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

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Skills:
typescript node SQL Python Java GCP

A high-growth institutional trading business in the digital assets market is expanding its London team and hiring a Quant Developer to join its OTC pricing function. This is a great opportunity to join a successful firm adding headcount as it continues to grow, and to work on highly visible quantitative systems that sit at the core of pricing, hedging and liquidity decisions. The role offers a rare blend of quantitative research partnership and hands-on production engineering, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving real market problems in a fast-paced trading environment.
THE ROLE: Quant Developer – OTC Pricing
This is a senior-level quant development role within the OTC pricing team, focused on turning quantitative ideas into robust, production-grade trading and pricing solutions. The successful candidate will work very closely with quantitative researchers, contributing not only to implementation but also to the design and refinement of pricing and liquidity models.
The role combines research-oriented modelling in Python with production engineering in Java. You will use Python to analyse data, test ideas and support model development, while using Java to build and enhance high-performance pricing infrastructure used in a live, global trading environment.
You will be involved in the development of pricing logic, flow analysis, spread optimisation and automated hedging tools. The role also includes working on distributed systems challenges in a 24/7 multi-region environment, where reliability, consistency and performance are critical. This is a high-impact position for someone who enjoys applying quantitative thinking to real trading and pricing problems at scale.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quant Developer – OTC Pricing * Build and enhance quantitative pricing, hedging and optimisation models within a high-performance Java framework * Work alongside quantitative researchers to analyse large datasets and translate research into production-ready solutions * Use Python for model prototyping, data analysis, signal investigation and backtesting activity * Develop and improve pricing skew, spread and liquidity optimisation logic * Design and implement automated hedging strategies, taking into account execution risk, liquidity and market impact * Support pricing system deployment across distributed, multi-region architecture with a focus on uptime and consistency * Analyse client trading behaviour, including flow quality, decay and pricing performance, to support more effective pricing decisions * Contribute to the ongoing evolution of tools and systems used in a live institutional trading environment
REQUIRED - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer – OTC Pricing * Strong Java development experience, ideally 5+ years * Deep understanding of object-oriented design, concurrency, and high-performance distributed systems * Proficient in Python; Including use of libraries such as NumPy, SciPy and Pandas for quantitative analysis and prototyping * Proven experience applying numerical optimisation techniques and/or machine learning methods to pricing, trading or market-related problems * Prior experience in client pricing, electronic trading, or a closely related quantitative trading environment * Exposure to liquid markets such as FX, equities, ETFs or crypto * Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics or Quantitative Finance * Ability to operate effectively in a role that bridges quantitative modelling and production engineering
DESIRABLE - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer – OTC Pricing * Familiarity with low-latency system optimisation, such as GC tuning or tools/frameworks used in high-performance messaging environments * Understanding of derivatives pricing and risk management, particularly across products such as futures, forwards, NDFs and CFDs * KDB+/Q * Exposure to AWS, Docker and Kubernetes

Senior .NET Developer - Commodity Trading - £100,000 - £120,000 + Excellent Benefits - .NET Core / Azure / React / Microservices Overview:
Our client, a leading tier one commodities client who are an established start up business are looking for an experienced Senior .NET Developer to join their growing team to work on some of their new exciting greenfield projects. Role & Responsibilities:
Developing systems to support the trading function including a Risk System (distributed system with multiple components) which connects to multiple exchanges, reads trades in real-time, calculates Risk/PnL and displays information to traders in required format, as well as allowing various other trader required functions Requirements: Strong .NET 6+ experience
Strong SQL experience
Front end development experience in React, Vue, Angular or similar
Strong unit and integration testing experience
Experience with defect reporting / tracking / management frameworks e.g. JIRA, Azure DevOps
Experience working in an agile environment with the ability communicate effectively with team members
Knowledge of common design patterns
Experience in deploying/troubleshooting applications at least one of the following cloud environments: Azure, AWS or GCP
Open to also working in Python and React (even if not experienced in these)Desirable: Experience in trading or finance domain
React experience including Redux
Python experience
SQL query optimisation
Docker
Experience in deploying/troubleshooting applications specifically in a Microsoft Azure environment (including SQL Azure, Web Apps, Service Bus)
Azure DevOps
Websockets/SignalR experience
Experience with FIX protocolPackage / Benefits: £100,000 - £120,000 Basic Salary
25 days annual leave
A gym membership with one of our partnered gyms, alternatively you can claim up to £80 worth of gym expenses per month.
AXA business health which includes services such as Doctor at hand, an online GP service.
Life assurance
Pension – 7%
Season ticket loan to cover the cost of travelling to and from the office.Senior .NET Developer - Commodity Trading - £100,000 - £120,000 + Excellent Benefits - .NET Core / Azure / React / Microservices

System Administrator (DevOps / AWS / Infrastructure)The Opportunity

We’re working with a growing, technology-driven organisation looking to hire a System Administrator with strong DevOps and infrastructure experience. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in maintaining, optimising, and scaling critical systems.

