Machine Learning Engineer - Contract

Location: Nottingham, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: £500 – £600 p/d (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing team in Nottingham. You will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying scalable machine learning models that drive data-driven decision-making across the business. This role bridges the gap between data science and software engineering, turning prototypes into production-ready systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and pipelines in production environments
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into ML solutions
• Optimize model performance, scalability, and reliability
• Build and maintain data pipelines and feature engineering workflows
• Monitor and retrain models to ensure continued performance over time
• Implement best practices for version control, testing, and CI/CD in ML systems
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in machine learning and AI technologies

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong programming skills in Python (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
• Experience deploying ML models using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
• Experience with data pipelines, APIs, and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable Skills

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop)
• Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow)
• Experience working with NLP, computer vision, or recommendation systems
• Understanding of data governance and security best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

What We Offer

• Competitive rate
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid/remote options)
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Role – DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer
Location – Twickenham 3 days a week and remote
Rate - £650 to £700 per day
Contract – Initial 6 months, Inside IR35

You must hold active DV Clearance to be eligible for this role.

The Opportunity
Infrastructure Engineer is required to support a major program of work in the defence sector. You will be deploying, transitioning, and maintaining critical IT applications and infrastructure solutions for a vital operational environment.

The Role
In this role, you will be at the forefront of implementing modern infrastructure solutions, utilizing a broad spectrum of technologies including VMware NSX, vSphere, ESXi, Terraform, Ansible, Windows Server, Linux (RHEL), and a variety of hardware and networking components. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams, communicate effectively across technical and organizational boundaries, and help shape best practices in a secure-by-design environment.

The Person
What experience will you have?

• Extensive experience with VMware virtualization technologies (ESXi, vSphere, NSX, VLCM)
• Experience working in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server deployment, configuration, and management (including AD, DNS, WSUS, GPOs, PKI)
• Some experience with Linux (RHEL) server management
• Hands-on experience with Dell hardware, PowerEdge Servers, PowerVault storage, QNAP NAS, and data diodes
• Networking expertise, including configuring switches, VLANs, and best practices
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with automation, DevSecOps practices, and scripting (PowerShell)
• Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and hyperscale cloud environments (AWS preferred)

If you would like to learn more about the role, apply through the advert and we will be in contact to discuss further.

Java Engineer Contract

Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in Farnborough, UK)
Contract Duration: Initial 912 months
Rate:£500

Why this role?

Complex Systems: Work on large-scale, high-throughput platforms
Modern Stack: Cloud-native architecture using AWS and containers
Impactful Domain: Build and evolve payment-centric systems
Hybrid Flexibility: Minimal on-site requirement

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a technology-driven organisation delivering high-scale, mission-critical platforms within the payments and data space.

This role suits an experienced Java Engineer who is comfortable working in distributed systems, cloud environments, and data-heavy architectures. Youll be joining a team solving real scalability and reliability challenges, with autonomy and ownership from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java
• Work within cloud-native AWS environments
• Contribute to containerised workloads (Docker / Kubernetes)
• Build and support data-intensive systems (including Spark where applicable)
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on system design and delivery
• Participate in agile delivery, code reviews, and technical discussions

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• 510 years commercial experience with Java
• Strong backend engineering background
• Experience working in distributed systems

Conditional (must meet at least 2 of the below)

• AWS 3+ years hands-on experience
• Big Data / Spark 3+ years
• Containerisation Docker and/or Kubernetes, 3+ years
• Payments domain 23 years experience

Nice to Have

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Event-driven architectures
• Experience in high-throughput or regulated environments

How to Apply

If youre aJava Engineer Contractor looking for a long-term contract working on complex systems, get in touch.

Please apply if interested and we’ll aim to respond within 24 hours.

£45000 - 70000 GBP
Bonus Scheme, Pension, Hybrid + Flexible Working
Onsite WORKING
Location: London, Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Cloud Engineer

Manchester

SC Eligible (5 Years UK Residency)

Permanent - Up to £70,000

Looking for a role where your work actually matters ? Join a leading UK tech and security innovator working on projects that genuinely make a national impact. You’ll be part of a trusted engineering team known for high standards, smart solutions, and a culture that supports growth and collaboration.

