Salary: up to £95,000
Contract: Permanent

We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations.

The Role

You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware).
You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective.
Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery
• Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365
• Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes
• Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
• Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing
• Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime
• Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams
• Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development
• Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability

Skills and Experience Required:

• Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure
• Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform)
• Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux)
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway
• Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python
• Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences

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We are seeking a skilled Linux Engineer / Linux Systems Administrator to take ownership of our client’s large scale Linux environment consisting of approximately 100 servers. This role will focus on Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations, maintenance, stability and performance, while also contributing to an ongoing infrastructure modernisation programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Linux professional who enjoys both operational responsibility and forward-looking project work.

Key Responsibilities

BAU & Operational Support
Administer, monitor, and maintain circa 100 Linux servers across production and non-production environments
Perform system patching, upgrades and security hardening
Manage user access, permissions and authentication services
Troubleshoot performance issues, outages and system alerts
Maintain high availability, reliability and up time standards
Manage backups, restores and disaster recovery processes

Modernisation & Project Work
Contribute to infrastructure improvement and automation initiatives
Support migration, consolidation or upgrade projects
Assist with cloud, virtualisation or containerisation initiatives where applicable
Identify opportunities for efficiency, performance and cost optimisation

Documentation & Governance
Maintain clear technical documentation and runbooks
Follow change management and incident management processes
Work collaboratively with network, security and application teams

Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience administering Linux environments (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Debian or similar)
Solid understanding of server hardware, storage and virtualisation platforms
Experience with patch management and security best practices
Proficiency with shell scripting (Bash or similar)
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools
Experience supporting large-scale server estates

Desirable
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform)
Knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of networking fundamentals and firewalls
ITIL or relevant Linux certifications

Personal Attributes
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
Clear communication and documentation abilities
Proactive and improvement-focused mindset

What’s on Offer
Opportunity to influence and shape infrastructure modernisation
Exposure to both operational stability and transformation projects
Supportive technical environment with room for growth
Competitive salary and benefits package

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Backend Python Developer (Azure AI)

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Type: Full-time

Our client is a fast-growing consulting business building an AI-driven platform on native Microsoft Azure services. They are looking for a strong Backend Python Developer to join their team and play a key role in delivering scalable, AI-first solutions used for business automation, workflows, and intelligent agents.

This is an opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact environment where speed, quality, and innovation matter.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python, writing clean, maintainable, production-grade code.
• Develop and deploy AI-powered features using Azure-native services including Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, Docker, and AKS.
• Architect and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions.
• Work within tight development cycles — branch, commit, test, and ship via GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Write comprehensive unit tests and contribute to high code quality standards.
• Collaborate within agile sprints and contribute to technical design decisions.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is seeking someone with:

• Strong commercial experience in Python backend development.
• Experience building APIs and working with cloud-native architectures.
• Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems.
• Experience using GitHub for version control, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows.
• An agile mindset and the confidence to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to Azure’s AI ecosystem (AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, AKS).
• Experience integrating AI/LLM-based services into production systems.
• Familiarity with modern development tooling such as VS Code and AI-assisted coding tools.

Why Apply?

• Work on a genuinely AI-first product with real-world commercial impact.
• Join a collaborative, technically strong team with minimal red tape.
• Remote flexibility with a culture focused on delivery, ownership, and innovation.

If you are a backend Python developer who enjoys building intelligent, scalable systems in Azure and wants to work at the forefront of applied AI, this opportunity is worth exploring.

Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, delivering advanced cargo and vehicle inspection systems for ports, borders, military sites, high-security facilities, and critical checkpoints. Our solutions leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technologies to meet diverse security needs. With a strong commitment to imaging excellence, innovative engineering, and uncompromising quality, we enable customers to detect threats and contraband with confidence and efficiency.

Our Software group is expanding, and were seeking a DevOps Engineer who thrives on automation, virtualization, and building reliable deployment pipelines. Youll play a key role in how complex, multi-VM security screening systems are packaged, deployed, and maintained across on-premise customer environments.

Responsibilities:

Design, automate, and maintain deployment workflows for multi-VM clusters running on ESXi and Proxmox.

Develop and refine a standalone Ubuntu-based installer for deploying the ScanOS product across distributed VM environments.

Build, configure, and optimize VM templates, disk images, and cluster configurations for consistent on-premise deployment.

Integrate automated build, packaging, and deployment processes into Jenkins and Bitbucket pipelines.

Create, manage, and version Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) to support traceability and compliance.

Collaborate with SecOps to run vulnerability scans, interpret findings, and support remediation activities.

