Java Developer - Up to 60K + Bonus

We’re working with a global technology consultancy delivering secure, large-scale digital transformation programmes across multiple industries.

Theyre looking for a Java Developer to join a growing engineering team building modern, cloud-based microservices platforms.

This role is ideal for a developer who wants to level up technically, work alongside senior engineers and architects, and gain exposure to enterprise-scale systems.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Developing backend services using Java (JDK 11+) & Spring Boot
• Building scalable microservices & REST APIs
• Working in Agile Scrum teams
• Supporting cloud deployments (AWS environments)
• Contributing to CI/CD and automated testing practices
• Collaborating with technical leads, testers and DevOps engineers

What Theyre Looking For:

• 5+ years commercial Java development experience
• Strong Spring Boot knowledge
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Passion for clean code and modern engineering practices

Nice to Have:

• AWS or cloud exposure
• Docker / containers
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, SonarQube)
• TDD / automated testing exposure

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to client project work, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Why Apply?

• Work on large-scale real-world systems
• Strong career development & mentoring
• Hybrid working model
• Modern tech stack & engineering culture
• Excellent benefits package including private medical & additional volunteering leave

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Please apply with your latest CV

Service Now Developer, ideally with current DV or SC Security Clearance is required to support our central government client on implementing solutions on the ServiceNow platform to support business processes and improve service delivery.

The ServiceNow Developer will be tasked with customising and optimising ServiceNow applications, building new features, and integrating the platform with internal and external systems.

ServiceNow Developer- SC Security Clearance- Essential Experience

Strong ServiceNow Scripting skills with the ability to work across multiple ServiceNow modules, leveraging APIs, and delivering automation that enhances efficiency and user experience.
Capability to design, develop, and configure ServiceNow applications, workflows, forms, UI policies, client scripts, and business rules.
Ability to customise existing modules such as ITSM, ITOM, ITBM, HRSD, CSM.
Experience of building custom applications using ServiceNow Studio, Flow Designer, and App Engine.
Ability Develop and maintain client-side (JavaScript, GlideForm) and Server Side (GlideRecord, GlideSystem) scripts.
Experience of implementing automation using flows, Scripting, orchestration, and integration tools.
Experience of developing integrations using REST, SOAP, MID Server, Integration Hub, and
Hands on experience developing on the ServiceNow platform
Strong knowledge of JavaScript, ServiceNow Scripting, and ServiceNow API usage.
Experience with workflow development, UI customization, Flow Designer, and App Engine.
Understanding of ServiceNow data models, ACLs, roles, and platform security.
Experience with REST/SOAP integrations and common authentication frameworks (OAuth, Basic Auth).
Current DV Security Clearance or SC Security Clearance or have the ability to undergo security clearance.

ServiceNow Developer- SC Security Clearance - Desirable Experience

ServiceNow certifications (CSA, CAD, CIS in ITSM/ITOM/others).
Knowledge of ITIL processes and service management best practices.
Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery.
Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and source control (Git, GitLab, Azure DevOps).

6 month contract with scope to extend up to 24 months
Hybrid working with 3 days per week on site at Milton Keynes
Inside IR35 £580.00 PER DAY

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Location: Melton (Hybrid)

Working Hours: 09:00 17:30

Salary: up to £45,000 depending upon experience

The purpose of this role is to understand and solve complex business problems and challenges through the design and development of software applications, services and components; ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. This role will contribute directly towards exciting technology opportunities in the public health sector; specifically in general practice.