What You’ll Do as a Cloud Engineer:

• Designing and building modern platforms from prototype to production.

• Developing in languages like Python, Java, JavaScript or .NET.

• Using CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Bamboo, TeamCity) to ship high-quality software faster.

• Applying automated testing and code-quality tools to ensure reliable, maintainable delivery.

• Working in an agile team that values creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Bringing fresh ideas to technical challenges and shaping real-world solutions

About The Candidate

We’d love to see experience in any of the following - but if you’re missing some, you’ll get support to grow:

• AWS Cloud
• Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Databases (SQL, NoSQL, graph)
• Configuration tools like Ansible

• Must be SC-eligible (usually 5+ years UK residency).

What’s in it for you?

• £45,000- £70,000 + Bonus

• Hybrid + flexible working

• 25 days holiday

• Strong pension & optional health benefits

• Bonus scheme

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

Reference: AMC/DMI/CE

Postcode: M17 8AA

#damc

Newcastle (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Permanent | Multiple levels (Senior Analyst / Specialist)
Competitive salary + package

Im currently working with a global consultancy to hire Data Engineers to join a growing Advanced Technology team delivering large-scale data solutions across public and private sector clients.

This is a hands-on role where youll work with modern data technologies, building scalable pipelines and real-time data platforms that power analytics and AI-driven decision making.

What youll be doing

• Building and optimising scalable data pipelines using Java (primary) and technologies like Kafka, Flink, or Spark
• Developing real-time streaming solutions and event-driven architectures using AWS services (Kinesis, MSK, Lambda, Glue)
• Contributing to data architecture, modelling, and best practices across modern data platforms
• Deploying and maintaining solutions using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Collaborating with analytics, AI, and product teams to deliver high-quality, reliable datasets

What theyre looking for

Strong experience in data engineering or large-scale data platforms (3+ years)
Proficiency in Java or Python
Hands-on experience with streaming technologies (Kafka / Flink preferred)
Good understanding of distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS ideally)
Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices

Why consider this role?

Work on high-impact, large-scale data projects
Exposure to modern cloud and streaming technologies
Strong career progression within a global organisation
Collaborative, innovation-focused engineering culture

Please note: This role requires eligibility for UK security clearance (5 years UK residency).

Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. Aker builds and operates ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations.

In 2022, Aker Systems was proud to win the Scale up Business of the Year award by the British Business Excellence Awards. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a One to Watch on the Sunday Times Tech Track and was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories.

Most recently in September 2021, we were successfully acquired by a new investor (Abry Partners) who have a deep industry expertise in our field to support us in the next part of our journey and as we continue to grow and diversify as a business.

As Managing Architect, youwill be passionate about digital, data and technology-led transformation, unlocking innovation for our clients, and providing leadership throughout theclient engagements.

The applicant who possess knowledge and experience of Public Sector (Central Government) and understands their governance and security processes, preferably across multiple government departments, is strongly preferred.

A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this role. If you dont hold SC clearance, we will support you to apply assuming you have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Due to the nature of the projects, British citizenship is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Aker Managing Architect is primarily a client delivery, management, and growth role, expected to be 90% or more of the time across one or more client assignments.

• Technical Leadership: Part of the client leadership team as the Client CTO for assigned projects/services, supporting the Client Delivery Director, Client Account Director and the delivery team to ensure we deliver against all client deliverables and payment milestones.

• Lead Architect:Lead solution, data, cloud, service and security architects/engineers during design and delivery projects and services, and responsible for delivering design documents and other key artefacts to support governance and delivery.

• SeniorInfluencer:Need to be a leader and able to influence through excellent communication skills. You will relish collaboration and embrace challenges. You will understand the nuances of business and be driven to find new solutions for our clients biggest problems.

• Team-Focussed:Expected to you will build effective working relationships with delivery team members and Aker customers and operate without supervision as the technical lead across multiple projects and platforms and mentoring less-experienced client team members as required.

