IT Project Manager

Full Time 6-month contract Remote

Circa 70k per annum FTC

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager who thrives on delivering complex technology and digital transformation projects in fast-paced environments? Do you enjoy leading Agile teams, engaging senior stakeholders and driving meaningful change?

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-impact IT and digital initiatives - fully remote.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of IT and digital transformation projects, defining scope, objectives, timelines, governance and success metrics
• Own project plans, RAID logs, budgets, forecasts and resource allocation
• Drive Agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban or SAFe), facilitating ceremonies and promoting continuous improvement
• Support Product Owners with backlog refinement and prioritisation
• Manage risks, issues and change control processes effectively
• Act as the primary liaison between IT, business stakeholders, vendors and third parties
• Provide clear reporting and executive-level updates
• Lead cross-functional teams across development, analysis, testing and infrastructure

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience managing IT projects
• Strong experience delivering software development and infrastructure projects
• Demonstrable experience leading Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Solid understanding of SDLC, DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence and MS Project
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation and coaching skills
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability
• Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience in digital transformation or system implementation projects
• Relevant certification such as CSM, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2 Agile (PMP/PRINCE2 desirable)
• Vendor management experience (desirable)

If you’ve held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: IT Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Digital Project Manager, Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, Infrastructure Project Manager, Software Project Manager, Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, MS Project, SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe.

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Manchester

£620 per day Inside IR35

3 days onsite 2 remote

Until 30th July 2026 initially

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to join their team on a long-term engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at scale, helping shape and enhance the organisation’s Data Security capabilities across a complex and evolving technology estate.

The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of at least one DSPM platform: Varonis, Cyera, BigID, or similar.

The Role

The successful candidate will be instrumental in strengthening the organisation’s data security posture. This involves scanning diverse environments to identify sensitive data, implementing remediation measures, and automating escalation and remediation workflows. The role also provides the opportunity to influence platform strategy, drive cloud-native adoption, and deliver meaningful improvements across multiple security domains.

What You’ll Be Working On

Enhancing data security platform and scanning infrastructure
Designing and delivering Data Security services with engineering teams
Supporting the adoption of modern cloud-native architectures
Ensuring Data Security and cloud infrastructure follow latest security patterns
Identifying sensitive data and implementing automated remediation pathways

What We’re Looking For

Expert knowledge of at least one DSPM platform: Varonis, Cyera, BigID, or similar
Strong hands-on experience across DLP, Data Privacy, DSPM/CSPM, SIEM, and vulnerability management
Proficiency with Helm, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Docker, and multi‑environment deployments
Experience scanning structured/unstructured data sources (SMB, Confluence, Jira)
Strong scripting (Python or similar) and SQL skills
Solid cloud experience with AWS and/or Azure
Good understanding of data classification, retention, deletion, and privacy automation
Strong Linux CLI and troubleshooting capability

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Permanent
Location: Harrogate / Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (+ benefits)

Skills: Linux, Python / Perl scripting, UKIC DV Clearance

We are looking to recruit a Linux Systems Engineer for a global organisation. Working in my client’s Operations & Maintenance Team you will be responsible for support critical systems within a highly secure, technology-driven environment.

You’ll play a key part in monitoring, maintaining and optimising complex systems that support national-level programmes.

This is a hybrid role with based out of Harrogate with flexible working options available.

Due to the nature of the role valid UKIC DV is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor system and subsystem performance and produce status reports
• Investigate and respond to anomalous system behaviour
• Implement system performance improvements (scripting, SOP updates)
• Support system reconfiguration and special operations activities
• Maintain equipment health to ensure high mission readiness
• Contribute to operational documentation and redundancy planning
• Participate in ongoing technical training and development

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in operations, systems or software engineering
• Linux experience and scripting (Python and/or Perl)
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex environments
• Experience with tools such as JIRA and Confluence

Desirable: Flask, Jupyter Notebooks.