Responsibilities

Design and development

• Contribute towards the design, develop, and implement high-performance, scalable, and maintainable applications and services
• Develop APIs and other web services
• Work with databases (relational and NoSQL) to implement data models
• Contribute towards all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design and development through to testing, deployment and monitoring & alerting

Technical Leadership

• Coach and guide other members of the team
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Promote software engineering best practices and principles
• Participate in architectural and design discussions
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies and industry trends

Problem-Solving

• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Identify and contribute towards solutions designed to improve service or component security, performance, scalability, and reliability

Collaboration

• Work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders
• Share ideas and prompt continuous improvement across the team

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Comply with the companys Health & Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, PCI & DSP policies and procedures

Skills required

Essential

• Knowledge of the product development lifecycle
• Working experience with modern PHP including frameworks (e.g. Laravel)
• Working experience with modern frontend frameworks/libraries (e.g. React)
• Source control (e.g. GitLab)
• Working experience with structured and unstructured databases (e.g. MySQL)
• Experience with Message Queues (RabbitMQ) & event driven architecture
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns and object-oriented design principles
• Working experience of unit test frameworks and test automation

Desired

• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum / Kanban)
• DevOps tooling
• Node.js
• Healthcare industry experience (NHS)
• VOIP call handling

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday plus an additional day for your birthday/equivalent
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Winter Flu Jabs
• Free On-Site Parking
• Learning and development budget with Professional Qualification Support
• £1,000 employee referral bonus
• Social benefits (paid social events)
• Buy Holiday Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount on Health Insurance
• Annual Salary Review
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Monthly pizza in the office (Hybrid employees) / coffee voucher (Remote employees)
• SCG mobile benefit

SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process

Senior Software Engineer - Oxford (Hybrid)

Salary: £60k + Annual Bonus

We have partnered exclusively with a market-leading Manufacturing company who have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing team.

This role will be focused on the design, development, and maintenance of their software products within a .NET environment. Successful candidates for this position must have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience developing with .NET, C#, XAML, Avalonia, as well as experience with web client-server application development, and UI development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on cross-platform projects including cloud-based, RESTful APIs, and client/server-based solutions.
• Plan, track, and manage software projects - working both independently and collaboratively within Agile teams to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and GUI software across the full software development lifecycle.
• Capture and interpret customer and user requirements to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions.
• Develop and maintain real-time and post-process data analysis software.
• Apply relevant expertise in order to create robust, scalable, and maintainable code; whilst adhering to company policies and processes.
• Develop and maintain software architecture using best practices such as multi-threading, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Specify, install, and maintain development tools and technologies (e.g., GitLab DevOps, IDEs, testing frameworks).
• Investigate and resolve software issues or feature requests raised by internal teams, representatives, or customers.
• Contribute to R&D initiatives by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in existing or new software products.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior team members.

Essential Skills:

• .NET / .NET Core Frameworks
• C# and XAML
• Avalonia
• Web client-server application development
• Experience developing user interfaces, data visualisation tools, and interactive software.
• Strong communication and teamwork, able to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Minimum of 2:1 degree in programming or computer science or equivalent industry experience required.

Nice to haves:

• Git (GitLab DevOps)
• Knowledge of communication protocols
• AWS
• Experience in the Manufacturing or Medical Industry
• Background in Electronics Engineering

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary (DOE)
• Annual profit share bonus
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5% employee and 5% employer contributions via salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Flexi hours
• Private Medical Insurance
• EV Car Scheme
• Learning & Development training budget
• Smart casual dress code

If you’re an experienced Software Engineer skilled with C# .NET and you are looking to join a market-leading company offering a great benefits package, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Please apply to be immediately considered.