• Capability and Growth: Aker is a fast-growing business, so for any remaining % of time when not on client work, it is contributing to the future success of Aker by helping develop capabilities and supporting the other functions such as Sales and Product, and always looking to help grow existing accounts.

Essential Experience and Competencies

The successful candidate will need to have experience as a lead or managing architect across these core areas:

• Delivery - designing, delivering platforms and managed services at enterprise scale, specifically bespoke software solutions, particularly in streaming and cloud-native solutions.
• Data Platforms designing modern data platforms with appropriate architecture coving Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Data Lake etc.
• Data/Analytics - solving enterprise data and analytics problems using technology
• Cloud - hands-on Public Cloud experience in either AWS/Azure/Google, both their ‘services’ and ‘how’ to work in the cloud such as DevOps-centric approach
• Security - having worked in sensitive data environments and ideally have experience facing off to cyber security specialists.

The successful candidate will meet all of the followingessential criteria:

• Demonstrable experience in designing large scale cloud migration projects/programmes with open source and commercial software within AWS, Azure, GCP or hybrid
• Experience in operating within a multi-disciplined team and clearly communicating complex technology solutions to technical and non-technical people
• Experience designing event processing and async messaging architectures
• Experience applying latest technologies to solve complex problems and to develop innovative data and analytical solutions
• Working knowledge of cloud orchestration and containerisation technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Working knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Understanding of NCSC Cloud Security Principles and its practical implementations

Aker Systems Attributes

At Aker we work as a team, we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed. There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help out our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks. We run towards problems and help solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), Company Paid Medical Insurance, Life Assurance (4x times basic salary), Pension scheme, Perks at Work, Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme and Season Ticket Loan. Plus, a list of voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Critical illness cover, Virtual GP.

Equal Opportunities

Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.

• About The Role

• SALARY: From £42,692 pa dependent on experience

  LOCATION: Milton Keynes

  HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role.

  HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full time, permanent

  CLOSING DATE: 6/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications.

  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 reshape 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.

  Experience you will bring to this role:

  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

  What’s in it for you?

  Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance)

  Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution.

  Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance

  OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member.

  Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions).

  Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover),  access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you.

  We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work.

• About You

• About Us

• Why join VWFS UK?

  You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission.

  Our mission is straight forward; we want to be ‘The Key to Mobility’. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers.

  No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

  VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team.

Java Developer/Engineer | Public Sector Client | 3-Month Rolling Contract

Contract Details

• Contract: 3-month rolling
• Rate: £425 per day
• Clearance: BPSS only
• Location: 1 day per month in Newcastle (nice to have, not essential), can be fully remote

We are working with a public sector client to bring on a Java Engineer/Developer to support an established engineering team. This role is ideal for a developer early in their career who wants to gain exposure to modern technologies in a supportive, non-lead capacity.

You will not be expected to act as a lead engineer; instead, you’ll work alongside experienced developers contributing to well-defined services and features.

Essential Skills & Experience

You must have commercial experience or strong hands-on exposure to:

• Java (17+)
• Spring Framework
• Microservices architecture & REST APIs
• OpenAPI / Swagger for API design and documentation
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Desirable / Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience or familiarity with any of the following would be beneficial but not required:

• Docker & containerisation
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• CI / CD pipelines
• Kafka & event-driven architectures
• Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle
• Service mesh technologies (e.g. Istio)
• BDD tools (e.g. Cucumber)
• Helm
• Redis
• Monitoring & observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Kibana)

The Ideal Candidate

• Junior to early mid-level backend developer
• Happy working under guidance rather than leading design decisions
• Comfortable contributing to existing codebases
• Looking for stable contract work within the public sector

Java Developer - £55,000 - £65,000- Remote Working

We are looking for a number of Java Developers to work for a Digital consultancy across several of their key clients. You will be joining a dynamic team and contributing to the development of cutting edge applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, projects using a modern tech stack. If you thrive in an environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning, please drop me a line.