Provide deployment support to local and remote engineering teams, ensuring smooth rollout of clustered systems.

Develop, document, and continuously improve procedures for installation, cluster orchestration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance.

Contribute to the evolution of DevOps tooling, automation frameworks, and best practices across the organization.

Requirements:

Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, especially Ubuntu.

Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware ESXi and/or Proxmox, ideally in clustered or multi-node environments.

Experience with deployment automation, VM templating, and repeatable provisioning workflows.

Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including Docker networking and virtualized network topologies.

Exposure to scripting or programming languages such as Python, C++, or JavaScript (React experience a plus).

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines) and automated build systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially in distributed or multi-VM environments.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Understanding of DevOps and Agile methodologies.

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Java DeveloperLocation: Newcastle upon Tyne (Cobalt Business Park - Hybrid, 3 days onsite)Sector: Government & DefenceSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

About the RoleSanderson Government & Defence are supporting a key client in the secure public sector space in their search for an experienced Java Developer. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact programmes delivering secure, scalable solutions across critical national infrastructure and government services.

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. This requires a minimum of 5 years continuous UK residency, with no absences of 6 months or more during this period.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing robust, scalable microservices using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot
• Building secure integrations using enterprise middleware platforms including WebLogic and CAS SDK
• Deploying and supporting applications within secure cloud environments (e.g. AWS), leveraging containerisation
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including cloud, infrastructure, and QA to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Supporting technical design decisions, including microservices architecture and system integrations
• Driving best practice across development including TDD, CI/CD, and coding standards
• Actively participating in Agile delivery (Scrum ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives)

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong Java development experience, ideally with JDK 11+
• Proven experience building microservices using Spring Boot
• Experience working with enterprise middleware (e.g. WebLogic Server)
• Exposure to secure integration frameworks such as CAS SDK
• Experience deploying applications into cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and engineering best practices

Desirable Skills

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with TDD/BDD approaches
• Background in building secure, scalable public sector or regulated environment solutions

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000) and comprehensive benefits package
• 25 days annual leave plus additional leave for charitable work
• Private medical insurance
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects within the Government & Defence sector
• Access to industry-leading training and career development

Working ArrangementsThis role follows a hybrid model, requiring 3 days per week onsite in Newcastle. Flexibility is expected to support client delivery where required.

If you’re a skilled Java Developer looking to work on impactful, security-cleared projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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Software Engineer – National Security Programme Enhanced DV Cleared Ncounter is supporting a specialist consultancy delivering secure technology solutions into highly sensitive National Security environments. We are now seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong Java background to join a complex, high-impact programme, blending software engineering with modern platform and cloud practices. This role brings together hands-on engineering with DevOps ownership across a secure, distributed environment. This is a genuinely technical role where you will contribute to both the development of Java-based services and the engineering of the platforms that support them. You will work across CI/CD pipelines, containerised environments, and cloud infrastructure, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and resilient within highly controlled settings. You will collaborate closely with engineers and architects to embed DevOps principles into the development lifecycle, improving automation, deployment, and operational performance across the platform. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and support Java-based applications within a secure environment • Design and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery workflows • Work with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes • Support cloud-based infrastructure, primarily within AWS environments • Drive improvements in observability, monitoring, and system reliability • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clean, scalable engineering practices What We’re Looking For: • Active Enhanced DV clearance – essential • Strong software engineering background in Java • Proven DevOps experience across CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern cloud platforms • Strong understanding of Linux-based systems • Experience working in secure or highly regulated environments This opportunity offers the chance to work on mission-critical systems where engineering quality, security, and reliability are paramount. You will be part of a collaborative, technically driven team with real ownership over how systems are built and operated. If you are an eDV cleared engineer looking to combine Java development with DevOps expertise in a high-impact environment, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Job Title: Lead Software Test Engineer Location: Warwick, UK (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Employment Type: Full-Time Overview A growing technology company is looking for a Lead Software Test Engineer to take ownership of testing across a range of innovative products, including mobile applications, embedded software, and cloud-based services. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide testing strategy, mentor team members, and work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure high-quality product delivery. The Role You will lead software testing efforts across mobile, web, backend, and embedded systems, driving best practices and ensuring robust, scalable testing processes. Working closely with developers and stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in shaping testing standards, improving quality, and supporting the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Own and execute software testing strategies across mobile apps, web applications, and APIs
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and regression suites
Champion best practices to improve testing processes and product quality
Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure requirements are clear and testable
Contribute to CI pipelines and support build validation
Perform manual testing (functional, regression, performance, stress testing)
Develop and execute automated tests across codebases and APIs
Support testing of embedded software systems
Document results and work closely with engineering teams to resolve issues Required Skills & Experience Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Proven experience developing test strategies and regression frameworks
Experience testing functionality, usability, performance, and APIs
Experience implementing testing tools and frameworks
Familiarity with containerisation tools (e.g., Docker)
Experience with test case and defect management tools
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and lead testing initiatives
Relevant certification (e.g., ISTQB)
Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience mentoring or leading small teams Desirable Skills Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Appium)
Experience testing iOS and Android applications
Exposure to embedded software testing
Experience producing technical documentation
Knowledge of unit testing practices What’s on Offer Competitive salary (£55,000 - £65,000)
Hybrid working model
Pension and comprehensive healthcare package
Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
Share scheme
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Collaborative and innovative team environment

