Cloud Engineer - Permanent position Are you a passionate Cloud Engineer eager to leverage cutting-edge AWS technologies and design innovative cloud-native architectures? Our client is experiencing continued growth and success, and their looking for talented professional to become a vital part of their collaborative, forward-thinking team. With a culture grounded in diversity and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects within the national security sector, all while advancing your skills in a supportive environment. Required Skills: Proven expertise in a broad range of AWS services Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK Familiarity with configuration management tools like Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Strong understanding of networking concepts and software-defined networking in the cloud Hands-on experience with container orchestration systems like Kubernetes, ECS, or OpenShift Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go AWS certifications are desirable but not essential; training opportunities are available Nice to Have Skills: Knowledge of security best practices and AWS security features Experience in designing and deploying complex cloud architectures Leadership skills for senior roles, including team or project management Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Other Requirements: Eligibility to obtain and hold UK Security Clearance, including SC or higher Demonstrated ability to work within a national security environment Commitment to continuous learning and professional development Seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by joining a company that values innovation, diversity, and personal growth. Apply now to become part of our expert team and help us deliver high-quality, secure cloud solutions that matter. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Lead a Complete Technology Transformation

Drive the strategic evolution from legacy systems to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS platform at a rapidly growing technology company with 20% year-on-year growth.

You’ll have complete freedom to reshape both technology choices and team structure as the senior technical authority in this ambitious, forward-thinking organisation.

About the Company

Scaling, recently invested into technology company experiencing sustained growth and ready for their next phase of technical evolution.

What You’ll Be Doing

Acting as a key partner to the Technology Director and the Head of Delivery, you will oversee all software engineering disciplines, ensuring technical solutions are scalable cloud-native, robust, and secure by design.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, encompassing Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Hardware, DevOps, and QA. Foster a culture of technical rigour that integrates software agility with the continued evolution of the core technology.

What You’ll Need

• Proven leadership, with experience leading a multidisciplinary technology function encompassing software development
• Extensive experience successfully driving large-scale architectural transformation and modernisation projects (e.g., monolithic to microservices, legacy stack replacement)
• Expertise in cloud-native, scalable system design
• Deep understanding of modern web and mobile architecture, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless patterns

Role Details

Job title: Head of Software Development. May also be known as: Software Development Manager, or Head of Software Engineering.

Location: Southwest England. Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Torquay all reasonable. We are relaxed about office time / home time, but think to be effective in this role, you’ll need to be able to spend a good amount of time in the office; certainly, toward the beginning of your tenure. 1 day a week in office, preferably 2, with flexibility coming when your team and you are comfortable.

Salary: £85K - £90K Basic + Bonus + LTIP + Benefits package

Ready to lead a complete technology transformation and make your mark as a key senior figure? Please apply now for this excellent career opportunity.

Job Role: Cloud Engineer
Location: Barrow In Furness, Cumbria
Salary: £50-55k PA + Benefits

Technology and Risk Recruitment (TRR) is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Cloud Engineer to support, maintain, and continuously improve their cloud and IT infrastructure. This role is critical in ensuring the availability, security, and resilience of core IT services while supporting the organisation’s wider technology strategy.

The Role:
The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the organisation’s cloud infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with best practice. You will work closely with the IT Infrastructure Manager and wider IT team to support business-critical systems and services.

Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Infrastructure & Availability

• Manage availability, performance, and capacity of cloud services.
• Monitor and diagnose issues using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Ensure agreed service levels for availability and performance are consistently met.

Cloud Design & Security

• Design and implement Azure solutions aligned with architectural best practices.
• Apply security-by-design principles across all cloud services.
• Ensure solutions meet business continuity and disaster recovery requirements, including regular testing.

Support & Operations

• Provide 2nd/3rd line support for cloud, infrastructure, and network-related issues.
• Manage incidents and problems through to resolution, documenting lessons learned.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing within the IT team.