You will play a crucial role in the design, development, and deployment of robust and scalable software solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, testing, and deploying high-quality code primarily using Java and Spring Boot.
• Designing and implementing cloud-native applications on AWS (Amazon Web Services).
• Contributing to the front-end development using JavaScript.
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver new features.
• Participating in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience as a Java Developer.
• Strong working knowledge of the Spring Boot framework.
• Hands-on experience with AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
• Familiarity with JavaScript for front-end development.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and agile methodologies.
• Experience with Python is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Please send me your CV for more information on these roles.

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 DevOps Engineer | £80,000 | Remote

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer on behalf of a leader in their niche to head up their DevOps & Infrastructure environment.

The Role

You will be joining an experienced team of 10 developers. You will be working on brand new projects including a technology transformation project utilising the latest tools and equipment. Your role will specifically require you to oversee the DevOps, Security, and Cloud Infrastructure whilst leading the strategy and direction of the company.

Your day-to-day will consist of:

• Leading and enhancing the company’s infrastructure and tooling strategy.
• Implementing and improving Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
• Working across AWS services - particularly IAM, S3, EKS
• Managing containerisation and orchestration.
• Delivering robust monitoring and alerting solutions
• Contributing to and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Driving ISO 27000 implementation and supporting ongoing compliance initiatives
• Introducing and managing cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, SIEM, and cloud security monitoring solutions

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a DevOps team lead role using AWS, (IAM, S3, EKS).
• Experience with IaC such as Terraform… Cloud formation/CDK is desirable.
• Expert knowledge in containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with CI/CID pipelines and tools via GitHub & ArgoCD.
• Experience delivering monitoring and alerting solutions.

Senior DevOps Engineer | £80,000 | Remote

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Machine Learning Engineer - Contract Location: Nottingham, UK (Hybrid) Salary: £500 – £600 p/d (depending on experience)

About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing team in Nottingham. You will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying scalable machine learning models that drive data-driven decision-making across the business. This role bridges the gap between data science and software engineering, turning prototypes into production-ready systems.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and pipelines in production environments

Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into ML solutions

Optimize model performance, scalability, and reliability

Build and maintain data pipelines and feature engineering workflows

Monitor and retrain models to ensure continued performance over time

Implement best practices for version control, testing, and CI/CD in ML systems

Stay up to date with the latest advancements in machine learning and AI technologies

Required Skills & Experience Strong programming skills in Python (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)

Experience deploying ML models using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles

Experience with data pipelines, APIs, and microservices architecture

Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable Skills Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop)

Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow)

Experience working with NLP, computer vision, or recommendation systems

Understanding of data governance and security best practices

Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

What We Offer Competitive rate

Flexible working arrangements (hybrid/remote options)

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

How to Apply Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

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Up to £90,000 per annum plus bonus

Milton Keynes (Twice a week on site)

VIQU have partnered with a growing SaaS organisation who are hiring a Lead Software Engineer to play a key role in shaping technical direction of the product whilst leading a team of five software engineers. The is very much a player coach role (30% management, 70% architecture/coding), and is an opportunity to shape engineering standards at a company at a pivotal point in their growth, having an influence over the technical strategy whilst remaining hands on.

Experience required:

• Background in modern .NET/C# development & architecture.

• A track record of leading and mentoring teams of engineers.

• Cloud experience with AWS (Lambda, S3, SNS, API Gateway, and event-driven architecture).

• Experience with React/ Angular.

• Experience with testing frameworks and quality engineering practices (unit & integration testing and test driven development).

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

• Previously implemented AI driven coding efficiencies within teams.

• Knowledge of Docker and containerised applications.

• Hands on experience with serverless cloud architecture would be a nice to have.

