data model - schema design, migration management (Flyway/Liquibase), indexing strategy, and query optimisation.
• Design, document, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, ensuring consistency, versioning, and thorough OpenAPI/Swagger documentation.
• Identify, catalogue, and systematically address technical debt in collaboration with the wider

Your background and experience will include

• Great communication skills, able to contribute to future roadmaps for the products
• Excellent Java development experience (Java 11+) in a production environment - including Spring Boot, dependency injection, and RESTful API design.
• PostgreSQL skills: schema design, complex query writing, index optimisation, and migration tooling (Flyway or Liquibase).
• Experience designing and documenting APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger
• Proficiency with build tools - Maven or Gradle - and a modern Java development workflow.
• Understanding of software design principles (SOLID, DRY, Clean Architecture)
• Familiarity with containerised deployment environments (Docker, Kubernetes) from a developer perspective.
• Understanding and interest in AI coding assistants - Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent

Location: Leeds, Hybrid Salary: Up-to (phone number removed) + Excellent Benefits Progression: Formal training + opportunity to expand the development team

A global business is growing its software development team and is currently looking for a Software Development Lead .NET to join the team.

This is a hands-on role combining development and technical leadership, working across an exciting, diverse range of projects including web platforms, applications and public sector systems.

The Role

• Lead and mentor developers while remaining hands-on
• Develop applications using .NET and/or Python
• Build and deploy solutions on AWS or Azure
• Work with Docker, APIs and modern architectures
• Contribute to solution design, code reviews, and technical delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support project proposals/bids

Key Skills

• .NET or Python
• AWS or Azure
• SQL Server or PostgreSQL)
• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Leadership or mentoring experience

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for a Software Development Lead role where you can work on impactful projects while shaping technical delivery within a growing team.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

Software Development Lead .NET / Software Lead / Development Lead / Software Team Lead / Technical Lead / .NET Developer

EBSA - IDAM DevOps HO - SFIA 4/5
Rate (Apply online only)
Clearance required: Security Clearance (SC) required NPPV3 eligible Nationality requirement: Single National
Location: London
Sector: Public

Job Description:
"Senior DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes & OpenLDAP
Security Clearance (SC) required NPPV3 eligible

Role Summary
Highly experienced DevOps engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes platform engineering and OpenLDAP integration, operating at senior level. Responsible for designing, implementing, and leading secure, scalable containerised platforms within a regulated environment. Provides hands-on technical leadership while managing a small DevOps team delivering test-focused CI/CD capabilities.

Core Expertise (Heavy)

Kubernetes (Platform Engineering & Operations)

• Cluster design, provisioning, upgrade and lifecycle management
• RBAC, network policies, pod security standards
• Ingress controllers, service mesh integration
• Multi-environment strategy (Dev/Test/Prod)
• Troubleshooting complex production issues
• Helm/Kustomize-based deployments
• Performance tuning and resilience engineering

OpenLDAP (Enterprise Identity Integration)

• Installation, configuration and hardening of OpenLDAP
• Schema design and directory structuring
• Secure authentication integration (LDAPS, certificates, RBAC mapping)
• Kubernetes authentication via LDAP
• Identity federation patterns across CI/CD tooling
• High availability and replication strategies
• Troubleshooting directory performance and sync issues

Jenkins (CI/CD Architecture & Engineering)

• Pipeline-as-code (Groovy)
• Shared libraries and pipeline governance
• Integration with Kubernetes agents
• Secure credential management
• Test automation integration
• Release orchestration

Strong Working Knowledge (Moderate)

• • Docker - image optimisation, multi-stage builds, secure base images
  • Python - automation, scripting, infrastructure tooling

Working Knowledge (Light)

• • AWS - IAM, networking concepts, container services
  • Terraform - infrastructure-as-code principles, module consumption

Team Leadership
Accountability for individual engineer performance, development and delivery
Regular performance feedback and coaching
Skills development and knowledge uplift within the team

Delivery & Governance

• • Point of contact for DevOps-related requests
  • Assist the tech lead with Technical design authority for incoming work
  • Oversight and governance of Production releases
  • Ensuring secure delivery aligned to SC-cleared environment requirements

Key Characteristics

• • Operates independently within defined frameworks (SFIA Level 4)
  • Provides technical leadership and direction
  • Makes informed decisions in complex secure environments
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Security-first mindset suitable for government / regulated environments Other networking technologies"

‘This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.’