You’ll collaborate closely with development and operations teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security across the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain server infrastructure (Linux/Windows environments)
• Support and optimise cloud platforms, particularly AWS
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and networking issues
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and command-line tools
• Support deployments and environment configuration

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a System Administrator or similar role
• Strong knowledge of AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.)
• Solid DevOps understanding (CI/CD, automation, infrastructure as code)
• Strong command-line skills (Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting)
• Experience with server management (patching, monitoring, performance tuning)
• Good understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, routing)
• Familiarity with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, or similar (desirable)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FREE TO WORK IN THE UK

Exposed Solutions is acting as an employment agency to this client.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any grounds, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from any person for this role.

Lead Developer (Full Stack, AI) UK, Remote-first | £55k-£65k

Remote-first | £55k-£65k

Rare opportunity to join a high growth team building cutting edge AI products in a fast moving, creative environment.

You’ll be part of a small, high impact team with the autonomy and pace of a scale up, where decisions are made quickly and your work has real visibility. At the same time, the business benefits from the backing, stability, and support of a larger, well established organisation, giving you the best of both worlds.

This is a hands on’ Lead role, managing a small team while owning delivery across full stack development, architecture, and deployment. You’ll play a key role in shaping how AI is embedded into real, production grade products, not just experimentation.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading 2 developers while staying close to the code
Designing, building, and scaling full stack applications
Owning system architecture, deployment, and engineering standards
Integrating AI features into products using modern APIs and data-driven approaches
Improving CI/CD, environments, and overall delivery capability

Tech environment - Not set in Stone

Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript (or similar)
Backend: Node.js (Express, NestJS) or Python (FastAPI, Django) (or similar)
APIs: REST, GraphQL (or similar)
Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB (or similar)

AI / Data:
Experience integrating AI/ML features via APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic or similar)
Exposure to data pipelines, inference workflows, or retrieval-based systems (RAG, vector DBs or similar)

Cloud & DevOps:
AWS, Azure, or GCP
Docker, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or similar)
Experience deploying and maintaining production systems is essential

What they’re looking for:

Strong full stack engineer with leadership experience
Proven track record delivering and deploying real products
Comfortable owning deployment and improving engineering standards
Clear communicator, able to work across technical and non-technical teams

This role isn’t for you if:

Your AI experience is limited to demos, courses, or side projects without production use
You’ve never deployed or maintained a live system end-to-end
You prefer purely frontend or backend work without full stack ownership
You’re not comfortable taking responsibility for delivery, not just contributing code
Communication with non-technical stakeholders isn’t something you enjoy

Small team, real ownership, exciting vision genuine impact.

If you’ve shipped products, can lead from the front, and want to build something meaningful in the AI space, Apply Now

No sponsorship available

Senior PHP Laravel Developer – Huddersfield (hybrid remote) - £48,000 Agile/Scrum | Modernisation Projects | 4-day week | Profit Share scheme Ada Meher is currently working on a role with a rapidly evolving client in the manufacturing sector, as they look to recruit a PHP Developer to join their established development team as they undertake new initiatives to upgrade their proprietary technology to the latest in web development tools and best practices. The team delivers using the Agile Scrum framework and would be looking for a Developer with strong experience in this area who, on top of their coding work, would also be able to help the team improve maturity with these processes. As a flexible employer they have a large focus on work/life balance for their staff, offering flexible hours and hybrid or remote work (most people choose to do 1-2 days a week in the office but this isn’t enforced) to help employees fit their work around their other life commitments. They also work to a 4-day week and every employee is enrolled into their profit-share scheme. To be considered… \* Prior experience with OOP PHP Development \* Experience with the Laravel framework \* Strong experience working to Agile/Scrum delivery and associated ceremonies \* Experience with Docker or similar \* Experience with Unit Testing (PHPUnit) or TDD \* Any knowledge in AI & Automation is not a necessity but beneficial The company also offer a strong financial incentive to their work, with employees offered Private Health and Dental care as well as a company Bonus Scheme and other perks such as a generous holiday allowance, season ticket loans and life insurance. We’re expecting a strong response to this Senior PHP Laravel Developer role, so please apply today to avoid missing out