Networking

• Manage Azure networking components including Virtual Networks, Subnets, NSGs, and Firewalls.
• Maintain internal LAN and WAN connectivity to ensure stable and resilient network services.
• Monitor network performance and resolve issues in line with change control processes.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Research and recommend new cloud technologies to improve stability, performance, and security.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance, risk management, business continuity, and audit processes.
• Provide evidence and support internal and external audit requirements.

Skills & Experience Required:
Essential

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (VMs, Entra ID/Azure AD, Storage, Networking, Firewall, Backup).
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Defender, Purview, Intune).
• Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Azure CLI for automation and administration.
• Experience with Azure networking (VNets, Subnets, NSGs).
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
• Experience with monitoring and diagnostics tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and resilience planning.
• Experience with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, or similar database services.

Desirable

• Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates or Terraform).
• Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Azure cost management and optimisation.
• Microsoft automation tooling (Power Automate, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Intune, Autopilot, and broader M365 endpoint management.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking organisation where you will play a key role in shaping and supporting a secure, resilient cloud platform in a hybrid working environment.

£40000-60000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Java Developer

Newcastle - 3 days on site

£40,000 - £60,000 + bonus

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Java Developer to join a growing engineering function delivering secure, scalable services for major public sector and enterprise programmes. This is a hands on development role suited to someone with strong Java fundamentals and a desire to build high quality software in a highly regulated environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing Java services using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot

• Building modular, maintainable microservices aligned to enterprise and security standards

• Working with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube

• Collaborating with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy into secure cloud environments

• Applying software engineering best practices (TDD/BDD, branching strategy, code quality)

• Contributing to agile ceremonies and working closely with technical leads and testers

Key Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience as a Java Developer (5+ f

• Strong Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot development skills

• Exposure to microservices, modern APIs, and cloud based delivery

• Understanding of secure engineering principles and modern DevOps practices

• Ability to operate in agile, collaborative engineering teams

• Must be SC Clearable (minimum 5 years continuous UK residency)

• Experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms

• Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

The Package:

• £40,000 - £60,000 base salary

• Bonus scheme

• Pension

• Medical cover

To hear more about the Java Developer opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade.

Reference: AMC/CSM/JVD

Postcode: NE1 1AD

#cosm

£40000-60000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Java Developer Newcastle - 3 days on site £40,000 - £60,000 + bonus A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Java Developer to join a growing engineering function delivering secure, scalable services for major public sector and enterprise programmes. This is a hands on development role suited to someone with strong Java fundamentals and a desire to build high quality software in a highly regulated environment. What you’ll be doing: • Designing and developing Java services using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot • Building modular, maintainable microservices aligned to enterprise and security standards • Working with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube • Collaborating with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy into secure cloud environments • Applying software engineering best practices (TDD/BDD, branching strategy, code quality) • Contributing to agile ceremonies and working closely with technical leads and testers Key Skills & Experience • 2+ years’ experience as a Java Developer (5+ f • Strong Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot development skills • Exposure to microservices, modern APIs, and cloud based delivery • Understanding of secure engineering principles and modern DevOps practices • Ability to operate in agile, collaborative engineering teams • Must be SC Clearable (minimum 5 years continuous UK residency) • Experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms • Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) The Package: • £40,000 - £60,000 base salary • Bonus scheme • Pension • Medical cover To hear more about the Java Developer opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade. Reference: AMC/CSM/JVD Postcode: NE1 1AD #cosm TPBN1_UKTJ

An exciting opportunity for a passionate Linux enthusiast to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to the future of software defined data centres and open source technologies and have the dedication in supporting our engineering community in a dynamic, fast paced development environment.

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen

This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced HPC Engineer to support the design, implementation and ongoing operation of high-performance computing platforms with a strong Linux system/administration background.