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C++ Software Engineer - Defence Initial 6-month contract Onsite in Reading when required Please note, due to the nature of work this role requires SC level Security Clearance on submission. The role will also be working on UK Eyes Only programmes so the contactor must be a sole British national. Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer for a contract position. Based near Reading, this role is largely remote with occasional onsite requirements (25% onsite). The contract tenure is six months with full-time hours (37 hours per week). You will be a key contributor in an agile software delivery team, focusing on the development of high-quality software products and innovating within a crucial defence project. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain code using industry best practices and contributing to estimation activities. Contribute to the completion of product roadmap features, adding significant value to the programme's success. Conduct first-line peer reviews and offer guidance for improvements. Continuously enhance practices and code quality within the team. Provide technical direction during product design and development phases. Develop new product functionalities and produce test artefacts such as unit tests and integration tests. Job Requirements: Proficiency in C++ and experience in producing and deploying applications via a CI/CD pipeline. Strong experience with Windows Presentation Framework (WPF) and development lifecycle tools like GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, and DOORS. Ability to work within Secure by Design (SbD) principles and across all security classifications. Experience working in an agile delivery team. Effective team leadership skills, particularly in multi-skilled development teams. Capability to quickly form productive working relationships with stakeholders. Previous work experience in configuration management processes and systems. Active SC clearance with more than 6 months before expiry or renewal. Desirable Skills: Experience in C# and WPF. Familiarity with building enterprise-level applications or services. Experience in simulation and/or training environments. Knowledge of TDD, BDD, and SOLID principles. Understanding of DevOps or DevSecOps principles. Key Behaviours: Excellent interpersonal skills for effective customer and partner liaison. Strong written and oral communication skills. High levels of organisation, time management, and prioritisation abilities. Curiosity and a propensity to promote innovation. A strong desire to continuously learn and grow. Ability to work effectively under pressure and collaboratively within a small team. Willingness to travel as required. If you are a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact within the defence and security sector, we encourage you to apply now. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Multi-Cloud

Newcastle - Hybrid

4 Months Contract Inside IR35

£450 to £550 a day

*Active Security Clearance is Needed*

A high profiled consultancy firm is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to contribute to mission critical programme. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical lead who enjoys bridging the gap between high-level delivery and team development.

In this position, you will be at the heart of a complex multi-cloud estate (AWS and Azure). We need a specialist who is as comfortable architecting a Terraform module as they are coaching junior engineers to help them scale their skills. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring security, scalability, and observability are baked into the infrastructure from day one.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience across both AWS and Azure.
• Advanced skills in Terraform for building reusable modules.
• Proficiency with Ansible and Packer for configuration and image hardening.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and Docker.
• Experience building pipelines within GitLab or Jenkins.
• Mastery of Linux environments and Bash scripting
• Experience with tools such as ELK or Dynatrace.

??Newcastle - Hybrid workday 2 or 3 days in office | ?? £450 to £550 | 4 Months Contract

*Active Security Clearance is Needed*

If you have the technical chops and a passion for mentoring, I want to hear from you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to

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

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments. Automate deployments using Terraform , Ansible , and Packer . Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration. Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability. Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members. Technical Requirements Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure. IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab. Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace. Essential Criteria Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance . Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Job Title: Data Engineer

Rate: £450 per day inside ir35

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford/hybrid - (2 days on site)

SC security clearance is required for this role

Job Description:

You should have experience as a Software Engineer delivering within large scale data analytics solutions and the ability to operate at all stages of the software engineering lifecycle, as well as some experience in the following;

Awareness of Devops culture and modern engineering practices
Experience of Agile Scrum based delivery
Proactive in nature, personal drive, enthusiasm, willingness to learn
Excellent communications skills including stakeholder management Have experience in some of the following technologies:

ETL toolset (Talend, Pentaho, SAS DI, Informatica etc)
Database (Oracle, RDS, Redshift, MySQL, Hadoop, Postgres, etc)
Job Scheduling toolset (Job Scheduler, TWS, etc)
Programming and scripting languages (PL/SQL, SQL, Unix, Java, Python, Hive, HiveQL, HDFS, Impala, etc) Must have knowledge of these tools:

ALM Tooling (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
CI/CD toolsets (Gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible)
Data virtualisation tools (Denodo)
Reporting (Pentaho BA, Power BI, Business Objects, Grafana) If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV

PROJECT ENGINEER (SW/HW) – CONTRACT 12 MONTHS – STEVENAGE Hertfordshire

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Support the delivery of integration tools to customers acting as the liaison between Weapons Systems Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Working with Project Leads & development teams to understand the critical path activities to ensure we deliver on time.
• Woking as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to deliver the simulations and representations of real equipment.
• You will deploy existing software packages provided to you from the software development team onto hardware.
• Must be able to take software and install it onto hardware and manage this process. .
• Responsible for ensuring the relevant Safety and Security documentation has been followed as defined in the published design definitions.
• The role may require you to support with documentation updates and supporting shipping and export functions (project dependant).