We're working with a forward-thinking technology company looking to hire a Graduate / Junior Software Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience across a modern infrastructure stack, working on systems that are scalable, secure, and highly available. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be in the London office 2 days per week. Our client offers good salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. The Role You'll support the reliability and performance of core systems, with responsibilities including: Automating and improving DevOps workflows Monitoring systems and responding to incidents Troubleshooting infrastructure issues and performing root cause analysis Supporting secure, scalable deployments Collaborating with developers to enhance the deployment process Documenting systems and processes About You Strong academic background (Computer Science or similar preferred) - Ideally from Russell Group University Experience with Python or another object-oriented language Good Linux/UNIX knowledge and interest in infrastructure Curious, proactive, and a strong problem solver Able to work both independently and as part of a team Tech Stack Ubuntu, Python, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, LXC/LXD, Grafana, Prometheus Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

?? Location: Manchester - Hybrid We're looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join our growing technology team. You'll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. The Role As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering robust cloud solutions, improving automation, and supporting the wider business in its cloud journey. You'll work closely with development and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable and efficient systems. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage infrastructure within Microsoft Azure Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or ARM/Bicep Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments Monitor performance, availability, and security across cloud environments Support cloud migrations and transformation projects Implement best practices around governance, cost control, and security Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues Key Skills & Experience Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (e.g. Virtual Machines, Azure AD, App Services, VNet) Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep) Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) Understanding of networking and security within cloud environments Experience with monitoring tools (e.g. Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) Desirable Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS) Knowledge of hybrid cloud environments Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Administrator or Azure DevOps Engineer) Experience working in Agile environments To From Record Yes No Always use these settings Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. To From Record Yes No Always use these settings TPBN1\_UKTJ

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.

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Agentic AI PlatformLocation: Central Cambridge (Hybrid) | Permanent | In partnership with Robert Half

The Opportunity Join a global SaaS company building a cutting-edge multi-agent AI platform for enterprise data. This hands-on role focuses on scaling, hardening, and refining a graph-based agent engine as it moves toward global production.

What You’ll Do

• Agent Orchestration: Scale multi-step reasoning workflows and optimize agent collaboration.
• Tool Integration: Benchmark and extend toolchains within the agent framework.
• Inference & Performance: Optimize LLM integration, latency, and cost efficiency.
• State & Reliability: Strengthen Redis-backed persistence and ensure system consistency.
• Evaluation & Observability: Build regression frameworks and implement monitoring and tracing.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Python engineering experience with production-grade systems
• Hands-on with LLM-powered applications and agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangGraph)
• Experience with stateful systems, caching, and reliability engineering
• Proficiency in FastAPI, Docker, and Redis
• Comfortable in a small, senior, high-impact team

Why Join?

• Work on a strategic next-gen AI platform
• Direct influence on architecture decisions
• Hybrid working in Central Cambridge
• Excellent benefits and discretionary bonus

Note: UK-based applicants only; full work rights required. No contractor/B2B/B2C roles available.