As a HPC engineer you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising infrastructure, providing technical assistance to our user community ensuring reliable, secure and efficient system performance. You will manage and maintain HPC environments including compute nodes, storage and interconnects. The role involves close collaboration within your team and wider stakeholders across the organisation. You will also engage with wider multi-national and multi-cultured teams to drive capability development cross functionally.

• Become part of a unique, well respected team of dedicated people that have been recognised within our company for its professionalism, dedication and flexibility.
• Having the opportunity to work both nationally and internationally, broaden your horizons by embracing the rich cultural diversity of our company.
• Partner with both engineers within MBDA and HPC vendors to ensure HPC services are meeting evolving business needs.
• Be part of an organisation with a values-led culture that is committed to investing in its workforce with a personal development programme.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Strong Linux system administration skills (installation, configuration, patching and troubleshooting)
• Experience of HPC job schedulers and workload managers e.g., SLURM
• Understanding of HPC interconnects such as InfiniBand and cluster networking
• Knowledge of HPC storage systems such as GPFS, NFS
• Familiarity with compilers, libraries and parallel programming models
• Scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible) for administration and monitoring
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Knowledge of containerisation and virtualisation for HPC (Singularity/Apptainer, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong knowledge of data security practices within HPC environments.
• Strong communication skills to provide efficient user support and liaising with vendors.
• Knowledge of IT service management and governance frameworks such as ITIL to follow incident, change and request processes.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Hybrid (near Haywards Heath, West Sussex)
~£75,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Join a next-generation data centre and HPC organisation, working with cutting-edge Linux infrastructure. This hands-on senior role suits an experienced Linux Engineer who wants to own complex systems, shape new technology, and occasionally step up as Deputy Lead.

The Role

• Deliver Linux-based projects end-to-end: scope, proof-of-concept, implementation, and optimisation.
• Provide 3rd-line (expert-level) support across high-performance and virtualised environments.
• Research and integrate new technologies - including GPU compute, automation, and immersion cooling.
• Lead stand-ups and updates when deputising for leadership, ensuring clear stakeholder communication.
• Mentor and collaborate with a technically strong, close-knit team.

About You

• Solid Linux administration and engineering skills (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Experience across HPC, clustering, or complex multi-node systems.
• Skills with Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, and scripting (Bash/Python).
• Confident communicator; able to present, lead discussions, and drive improvements.
• Ready to step into a leadership/deputy position while remaining hands-on technically.

Why Join

• Technically challenging, high-autonomy environment.
• Exposure to next-gen infrastructure projects and innovation.
• Supportive global team with real scope to influence.

Hybrid role | Offices near Haywards Heath (West Sussex)
Commutable from Crawley, Horsham, Worthing, Uckfield, and South London.
Visa sponsorship available for candidates already living and working in the UK with UK experience.

Apply now to take the next step in your Linux career and influence the future of HPC operations.

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Role: DevOps Engineer
Location: Crewe (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a growing technology team building a feature-rich platform supporting the fast-moving Electric Vehicle (EV) sector.

This is a hands-on role working within a collaborative, high-performing environment, where you’ll be responsible for improving deployment automation, scaling infrastructure, enhancing reliability, and driving best practices across modern DevOps tooling and processes.

The team is working at pace on a platform with rapidly evolving requirements, offering excellent scope for innovation, ownership, and technical progression.

The Role

As a DevOps Engineer, you will:

Build and maintain deployment automation across a large application portfolio

Deliver infrastructure provisioning and scaling using IaC (Cloud Development Kit or Terraform)

Support application configuration, optimisation, and migration into high-availability setups

Manage database deployments and contribute to performance planning

Carry out load testing, capacity planning, and performance monitoring

Investigate incidents, resolve issues, and improve system reliability

Work closely with developers using modern CI/CD workflows and container orchestration

This role reports into the Development Manager and can be office-based or hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Crewe).