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

Essential skills will include

• BEng/BSc and/or master’s degree in an appropriate engineering, computer science, information systems or related subject.
• Knowledge of Sensor and Communication systems.
• Software engineering experience from R&D concept through to the full product development lifecycle
• Modern software architecture practices
• Experience of some kind of scientific application/DSP, including algorithm implementation
• Capability in multiple languages and switching between languages rapidly, e.g. C++/C#/Python
• Comfortable with modern agile development practices e.g. Scrum/Kanban
• Comfortable with modern software tooling e.g. Gitlab, Git, VS Code

Ideally you will have experience in some of the following:

• Experience of modern UI design.
• Embedded software development (cross-compiling, deployment).
• Linux OS and tools, kernel drivers
• DevOps (Gitlab CI/CD scripting, pipelines, Docker)
• Team Leadership or Line Management experience

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Data Engineer
London (Hybrid Working)
Full-time Permanent
80,000 - 90,000 (depending on experience)

About the Company:
Viqu Energy is working with a fast-growing tech company building solutions at the forefront of the energy transition. As the grid shifts toward renewables, their platform helps optimise and trade large-scale battery storage and renewable assets, supporting a more flexible, reliable, and low-carbon energy system.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive team solving complex problems in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

About the Role:
We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and scale the data infrastructure behind the company’s platform.

Data is central to their work, from power market analytics to real-time asset telemetry. You’ll focus on delivering robust data products (not just pipelines), enabling data-driven decisions across the business and for their clients.

You’ll work closely with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to help shape the future of energy systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and build scalable data services within a modern architecture.
• Develop ETL pipelines for efficient data ingestion and transformation.
• Enable advanced analytics and optimisation of energy assets.
• Apply DevOps best practices using Terraform and AWS.
• Maintain high standards of data quality and reliability.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices.

About You:

• Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience with data pipelines, storage, and platforms
• Advanced Python skills and production-level coding experience
• Experience building and deploying data services end-to-end
• Solid understanding of ETL and data engineering best practices
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL, APIs, and cloud platforms
• Familiarity with big data tools and MLOps concepts
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills

Main Tech Stack:
Python
AWS (S3, Athena), Terraform, Docker
Prefect, Pulsar
PostgreSQL, Cassandra
GitLab CI/CD

What’s On Offer:
25 days holiday + bank holidays + festive closure
Flexible, hybrid working
Enhanced parental leave
Annual salary reviews
Learning & development budget + paid memberships
Inclusive culture, employee networks, and regular socials

Sound good to you? Send your CV to Lily at Viqu Energy today!

.Net Software Engineer - AI-Driven Automotive Solutions

Location: Near Portsmouth / Fareham, Hampshire (4 days onsite)

Are you a Software Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge AI technology within the automotive sector? This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovation-led business building AI-driven products that are transforming how automotive partners engage with customers.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in developing an AI-powered platform used by a network of automotive partners, including a rapidly evolving AI video solution. This product is already live and scaling quickly, with a strong roadmap of new features and enhancements.

Alongside this, you’ll contribute to a wider digital ecosystem that connects customer journeys end-to-end, as well as a major platform rebuild planned for 2025-giving you the chance to shape next-generation systems from the ground up.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and enhancing AI-driven features within a growing product suite
• Developing full-stack solutions using modern technologies
• Working across the full software development lifecycle (“build it, run it”)
• Collaborating with stakeholders to design scalable, user-focused solutions
• Contributing to system design, architecture, and best practices

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Backend: .NET / C#
• Database: SQL Server
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in software engineering / web apps development
• 3+ years commercial experience working with C#, ASP.Net Core, Web API, SQL, JavaScript
• Strong grounding in modern development principles (OOP, SOLID, clean code)
• Experience building and maintaining scalable applications
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile (Kanban) environment
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong communication skills

Why Join?