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU / PROVEN ABILITY

• Familiar with COTS computer hardware.
• Ability to follow software load instructions to install software on COTS hardware.
• Familiar with operating systems such as Linux and windows.
• Ability to understand & support the delivery of plans so that delivery schedules can be kept.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to provide solutions to problems with plans when they arise.
• Ability to use and manage simple databases for asset management and tracking purposes.
• Ability to conduct software tests on deliverable equipment using pre-existing test documentation.
• Appreciation for the importance of version & quality controls.
• Proven ability to deliver to deadlines.

DESIRABLES

• Familiar with Continuous integration / development tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub) and the benefits to automatic build, test and deployment pipelines.
• Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes.
• Understanding of software development practices.

ADDITIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION: WE SEEK A PROJECT ENGINEER (SW/HW) WHO HAS WORKED IN A MILITARY / DEFENCE ENVIRONMENT / INDUSTRY WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS OR WHO IS CAPABLE OF OBTAINING SECURITY CLEARANCE (SC LEVEL MINIMUM)

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Multi-Cloud Newcastle - Hybrid 4 Months Contract Inside IR35 £450 to £550 a day \*Active Security Clearance is Needed\* A high profiled consultancy firm is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to contribute to mission critical programme. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical lead who enjoys bridging the gap between high-level delivery and team development. In this position, you will be at the heart of a complex multi-cloud estate (AWS and Azure). We need a specialist who is as comfortable architecting a Terraform module as they are coaching junior engineers to help them scale their skills. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring security, scalability, and observability are baked into the infrastructure from day one. Essential Skills Hands-on experience across both AWS and Azure. Advanced skills in Terraform for building reusable modules. Proficiency with Ansible and Packer for configuration and image hardening. Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and Docker. Experience building pipelines within GitLab or Jenkins. Mastery of Linux environments and Bash scripting Experience with tools such as ELK or Dynatrace. Newcastle - Hybrid workday 2 or 3 days in office | £450 to £550 | 4 Months Contract \*Active Security Clearance is Needed\* If you have the technical chops and a passion for mentoring, I want to hear from you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments. Automate deployments using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration. Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability. Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members. Technical Requirements Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure. IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab. Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace. Essential Criteria Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance. Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Location: UK - Northampton (Hybrid) 6 months UMBRELLA ONLY Project Objective: A key initiative involves migrating from Aerospike to Postgres and leveraging Databricks for back-testing fraud detection models. This role will contribute to the development and integration of Proof of Concepts (PoCs) from the detection backlog. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, develop and deliver PoCs related to fraud detection. Lead the ETL & Data manipulation/engineering work on AWS . Integrate Databricks-based back-testing into the fraud detection pipeline. Work closely with architects and other developers to ensure seamless integration with existing systems. Participate in weekly stand-up calls to demonstrate progress and align on deliverables. Take ownership of tasks from the backlog, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Required Skills & Experience: Strong AWS Data Engineering expertise . Proficiency in Kafka for real-time data streaming and integration. Proficiency with Databricks for data processing and analytics. Working knowledge of NodeJS would be an added advantage. Solid programming skills in Python , PySpark, Spark . Candidate must be adept at working with large-scale datasets , S3 , Python , and data cataloguing tools . Familiarity with data engineering best practices is essential. Performance and Code Quality - candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to building high-performance, scalable, and resilient distributed systems , with an emphasis on clean, maintainable, and testable code . CI/CD Proficiency - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.) for automated build, test, and deployment processes. Secure Development Practices - Awareness of secure coding standards , data protection principles, and experience working in regulated environments (especially relevant for fraud detection and financial services). Testing Rigor - Strong understanding of unit testing, integration testing, and test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, etc.) to ensure code quality and reliability. Familiarity with cloud-native development and CI/CD practices. Agile mindset with a proactive, developer-driven approach to problem-solving. Ideal Candidate Profile: A hands-on architect & developer with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment . Able to pick up tasks independently , contribute to design discussions, and deliver integrated solutions. Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! TPBN1\_UKTJ