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong AWS experience - EC2, EKS, RDS, Aurora, networking, and cost optimisation

Confident with building & deploying C# / .NET applications

Experience with NuGet package management in CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code experience using CDK or Terraform

CI/CD experience with AWS CodePipeline or GitLab CI/CD

Solid Linux administration skills

Docker and Kubernetes experience

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP

Knowledge of security best practice for web application deployments

Experience with monitoring & logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)

Web application firewall experience (AWS WAF, Cloudflare)

Desirable

PostgreSQL and MSSQL administration

Azure cloud services

KongHQ / AWS API Gateway

Azure DevOps

CloudFront and other CDNs

SSL certificate management, configuration hardening, domain setup

Performance tuning and load testing

Experience with pipeline-based mobile app builds / remote Mac builders

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Pension & life assurance

Employee fuel card scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Employee assistance programme

Wellness and healthcare services

Cycle to work scheme

Free breakfast onsite

Modern purpose-built office with gym, café and bar

If you’re an experienced DevOps Engineer looking to make a real impact on scalable, cloud-driven platforms in the EV and sustainability space, click apply now

Location:Newcastle (60% onsite)

Contract:12 Months with strong likelihood of extension

Hours:35 per week (4.5‑day week between 7am-7pm, business discretion)

IR35:Inside of IR35
Pay:£52.32 p/h PAYE / £70 p/h Umbrella

Our Client, a leader in advanced technology solutions within the Defence & Space sector, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their innovative and collaborative Agile Scrum team. Working with cutting‑edge cloud technologies and geospatial software, you will contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle-from design through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high‑quality, readable, and maintainable code using Java and modern cloud-based technologies.
Create scalable and reusable software patterns to support ongoing development velocity.
Participate in production of unit and automated tests to ensure robust software delivery.
Conduct and contribute to design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and maintainability guidelines.
Document developed solutions and share technical knowledge with the wider team.
Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
Work collaboratively with the Scrum team to meet sprint objectives and delivery commitments.
Maintain awareness of compliance risks and uphold integrity in all work activities.

Essential Skills

Strong experience with Java
Cloud services development
Unit testing and automated testing practices

Desirable Skills

DevSecOps tools and pipelines (e.g., Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube)
Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes
Experience using the Quarkus framework
Front‑end development skills (e.g., Angular)

Given the role’s nature, the selected candidate will undergo BPSS clearance before commencing and will subsequently obtain SC clearance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

The Post

The Senior Developer plays a pivotal role in the design, development, delivery and ongoing maintenance of software systems that support the university’s strategic and operational needs. The postholder will lead development lifecycles, ensuring that software solutions are robust, secure, scalable and aligned with best practice.

Working in a rapidly evolving technological environment, the Senior Developer will take responsibility for creating, maintaining and improving systems, as well as diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues. The role requires close collaboration with stakeholders across the university, translating business requirements into effective technical solutions. As a subject matter expert, the post‑holder will also contribute to future planning, recommending improvements and innovations across the university’s digital ecosystem.

Description of Duties

• Lead the design, development, coding, security and installation of software solutions across a wide range of information systems
• Manage and oversee the full software development lifecycle of solutions
• Work with business customers to assess operational feasibility by analysing requirements, defining problems, evaluating options and proposing solutions
• Develop software solutions by engaging with stakeholders at all levels, understanding information needs, system flows, data usage and business processes
• Investigate and resolve complex problem areas across systems and integrations
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle
• Produce high-quality documentation including flowcharts, diagrams, layouts, code comments and clear coding patterns to support maintainability
• Supervise external developers and contractors, ensuring adherence to university coding standards and lifecycle processes
• Support technical engagement with third-party suppliers and contract managers for cloud and on-premise systems
• Define and implement system specifications, standards and programming approaches
• Provide supervision, guidance and technical leadership to developers and other colleagues
• Conduct systems analysis and recommend improvements to processes, policies and procedures
• Use security-by-design to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and security of information and systems
• Ensure systems meet required accessibility standards and support inclusive digital experiences