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Salary to £45k + Company Options Scheme Hybrid working between your home, their offices (London Vauxhall) & client sites. NB: Please only apply if you are a UK National and able to achieve SC (ideally DV) clearance i.e. you have at least 5 years residency in the UK with no more than a 3 month break outside the UK. This company is a Workflow & AI Orchestration Specialist. They're on a mission to modernise how public sector organisations manage casework, derive insight from data and deliver citizen services. Theyre growing fast and looking for bright, dynamic people to help build their business. Role Theyre looking for aJava Engineer to join their implementation team. Youll work across Camunda BPMN/DMN process automation, API integration, and microservice orchestration helping their public-sector clients build secure, scalable, and resilient digital services. Youll collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, and designers to translate workflows into elegant, maintainable code. Youll play a key part in defining technical standards, optimising runtime performance, and mentoring less- experienced engineers in workflow-centric delivery. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys solving complex process problems through clean code, automation, and modern engineering practices. The role involves visiting client sites; the company will cover travel expenses. Frequency is uncertain but candidates should be comfortable with that being 2-3 days per week. Client sites could be anywhere but will most likely be in & around London. Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy Camunda-based process and decision automation solutions Implement and integrate Java-based microservices, APIs, and connectors within orchestration flows Translate BPMN and DMN models into executable workflows and reusable components Collaborate closely with analysts and service designers to refine and iterate business processes Develop and maintain automated test suites, CI/CD pipelines, and containerised deployments Optimise Camunda engine performance and monitor workflow metrics for production environments Participate in code reviews, peer testing, and technical design discussions Contribute to their internal best-practice frameworks and automation accelerators Essential Eligible (have resided in the UK for the past 5 years) and prepared to go through UK SC Security Clearance Experience in Java software engineering and object-oriented design Spring (Boot) experience Experience with REST APIs, and microservice architectures Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation and orchestration Proficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks Understanding of event-driven design and message brokers (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ) Good knowledge of security, authentication, and integration patterns for enterprise systems Experience working in agile teams within digital transformation or automation programmes A willingness to learn BPMN and Camunda tooling Some exposure to process automation or microservice orchestration Desirable Experience with Camunda 8 (Zeebe) clusters and Operate/Tasklist components Experience implementing solutions using Camunda 7 or 8 (BPMN/DMN) Familiarity with Camunda connectors, external task workers, and scripting extensions Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Helm) Experience integrating process automation with case-management or service-orchestration platforms Understanding of agentic AI capabilities and how they can complement workflow automation Experience mentoring developers or contributing to open-source Camunda extensions Already holding UK security clearance (SC, DV, eDV) Other Stuff NB: Please only apply if you are a UK National and able to achieve SC or DV clearance. i.e. you have at least 5 years residency in the UK with no more than a 3 month break outside the UK. NB: for non-UK Citizens; we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment status. If you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years. Profile 29 recruitment keywords: Java software engineer object-oriented design OOD Camunda BPMN DMN Spring Boot REST API microservice architecture Docker Kubernetes containerisation orchestration Git CI/CD pipelines automated testing frameworks Kafka RabbitMQ Security authentication integration patterns enterprise systems agile digital transformation automation Java developer Camunda developer Zeebe Cloud AWS Azure GCP Terraform Helm process automation agentic AI artificial intelligence security clearance SC DV eDV London home based hybrid junior jnr

Croydon
6 Month Contract
£500/day (Outside IR35)

DevOps Engineer needed with both SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance, plus strong AWS Cloud platforms experience.

6 Month Rolling Contract based in Croydon. Start ASAP in April/May 2026.

Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in Croydon.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects:

• DevOps Engineer needed to build, automate + delivering highly available, secure + scalable AWS Cloud environments.
• In-depth AWS Services expertise including: EC2, RDS, Aurora PG, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS, and Amazon Linux 2023.
• DevOps Tools: Terraform, Jenkins, Docker + Groovy pipelines experience.
• Scripting: Shell, Python, PowerShell, Perl, Java.
• PostgreSQL admin, performance tuning, HA, replication, backup/DR, Git, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow.
• Monitoring tools: Grafana, Prometheus + Alert Manager.
• Key Tasks: troubleshooting, root cause analysis, 24/7 production, managing technical escalations, leading workshops, supporting Agile teams + removing delivery blockers.
• Advantageous Skills: Linux Sys Admin, AD, networking, Firewalls, switch config/patching, AWS/Azure Certifications.

• Location: Newport
• Salary: 66,000 - 77,000 (including allowances)
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Business Area: DDaT - Technology