+6 months +

+Fully remote working

+SC cleared - must hold current active clearance

+Sole British nationals only - due to nature of the project

Skills:

+AWS

+DevOps Engineer

+Kubernetes

+Public Sector experience

We’re looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to design, build, and optimise secure, scalable cloud environments in a fully remote role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Build and manage containerised environments with Docker and Kubernetes
• Architect and optimise AWS services across compute, networking, storage, and security
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, CircleCI)
• Embed DevSecOps practices using tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, and OWASP
• Implement monitoring and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Experience Required

• 5-10+ years in DevOps / Cloud Engineering
• Strong AWS architecture and security expertise
• Proven IaC and CI/CD delivery experience
• Solid Docker and Kubernetes knowledge
• Ability to influence stakeholders and mentor teams

Fully remote, high-impact role within a forward-thinking cloud engineering team.

If you’d like to discuss this AWS DevOps Engineer in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

I’m recruiting for a Software Test Lead/Principle Test Engineer to join my client based in North Bristol. A critical requirement for this role is experience testing complex, mission critical systems that integrate software with connected hardware or physical devices. Many of the products combine mobile applications, cloud services, and real world hardware, so you must be experienced working in environments where reliability, performance, and safety are paramount.

You’ll be joining an exciting scale up that develop genuinely meaningful technology designed to keep frontline personnel safe, connected, and operational in high pressure environments. They are the nicest bunch of people and you’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team and will lead testing across multiple complex projects. The role requires attendance in the Bristol office three days per week so you will need to be comfortable with this, and due to the sensitive nature of some projects, candidates must either hold a British passport or have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years to obtain the required security clearance. The organisation works exclusively on technology designed to protect people, so all projects are firmly in the “tech for good” space.

The Test Team currently consists of nine test engineers, and they are now seeking a Principal level hire to act as a senior technical and strategic figure within the team. This position combines hands on delivery with higher level leadership responsibilities. You will help shape test strategy, guide quality practices across multiple engineering teams, and ensure testing is embedded early in the development life cycle. Working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders, you’ll promote realistic, testable requirements and a strong culture of quality throughout the organisation.

Initially, the role will involve leading predominantly manual testing across mobile, hardware integrated, and cloud based systems, while also playing a key part in shaping the company’s continued investment in automation and AI. Current automation technologies include Playwright and Python based frameworks.

What you’ll be doing:

• Define and govern comprehensive testing approaches that ensure mission critical systems meet strict safety, reliability and regulatory expectations
• Embed within agile delivery teams, contributing to ceremonies and working closely with stakeholders to clarify and validate requirements
• Plan and execute structured testing activities, including defect management, prioritisation and clear communication of results
• Drive the growth of automated testing - you don’t need to be hands on with it yourself
• Provide expert guidance throughout acceptance, release and deployment stages to support smooth, low risk delivery
• Lead, coach and support senior engineers, fostering capability growth and encouraging best practice across the team
• Exploring emerging approaches including AI driven tooling

What they’re looking for:

• Proven experience leading or coordinating testing activities for mission critical systems
• Strong interest in technology, innovation, and AI
• Solid background in manual testing across complex systems (mobile, hardware integrated, or distributed platforms)
• Knowledge of automation tools without needing to be necessarily hands on yourself
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and modern QA practices
• A curious, pragmatic mindset and drive for continuous improvement

This is a company where testing is highly valued and you’ll have a real opportunity to influence strategy, shape the future of testing within the organisation, and contribute to technology that makes a real difference.