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
• Substantial professional software development experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Java development and use of APIs
• Experience of modern CI/CD including version control
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from conception and architecture through to delivery and maintenance
• Strong understanding of professional software engineering practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing and operational support
• Ability to ensure products and web services meet standards of security, reliability, cost‑effectiveness and scalability
• Experience developing and supporting large‑scale enterprise applications
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams and contributing to product and engineering decisions

Skills & Attributes

• A customer‑focused approach to service design, delivery and evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work systematically in a busy environment
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret information effectively
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong user‑centred approach to development
• Logical thinking and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working with student records systems such as Banner or SITS
• Experience of Git, Jenkins or other relevant devops tools
• Full‑stack development experience (frontend and backend)
• Knowledge of ITIL, Prince2 or Agile
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and containerisation/orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker

Additional Information

*X2 positions available*

Full time

Fixed term for up to 2 years

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 26 March 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 01 April 2026.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances under SOC code 2134.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

For a full description of duties and essential/desirable criteria please click the apply button, which will take you directly to the University Website.

Software Engineer II Hybrid: Manchester (1 day a week) Inside IR35: £500 Duration: 6 months Tech Stack: Java / Spring Boot, SQL Server, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Node.js/Python and SSIS experience is a bonus. A technology‑driven team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to support the design, build and operation of backend services within a financial data environment. This role is ideal for someone who values strong engineering practices, autonomy, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will help develop and operate backend systems that deliver accurate, timely financial data to critical enterprise processes. The role includes hands-on development, production support, and ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR/PII. Java / Spring Boot Python & Node.js Microsoft SQL Server, SQL optimisation SSIS (bonus) AWS Kubernetes, Docker CI/CD tooling Infrastructure as Code (TypeScript, AWS CDK) Exposure to Apache Spark is a plusIf this sounds like you, please apply. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Role: DevOps Engineer
Location: Crewe (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a growing technology team building a feature-rich platform supporting the fast-moving Electric Vehicle (EV) sector.

This is a hands-on role working within a collaborative, high-performing environment, where you’ll be responsible for improving deployment automation, scaling infrastructure, enhancing reliability, and driving best practices across modern DevOps tooling and processes.

The team is working at pace on a platform with rapidly evolving requirements, offering excellent scope for innovation, ownership, and technical progression.

The Role

As a DevOps Engineer, you will:

• Build and maintain deployment automation across a large application portfolio
• Deliver infrastructure provisioning and scaling using IaC (Cloud Development Kit or Terraform)
• Support application configuration, optimisation, and migration into high-availability setups
• Manage database deployments and contribute to performance planning
• Carry out load testing, capacity planning, and performance monitoring
• Investigate incidents, resolve issues, and improve system reliability
• Work closely with developers using modern CI/CD workflows and container orchestration

This role reports into the Development Manager and can be office-based or hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Crewe).

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong AWS experience - EC2, EKS, RDS, Aurora, networking, and cost optimisation
• Confident with building & deploying C# / .NET applications
• Experience with NuGet package management in CI/CD
• Infrastructure as Code experience using CDK or Terraform
• CI/CD experience with AWS CodePipeline or GitLab CI/CD
• Solid Linux administration skills
• Docker and Kubernetes experience
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP
• Knowledge of security best practice for web application deployments
• Experience with monitoring & logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Web application firewall experience (AWS WAF, Cloudflare)

Desirable

• PostgreSQL and MSSQL administration
• Azure cloud services
• KongHQ / AWS API Gateway
• Azure DevOps
• CloudFront and other CDNs
• SSL certificate management, configuration hardening, domain setup
• Performance tuning and load testing
• Experience with pipeline-based mobile app builds / remote Mac builders

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension & life assurance
• Employee fuel card scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellness and healthcare services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free breakfast onsite
• Modern purpose-built office with gym, caf and bar

If you’re an experienced DevOps Engineer looking to make a real impact on scalable, cloud-driven platforms in the EV and sustainability space, click apply now.