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/Job Title: Delivery Engineer
Work Location: UK, Gaydon
Role Type: Contracting
Mode of Working: Office based (5 days a week)
The RoleAutomotive EV propulsion systems & vehicle engineering delivery process / leadership - Programme delivery, Technical Issues management

• Programme planning and delivery Oversee design, development and validation of powertrain systems
• Strong understanding of EV powertrain systems, including power electronics, electric motors, batteries, and related technologies
• Organisational skills not limited to communication, collaboration, decision-making, risk management, continuous improvement, problem solving, project management

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to develop and deliver high-performance EV powertrain systems
• Proactively monitor Engineering Delivery health status through the resolution of risks and issues, initiating corrective action where required
• Manage project plan, timelines, project risks / issues, and mitigation plans
• Drive engineering activities at the powertrain level, including requirements definition, supplier selection, design release, prototyping and testing
• Collaborate with other departments - design, manufacturing and quality
• Ensure all deliverables meet requirements, compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• To act as the day-to-day contact in Programme Management to ensure successful programme delivery
• Drive collaboration between OEM & supplier Engineering teams to provide
• Managing the performance of the Engineering Delivery team to ensure successful programme delivery

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Experience with project management / agile methodologies
• Techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes, including risks management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Credibility within the programme environment and ability to influence others
• Demonstrable experience managing and influencing key stakeholders

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical engineering or automotive engineering
• Working knowledge of JIRA and Confluence
• Self-motivating and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills and influence stake holders
• PMP Certification would be an added advantage

Role/Job Title: Integration Engineer
Work Location: UK, Gaydon
Mode of Working: Office based (5 days a week)

The RoleAutomotive EV Propulsion Integration through PiL/ViL Testing, Verification & Validation, DOE’s and Execution, Vehicle DV Planning & Execution, Rig data analysis, 8D Problem Solving, Strong engineering first principles.

• Design validation, development, integration, and testing of electric propulsion systems, including high-voltage (HV) power systems, electric drive units (EDUs) and Battery
• Design validation through PiL (Powertrain in the Loop) and ViL (Vehicle in the Loop) testing, ensuring the system meets performance and regulatory requirements
• System architecture, software development, calibration, and integration, contributing to the overall EV driving experience

Your Responsibilities

• Developing and executing PiL/ViL test plans
• Analyzing test results and identifying areas for improvement
• Collaborating with other engineers and stakeholders to resolve technical issues
• Participating in design reviews and providing feedback
• Contributing to the development of new EV technologies
• Working with software engineers to develop and calibrate control systems
• Ensuring the system meets regulatory and safety requirements

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Good experience in BEV propulsion system, knowledge of HV systems
• Proven experience with PiL/ViL testing and validation
• Test planning and understanding of test standards
• Test data analysis from rigs and compliance to test standards
• Ensure safety functionality
• Understand VSC & calibration knowledge / sensor control

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or automotive engineering
• Exposure to AVL / Horiba test rigs
• Problem solving / 8D
• Working knowledge of JIRA and Confluence

Role DetailsRole/Job Title: Validation Engineer - MHEV System
Work Location: UK, Gaydon
Mode of Working: Office based (5 days a week)The RoleA Validation Engineer for MHEV systems at JLR plays a pivotal role in ensuring the correct integration, verification, and validation mild-hybrid propulsion systems across vehicle programs. This includes hands-on testing, issue resolution, cross-functional engineering collaboration, and structured validation planning.Your Responsibilities

• Supporting resolution of Propulsion system issues
• Support vehicle Build/PIL to provide MHEV system technical support and problem resolution
• Support Vehicle/PIL level fault diagnosis relevant to ICE/MHEV powerpack.
• DVP Creation/ Test Case/ procedure and requirements writing.
• System definition and validation activities