Duties of the Lead Software Engineer

• Lead a team of 5 engineers within a scaled agile environment.
• Conducting code and architecture reviews to maintain consistency, quality, and maintainability whilst remaining hands on in the code.
• Embedding robust testing practices (TDD, integration testing, BDD) and driving automation across regression suites.
• Design and architect solutions using CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) and event-driven architecture patterns.
• Working within AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, event-based services).
• Exploring and introducing AI related efficiencies.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the

Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment

Software Engineer (C# / .NET) Join a Fast-Growing IoT & Industrial Tech Company Location: Oxfordshire (On-site - Non Negotiable) Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a passionate Software Engineer looking to work at the cutting edge of IoT, real-time systems, and industrial safety technology? Laboris Solutions is working with a rapidly scaling, UK-based technology company with roots in Oxford University. They’re looking for a talented engineer to help build and scale next-generation automation systems and a web-based analytics platform for IoT sensor data. What You’ll Do \* Develop high-performance applications using C# and .NET (8+) \* Build scalable IoT data analytics platforms \* Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team \* Contribute to automation, monitoring, and real-time tracking solutions \* Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices What We’re Looking For \* Degree or Master’s in Computer Science or related field \* 2+ years of experience in software development \* Strong foundation in software engineering principles \* Team player with a proactive mindset and eagerness to learn \* Passion for emerging technologies and innovation ️ Required Skills \* C# development with .NET 8+ \* Version control using Git \* Strong focus on code quality, testing, and maintainability ⭐ Nice to Have \* Web development: ASP.NET, Blazor \* Desktop/UI frameworks: Avalonia, WPF \* Databases & ORM: Entity Framework \* Containerisation & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes \* Linux system administration \* Exposure to Computer Vision or AI-based sensing Why Join Them? \* Work on cutting-edge IoT and industrial safety solutions \* Be part of a fast-growing, innovation-driven company \* Collaborate with a highly skilled and supportive engineering team \* Real impact on safety-critical systems worldwide Ready to build technology that makes industrial environments safer and smarter? Apply now or reach out to learn more

Machine Learning Engineer - Contract Location: Nottingham, UK (Hybrid) Salary: £500 – £600 p/d (depending on experience) About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing team in Nottingham. You will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying scalable machine learning models that drive data-driven decision-making across the business. This role bridges the gap between data science and software engineering, turning prototypes into production-ready systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and pipelines in production environments Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into ML solutions Optimize model performance, scalability, and reliability Build and maintain data pipelines and feature engineering workflows Monitor and retrain models to ensure continued performance over time Implement best practices for version control, testing, and CI/CD in ML systems Stay up to date with the latest advancements in machine learning and AI technologies Required Skills & Experience Strong programming skills in Python (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) Experience deploying ML models using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles Experience with data pipelines, APIs, and microservices architecture Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Desirable Skills Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow) Experience working with NLP, computer vision, or recommendation systems Understanding of data governance and security best practices Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field (or equivalent experience) What We Offer Competitive rate Flexible working arrangements (hybrid/remote options) Collaborative and innovative work environment Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies How to Apply Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role

Up to £90,000 per annum plus bonus Milton Keynes (Twice a week on site) VIQU have partnered with a growing SaaS organisation who are hiring a Lead Software Engineer to play a key role in shaping technical direction of the product whilst leading a team of five software engineers. The is very much a player coach role (30% management, 70% architecture/coding), and is an opportunity to shape engineering standards at a company at a pivotal point in their growth, having an influence over the technical strategy whilst remaining hands on. Experience required: Background in modern .NET/C# development & architecture. A track record of leading and mentoring teams of engineers. Cloud experience with AWS (Lambda, S3, SNS, API Gateway, and event-driven architecture). Experience with React/ Angular. Experience with testing frameworks and quality engineering practices (unit & integration testing and test driven development). Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Previously implemented AI driven coding efficiencies within teams. Knowledge of Docker and containerised applications. Hands on experience with serverless cloud architecture would be a nice to have. Duties of the Lead Software Engineer Lead a team of 5 engineers within a scaled agile environment. Conducting code and architecture reviews to maintain consistency, quality, and maintainability whilst remaining hands on in the code. Embedding robust testing practices (TDD, integration testing, BDD) and driving automation across regression suites. Design and architect solutions using CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) and event-driven architecture patterns. Working within AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, event-based services). Exploring and introducing AI related efficiencies. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the (url removed) Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment

Senior Backend Engineer

Location: London

Work Type: On-site

Company Description

We are a rapidly growing consumer technology company operating at the intersection of AI, aesthetics, and digital experiences. With a global community of millions, we are building innovative AI-driven products that are transforming how users engage with and understand visual data.