Senior Backend Engineer (PHP)

• OOP, PHP, MySQL, TDD

• Fareham, Hampshire. This is an in office role.

• Salary circa 60,000 plus benefits

An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Backend Engineer to join an entrepreneurial business based in Fareham.

Working within a dedicated LAMP environment and reporting to the project manager, you will be helping to plan and develop the product and its internal driven websites, data migration and help with support and maintenance of security and storage services.

This innovative technology company have several brands specialising in a variety of high tech solutions including security, data backup and cloud storage platforms. You will be using latest release PHP and web technology including XHTML, CSS, jQuery and Agile/Scum methodology.

The work is aimed at more back end development with an emphasis on Agile processes, systems optimisation, TDD and embracing modern development practices. The company also uses PHPUnit / Selenium to ensure high standards of development.

Desired skill set that includes:

• OOP
• PHP5+
• MySQL
• Git

Beneficial Skills:

• Kubernetes
• Google Cloud / AWS
• Docker
• Load Balancing
• TDD
• Code Review

The company offer an unrivalled volume of new projects, Greenfield development and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the sharpest developers in the area.

On top of a competitive salary the company offer some fantastic financial and lifestyle benefits including; free access to local gym and health spa, onsite chef (free cooked breakfast & lunch!), childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, pension, BUPA healthcare.

To be considered for this position please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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

A leading global financial services business has an exciting opportunity for a Platform Lead / Engineering Manager to join a dynamic team and play a central part in shaping and extending our internal developer platform which underpins how engineers build, deploy and operate applications across the organisation. Your decisions will directly influence developer experience, security and scalability.

You will lead a distributed engineering team, support their development, and guide day-to-day technical direction for the platform. You will define and refine the product vision, using customer feedback, stakeholder needs and market insight to set priorities and maintain a clear backlog. The role requires close collaboration with application developers, product owners, security and data teams, and includes contributing to enterprise architecture reviews to maintain engineering quality and compliance.

Essential Skills / Experience

Strong familiarity with the Kubernetes ecosystem and hands-on cloud engineering experience is essential - (this is a K8s-first role) + cluster add-ons, networking (Cilium), policy engines (Kyverno), and autoscaling (Karpenter).

Build out - Namespace-as-a-Service capabilities

Review and challenge Kubernetes-related architectural proposals

Debug complex issues across the Kubernetes stack using structured root cause analysis

Review pull requests in Python and Golang that directly interact with the Kubernetes API

Tech Stack

AWS EKS

Cilium

Kyverno

Karpenter

Python

Golang

Kanban

CNCF Stack

GitOps / CD

Policy as Code

IaC

Observability

Visible presence in the cloud native community through open source contributions, community engagement, or conference speaking would be amazing but not essential.

Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director

Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers

Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to all Kraken autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques.

Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles.
• Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy.
• Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers.
• Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation.

PERSON SPECIFICIATION

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms.
• Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control.
• Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning.
• Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks.
• Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python.
• Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs).
• Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems.
• Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine.
• Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems.
• Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors.

Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace:

• To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others.
• Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed.
• Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully.
• Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review.
• Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments.
• Maintain professionalism in client interactions.

General accountabilities and responsibilities:

• To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role
• To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role
• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times
• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines
• To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative
• To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness

Health & Safety responsibilities:

• To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies
• To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place
• To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others
• To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager
• To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required