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Engineering knowledge of ICE/MHEV Propulsion systems/ integration experience
• Base overview of Hybrid & Electric Vehicle propulsion systems.
• A working knowledge of electrical Engineering and battery technology including system interactions.
• Powertrain System & Technical issue management experience
• Experience of working in Engineering facilities, rig environments and vehicle testing
• User of diagnostic/Data analysis tools; INCA/Canalyzer/Corvus/Matlab/picoscope/MDA
• Experienced in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach, using Six sigma or similar processes
• Experience applying a Systems Engineering approach
• Ability to build and manage multiple internal and external relationships working collaboratively across commodities, domains and functions
• A full UK Driving Licence/ JLR class 2 or equivalent
• JLR Class 3PG driving permit
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience of JIRA

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• A effective team player, actively develops and supports team members
• A clear communicator to ensure they can be effective withing the team.
• Well organised, highly driven, self-motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision
• A positive, proactive and flexible attitude to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities, in order to meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work at different JLR sites as per programme requirements.
• Passionate about applying engineering principles and solving technical problems with a hands-on approach

DevOps Engineer – 3‑Month Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Fully Remote Rate: £450–£600 per day Overview We’re looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join on a 3‑month contract, working fully remotely. This role is focused on building, deploying, and supporting applications within a modern Azure environment. You’ll be working closely with engineering teams, so strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines within Azure environments. Deploy and support applications using Azure DevOps tooling and GitHub workflows. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to streamline delivery processes. Troubleshoot build, deployment, and integration issues across environments. Contribute to improving automation, reliability, and deployment efficiency. Support teams using Jira and Visual Studio throughout the development lifecycle.Required Skills & Experience Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (core services, deployments, automation). Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency with GitHub (Actions, repos, workflows). Working knowledge of Jira for tracking and delivery. Familiarity with Visual Studio tooling and workflows. Practical understanding of C# and React (not a developer role, but able to support builds and deployments). Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with distributed teams. Please note this opportunity does not offer sponsorship. If your looking for a new challenge and this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your most Up-to-Date CV, please contact me at (url removed)

Your new company Large Consultancy with office based in TelfordYour new role This job is for a QA Tester, which means the person checks that computer systems and software work properly before they go live. They’ll be testing a system linked to Sage (finance/accounting systems), working for a government-related project - which is why they need Security Clearance (SC).What you’ll need to succeed Active SC Clearance. ISTQB Foundation Certification. Strong experience in Functional System Testing (writing + executing tests). Proven experience in Test Automation. Proficiency with testing tools such as Postman. Solid understanding of Agile methodologies. Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration projects. Strong SQL skills; experience with Oracle or similar databases. AWS experience. Ability to create Test Approaches and Test Completion Reports. Experienced with JIRA, Zephyr Scale, and GIT. Strong ETL testing experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience conducting Integration Testing. What you’ll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a Large Consultancy firm. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Reading (25% onsite) – 6 month contract Inside IR35 – SC Active About the Role The Software Developer is responsible for designing, delivering and integrating high‑quality, innovative software products within an Agile team. The role offers the chance to experiment, challenge ideas, learn and grow within a supportive and inclusive environment, while being recognised for the impact you make. You’ll contribute to a complex project involving the integration of hardware, software and courseware components, working with multiple stakeholders—from suppliers to end‑users within the UK MOD—to ensure successful delivery. Success in this role comes from collaborating as part of a multi‑disciplined team to produce high‑value software solutions that drive business outcomes and realise programme benefits. The role requires core technical skills and experience, with additional desirable knowledge and capabilities outlined separately. Required Experience * Proven delivery of applications in Agile teams using CI/CD pipelines. * Strong C++ and WPF development background. * Proficient with GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira and DOORS. * Experience delivering solutions across security classifications using Secure by Design principles. * Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary development teams. * Strong stakeholder engagement skills. * Knowledge of configuration management processes and systems. Desirable Experience * C# and WPF development. * Building enterprise‑level applications or services. * Experience in simulation or training environments. * Familiarity with TDD, BDD and SOLID principles. * Understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps practices. Responsibilities * Design, build and maintain code using industry best practices, contributing to estimation and evolving standards. * Deliver features aligned to the product roadmap, making decisions that directly support programme success. * Conduct first‑line peer reviews and provide clear technical guidance. * Drive continuous improvement in code quality and team practices. * Provide technical direction and leadership within the team. * Design and develop new product functionality. * Create test artefacts—including unit and integration tests—to support continuous delivery