A fantastic new, unique opportunity has become available for a Lead DevOps Engineer to join a growing Platform Engineering group during their digital transformation journey. This role is ideal for someone passionate about using their technical skills to enhance team effectiveness and expedite software delivery, ensuring high stability and speed.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide hands-on technical leadership, offering coaching and mentoring to enhance team capabilities.
• Lead the sharing of knowledge and good practices within the team.
• Act as a technical product owner, developing strategies for product lines and managing DevOps engineers.
• Lead DevOps expertise and decision-making across the entire software delivery lifecycle.
• Produce and assure DevOps technical designs, providing justifications for technical decisions.
• Enable the reuse of patterns, tools, and components across various projects.
• Provide deep DevOps technical expertise to project delivery teams.
• Play a key role in the DevOps Community of Practice by sharing expertise to build overall team capability.
• Assure that DevOps technical solutions adhere to all agreed processes and best practices, especially around security and governance.
• Mentor DevOps Engineers, supporting their professional development and guiding them in critical decision-making.
• Lead on developing, implementing, enhancing, and managing technical DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with target architectures and technology roadmaps.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of DevOps principles with experience in a DevOps or iterative development culture.
• Proven experience in implementing CI/CD processes and tools, including pipeline design and administration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform.
• Experience deploying to and consuming cloud platform resources, with a preference for Microsoft Azure.
• Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD orchestration tools.
• Proficiency in Python, .Net Core/C#, NextJs/Node frontend, and scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell.
• Experience with containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker and AKS.
• Strong communication skills with experience in knowledge sharing and mentoring.
• Ability to manage and support distributed source code repositories including Git.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional and career development.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment.

To apply for the Lead DevOps Engineer position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.

Job Title: Lead Software Test Engineer

Location: Warwick, UK (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)
Salary: 55,000 - 65,000
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

A growing technology company is looking for a Lead Software Test Engineer to take ownership of testing across a range of innovative products, including mobile applications, embedded software, and cloud-based services.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide testing strategy, mentor team members, and work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.

The Role

You will lead software testing efforts across mobile, web, backend, and embedded systems, driving best practices and ensuring robust, scalable testing processes.

Working closely with developers and stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in shaping testing standards, improving quality, and supporting the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute software testing strategies across mobile apps, web applications, and APIs
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and regression suites
• Champion best practices to improve testing processes and product quality
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure requirements are clear and testable
• Contribute to CI pipelines and support build validation
• Perform manual testing (functional, regression, performance, stress testing)
• Develop and execute automated tests across codebases and APIs
• Support testing of embedded software systems
• Document results and work closely with engineering teams to resolve issues

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Proven experience developing test strategies and regression frameworks
• Experience testing functionality, usability, performance, and APIs
• Experience implementing testing tools and frameworks
• Familiarity with containerisation tools (e.g., Docker)
• Experience with test case and defect management tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and lead testing initiatives
• Relevant certification (e.g., ISTQB)
• Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience mentoring or leading small teams

Desirable Skills

• Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Appium)
• Experience testing iOS and Android applications
• Exposure to embedded software testing
• Experience producing technical documentation
• Knowledge of unit testing practices

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary ( 55,000 - 65,000)
• Hybrid working model
• Pension and comprehensive healthcare package
• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Share scheme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative team environment

Milton Keynes - first few days for training then 1 site visit a month
6 Months Contract

550 per day

We are looking for an experienced C# Software Engineer to join the team and support us on our journey in transforming our application landscape to provide a modern, cloud hosted finance platform.

This exciting opportunity offers the chance for you to work for a fantastic brand and to help shape our digital future.

About the role

As a key part of the scrum team, you will help to shape the company’s core products, working on green and brownfield solutions using the latest technologies.

You will play an important role in the product lifecycle, contributing to design, from development through to delivery.

About you

We are looking for a good communicator and strong team player with skills aligned to our tech stack. We would expect you to have strong experience in most of the following:

Tech Stack

• C# .Net Core
• Typescript
• React
• Web API
• Kubernetes / Docker
• AWS / Azure
• GIT
• SQL / NoSQL

Working Principles

• REST
• SOLID
• TDD
• Agile / SCRUM
• CI / CD
• DevOps

Senior FullStack Developer

Duration: 4 months

Location: Remote

600 - 770 per day Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud FullStack Developer to join their dynamic team on a remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects within a collaborative environment.

Required Skills:

• Deep hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot (Web Services,
• Spring Security, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL (Postgres) - including schema design and
• query optimization
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design
• Patterns
• Familiarity with front-end development and integration using HTML and
• JavaScript
• Experience with Jenkins and modern CI/CD practices
• Proficiency in AWS services and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
• Strong experience with GitHub for version control and automated workflows
• (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Working knowledge of Docker for containerization
• Proficiency in Python scripting

Required Soft Skills:

• Soft skills are just as important as technical skills for this role - it is critical to have the right attitude and characteristics to be successful.

This requires:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills - critical to build good
• relationships and to work well with people
• Collaboration - needs to be a team player and work closely and well
• with many different people both inside and outside the team
• Enthusiastic and engaged - positive attitude
• Pro-active - do not expect to be told what to do - will need a level of
• drive and the ability to work without needing constant support
• Handle ambiguity and change

If you’re passionate about cloud-native development and want to contribute to innovative projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation that values your skills and initiative!

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