• Work on real-world AI applications in a growing automotive tech space
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team
• Opportunity to shape a major platform rebuild from scratch
• Modern offices, free parking, and on-site gym access
• Personal trainer sessions every two weeks
• Clear progression opportunities within a stable, growing business

If you’re excited by AI, enjoy building impactful products, and want to be part of a team where your work genuinely makes a difference - apply now.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote

Experience Level: Mid-Senior

Salary: (Apply online only) per day

Job Summary

We’re looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across multiple cloud providers. You’ll be responsible for deploying backend and frontend applications, managing databases, and ensuring secure, reliable integrations across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Manage application deployments for both backend and frontend services
• Set up, configure, and maintain databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Configure and manage API Gateway services for secure and scalable API access
• Set up and maintain SMTP services for transactional and system emails
• Manage and configure Azure Active Directory / Azure Tenant, including access and identity management
• Handle DNS management, domain configuration, and traffic routing
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and security
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation (IaC)
• Troubleshoot deployment, networking, and infrastructure issues
• Collaborate with developers to optimise deployment workflows

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience with AWS Cloud services
• Hands-on experience with GCP
• Experience deploying and managing frontend and backend applications
• Solid understanding of database setup, configuration, and backups
• Experience with API Gateway (AWS API Gateway or equivalent)
• Knowledge of SMTP configuration and email delivery services
• Experience managing Azure Tenant / Azure AD
• Proficiency in DNS management and networking fundamentals
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)

Nice to Have

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi)
• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Monitoring & logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Security best practices and IAM management
• Multi-cloud architecture experience

If you are interested in this role, please contact Mia at (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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.

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!

Active SC clearance required
Inside IR35
Location: Remote UK

Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled SC Cleared Java Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, specifically in Java and related technologies. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust applications that meet our business needs while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality Java applications using Spring Boot.
• Design and manage databases, preferably using Postgres or other relational SQL databases.
• Utilise Docker for containerization and deployment of applications.
• Implement test-driven development practises using Junit, Mockito, or similar testing libraries.
• Participate in CI/CD processes using Jenkins or similar pipeline tooling to ensure smooth integration and deployment.
• Work collaboratively within agile teams, contributing to discussions and decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Qualifications
Essential Skills/Experience:

• Proficiency in Java, particularly with Spring Boot framework.
• Experience with Postgres or other relational SQL databases.
• Familiarity with Docker for application deployment.
• Strong understanding of test-driven development and experience with Junit and Mockito or similar libraries.
• Experience with CI/CD practises, particularly using Jenkins or similar tools.
• Ability to work effectively in agile teams and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of API Specification using Swagger OpenAPI.
• Experience with Gradle for project management.
• Familiarity with Liquibase for database version control.
• Understanding of Kafka for messaging services.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as React and Typescript.

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

Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 + DV Bonus
Location: London / Cheltenham
Clearance: eDV clearance required

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive the design and implementation of innovative digital services within the UK public sector. This role focuses on leveraging modern open-source technologies within Agile and DevOps environments to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities below outline the core expectations for the role. These can be refined in collaboration with the successful candidate during the interview process:

• Engage with senior stakeholders across organisations to identify and promote opportunities for digital transformation
• Develop strong client relationships to uncover new business opportunities
• Provide guidance and support to multiple delivery teams, applying best practices and emerging technologies
• Mentor and inspire other architects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Take ownership of governance processes, addressing complex or high-risk challenges and producing robust architectural designs
• Work across a range of projects and clients simultaneously
• Present solution options clearly to senior stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making
• Collaborate with internal teams to share expertise and continuously improve ways of working

Technical Expertise:

You should have strong commercial experience across several of the following areas:

• Solution and technical architecture design
• Open-source technologies
• Cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• Security principles and best practices
• Identity and access management (e.g. OAuth, Cognito, OIDC)
• Containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• DevOps / DevSecOps practices and tooling
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, or Python

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Site Reliability Engineer Farnborough Permanent

Overview

Fuel Recruitment is supporting a leading organisation within the National Security and Defence sector that is looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to join their growing team. This role sits at the heart of modern platform engineering, working with the latest technologies and driving secure-by-design practices. Youll be involved in shaping and delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, from proof-of-concept through to production. Its an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about automation, DevOps principles, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver, upgrade and maintain core service and project platforms, systems and automation.
• Develop and manage core monitoring and management platforms, ensuring high-quality observability.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, operations and QA to design, harden and optimise platforms.
• Create architecture and solution designs for new services, delivering PoCs through to production.
• Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments, ensuring secure deployment.
• Design, build and maintain automation tooling to improve performance and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve performance issues across Linux, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes and related technologies.
• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation and support mentoring within the team.