Azure Cloud Engineer (SC Cleared) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract to £550/day-£600/day (Inside IR35) Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance, AZURE Terraform code. 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Start ASAP in March 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects: Experienced Azure Cloud Engineer required to support cloud transformation programme. Must have in-depth experienced in AZURE Terraform code, GitHub Actions, implementation of both CI/CD.                                                                                          Hands-on experience in Software Development. Experience implementing or maintaining a CI/CD pipeline using Github Actions, Terraform, and Azure. Good working knowledge of PowerShell, SQL of the installation and configuration of Windows based systems. Provide automated testing as you develop and Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience of Agile methods, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline maintenance + automation scripting, also strongly preferred. Ability to plan, schedule and manage a demanding workload.  Experienced in mentoring and training junior engineers. Desirable:  Experience implementing or maintaining a CI/CD pipeline using Github Actions, Terraform, and Azure. Azure Monitoring.  Software development experience using C# and SQL Server. Packer, Kubernetes, AKS, Flux or Helm Banking / Financial Services domain experience preferred. Must hold active SC Security Clearance used on a project within the past 12 Months

About the Role This role is the senior technical authority driving Lightfoot’s strategic evolution towards a scalable, software-first SaaS platform. It holds responsibility for the entire digital ecosystem (Web, Mobile, Cloud), ensuring our technical vision aggressively pursues software-led growth while continuing to improve the hardware solution which remains our core offering. It exists to champion technical excellence and lead the architectural transformation towards unified, platform-agnostic software solutions. This role is pivotal in unlocking high-impact, customer-centric outcomes to support sustained ~20% year-on-year growth. Acting as a key partner to the Technology Director and the Head of Delivery, you will oversee all engineering disciplines, ensuring technical solutions are scalable cloud-native, robust, and secure by design. The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, encompassing Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Hardware, DevOps, and QA; Fostering a culture of technical rigour that integrates software agility with the continued evolution of our core device technology. Salary: £75,000-£90,000 depending on experience, plus company bonus, 20% long-term incentive plan and competitive benefits Hybrid: ideally 1-2 days in the office Key Responsibilities Technical Vision & Architecture Strategy Own the technical strategy, architecture roadmap, and technology selection process Act as a recognised expert in SaaS architecture and platform engineering, providing hands-on technical leadership and the ability to directly influence and steer design decisions. Including at code, API, and systems-integration level where required Lead the transition from the current web (PHP/React), mobile (PHP/Native) toward a unified, platform-agnostic system Ensure all new and existing systems are designed for high scalability, security, and low latency, particularly within the telematics and IoT domain Champion innovation by exploring new technologies and modern engineering practices to drive technical maturity and competitive advantage Engineering & Quality Leadership Oversee all software, cloud, and hardware engineering functions, ensuring alignment to best practices (e.g., CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Automated Testing). Provide strategic leadership to the Hardware function, ensuring the proprietary device, firmware, and embedded software development meet quality standards and integrate seamlessly with the cloud platform. Define, measure, and manage key engineering metrics (e.g., system stability, deployment frequency, mean time to recovery) to drive continuous improvement in engineering velocity and quality. Ensure the implementation of best practices for secure data transmission and storage, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Team Management & Development Provide coaching, career development, and performance management to elevate the capability of the engineering organization and build high-performing teams. Foster a culture of technical rigor, collaboration, accountability, and trust. Work with the Head of Delivery to resource teams efficiently, ensuring clear alignment between technical capacity and the project roadmap. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance Act as the primary technical point of contact, ensuring alignment between Engineering, Delivery, Product, and the wider business. Participate in system architecture discussions and Agile development processes to enhance software quality. Ensure risks, issues, and technical dependencies are surfaced early and addressed effectively. What we are looking for Essential Proven leadership experience leading a multidisciplinary technology function encompassing software development (Backend/Cloud) and preferably hardware/firmware exposure. Extensive experience successfully driving large-scale architectural transformation and modernization projects (e.g., monolithic to microservices, legacy stack replacement). Expertise in cloud-native, scalable system design within a high-throughput, low-latency environment, preferably telematics/IoT. Deep understanding of modern web and mobile architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless patterns. Demonstrable ability to set and enforce high standards for code quality, technical documentation, and development practices. Proven experience in leading and mentoring technical managers and managing a large engineering budget. Excellent stakeholder and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executives. Beneficial Familiarity with the current Lightfoot tech stack (PHP, React, Native Mobile) and experience migrating off similar platforms. Experience with Python and the AWS ecosystem (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.). Familiarity with ISO 9001 or ISO 27001 standards. Familiarity with test-driven design methodologies. Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline. Able to simplify complexity and communicate with clarity. Customer- and value-oriented mindset. Positive, personable, and capable of building strong relationships across the organisation. REF-(Apply online only)

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

550 per day

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

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

About the role

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

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

About you

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

Tech Stack

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

Working Principles

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

Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director

Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers

Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to all Kraken autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques.

Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles.
• Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy.
• Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers.
• Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation.

PERSON SPECIFICIATION

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms.
• Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control.
• Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning.
• Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks.
• Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python.
• Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs).
• Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems.
• Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine.
• Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems.
• Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors.

Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace:

• To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others.
• Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed.
• Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully.
• Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review.
• Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments.
• Maintain professionalism in client interactions.

General accountabilities and responsibilities:

• To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role
• To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role
• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times
• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines
• To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative
• To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness

Health & Safety responsibilities:

• To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies
• To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place
• To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others
• To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager
• To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required

Azure Cloud Engineer (SC Cleared)

London (Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

to £550/day-£600/day (Inside IR35)

Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance , AZURE Terraform code.

6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Start ASAP in March 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the London office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects:

• Experienced Azure Cloud Engineer required to support cloud transformation programme.
• Must have in-depth experienced in AZURE Terraform code, GitHub Actions, implementation of both CI/CD.
• Hands-on experience in Software Development.
• Experience implementing or maintaining a CI/CD pipeline using Github Actions, Terraform, and Azure.
• Good working knowledge of PowerShell, SQL of the installation and configuration of Windows based systems.
• Provide automated testing as you develop and Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of Agile methods, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline maintenance + automation Scripting, also strongly preferred.
• Ability to plan, schedule and manage a demanding workload. Experienced in mentoring and training junior engineers.

Desirable:

• Experience implementing or maintaining a CI/CD pipeline using Github Actions, Terraform, and Azure.
• Azure Monitoring. Software development experience using C# and SQL Server. Packer, Kubernetes, AKS, Flux or Helm
• Banking/Financial Services domain experience preferred.
• Must hold active SC Security Clearance used on a project within the past 12 Months.

Position: Forward Deployed Engineer (B2)
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Permanent position

Job Requirements

• Experience building GenAI applications, including RAG, multi-agent systems, fine-tuning, etc., with tools such as LangChain, LangGraph etc.
• Clear understanding of Model Context Protocols, A2A Protocols, Agent Developeer Kit and working experience with LLMs
• Expertise in deploying production grade GenAI solutions, including evaluation and optimizations; Machine Learning deployments on AWS, Azure or GCP
• Extensive hands-on data science experience, leveraging machine learning and data science tools (i.e., pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, etc.)
• Experience with DevOps tools: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub/GitLab, GitOps, GitHub Actions, Jira, Jenkins, CircleCI, Datadog, Slack.
• Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
• Experience communicating and/or teaching technical concepts to non-technical and technical audiences alike
• 5+ years of engineering and technical deployment experience in a customer-facing set up
• Should scoped and delivered complex systems in rapid and ambiguous environments
• Delivered production-grade code across frontend and backend using Python, JavaScript, or similar stacks
• Understand how AI model behaviour affects product experience
• Communicate clearly with engineers, product teams, and customer stakeholders
• Flag risks early and seek attention as per the severity

Key responsibilities:

• Help clients integrate and adopt the offerings; demonstrate the impact / outcomes the offerings commited such as KPI improvements and help client succeed
• Embed within the client landscape, understand their domain and co-develop solutions with the core product engineering teams
• Own technical delivery across multiple deployments from prototype to stable release
• Build bespoke AI and transformative agentic AI solutions
• Technical debugging and root cause analysis
• Rapid prototyping
• Implement and administer best practices