Howdens are offering an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in our software development function as a Technical Architect. You will drive the technical vision, define architectural strategy, and guide the creation of innovative, scalable solutions that make a real impact on our business. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based at our office in Brackmills Business Park, Northampton, Raunds, Northamptonshire or Howden, East Yorkshire. You will work onsite 4 days per week with one from home. What you ll be doing Technical Leadership: Mentor developers, guide best practices, and resolve complex technical challenges. Architecture Ownership: Define, evolve, and document system architecture to align with business goals and technical standards. Solution Design: Deliver secure, scalable solutions that balance speed, cost, and quality. Standards & Governance: Uphold coding, testing, and security standards across teams. Innovation: Evaluate new technologies, modernise systems, and reduce technical debt. Collaboration: Work closely with product and delivery teams, communicating technical decisions clearly. Future-Proofing: Plan for growth with a forward-looking technology roadmap. What we need from you: Understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and system architecture. Strong knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g. C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python) and frameworks relevant to your stack. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerisation/orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes Hands-on technical expertise with enterprise solutions Experience in defining, designing, configuring and delivering enterprise system Effective communicator able to translate technical detail when communicated with stakeholders System issue investigation and resolution The ability to translate complex stakeholder demands into realistic solutions that meet expectations and don t introduce technical debt. Ability to set and communicate a clear technical vision Solid grasp of integration approaches (APIs, microservices, event-driven systems) and data modelling. Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, scalable, and secure applications in an Agile/DevOps environment Experience applying CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring practices What we can offer you Competitive salary and company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) Car Allowance or Company Car Private Healthcare for you and your family 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days. Staff Discount Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About Howdens: FTSE100 company and the UK s number one trade kitchen supplier Howdens Joinery provides thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. If you want to be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For, please apply now.

Use your Java and AWS knowledge to build secure, scalable cloud-based services for medical researchers

London with hybrid working; to 90k DoE + options and benefits

This company is developing an AWS-based platform to securely share medical diagnostics between clinicians and researchers worldwide, and enable online characterisation and measurements from scan images. This will feed into a better understanding of disease processes and ultimately better treatments for patients.

The back end of their technology stack comprises Java-based microservices running on AWS. Data security and integrity is of paramount importance, and the solution needs to be compliant with healthcare industry software standards - we are therefore keen to hear from applicants with relevant experience in healthcare technology.

Success in this senior role calls for excellent software development skills in Java (or a closely related OO language), and a strong understanding of AWS is essential. You will also need excellent communication and collaboration skills, and be proactive in understanding the needs of stakeholders and how their underlying needs feed into the software requirements.

You will need:

• A solid academic background with a degree in Computer Science, or a similar subject.
• Substantial commercial software engineering experience and familiarity with Agile development processes, CI/CD, and software testing strategies.
• Strong coding skills, ideally in Java, a good understanding of the AWS ecosystem, and careful attention to writing high quality code.
• Full, existing, and unrestricted right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship either now or in future.

Nice-to-haves: Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-code, DynamoDB, Spring Boot, Gradle, and experience working under software engineering standards for healthcare such as ISO14385.

This is a mostly remote role, with occasional days on-site at the company’s offices in London. You will therefore need to be based in the UK within a convenient travel distance.

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Our client, an established risk management company, is currently recruiting a DevOps Engineer to join their organisation. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for DevOps principles within the company, driving process improvements and advancing automation across the SDLC for both infrastructure and software delivery.

Key Responsibilities for the DevOps Engineer:

• Assist in the evolution of our DevOps function and practices, aligning them to industry best standards whilst facilitating and educating our development teams
• Design, architect, and enhance Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and optimized for both application deployment and infrastructure provisioning
• Develop and manage complex cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep, while ensuring best practices are followed
• Take part in the design, implementation and maintenance of scalable, resilient and secure infrastructure within Kubernetes

Skills Required for the DevOps Engineer:

• 4+ years of experience in IT platforms, infrastructure engineering, or software development, with 2+ years of experience within a DevOps capacity focusing on cloud and process automation and infrastructure design
• Extensive proficiency within Microsoft Azure with deep hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing resilient infrastructure to Microsoft best practices
• Proven experience managing Azure DevOps and its features, including implementing CI/CD pipelines, branch policies, repositories/repo structure and driving best practice for usage and workflows
• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, ARM templates, or Bicep. (AWS exposure is a bonus)
• Strong knowledge in containerization technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS), with experience in deploying, scaling, and managing containerized workloads in production environments and their supporting infrastructure layer
• Strong communication skills

Please apply as directed!

Job Title: DevOps Engineer
Location: Chester (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

DevOps Engineer AWS Kubernetes Docker

A growing technology business is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing development team working on modern cloud infrastructure and scalable platform services. This DevOps Engineer role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge DevOps tooling, support production systems at scale, and contribute to the evolution of a cloud-first platform used in a rapidly expanding sector.