ROLE TITLE: Devops Engineer
LOCATION: Manchester
CLEARANCE: 5 Years UK Residency Required

We are actively looking to secure a Devops Engineer to join Experis.
Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.
Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Job Purpose/The Role:
The role is as a client-facing Technical DevOps Engineer working in a Platform scrum team responsible for the provisioning of AWS-hosted infrastructure underneath, as well as the configuration and deployment playbooks of, two core CDS components delivered by IBM; IBM MQ and the Declaration Management Service (DMS).

Your responsibilities:
Our DevOps Engineering team is responsible for implementing coding & test best practice; collaborating with other team members in elements of Component / DevOps Architecture; creating CI / CD pipelines; engaging with clients remotely to influence design and tooling decisions to ensure maximum benefit to HMRC.

As well as the above, you may be involved in supporting the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) programme

Your Skills:

Comfortable with coding in Terraform, Ansible and Bash Shell.
Experience in working with AWS console and the AWS CLI to provision and manage infrastructure.
Knowledge of AWS networking concepts, including VPC, subnets, routing, security groups, and Network ACLs
Understand AWS security best practices and implement appropriate IAM roles, policies, encryption mechanisms and access controls to maintain the desired security posture.
Strong understanding of Source Code Management and familiar with Gitlab tooling around branching, merging, tagging and release management.
Ability to work with client teams remotely to aid successful design and delivery of new functionality.
Experience in working with agile, collaborative teams which are accountable for pulling in work and delivering against a sprint backlog using tools like Jira / Confluence.
Benefits Include:

Contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Medical and Dental cover
22 days holiday + bank holidays
Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
Sick pay
Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Job Title: IT Service Desk Specialist

Location: Bristol 5 days on site

Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension

We’re looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Specialist to join a busy Data Platforms team supporting Reporting and Analytics applications for a leading utility client.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working at the intersection of IT operations and the business - managing access, supporting applications, coordinating changes, and incidents through the service desk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for incidents and service requests via JIRA/service desk
• Log, categorise, triage, and resolve tickets, escalating to 2nd line where required
• Perform daily system health checks and proactively log/manage issues
• Review weekend batch streams and backup performance, escalating exceptions
• Manage user access and security provisioning (including Active Directory updates)
• Conduct periodic access audits ensuring compliance with data governance controls
• Coordinate and implement Change Requests (CRs)
• Promote and migrate changes into Test and Production environments
• Support developers with application access, deployments, and troubleshooting
• Provide clear communication and status updates to business and IT stakeholders

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a Service Desk/Application Support role
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and change management
• Good knowledge of Windows-based enterprise applications
• Highly organised, process-driven, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships

Tech Environment (desirable)

Windows Server | Active Directory | Oracle | SQL Server | Power BI | OBIEE | SSIS | IIS | PowerShell | VMware | JIRA

Please be advised: if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

ROLE TITLE: Java Developer
LOCATION: Manchester
CLEARANCE: 5 Years UK Residency Required

We are actively looking to secure a Java Developer to join Experis.

Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.
Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Job Purpose/The Role:

The role is to join HMRCs biggest profile project as a Java Developer to join the IDE (IBM Development Engine) team to continue to develop and deliver functional and non-functional requirements for 4 core components/applications in line with EU Exit volumes.