The salary is up to 85,000 depending on experience.

If you’d like to learn more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment

We are Looking for Junior Java developer with AWS based in Solihul(Hybrid)

Job Summary: Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Competent Java developer with significant experience in AWS cloud services. Proficient in AngularJS, Jenkins, Karate, Gherkin and Cypress, Cloudformation, Jenkins, Groovy and deploying to native AWS services like ECS, S3, Lambda, SQS, Step Functions.

Certification: Expected to have AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional accreditation or above

Responsibilities:

• Write clean, secure code using test-driven approach.
• Create reusable and open code.
• Collaborate with other developers.
• Fix service faults and maintain infrastructure.
• Apply modern development standards.
• Use prototyping methods and tools.
• Design and build software components.
• Support integration between systems.
• Focus on user needs and experience.
• Operate and improve production services.
• Provide Level 3 (L3) support 24/7 (including out of hour on-call support)

Requirements:

• Experience with Java (Springboot) and AWS cloud services (ECR, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, Step Functions, Apigee)
• Proficiency in AngularJS, Jenkins, Karate, Node 10, Groovy, Bash, Typescript.
• Knowledge of Gherkin, Cypress, Jest
• Tooling: Gitlab, Jenkins, CloudFormation, Maven, Docker, Fortify on Demand, SonarQube
• AWS DevOps Engineer certification or above.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Ability to apply secure coding practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of user-centered design principles.
• ITIL certification will be desirable.
• Experience of working in Agile teams

Job Title: Data Engineer

Rate: 450 per day inside ir35

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford/hybrid - (2 days on site)

SC security clearance is required for this role

Job Description:

You should have experience as a Software Engineer delivering within large scale data analytics solutions and the ability to operate at all stages of the software engineering lifecycle, as well as some experience in the following;

• Awareness of Devops culture and modern engineering practices
• Experience of Agile Scrum based delivery
• Proactive in nature, personal drive, enthusiasm, willingness to learn
• Excellent communications skills including stakeholder management

Have experience in some of the following technologies:

• ETL toolset (Talend, Pentaho, SAS DI, Informatica etc)
• Database (Oracle, RDS, Redshift, MySQL, Hadoop, Postgres, etc)
• Job Scheduling toolset (Job Scheduler, TWS, etc)
• Programming and scripting languages (PL/SQL, SQL, Unix, Java, Python, Hive, HiveQL, HDFS, Impala, etc)

Must have knowledge of these tools:

• ALM Tooling (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• CI/CD toolsets (Gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible)
• Data virtualisation tools (Denodo)
• Reporting (Pentaho BA, Power BI, Business Objects, Grafana)

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.

Role: AWS Platform Engineer (SC Cleared)
Day rate: £450pd-£500pd (Inside IR35)
Contract: 3 months initially with chances of extensions

We are currently recruiting for AWS Platform Engineers who have good experience with DevOps, Infrastructure Automation & Deployment. You will be working as part of a team on project work and ensuring that deadlines and timescales of the project are met. Due to the sensitivity of the role, any successful candidate must have active SC Clearance.

Skills and experience required:

• Demonstrable experience in automating operations tasks with one or more Scripting languages
• Experience creating and/or maintaining production software delivery pipelines using common CI/CD tools (GitLab Pipelines)
• Experience working with AWS, Lambda, Glue, MWAA, Athena, IAM, KMS, S3 Access Points
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• A good understanding of Cloud security principles (eg IAM, KMS, AzureAD, Security Groups)
• Current and active SC Clearance

The role will be a remote working opportunity, with occasional travel to client sites when required. Please consider this before applying for the role.

If you’re interested in the role and would like to apply, please click on the link for immediate consideration.

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments.
• Automate deployments using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration.
• Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability.
• Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members.

Technical Requirements

• Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure.
• IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
• Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash scripting skills.
• CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab.
• Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace.

Essential Criteria

• Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff.