Our offerings range from consumer-facing AI analysis tools to partnerships with leading global brands. As we scale quickly, we are expanding our team and pushing the boundaries of how technology and user experience come together.

Role Description

We are seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our London-based team full-time. You will play a key role in building and scaling the core infrastructure of our AI platform, owning critical backend systems, and supporting rapid product growth.

This is a high-impact, fast-paced role with significant autonomy, where your work will directly influence product direction and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services and APIs using Python, FastAPI, and Django
• Build and maintain scalable RESTful APIs with PostgreSQL
• Develop and integrate AI/LLM-powered features using frameworks such as LangChain
• Implement and manage payment systems, including Stripe integrations and subscription flows
• Build image processing and computer vision pipelines
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code deployed via Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate using GitHub, maintaining high code quality and team standards
• Work with BaaS platforms (e.g., Supabase) for authentication, storage, and real-time functionality
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Frontend teams
• Contribute to architectural decisions and mentor other engineers
• Develop data-driven backend services and pipelines
• Support production systems and deployments within a small, high-performing team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong Python expertise with backend development experience
• Proven experience with FastAPI and/or Django, REST APIs, and PostgreSQL
• Experience integrating Stripe for payments and subscriptions
• Familiarity with image processing and computer vision
• Experience with Docker, GitHub, and modern deployment workflows
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Strong understanding of software design principles (SOLID, patterns, clean code)
• Experience with BaaS platforms such as Supabase or Firebase
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) and LangChain
• Background in AI/ML (e.g., generative models, GANs, diffusion, regression)
• Experience building data pipelines and data-driven systems
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Temporal, Prefect)

Why Join

• Be part of a fast-growing company in the AI and consumer tech space
• High ownership and autonomy over technical decisions
• Work closely with founders and a mission-driven team
• Strong market traction and growth potential
• Opportunity to shape a rapidly evolving industry

Hampshire / Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite
60,000 - 65,000 per annum
SC cleared

The Opportunity
Help deliver cutting-edge software solutions. You’ll work on complex, real-world challenges using modern technologies like machine learning, edge computing, and DevOps automation to accelerate capability deployment.

The Role
You’ll contribute to the development, release, and support of operational systems, with opportunities to expand into sensors and robotics. This is a collaborative role requiring strong technical expertise and effective communication across teams.

What You’ll Bring

1. Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent experience
2. Experience with some of the following:
3. Languages: Python, Java, Rust, JavaScript
4. Cloud: AWS (Azure/GCP beneficial)
5. Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, GPU containerisation
6. Architecture: Microservices, serverless, APIs, edge compute, pub/sub systems (Kafka, MQTT)
7. DevSecOps: Git, CI/CD, Terraform/Ansible, Linux scripting
8. Proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently or in teams

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver software with product owners and engineering teams
2. Contribute to Agile processes (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
3. Ensure quality through testing and code reviews
4. Support and troubleshoot live systems

If this Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now or email me at (url removed)