Key Skills / Experience

Essential

• Strong experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Excellent Linux administration skills (e.g. Ubuntu).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PHP, Python, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with automation/DevOps tools such as Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines and Git.
• Experience with Azure or similar cloud technologies.
• Understanding of Desired State Configuration (DSC).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn, research new technologies and work in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Awareness of security considerations and best practice.
• Knowledge of configuration as code tools (DSC, Ansible).
• Experience with ARM Templates, Terraform and continuous inspection tooling.
• Familiarity with Docker/Podman and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Swarm).
• Experience with GitLab or similar configuration management tooling.
• Knowledge of Jira or similar project/issue management tools.
• Experience with Azure and Azure Stack Hub environments.
• Monitoring and alerting tools experience (Nagios, Splunk).
• Strong documentation and communication skills (Confluence).
• Experience delivering and managing large-scale systems.
• Understanding of Agile and DevOps principles.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be UK sole nationals and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

QA Engineer | £38,000 – £45,000 | Remote/Bedford | EdTech Join a well-established EdTech company building engaging maths-based learning products used by millions of children worldwide. We’re looking for a QA Engineer to become the first dedicated quality hire, helping shape how testing is done across a growing product suite. This is a hands-on role where you’ll spend most of your time testing features, exploring functionality, and ensuring releases are robust and reliable for end users. What You’ll Do • Perform manual and exploratory testing across new features and bug fixes • Verify features meet requirements before release • Identify, reproduce and document bugs clearly using tools like Sentry and Asana • Run regression testing across high-risk areas of the platform • Work closely with developers, product managers and designers to ensure quality throughout development • Build and maintain automated end-to-end tests (Playwright) for key user journeys • Contribute to existing test frameworks (Jest, Vitest, Jasmine) • Help developers improve their own testing through collaboration, pairing and feedback • Support test planning by identifying edge cases and improving testability early • Participate in team ceremonies (standups, planning, reviews) with a focus on quality What We’re Looking For • 3+ years’ experience in QA, Test Engineering or similar • Strong manual and exploratory testing skills • Experience writing automated tests (Jest, Playwright, Cypress or similar) • Comfortable testing modern web applications (Angular, React or similar) • Familiarity with APIs and backend services • Good grasp of the software development lifecycle • Clear communicator who can document and explain issues effectively • Comfortable working embedded within a cross-functional team Nice to Have • Experience testing high-traffic or large-scale applications • Familiarity with MySQL or database-level validation • Experience with Sentry or similar monitoring tools • Exposure to Docker or containerised environments • Background in EdTech or mission-driven organisations • Experience working in smaller teams with broad responsibilities Tech Stack Angular, React, Node.js (Nest.js), PHP (Yii), MySQL, Redis, Playwright, Jest, Vitest, Jasmine, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Sentry, Grafana, CI/CD pipelines Benefits • £38,000 – £45,000 salary • Remote working with occasional trips to Bedford office • Pension • Gym membership or private health insurance • Free mental health support

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 scalabilityTechnology Stack The DevOps Engineer will work with a modern cloud-native stack including: AWS Kubernetes Docker Terraform Argo Prometheus GrafanaRequirements 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 environmentsPersonal 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 solutionsWhat'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 packageIf 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

Role: Senior Software Engineer Location: Crewe - Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time, permanent Department: Software Engineering Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineerr with strong TypeScript and Node.js expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology division building intelligent, data-driven telematics and connected vehicle solutions used globally. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer Developer, you will design, build and maintain complex SaaS products running on a modern microservices architecture hosted in AWS. You'll act as both a hands-on technical contributor and a mentor to other developers, ensuring backend systems are scalable, reliable and secure. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact software and contribute to the continuous evolution of a cutting-edge telematics platform. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript Lead by example and mentor junior and mid-level engineers Collaborate closely with front-end, DevOps and product teams to deliver robust features Manage and improve a microservices architecture spanning 70+ repositories Support and enhance automated CI/CD pipelines and Terraform-provisioned AWS environments Troubleshoot complex system issues and ensure high platform reliability Drive continuous improvement in architecture, performance, and securityWhat They're Looking For Essential Experience: Proven commercial experience with Node.js and TypeScript Strong understanding of microservices and cloud architecture (AWS preferred) Proficiency in Docker, CI/CD and modern deployment pipelines Ability to design and maintain backend services at scale Solid problem-solving and analytical skillsDesirable: Experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases Background working in Agile teams and contributing to process improvementPersonal Qualities You'll thrive in this role if you're proactive, technically curious, and motivated by solving complex engineering challenges. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, mentoring others, and taking ownership of your solutions from design to deployment. Why Apply? Work on high-scale global products within a growing technology business Collaborative environment that values technical innovation and autonomy Flexible hybrid working arrangement from the Crewe head office Excellent opportunities for career progression and technical leadershipIf you're a Senior Software Engineer Developer looking to make an impact on innovative, large-scale software systems, click apply now to join a high-performing engineering team that values your expertise