The successful DevOps Engineer will play a key role in deploying, monitoring, and supporting cloud infrastructure while working closely with development teams to improve CI/CD processes and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain scalable infrastructure using AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, SQS and Glacier
• Manage and orchestrate containers using Docker and Kubernetes
• Build and maintain queue-based processing pipelines using RabbitMQ and AWS SQS
• Implement monitoring, logging and alerting to ensure system health and performance
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to optimise CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis
• Ensure secure cloud operations and implement best practices around access control
• Optimise infrastructure for cost, performance and scalability

Technology Stack

The DevOps Engineer will work with a modern cloud-native stack including:

• AWS
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Terraform
• Argo
• Prometheus
• Grafana

Requirements

• Proven commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer
• Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience securing cloud infrastructure and networks
• Comfortable working in Agile development environments

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and able to take ownership of projects
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Able to collaborate effectively with engineering teams
• Comfortable challenging ideas and proposing better solutions

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies
• A collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement
• Career development in a fast-growing technology environment
• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package

If you are an experienced DevOps Engineer looking to work with modern cloud infrastructure and help scale a high-growth platform, click apply now to be considered.

Climate Tech Non-Profit

£90,000 to £112,000

The Role

Hands-on leadership role managing 20 engineers across multiple teams who are building a no-code energy systems modelling platform, transitioning to a PaaS model for external users. You’ll own architecture standards, drive delivery, and evolve cloud infrastructure, working closely with Product and the CTO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team: 1:1s, career growth, performance, hiring
• Own backend architecture and design standards (DDD, clean APIs, open standards)
• Drive end-to-end delivery with a bias to shipping value incrementally
• Evolve cloud infrastructure for scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency
• Shape how the team uses AI tooling to raise, not lower, the bar

What You Bring

• 8+ years of software engineering experience; deep expertise in backend and distributed systems
• Proven engineering leadership: hiring, coaching, 1:1s, and team delivery
• Strong software design fundamentals: DDD, modularity, clean APIs, versioning
• PostgreSQL, ORMs, migrations, and performance optimisation
• Experience building developer platforms, multi-tenant systems, or public APIs
• Python (FastAPI/Flask), Docker, GitHub Actions, Cloud Run, CI/CD, containers
• Clear communicator across engineers, product managers, and senior stakeholders

My client is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with Palantir Foundry Experience.

What You Will Be Doing

You’ll sit at the core of their product, building the systems that make advanced AI usable in the real world. If you enjoy owning backend services end to end, care deeply about reliability and API quality, and want to work hands-on with Palantir Foundry in a high-impact environment, this role offers both autonomy and real impact.

RequirementsBackend Architecture & APIs (Primary Focus)

• Design and evolve scalable backend services in Python using FastAPI for high-availability, high-throughput workloads.
• Build well-versioned RESTful APIs aligned to OpenAPI/Swagger, with strong conventions for consistency, idempotency, and backward compatibility.
• Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth2/OIDC, session management, and fine-grained permissions.
• Design and maintain event-driven architectures and background processing pipelines (e.g. Celery, Redis Streams, Kafka) to enable scalable async workloads, retries, and fault-tolerant integrations.
• Design data models and optimise relational databases (PostgreSQL) for performance, partitioning, and horizontal scale.
• Introduce caching, rate limiting, and queuing to meet performance budgets and latency goals.
• Integrate with AI pipelines and model-serving endpoints, including streaming responses, async inference jobs, and robust error/retry semantics.

Palantir Foundry Integration

• Work with Palantir Foundry to build and maintain data pipelines, ontologies, and integrations that connect backend services to Foundry-based analytics and workflows.
• Leverage Foundry’s APIs and tooling to support data modelling, transformation, and secure data exchange across the platform.

Security & Reliability

• Write secure, well-tested code (unit, integration, end-to-end) and uphold coding standards through code reviews.
• Contribute to logging, metrics, and alerting (Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch) for the services you build.
• Support compliance readiness (ISO 27001, GDPR) through secure-by-default design.

Cross-Functional & Process

• Collaborate closely with the engineering team, product and leadership to scope, sequence, and deliver outcomes.
• Translate product requirements into technical plans, breaking work into milestones with measurable success criteria.
• Mentor engineers on backend design and API ergonomics.

Infrastructure Contributions (optional)

• Ship services via Docker containers with clean, minimal builds.
• Contribute to IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Argo CD) alongside the DevOps team.
• Support cloud operations with sensible defaults, cost awareness, and environment promotion across dev/staging/prod.

Required Skills & Experience

• SC Clearance or the ability to obtain SC (and later DV).
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development in Python and with event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including working with Foundry APIs, data pipelines, ontologies, or Foundry-based application development.
• Proven experience designing and operating production REST APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Deep understanding of relational database design, indexing, performance tuning, and migrations (PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency with containerisation (Docker) and Git-based workflows.
• Experience with API versioning, security, documentation strategies, and automated testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with high ownership.