Full Stack Developer (C# / React / Azure) Location: Coventry - Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Eligibility: Must be based in the UK - no visa sponsorship available About the Company Join a fast-moving digital team that's modernising enterprise systems and building next-generation web platforms from the ground up. This is a great opportunity to work on meaningful software projects, shape architecture decisions, and collaborate with a highly skilled engineering group in an environment that encourages innovation and autonomy. The Role You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robust full-stack applications across cloud-based and containerised environments. From building APIs and crafting modern frontends to streamlining DevOps processes, you'll play a hands-on role in delivering reliable, scalable solutions that support business growth. What You'll Do: Build, test, and deploy high-quality software and services Contribute to architectural design and planning discussions Implement clean, maintainable code with strong documentation Work with DevOps pipelines and modern CI/CD tools Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and web applications Support continuous improvement by researching new tools and methods Core Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET Core, REST APIs Frontend: ReactJS, JavaScript, Blazor, HTML, CSS Cloud & DevOps: Azure, Azure DevOps, GIT Database: PostgreSQL / SQL Containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes (nice to have) What You'll Bring: Proven full-stack experience with C# and modern JavaScript frameworks Hands-on experience with cloud-based deployments (Azure preferred) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Azure DevOps) Solid understanding of microservices and containerisation Knowledge of authentication and integration tools (OAuth, JWT) Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Bonus Skills: Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus Database admin or optimisation experience Previous work on customer-facing web platforms Why You'll Love It Here: Hybrid work pattern - only 2 days per week onsite in Coventry A genuinely collaborative, fast-paced team culture The chance to take ownership of technical direction and architecture Competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000 Sound like you? If you're a hands-on C# Developer with a passion for building scalable, modern applications, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat

Hampshire / Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite
£60,000 - 65,000 per annum
SC cleared The Opportunity
Help deliver cutting-edge software solutions. You’ll work on complex, real-world challenges using modern technologies like machine learning, edge computing, and DevOps automation to accelerate capability deployment. The Role
You’ll contribute to the development, release, and support of operational systems, with opportunities to expand into sensors and robotics. This is a collaborative role requiring strong technical expertise and effective communication across teams. What You’ll Bring Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent experience
Experience with some of the following:
Languages: Python, Java, Rust, JavaScript
Cloud: AWS (Azure/GCP beneficial)
Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, GPU containerisation
Architecture: Microservices, serverless, APIs, edge compute, pub/sub systems (Kafka, MQTT)
DevSecOps: Git, CI/CD, Terraform/Ansible, Linux scripting
Proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently or in teams Key Responsibilities Deliver software with product owners and engineering teams
Contribute to Agile processes (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
Ensure quality through testing and code reviews
Support and troubleshoot live systems If this Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now or email me at (url removed)

Software Engineer Location: Norwich (4 days per week on-site) Salary: Up to £50,000 + Competitive Benefits A global organisation is looking for a Software Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Norwich. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact digital systems that support international audiences across a number of platforms. You'll be joining a collaborative team of five Software Engineers ranging from junior to senior level, working closely with and reporting directly to the Head of Engineering. The team is focused on building scalable, high-performance systems using a modern tech stack, with plenty of opportunity to contribute ideas and influence technical direction. The Role You will be involved in the development, maintenance, and improvement of core platforms and services. The role offers a balance of backend and systems-focused work, with exposure to modern architecture and deployment practices. Tech Stack PHP / Laravel Node.js PostgreSQL / MongoDB Redis Docker Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain scalable web applications and services Collaborate with engineers across different levels to deliver high-quality solutions Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making Optimise performance and ensure reliability across platforms Work with modern DevOps practices using containerisation and version control Support and improve existing codebases About You Commercial experience with PHP and Laravel Exposure to Node.js and modern JavaScript development Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases Familiarity with Docker or containerised environments Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Comfortable working in a collaborative, on-site team environment What's on Offer Salary up to £50,000 Competitive benefits package Opportunity to work on global platforms within a growing organisation Collaborative team environment with clear progression opportunities Direct access to senior leadership and technical decision-making This is a great opportunity for a Software Engineer who wants to be part of a close-knit team while working on products with real global reach. 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. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Role: ML Lead
Type: 12 Months Contract
Location: London, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella

The Role: We are seeking an ML Lead to manage our team and spearhead the design and deployment of cutting-edge Agentic Systems and LLM applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage the ML team and collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders.
• LLM & Agent Development: Build autonomous AI agents, implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and fine-tune LLMs using PEFT techniques like LoRA.
• Data Engineering: Design and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines to process structured and unstructured data.
• MLOps & Infrastructure: Automate CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud/container infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes), and oversee secure model deployment and performance monitoring.
• Responsible AI: Build trustworthy AI systems with quantifiable metrics for fairness, explainability, and compliance.

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.