Your Skills:
2-5 years development experience, systems administration experience for J2EE applications, JBoss, Jenkins, Ansible, Git, Agile Scrum Experience. Technologies: Java, Spring Framework, Web Services, JMS, MDB, Junit, JIRA

Benefits Include:

Contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Medical and Dental cover
22 days holiday + bank holidays
Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
Sick pay
Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance

Our client, a key player in the defence and security sector, is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer with SC clearance to support critical infrastructure projects. This contract role involves working within the defence industry to develop, automate, and optimise systems that form the backbone of national security operations. You will be integral to designing and deploying automation components that enhance system reliability and efficiency, using cutting-edge technologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, and validation of infrastructure automation components for the NSoIT(D) Platform.
• Create production-quality automation scripts and classes using Python3, Ansible, and Bash, focusing on hardware features, services, and configurations.
• Reverse engineer legacy applications and build parameters for reliable zero-touch automation deployment.
• Adhere to industry standards and internal policies, utilising version control tools like GIT and BitBucket.
• Produce and review design artefacts at all development levels.
• Collaborate with wider testing teams and resolve system issues in support of smooth deployment.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software failures within large infrastructure environments.
• Participate in Agile development teams to deliver iterative improvements and solutions.

Job Requirements:

• At least 12 months’ recent hands-on experience in creating complex Python3 automation classes for production systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Bash.
• Demonstrable experience deploying server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors.
• Understanding of building and supporting large infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software component issues.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Advanced Python3 skills, including workflows, Desired State Configuration, and Bare Metal Deployment.
• Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo) for project documentation.
• Experience working within the defence sector, particularly with Defence Digital or delivering secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
• A university degree in Computer Science or a related discipline at Bachelors or Masters level.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CCNP, VMware VCP, RHCA/RHCE, or OCA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical abilities to propose innovative solutions.

If you have significant experience in infrastructure automation within defence or security environments, and hold SC clearance, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital national projects. Apply now to be part of this critical mission.

Your new company
Working for a renowned multinational consulting company.

Your new role:
Test Analyst with active SC Clearance. (Role is located in the West Midlands)

You’ll work as part of an Agile delivery team, helping to plan and run testing across one or more projects. Your work will include reviewing requirements, identifying test scenarios, creating test scripts, preparing test data, and completing both Functional System Testing and Integration Testing. You will also support End-to-End testing.You’ll use Risk-Based Testing (RBT) to check that systems work as expected and record accurate test results. You’ll work closely with the delivery team and key stakeholders, provide regular updates, and highlight any risks or issues. The role also includes creating detailed test plans and reports.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• SC Clearance (mandatory)
• Experience using Talend (ETL tool)/ general ETL experience
• Some experience testing Oracle RDS solutions
• Strong skills in test data preparation
• Experience in Functional System Testing
• Familiarity with testing tools (e.g., Test Automation tools, Postman)
• Background in Agile ways of working
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration
• Ability to write Test Approach and Test Completion reports
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Exposure to Test Management tools e.g Zephyr

What you’ll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

We are working with an innovative space technology company based in Oxford who are developing advanced in-orbit systems to support next-generation space missions.

As part of continued programme growth, they are looking to appoint a Flight Software Engineer to develop embedded flight software and firmware supporting upcoming missions. This is a critical role focused on delivering reliable, mission-ready software that performs essential functions in orbit.

This opportunity would suit someone who thrives in a hands-on engineering environment and enjoys taking software from architecture through to validation and deployment on real hardware.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing embedded flight software and firmware across the full product lifecycle from early architecture and design through to testing and mission support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing critical embedded flight software
• Architecting, planning, and implementing firmware and software solutions aligned with mission CONOPS
• Implementing and testing software to ensure compliance with system requirements
• Supporting overall system design decisions from a flight software perspective
• Leading software tasks within Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing campaigns
• Supporting internal software tool development for mission analysis and testing
• Producing clear documentation covering structure and functionality of flight software
• Interfacing directly with customers (government and commercial)
• Managing software tasks and coordinating with contractors and suppliers

What They re Looking For

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical, Software, Aerospace Engineering (or similar) with 4+ years of experience
  OR
  Master s degree with 3+ years of experience