Soft Skills

• High-agency engineer who owns outcomes end to end.
• Pragmatic, research-driven approach with a bias to ship and iterate.
• Clear communicator who can talk to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds.
• Comfortable defining SLAs, making trade-offs explicit, and operating production systems.

Benefits include:

Rapid career progression and personal growth

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing business

Hybrid working model

Company pension (NEST) with 4% employer contribution

Private Healthcare

29 days holiday + public holidays

Must hold SC or DV Clearance

Permanent (may consider Contractors) You will work closely with the entire team. You will be trusted with judgment calls. You will influence the business. And you will see the impact of your work every day.

If you are excited by ownership, pace and purpose - and by building something that genuinely matters - we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Be Doing

We are looking for AI engineers who build and ship agentic AI systems in production. You will work at the cutting edge of agentic and generative AI - designing multi-agent pipelines, integrating large language models and vision-language models into real workflows, and deploying them into secure and air-gapped environments for defence and national security customers.

This is a delivery role. You will own features end-to-end - from design through to deployment in constrained environments where reliability and security matter more than speed to market.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, build, and optimise multi-agent AI systems using frameworks such as LangGraph, Haystack, or equivalent

Integrate LLMs and vision-language models into agent workflows for reasoning, search, summarisation, and task execution

Deploy AI systems into cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped environments

Build production-ready pipelines from data ingestion through to inference

Experience with observability for AI systems, including agent behaviour, model performance, and failure modes

Collaborate with engineers, product leads, and customers to translate requirements into working systems

Contribute to evaluation frameworks, system integration, and performance tracking

Act as a technical authority for agentic AI - setting design patterns for junior engineers

Requirements Required

Active SC clearance

Commercial experience building multi-agent or agentic AI systems in production

Strong Python skills and hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (LangGraph, LangChain, Haystack, or similar)

Experience deploying AI/ML systems into production environments

Familiarity with Docker, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Understanding of secure deployment patterns - air-gapped, on-premises, or sovereign cloud

Preferred

Experience with multimodal reasoning

Experience with edge or offline AI deployments

Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS/OpenShift) for monitoring and managing deployed applications

MLOps experience - model evaluation, monitoring, reproducibility

Observability tooling for agentic systems (model drift, agent behaviour, performance monitoring)

Experience with agent orchestration patterns and inter-agent communication protocols (e.g. A2A)

Familiarity with MCPs for tool and context integration in agentic systems

Familiarity with secure-by-design development principles (ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP)

Experience in defence, national security, or similarly regulated environments

Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects

Soft Skills

Delivery-focused - you ship working systems, not prototypes

Comfortable operating across the stack when needed

Strong communicator - can present to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Thrives in small teams with high ownership

Benefits include:

Rapid career progression and personal growth

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing business

Hybrid working model

Company pension (NEST) with 4% employer contribution

Private Healthcare

29 days holiday + public holidays

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DevOps SME (AWS) 6 Months Contract | £60 to £80 per hour (Inside IR35) Remote Working \*Active SC Clearance is needed\* A top tier pioneering firm is looking for an experienced devOps SME to support a critical initiative for a UK Public Sector end-client. This is a pivotal role within a high-performing Agile environment, focusing on the delivery of a secure, scalable, and automated DevOps toolchain. As an SME, you will not only be responsible for technical execution but will also provide the architectural foresight needed to maintain service stability and drive process optimisation. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering and business impact, ensuring that all cloud-native solutions are robust, secure, and performant. Key Responsibilities Create and manage automated scripts (using tools like Terraform or Ansible) so that complex computer systems can be set up quickly, reliably, and identically every time. Watch for signs that the system is slowing down or running out of space, and fix these issues before they cause a crash or failure. Ensure that security checks are a fundamental part of the build process from the very beginning, rather than an afterthought, to keep data and systems safe. Build and look after the automated "conveyor belt" that tests and moves new software from the developer's desk to the live environment quickly and without errors. Act as a mentor to the wider team, guiding DevOps strategy and influencing the adoption of modern standards across the delivery environment.Essential Skills Hands on experience with AWS Solid experience with terraform and Ansible IaC CICD - Advanced experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Familiarity with monitoring and logging stacks, including Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Strong proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for application packaging and orchestration. Proven track record of operating as a technical lead or SME within UK Public Sector projects \*Candidates must hold active SC Clearance\* 6 Months Contract Inside IR35 | Remote Working | £60 to £80 per hour (Inside IR35) If you are an experienced devOps engineer with active SC clearance searching for a new challenging role then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. If the above seems of interest then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy