ETL Data Engineer/Data Architect - Azure Stack We are looking for an experienced ETL Data Engineer / Data Architect to deliver projects in collaboration with our IT partners and internal stakeholders that will transform our product landscape. This role is hands-on so you would be expected to contribute to ETL development as well data architecture. You will be taking business requirements from stuctured data sets from the research teams and and transforming into technical documents. Essential Skills Educated to degree level in a relevant IT subject.
Expertise in designing and implementing data pipelines using Azure services (Azure Data Factory, Data storage), Spark and Databricks.
Expertise in data modelling, database design and designing enterprise data architecture.
Azure Data Stack
SQL server, NoSQL, Nanobricks, ADT, Spark, Data Tables. API, PostgreSQL
Knowledge of ETL/ELT frameworks and data integration patterns with programming experience with Python or PySpark.
Data modelling
Used to working with product teams
Ability to collaborate and communicate with stakeholders and product managerDesirable Skills Experience of the life sciences sector
Experience working with structured and semi-structured data, preferably having worked previously with a variety of life science data (e.g. omics, health records). Key Duties Deliver data pipelines or products that support our business operations and research, providing clear documentation on specifications and having a deep understanding of each solution at the data, technical and business process levels. Implement data engineering best practices to standardise the development process.
Design and maintain data integration frameworks for multiple data sources (e.g. practice management systems, lab systems, registries).
Be responsible for ensuring that high quality data is presented from the products to our researchers, and data dictionaries are maintained in the data catalogue.The role offers hybrid working with only one day a week required on site near Nottingham. This is a great opportunity to secure a long term contract working for a global brand. So don’t delay and apply ASAP as I have interview slots ready to be filled. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Machine Learning AWS) Remote UK to £90k

Are you a data savvy Python Developer with experience of implementing ML algorithms into production?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role as part of a friendly and supportive international team at a growing and hugely successful European car insurance tech company as they expand their UK presence.

As a Python Developer you’ll join a cross functional team, collaborating with Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers on complex insurance underwriting and pricing systems. They’ll be a range of projects with a focus on implementing Machine Learning algorithms into production systems.

There’s a collaborative team Agile environment where you’ll participate in technical discussions and have your voice heard, there’s also opportunities to mentor other more junior team members if desired.

Location / WFH:

The company is a big advocate of flexible working and prides itself on DEI; you can go into the London office as often or as little as desired and can work fully remotely from anywhere in England; you can also work at times that suit you.

About you:

• You are a data savvy Python Developer with advanced coding skills
• You have experience of across the full lifecycle of ML model development including into production
• You’re collaborative, enjoy problem solving and working with others to overcome technical challenges
• You have a strong knowledge of AWS
• You have a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices, microservices, TDD / DDD, common Design Patterns
• Experience with Databricks, PostgreSQL, Amazon RedShift or MLflow would be great but not essential

What’s in it for you:

As a Python Developer (Machine Learning AWS) you will earn a competitive package:

• Up to £90k salary
• Remote working including flexible working hours
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Enhanced maternity package
• 25 days holiday plus ability to buy or sell 5 days p/year + extra ‘duvet day’
• Pension, Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme
• Weekly Yoga and monthly Acupuncture sessions, Headspace membership
• Diverse, inclusive team environment with a range of support networks
• A range of other perks including Perkbox, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Apply now to find out more about this Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Machine Learning AWS) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We’re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)Oxford - 3-4 days per week in office.£45000 - £68000 + Package.- Must have a Computing/STEM Degree (2:1 or higher).- Can work in their Oxford head office 3-4 days week.- Must have experience with AWS / Distributed Computing and Applied/Mechanical EngineeringYour new companyYou'll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation that has grown rapidly in the UK, now pushing into global markets. Formed by world leading experts in science/software the business is redefining how high performance components/instruments are designed.This role would essentially suit someone with a passion for Mechanical Engineering/Physical Modelling with commercial Software Development experience - you must have written production grade code in C#, C++ or Python for application development (not web apps or embedded) and an interest in pushing Machine Learning over time.Crucially we are looking for experience with AWS Cloud / Distributed Computing to be considered. Your new roleIn this role you'll be tackling engineering challenges that most organisations simply can't touch and building proprietary software that makes a difference in the world. You will thrive in an environment where new challenges appear daily and innovation is the expectation.Your role will involve developing core modules within the Engineering design platform, and integrating modules into a cloud compute environment for a team that runs Agile. You'll wrap commercial simulation tools, integrate everything into automated workflows and help streamline complex engineering processes through high quality automation. The right person will be motivated and hungry to solve first-of-their-kind challenges.With the rapid expansion and new investment into the company it's an exciting time to be joining with solid progression opportunities. You're also safe in the knowledge the future is bright as their customer list boasts some of the worlds leading tech, automotive, aerospace and engineering brands.What you'll need to succeedWe're looking for candidates with a Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in a STEM or Computing discipline - ideally from a Russell Group University.We need 2-8 years proficiency working in a commercial Software Engineering role/team using either C#, C++ or Python. Ideally you'll have worked with Vue/Django, JavaScript/Typescript.You should have Distributed Computing experience, ideally in an AWS environment and working with Cloud Architecture to apply for this role. this will be supported by a mix of Kubernetes cluster experience, PostgreSQL and Linux platform background.You'll have a strong knowledge of software design patterns and modern engineering principles and clear communication/interpersonal skills are a must for working closely with internal teams. Experience to help guide the team and confidently push back when needed is essential.Experience in a Mechanical Engineering environment will stand out with some exposure to Computional Fluid Dynamics (CFD) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA). What you'll get in returnThe company offers 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, a pension with a 9% employer contribution, private healthcare covering dental & health screening. There are company share options and a huge collection of local discount schemes including gym membership and there is parking on site.What you need to do nowTo find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. 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 hays.co.uk

Lead Full Stack Ruby Developer - Leading Legal Tech Company - Hybrid / Once a quarter onsite in Burgess Hill based office - £80,000 - £85,000 + benefits

Tech Stack: Ruby on Rails, SQL, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, Turbolinks, ReactJS, NextJS, API’s, AWS - Must have an understanding of the benefits and risks of adopting AI safely and effectively

G.R.E. Recruitment is delighted to partner with a leading Legal Tech organisation who are looking to add a Lead Full Stack Ruby Developer who can combine strong hands-on technical capability with effective team management.

This is a hybrid role (approximately 60-70% coding, 30-40% management) where you will guide a talented engineering team, improve delivery flow, and contribute directly to the development of new and existing products.

Youll be stepping into a well-established environment built by experienced technical leaders, and your role will be to help the team scale, improve consistency, and increase delivery throughput without compromising quality.

In this role you’ll work closely with the CTO on architectural decisions, technical direction, improving the code review lifecycle and reducing bottlenecks and improving workflow.

You’ll be managing and mentoring a small team of mid to senior developers, including regular coaching, 1:1’s and performance reviews.

What I am looking for:

• Previous experience as a Lead Developer, Senior Developer, or Development Manager.
• Ability to balance coding responsibilities with people management.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally.
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach to improving processes.
• Desire to build a high-performing engineering culture with predictable, high-quality delivery.

This role is Hybrid and you’ll be expected onsite once a quarter in their Burgess Hill offices, so must be happy to make a road trip to Burgess Hill once a quarter.

If you’re interested in finding out more, APPLY NOW!

We’re working with a business tackling complex technical challenges through cutting-edge AI and data solutions. They’re looking for a Senior Python Engineer who can combine strong software engineering fundamentals with hands-on AI expertise to help deliver scalable, high-performance systems in a fast-moving environment.

This is a contract role suited to someone who enjoys solving difficult problems, working across modern cloud-native environments, and building robust AI-driven applications at enterprise scale.

Role Overview:

• Location: Farnborough – 3 days per week onsite
• Package: Outside IR35 - negotiable rate
• Industry: Technology / AI Engineering
• Duration: 3-Month rolling Contract (Mid-June start)
• Security Clearance: SC cleared

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing scalable Python-based applications within enterprise environments
• Building and optimising AI-driven solutions, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities
• Working with graph databases and integrating complex data relationships into AI workflows
• Containerising applications and deploying services into Kubernetes environments
• Improving system performance, reliability, and runtime efficiency across distributed platforms
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment and delivery
• Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams to deliver secure, production-ready solutions
• Working with PostgreSQL, JSON-based data structures, and cloud-native tooling
• Supporting optimisation and solver-based problem-solving where required

Main Skills Needed:

• Strong commercial Python engineering experience within large-scale organisations
• Hands-on AI engineering expertise, ideally within production environments
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Microsoft Graph Retrieval
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes, containerisation, and deployment practices
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of graph databases and complex data architectures
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL, JSON, and API-driven systems
• Exposure to optimisation problems and solver technologies would be highly beneficial
• Active SC Clearance required

What’s in It for You:

• Opportunity to work on genuinely advanced AI and data engineering projects
• Hybrid working setup with a strong balance of onsite collaboration and flexibility
• Fast-paced contract environment with meaningful technical ownership
• Exposure to modern AI tooling, cloud-native platforms, and enterprise-scale systems
• Chance to work alongside highly skilled engineering teams on impactful solutions

Curious? Apply now — or grab five minutes with us to hear more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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We are looking for an experienced ETL Data Engineer / Data Architect to deliver projects in collaboration with our IT partners and internal stakeholders that will transform our product landscape.

This role is hands-on so you would be expected to contribute to ETL development as well data architecture. You will be taking business requirements from stuctured data sets from the research teams and and transforming into technical documents.

Essential Skills

• Educated to degree level in a relevant IT subject.
• Expertise in designing and implementing data pipelines using Azure services (Azure Data Factory, Data storage), Spark and Databricks.
• Expertise in data modelling, database design and designing enterprise data architecture.
• Azure Data Stack
• SQL server, NoSQL, Nanobricks, ADT, Spark, Data Tables. API, PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT frameworks and data integration patterns with programming experience with Python or PySpark.
• Data modelling
• Used to working with product teams
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with stakeholders and product manager

Desirable Skills

• Experience of the life sciences sector
• Experience working with structured and semi-structured data, preferably having worked previously with a variety of life science data (e.g. omics, health records).

Key Duties

• Deliver data pipelines or products that support our business operations and research, providing clear documentation on specifications and having a deep understanding of each solution at the data, technical and business process levels.
• Implement data engineering best practices to standardise the development process.
• Design and maintain data integration frameworks for multiple data sources (e.g. practice management systems, lab systems, registries).
• Be responsible for ensuring that high quality data is presented from the products to our researchers, and data dictionaries are maintained in the data catalogue.

The role offers hybrid working with only one day a week required on site near Nottingham. This is a great opportunity to secure a long term contract working for a global brand.

So don’t delay and apply ASAP as I have interview slots ready to be filled.

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

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated ESRI Dashboard Developer to join our GIS team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining interactive spatial dashboards and web applications using the ESRI ArcGIS platform. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will translate complex datasets into clear, compelling visualisations that support data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Dashboard Development

• Design and build dynamic, interactive dashboards using ArcGIS Dashboards (Operations Dashboard)
• Develop and maintain ArcGIS Experience Builder and ArcGIS StoryMaps applications
• Create and configure ArcGIS Web AppBuilder applications with custom widgets
• Integrate Real Time data feeds and live layers into operational dashboards
• Prepare, process, and publish spatial and tabular datasets to ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Build and maintain feature layers, hosted feature services, and map services
• Perform spatial analysis and geoprocessing workflows to support dashboard functionality
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and performance across all published services
• Work with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective visualisations
• Liaise with IT infrastructure teams to support ArcGIS Enterprise deployments
• Provide training and documentation for end users on dashboard tools and features
• Present dashboard prototypes and gather feedback iteratively
• Monitor dashboard performance and resolve technical issues promptly
• Keep systems up-to-date with ESRI software releases and best practices
• Contribute to a centralised GIS asset library and documentation repository
• Data Management & AnalysisCollaboration & Stakeholder EngagementMaintenance & Support

Essential RequirementsTechnical Skills

• Demonstrable experience developing dashboards and web applications using ESRI ArcGIS platform
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Pro
• Strong working knowledge of ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, and Web AppBuilder
• Experience publishing and managing feature services and hosted layers
• Solid understanding of spatial data formats (Shapefile, GeoJSON, File Geodatabase, etc.)
• Familiarity with SQL for querying spatial and attribute data
• Proficiency with ArcGIS API for JavaScript or Python (ArcPy/ArcGIS API for Python)
• Hands-on experience with data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and integrating external data sources into ArcGIS workflows
• Degree (or equivalent) in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on ESRI platform development experience
• Experience working in an agile or project-based environment

Qualifications & Experience

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of web development technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Familiarity with REST APIs and ArcGIS REST services
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau alongside ArcGIS workflows
• ESRI Technical Certification (eg EADA, EAAD) is an advantage
• Experience with field data collection tools such as Survey123 or Collector for ArcGIS
• Understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL with PostGIS or SQL Server

Key Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical thinking with an eye for clear, user-centred data visualisation
• Excellent communication skills - able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative team player with a positive, problem-solving attitude
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and new technologies

Role Title: Senior Database Administrator (Terraform & DevOps Focus)

Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026

Location: Manchester, Hybrid 1 day per month. The client may ask to visit Coventry’s office at Birmingham in future for only 1 day per month depending on the business needs

Rate: up to 441.60 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Database Administrator with immediate production experience in PostgreSQL (Essential), MySQL, and MongoDB, alongside strong Terraform and DevOps practices. This is a delivery-critical role-ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments and can own database infrastructure end-to-end, from provisioning to CI/CD integration.

This role is not suitable for upskilling or learning; we require proven expertise in cloud-based database administration, automation, and infrastructure-as-code.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration:

• Own installation, upgrades, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Design and execute database maintenance plans and housekeeping to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Implement backup, recovery, security, and access control strategies.
• Demonstrate mid to expert-level knowledge of both RDBMS and NoSQL systems.

Cloud & Infrastructure:

• Deliver production-grade database solutions in cloud based environments.
• Automate database provisioning, scaling, and management using Terraform (non-negotiable).
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines.

DevOps & Automation:

• Compose Terraform configurations from infrastructure to Git pipelines.
• Work within CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or GitHub) to deploy and manage database changes.
• Ensure Git best practices for version control, collaboration, and pipeline setup.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven production DBA experience in cloud-based environments.
• Hands-on expertise in PostgreSQL (Essential), MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Strong performance tuning and troubleshooting skills.
• Terraform proficiency is mandatory; ability to design, deploy, and manage database infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Experience working within CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with GitLab or GitHub and pipeline setup.

Nice to Have

• Experience with JSON/XML data formats.
• Exposure and some experience to Oracle databases.
• Familiarity with Kafka or event-driven architectures.
• Experience in Agile/DevOps-driven environments.

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

Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)Oxford - 3-4 days per week in office.
£45000 - £68000 + Package.

• Must have a Computing/STEM Degree (2:1 or higher).
• Can work in their Oxford head office 3-4 days week.
• Must have experience with AWS/Distributed Computing and Applied/Mechanical Engineering

Your new company
You’ll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation that has grown rapidly in the UK, now pushing into global markets. Formed by world leading experts in science/software the business is redefining how high performance components/instruments are designed.

This role would essentially suit someone with a passion for Mechanical Engineering/Physical Modelling with commercial Software Development experience - you must have written production grade code in C#, C++ or Python for application development (not web apps or Embedded) and an interest in pushing Machine Learning over time.

Crucially we are looking for experience with AWS Cloud/Distributed Computing to be considered.

Your new role
In this role you’ll be tackling engineering challenges that most organisations simply can’t touch and building proprietary software that makes a difference in the world. You will thrive in an environment where new challenges appear daily and innovation is the expectation.

Your role will involve developing core modules within the Engineering design platform, and integrating modules into a cloud compute environment for a team that runs Agile. You’ll wrap commercial simulation tools, integrate everything into automated workflows and help streamline complex engineering processes through high quality automation. The right person will be motivated and hungry to solve first-of-their-kind challenges.

With the rapid expansion and new investment into the company it’s an exciting time to be joining with solid progression opportunities. You’re also safe in the knowledge the future is bright as their customer list boasts some of the worlds leading tech, automotive, aerospace and engineering brands.

What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for candidates with a Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in a STEM or Computing discipline - ideally from a Russell Group University.

We need 2-8 years proficiency working in a commercial Software Engineering role/team using either C#, C++ or Python. Ideally you’ll have worked with Vue/Django, JavaScript/Typescript.

You should have Distributed Computing experience, ideally in an AWS environment and working with Cloud Architecture to apply for this role. this will be supported by a mix of Kubernetes cluster experience, PostgreSQL and Linux platform background.

You’ll have a strong knowledge of software design patterns and modern engineering principles and clear communication/interpersonal skills are a must for working closely with internal teams. Experience to help guide the team and confidently push back when needed is essential.

Experience in a Mechanical Engineering environment will stand out with some exposure to Computional Fluid Dynamics (CFD) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

What you’ll get in return
The company offers 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, a pension with a 9% employer contribution, private healthcare covering dental & health screening. There are company share options and a huge collection of local discount schemes including gym membership and there is parking on site.

What you need to do now
To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director.

At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we’re ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology.

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Solutions Architect - London Job Title: Solutions Architect Salary: Paying up to £85,000 per annum Location: Wembley London - 5 days on-site Are you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for creating innovative technology solutions? Our client, a well-established and diversified multinational organisation, is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their team. Skills Experience: Solution Architecture with a clear focus on E-commerce platforms or API/Middleware ecosystems.
Technical Stack: Expert-level knowledge of Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), and PostgreSQL - able to read and critique vendor code, not just high-level diagrams.
Integration Expert: Deep proficiency in API management patterns, Webhook integrations, and Event-Driven Architecture using Kafka or Azure Event Hubs.
Legacy-to-Cloud: Demonstrable experience migrating legacy monolithic systems into containerised microservices architectures.
Tooling: Proficient in Visio or LucidChart for architectural modelling; disciplined in Confluence for documentation practices.Duties Blueprint Delivery: Develop high-quality High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for DTS, EPOS, and other strategic workstreams - to a standard that external vendors are contractually required to match.
Vendor Governance: Conduct structured audits of vendor-submitted code and architecture. Enforce ‘Stable-by-Design’ framework, ensuring external deliverables meet internal quality, security, and scalability thresholds.
Data Integration Leadership: Orchestrate complex data mapping between legacy IBM iSeries (DB2/RPG) systems and modern API middleware - a technically demanding challenge requiring deep integration expertise.
Systemic Remediation: Lead deep-dive investigations into recurring platform failures error surges, latency anomalies, and data inconsistencies - and deliver long-term structural remediation, not tactical patches.
Technical Documentation: Maintain high-quality architecture documentation in Confluence, ensuring designs are versioned, accessible, and transferable to operational teams

Job Title: Senior PostgreSQL DBA
Location: Manchester/Birmingham- once a month in the office
Salary/Rate: £500 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 18/05/2026
Job Type: Contract

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading banking clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Senior PostgreSQL DBA to join their team for a six-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Database Administrator with immediate production experience in PostgreSQL (Essential), MySQL, and MongoDB, alongside strong Terraform and DevOps practices. This is a delivery-critical role-ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments and can own database infrastructure end-to-end, from provisioning to CI/CD integration.

This role is not suitable for upskilling or learning; we require proven expertise in cloud-based database administration, automation, and infrastructure-as-code.

Database Administration:

• Own installation, upgrades, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Design and execute database maintenance plans and housekeeping to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Implement backup, recovery, security, and access control strategies.
• Demonstrate mid to expert-level knowledge of both RDBMS and NoSQL systems.

Cloud & Infrastructure:

• Deliver production-grade database solutions in cloud based environments.
• Automate database provisioning, scaling, and management using Terraform (non-negotiable).
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines.

DevOps & Automation:

• Compose Terraform configurations from infrastructure to Git pipelines.
• Work within CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or GitHub) to deploy and manage database changes.
• Ensure Git best practices for version control, collaboration, and pipeline setup.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Proven production DBA experience in cloud-based environments.
• Hands-on expertise in PostgreSQL (Essential), MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Strong performance tuning and troubleshooting skills.
• Terraform proficiency is mandatory; ability to design, deploy, and manage database infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Experience working within CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with GitLab or GitHub and pipeline setup.

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• Experience with JSON/XML data formats.
• Exposure and some experience to Oracle databases.
• Familiarity with Kafka or event-driven architectures.
• Experience in Agile/DevOps-driven environments.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support critical services within a complex environment, ensuring the integrity, availability, performance, and security of data across highly regulated justice systems.

This role operates within a live service environment where reliability, auditability, and data protection are paramount. You will work across BAU support (AMS/3rd Line ) and change delivery (Product teams), ensuring databases are resilient, compliant, and optimised to support operational case working systems.

You will play a key role in supporting PostgreSQL (Azure Flexible Server) estates, contributing to performance tuning, incident resolution, data governance, and the evolution of reporting and analytics capabilities (including Microsoft Fabric).

Key Responsibilities

Database Operations & Live Service Support

• Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases (Azure Flexible Server)

• Provide BAU support (2nd/3rd line) for production incidents, including performance degradation, outages, and data issues

• Ensure high levels of availability, resilience, and operational stability across all environments (Dev, SIT, NFT, Prod)

• Support release activities, validating database changes and ensuring safe deployment into live service

Performance, Monitoring & Optimisation

• Monitor database performance using tools such as Dynatrace and native Azure monitoring

• Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks (queries, indexing, storage, connection limits)

• Tune SQL queries and optimise schema design for high-volume transactional systems

• Support capacity planning and scaling for large datasets (including JSONB-heavy workloads)

Security, Compliance & Data Governance

• Implement and manage access controls, roles, and permissions, aligning with Government security policies

Ensure compliance with:

• UK GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 (Law Enforcement Processing)

• Cross Government security standards and retention policies

• Support audit and forensic analysis by ensuring data traceability and integrity

• Work with security and architecture teams to reduce over- permissioning and role sprawl

Backup, Recovery & High Availability

• Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies (PITR, snapshots, geo-redundancy)

• Support disaster recovery planning and testing

• Implement and maintain high availability patterns (replication, failover)

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Manage and optimise databases hosted in Microsoft Azure (PostgreSQL Flexible Server)

• Support infrastructure-as-code deployments using Terraform

• Contribute to cost optimisation and efficient resource utilisation

• Troubleshoot platform-level issues (extensions, replication, CDC, permissions)

Data & Reporting Integration

• Support integration of operational data into analytics platforms such as.*Microsoft Fabric

• Assist with ingestion patterns (CDC, event-based, batch)

• Work with data engineers to structure data for reporting and audit use cases

• Address challenges with semi-structured data ( eg JSON/JSONB fields)

Development Support & Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering teams on:

• Database design and schema evolution

• Query optimisation

• Data modelling for services and reporting

• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated database deployments

• Provide guidance on best practices for database usage within microservices

Essential Skills & Experience

Technical

• Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including:

• Performance tuning

• Indexing strategies

• Query optimisation

• JSON/JSONB handling

• Experience with Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server

• Proficiency in SQL and database troubleshooting

• Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tooling

• Understanding of:

• Backup and recovery strategies

• High availability and replication

• Database security and access control

Operational & Analytical

• Experience working in live service/production support environments

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

• Ability to diagnose complex issues across application and database layers

Collaboration & Communication

• Ability to work across:

• Product teams

• Support teams (AMS/3rd line)

• Architecture and security functions

• Strong stakeholder communication, including explaining technical issues to non-technical audiences

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or modern data platforms

• Familiarity with observability tooling such as Dynatrace

• Experience working within UK Government environments

Knowledge of:

• CDC/data streaming patterns

• Event-driven architectures

• Audit and forensic data analysis

Security & Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance .

Solutions Architect - London

Job Title: Solutions Architect
Salary: Paying up to £85,000 per annum

Location: Wembley London - 5 days on-site

Are you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for creating innovative technology solutions? Our client, a well-established and diversified multinational organisation, is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their team.

Skills

• Experience: Solution Architecture with a clear focus on E-commerce platforms or API/Middleware ecosystems.
• Technical Stack: Expert-level knowledge of Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), and PostgreSQL - able to read and critique vendor code, not just high-level diagrams.
• Integration Expert: Deep proficiency in API management patterns, Webhook integrations, and Event-Driven Architecture using Kafka or Azure Event Hubs.
• Legacy-to-Cloud: Demonstrable experience migrating Legacy monolithic systems into containerised microservices architectures.
• Tooling: Proficient in Visio or LucidChart for architectural modelling; disciplined in Confluence for documentation practices.

Duties

• Blueprint Delivery: Develop high-quality High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for DTS, EPOS, and other strategic workstreams - to a standard that external vendors are contractually required to match.
• Vendor Governance: Conduct structured audits of vendor-submitted code and architecture. Enforce ‘Stable-by-Design’ framework, ensuring external deliverables meet internal quality, security, and scalability thresholds.
• Data Integration Leadership: Orchestrate complex data mapping between Legacy IBM iSeries (DB2/RPG) systems and modern API Middleware - a technically demanding challenge requiring deep integration expertise.
• Systemic Remediation: Lead deep-dive investigations into recurring platform failures error surges, latency anomalies, and data inconsistencies - and deliver long-term structural remediation, not tactical patches.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain high-quality architecture documentation in Confluence, ensuring designs are versioned, accessible, and transferable to operational teams.

Senior Backend Engineer (Security Compliance) - 100% Remote

The RoleJoin a high-autonomy team as a senior contractor architecting the next generation of our security compliance platform. You will own technical decisions end-to-end, building systems that ensure every production code change meets regulatory standards across thousands of repositories

What You’ll Do

• Architect & Build: Develop Java-based backend services (Spring Boot, Apollo) to enforce compliance controls within a GitHub Enterprise environment.
• Must have Skillset: Java, Springboot, GCP, GKE

Who You Are

• Expert Developer: Java experience (Spring Boot, Bazel, Maven) with a focus on distributed services and Kubernetes (GKE).
• System Designer: Strong skills in API design (gRPC, GraphQL, REST) and relational databases like PostgreSQL.
• Cloud Proficient: Hands-on experience with GCP services, including BigQuery and Cloud SQL.
• Security Minded: Experience with (or strong interest in) security compliance engineering and ITGC/SOX frameworks.
• Independent: High autonomy; comfortable owning significant workstreams in a monorepo environment with minimal guidance.

Requirements

• Location: 100% Remote.
• Background: A criminal check is required for this position.

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We’re seeking a UK-based PHP Full Stack Software Engineer to support the continued growth of our sustainability and digital learning platforms. You’ll be a hands-on developer who enjoys building modern, responsive user experiences, writing clean, scalable code, and collaborating closely with designers and cross-functional teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to platforms that deliver meaningful impact at scale, improving the learning experience for thousands of users. The Role at a Glance: PHP Full Stack Software Engineer Old Street, London / Hybrid Working / 1 day a week in the office £70,000 - £80,000 Plus fantastic benefits: 8% employer pension contribution, mental health support, fitness allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, volunteer days, and more… Permanent - Full Time Product / Service: Sustainability Consultancy; Training & Events Culture: Close knit, small and agile company, flat hierarchy, direct communication with director and hiring managers alike Heads-Up – We really value a short intro covering note :-) Closing Date: 22nd May Who we are: Action Sustainability is a leading consultancy with the aim of inspiring sustainable business. Our team comprises 60+ full and part-time employees and associates. Many of our clients are sector leaders on sustainability and supply chain issues, and we are proud of our reputation for leading the thinking in this area. Action Sustainability drives lasting change through innovative technology, expert advisory, and award-winning learning solutions. We partner with leading organisations, including the NHS and Houses of Parliament, to create measurable impact across industries. An accredited Living Wage employer, we’ve been recognised by Best Companies with a 'One to Watch' status for our commitment to an outstanding workplace. About the Role: This is a hands-on development role focused on delivering high-quality front-end experiences alongside robust PHP-based functionality. You’ll work closely with designers and stakeholders to bring user experiences to life, while contributing to the ongoing development and optimisation of our Moodle-based platforms. We make extensive use of AI-assisted development tools and are continuing to expand this across the team, so you’ll play a part in shaping how these are used effectively. Key Responsibilities: You will collaborate with designers to translate detailed front-end specifications into high-quality web pages, building modern, responsive interfaces that enhance user experience. You will write clean, reusable code across both front-end and PHP components, while contributing to code reviews and supporting other developers where needed. You will take ownership of software quality, ensuring best practices are followed across development, testing, and performance optimisation, including writing and maintaining unit and Behat tests. System Management & Support: You will troubleshoot issues and optimise applications to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability across platforms. You will ensure systems meet accessibility standards, GDPR requirements, and data protection best practices, while supporting QA processes and maintaining data integrity. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: You will work as part of a cross-functional team alongside engineers, product designers, and product managers, contributing to all stages of the agile development lifecycle. You will engage with wider stakeholders including Learning Technologists, Sustainability Consultants, and Designers, providing technical guidance and translating requirements into effective solutions. Continuous Improvement: You will stay up to date with modern front-end technologies, particularly HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and proactively suggest improvements to user experience and development practices. You will contribute to the evolution of AI-assisted development within the team, helping to identify opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements. Essential Requirements: You must have UK work authorisation and strong English communication skills, alongside 3–5 years of commercial front-end development experience. You’ll bring strong technical capability across HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript, with experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, and confidence using Git for version control. Experience with Bootstrap, Ajax, and jQuery is important, alongside a solid understanding of writing optimised, maintainable code. Professional Skills: You are a strong problem-solver who can optimise code and troubleshoot effectively. You communicate clearly, work well with others, and are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. Desirable Skills: Experience with Moodle would be highly beneficial, along with familiarity with Docker, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and Linux environments. Knowledge of authentication protocols, WordPress, or additional programming languages would be advantageous, as would any exposure to AI-assisted coding tools or project management practices. What’s on Offer: • A competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 • 25 days + 8 statutory holidays, plus an extra day for your birthday • Hybrid working • 8% employer pension contribution • Profit share scheme and discretionary bonus • Fitness allowance • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and childcare schemes • Access to our vibrant Old Street office with lounge, café bar, gym, and rooftop terrace • Ongoing professional development tailored to your career goals Apply today and be part of a team using technology to drive real-world sustainability impact. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.

Azure Platform Engineer ( Azure Migration PostgreSQL )

Leeds (Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

£(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35)

Azure Platform Engineer Azure Migration / PostgreSQL needed for a 6 Month Contract in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally May 2026.

Hybrid Working 3/4 days/week remote (WFH), and 1/2 days/week working on-site in the Leeds office.

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

Key experience, responsibilities + tasks:

• Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying and managing large-scale migrations of on-premises PostgreSQL databases and associated application workloads to Microsoft Azure.

• Experience deploying Azure resources using Bicep and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Experience on Azure networking patterns, including Hub and Spoke, VWAN, VPN and firewall configurations.

• Advanced PostgreSQL administration skills in large production environments, including migrations, replication, and performance tuning.

• Expertise with Azure migration tools such as Azure Migrate and Azure Database Migration Service (DMS).

• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, including build and deployment automation for applications and databases.

• Familiarity with automation of database validation, monitoring, and migration checks (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).

• Platform Engineer (DBA-PostgreSQL) is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing large-scale migrations of on-premises PostgreSQL databases and associated application workloads to Microsoft Azure.

• Experience in Cutover plans for migrating on-premises PostgreSQL databases to Azure cloud environments.

• Combining deep hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, robust PostgreSQL expertise and delivery of CI build pipelines to enable secure, validated and auditable migrations regulated environments.

• Lead migrations of large on-premises PostgreSQL databases to Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server, ensuring minimal downtime and full data integrity.

• Collaborate with platform, network, security, and application teams to ensure correct networking (subnetting, private endpoints, DNS), secure connectivity, and compliance with governance and audit standards.