Demonstrated experience in embedded flight software development, including:

• Bare-metal C programming
• Development on ARM Cortex processors
• Experience with RTOS or Embedded Linux
• Low-level driver development (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, etc.)
• Hardware integration including actuators and sensors
• Hardware-in-the-Loop development and testing
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience leading or mentoring software engineers
• Experience writing software for radiation environments
• Background in startup or agile development environments
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Linux
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, Confluence
• Knowledge of spacecraft command and telemetry systems

Our Client is a market-leading payment technology firm, providing solutions and services to countries and markets internationally, and are growing at pace. To support this, they require a Senior Customer Success Manager to join and play a leading role.

As Senior Customer Success Manager here you will lead the Customer Success function, managing a small team of Customer Success Specialists, and drive long term client value and retention. The role combines classic customer success leadership with commercial awareness, ensuring that clients realise maximum value from the company’s solutions - from onboarding through renewal. You will act as the key liaison between clients and internal teams (Product, Technology, Operations, and Sales), champion customer needs, and support revenue growth through strong account management. You will also represent the company externally at key industry events and help shape our customer facing strategy.

Key duties across key principal areas will include:

Customer Success Leadership & Team Management

• Develop the Customer Success strategy, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer value goals
• Set team goals, performance targets, and KPIs, ensuring they are tracked, monitored, and continually improved
• Lead and mentor a small team of Customer Success Specialists, fostering a high performing, customer centric culture
• Implement scalable processes, playbooks, and operational frameworks across onboarding, adoption, and retention
• Analyse customer health metrics, trends, and insights to drive proactive engagement and reduce risk
• Drive continuous improvement across the customer lifecycle, ensuring consistent and high quality service delivery

Account Management & Relationship Growth

• Manage strategic customer accounts, ensuring high satisfaction and long term partnership value
• Develop account plans, monitor health metrics, and proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Collaborate closely with Sales on renewals and upsell opportunities
• Maintain strong relationships with merchants, partners, and key decision makers

Stakeholder Engagement & Programme Leadership

• Serve as the primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders on commercial initiatives
• Lead multi-stakeholder programmes, ensuring cross-functional alignment, comms, and delivery
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to support strategic goals

Industry Representation & Thought Leadership

• Represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and client meetings
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts and partners
• Act as a brand and social ambassador, promoting the company’s vision and offerings

The ideal candidate for the Senior Customer Success Manager role will have:

• 5+ years of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or a similar client facing function, with at least 2+ years operating in a senior level role
• Proven people management experience, including mentoring, coaching, or leading a team within a customer facing or operational environment
• Commercial experience in fintech, payments, SaaS, or similar industries
• Strong understanding of digital payments flows, client onboarding journeys, and regulatory/compliance frameworks (e.g., KYC, AML)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to translate complex technical topics for commercial audiences and vice versa
• Comfortable working with data and KPIs; able to analyse trends, flag issues, and take action based on insights
• Self motivated and proactive, with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive-committed to fast follow-ups and exceptional client service
• A willingness and ability to learn our products deeply and become a subject matter expert across the company’s product suite
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, events, or industry conferences

Desirable:

• Experience working with clients in regulated environments (e.g., finance, gaming, e-commerce)
• Familiarity with alternative payment methods and expansion into emerging markets
• Proficiency with Product and/or Project tools (e.g. Confluence, JIRA)
• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and customer engagement platforms

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire (Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote)

Duration: Long-term contract (Until July 2026)

Rate: 550 per day

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella PAYE only)

The Opportunity

Are you an expert in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)? We are representing a global leader in digital transformation who is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join a high-profile data protection programme for a Tier 1 Global Banking client.

This role is essential for shaping the future of the bank’s data security platform. You will lead the charge in identifying sensitive data across a vast estate, automating remediation, and ensuring global compliance standards are met. This is a long-term engagement offering stability through to mid-2026.