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

Application Architect / Technical Architect - CI/CD & DevSecOps (Defence)

Location: Hampshire

• Outside IR35

Overview

We’re hiring a Technical/Application Architect specialising in CI/CD and DevSecOps to design and lead secure delivery pipelines in a military IT environment. This is a hands-on architecture role focused on building hardened, compliant, enterprise-grade delivery platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver secure CI/CD pipelines
• Lead DevSecOps strategy and standards
• Design pipelines for secure, restricted, and air-gapped environments
• Define reusable pipeline frameworks and templates
• Embed security-by-design across delivery
• Act as senior technical authority across platforms and programmes

Essential Skills

• Enterprise CI/CD architecture experience
• Strong DevSecOps background
• Tooling: GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Helm
• Secure pipeline design experience
• Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell

Desirable

• Defence/military/government programme experience
• Air-gapped systems & secure environments
• MOD/NATO frameworks

Looking for a Golang engineering role where you can work remotely within a startup environment? We re helping our Cardiff based client to scale up the engineering team.

About the company:

• Although they are a scale up company, they are backed by a household name so they have the best of both worlds: a fun, fast paced environment but with financial security and an established reputation.
• They have a remote set up where you can work anywhere from the UK and never have to visit the office. You are welcome to join the socials though!
• Personality fit is as important as technical capabilities, which means the culture is relaxed with no egos.
• They offer a structured road map in terms of progression and they provide a budget for learning and development

About you:

• As mid-level Software Engineer, you will have commercial experience of Golang with either AWS, Azure or Kubernetes.
• We re looking for the right balance between having a passion for everything modern tech/cloud infrastructure and confident; as a collaborative team, we want people to roll up their sleeves and help other teams when needed.
• You have an inquisitive nature and want to constantly develop your skills. If there s a newer tool that might be more efficient, you ll research how it can impact the team s delivery.
• You believe the best way to really understand technical capabilities is to break things to build them back up, or you just like designing your own solutions.

About the role:

• This team s tech stack: Golang, Docker, AWS (EKS, DynamoDB, Lambdas, S3, state machine) and Gitlab
• Wider teams tech stacks: Python, Java, TypeScript, Kubernetes & Azure
• They work in an Agile Scrum methodology with daily standups and retrospective planning

Next steps Easy, apply for the role and we ll be in touch.

Location: UK - Northampton (Hybrid)
6 months

UMBRELLA ONLY

Project Objective:
A key initiative involves migrating from Aerospike to Postgres and leveraging Databricks for back-testing fraud detection models. This role will contribute to the development and integration of Proof of Concepts (PoCs) from the detection backlog.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, develop and deliver PoCs related to fraud detection.
• Lead the ETL & Data manipulation/engineering work on AWS.
• Integrate Databricks-based back-testing into the fraud detection pipeline.
• Work closely with architects and other developers to ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
• Participate in weekly stand-up calls to demonstrate progress and align on deliverables.
• Take ownership of tasks from the backlog, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong AWS Data Engineering expertise.
• Proficiency in Kafka for real-time data streaming and integration.
• Proficiency with Databricks for data processing and analytics.
• Working knowledge of NodeJS would be an added advantage.
• Solid programming skills in Python, PySpark, Spark.
• Candidate must be adept at working with large-scale datasets, S3, Python, and data cataloguing tools. Familiarity with data engineering best practices is essential.
• Performance and Code Quality - candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to building high-performance, scalable, and resilient distributed systems, with an emphasis on clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• CI/CD Proficiency - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.) for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Secure Development Practices - Awareness of secure coding standards, data protection principles, and experience working in regulated environments (especially relevant for fraud detection and financial services).
• Testing Rigor - Strong understanding of unit testing, integration testing, and test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, etc.) to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Familiarity with cloud-native development and CI/CD practices.
• Agile mindset with a proactive, developer-driven approach to problem-solving.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A hands-on architect & developer with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Able to pick up tasks independently, contribute to design discussions, and deliver integrated solutions.
• Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!