The Role

This is a pivotal role that combines high-level security strategy with deep technical execution. You will be responsible for scanning diverse environments to identify sensitive data, recommending remediation actions, and building automated workflows to scale security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• DSPM Leadership: Drive the expansion and enhancement of data security platforms (such as Varonis, Cyera, or BigID).
• Scanning & Discovery: Execute structured and unstructured data scans across SMB, Confluence, and Jira to identify vulnerabilities.
• Automation: Implement and optimize data discovery workflows using Python or Shell scripting for maximum scalability.
• Infrastructure & Deployment: Manage deployments using Helm charts, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and integrate services across multi-environment setups (Dev/UAT/Prod/DR).
• Compliance Integration: Customize data discovery policies and classifiers to meet global regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Collaboration: Work closely with Infrastructure, Governance, and Security teams to ensure architecture aligns with the latest software lifecycle patterns.

Your Technical Profile

To be successful, you will need 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure, with a specific focus on Data Security.

Core Requirements:

• DSPM Expertise: Expert knowledge of at least one industry-leading platform (e.g., Varonis, Cyera, BigID).
• Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Helm.
• Cloud Platforms: Proficient in AWS or Azure cloud environments.
• Scripting & Data: Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell, alongside solid SQL skills (SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL).
• Security Tools: Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP), IAM, and secure vaults (e.g., CyberArk).
• Frameworks: Deep understanding of Privacy and Security frameworks (GDPR, NIST, OWASP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial Services: Previous experience within a highly regulated banking environment is strongly preferred.
• Certification: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cloud security certifications.
• Agile: Experience working within Scrum or Kanban frameworks using JIRA.

Working Pattern

This role follows a 60% office-based / 40% remote hybrid model. You will be based in Knutsford three days per week, benefiting from a collaborative, state-of-the-art engineering environment.

Your new company

• Large Consultancy with office based in Telford

Your new role

• This job is for a QA Tester, which means the person checks that computer systems and software work properly before they go live. They’ll be testing a system linked to Sage (finance/accounting systems), working for a government-related project - which is why they need Security Clearance (SC).

What you’ll need to succeed

• Active SC Clearance.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification.
• Strong experience in Functional System Testing (writing + executing tests).
• Proven experience in Test Automation.
• Proficiency with testing tools such as Postman.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration projects.
• Strong SQL skills; experience with Oracle or similar databases.
• AWS experience.
• Ability to create Test Approaches and Test Completion Reports.
• Experienced with JIRA, Zephyr Scale, and GIT.
• Strong ETL testing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting Integration Testing.

What you’ll get in return

An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a Large Consultancy firm. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process.

What you need to do now
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QA Tester - ITEC Data Exploitation - SAGE
Location: Telford
Hybrid - 2 days per week
Duration: 6-month Contract
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

Hiring for a QA Tester to join an Agile delivery team working within a secure data environment. This role involves both manual and automated testing, supporting functional, integration, and end-to-end testing across data-focused projects.

Responsibilities:
Define and document Test Approaches, test activities, and deliverables
Produce test coverage matrices and test completion reports
Conduct Functional System Testing, Integration Testing, and support E2E testing
Analyse requirements and technical documentation to identify test scenarios
Write and execute manual and automated test scripts
Prepare test data and validate results using Risk-Based Testing (RBT) principles
Work closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and third-party suppliers
Provide clear test status reporting and raise risks/issues proactively

Skills & Experience
Active SC Clearance
ISTQB Software Foundation Certification
Strong experience in Functional & Integration Testing
Test automation experience
Proficiency with tools such as Postman
Agile delivery experience
Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, Data Migration & ETL
Strong SQL and database skills (Oracle or similar)
AWS experience
Experience with JIRA, Zephyr Scale (or similar), and Git

If you are an SC-cleared QA professional with strong data and automation experience, and you thrive in secure Agile environments, please apply for immediate interview!

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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.