Desirable Skills: Healthcare or regulated environments, with understanding of compliance, audit, and clinical safety requirements.

Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our international client who are seeking a DevOps Engineer to start immediately to work on a 2-4 month contract. The role is fully remote and is (Apply online only) per day.

Duties and tasks will include:

Own the AWS and Cloudflare infrastructure for the product.
Design and implement production-ready deployment architecture for backend, frontend, PostgreSQL, Redis, and object storage.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for safe deployments, rollbacks, and environment promotion.
Set up and manage secrets, environment configuration, certificates, DNS, and access controls.
Define and maintain production-safe migration, backup, restore, and rollback procedures.
Implement monitoring, alerting, health checks, logging, and operational dashboards.
Improve security at the infrastructure and edge layers, including WAF, rate limiting, origin protection, and internal access controls.
Design and manage traffic routing and availability using load balancers and related ingress components.
Work closely with the full-stack engineer to make the application stable, deployable, and production-ready.
Create clear runbooks for deployments, incidents, recovery, and day-to-day operations.
Help shape scaling, resilience, and reliability strategy as usage grows.

Duties and tasks will include:

Minimum 5 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with AWS.
Strong hands-on experience with Docker and container-based deployments.
Experience designing and operating infrastructure for production web applications.
Experience with AWS ECS/Fargate, RDS PostgreSQL, ElastiCache/Redis, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC, ALB, and Secrets Manager.
Experience with Cloudflare, especially DNS, WAF, rate limiting, and edge security.
Strong experience with load balancers, ingress, routing, and production traffic management.
Strong understanding of Linux, networking, reverse proxies, SSL/TLS, and infrastructure security.
Strong security mindset with the ability to design and operate systems with secure-by-default principles.
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with database migrations, backup/restore, and rollback planning.
Experience setting up logging, monitoring, health checks, and alerting for production systems.
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and make practical infrastructure decisions.
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with an application engineer.
Comfortable working in a spec-driven and AI-assisted workflow, including familiarity with tools such as Codex, Claude Code, or similar engineering assistants.

INDLS

This forward-thinking education provider is committed to high standards, strong compliance, and continuous improvement. They want someone credible and confident who can work across teams, challenge when needed, and help raise quality consistently.
The Organisation

This forward-thinking education provider is committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every member of staff can thrive. Their focus is on empowering people, strengthening leadership capability, and driving meaningful organisational change aligned to their long-term vision.

Role Purpose

• Support the delivery, development and improvement of DevOps services, systems and IT projects.
• Provide senior technical support across key applications so staff and students have reliable systems for teaching, learning and day-to-day work.
• Help develop junior DevOps staff, improve processes and support wider digital transformation projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as the technical specialist for key applications, databases, MIS systems and integrations.
• Support major IT projects, including the development of a new data warehouse.
• Provide 3rd line support for applications, systems, incidents, upgrades, patching and fault resolution.
• Build, maintain and optimise databases using tools such as SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Keep systems, code, configurations and technical processes properly documented.
• Mentor DevOps Application Engineers and help improve team knowledge, skills and service delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or relevant Level 3 qualification in Computing, IT or Business Administration.
• Strong DevOps experience using tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps.
• Excellent technical knowledge of SQL, T-SQL, databases, Microsoft Server, SharePoint and Power Platform.
• At least 5 years’ senior DevOps or senior MIS experience in a large education setting.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, customer service, organisation and mentoring skills.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Professional development opportunities to support continued growth.
• Inclusive, supportive environment that values innovation and wellbeing.
• Access to staff discounts and health & wellbeing initiatives.

Don’t wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn’t quite right for you, we’d love to hear from you regardless.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn’t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Backend Developer (Node.js / TypeScript) Crewe, Hybrid (Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, ECS, EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoBD, Kinesis, SQS, SNS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Gitlab, CI/CD, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Mocha, Sinon) Backend Developer to join a fast-growing, tech driven client in Crewe. You ll work on a large-scale, cloud-based SaaS platform within a high growth area of the business. Contributing to the development of modern, scalable backend systems in a microservices-driven architecture. You will be designing, building and maintaining scalable and secure backend services using Node.JS and Typescript, contributing to complex SaaS platform operating across multiple environments. Working closely with engineers, product and wider teams to deliver high quality features. You will also take ownership of technical challenges and proactively solving problems, supporting continuous improvements across their systems, processes and cross functional teams. This role would suit someone with around 4 years commercial experience, someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and agile environments. Working in a collaborative environment, our client offers this role on hybrid basis with lovely offices in Crewe. For more information, please get in touch.

Location : Reading

NO Visa sponsorship

Eligibility :ILR/Citizen/Dependent/Settled

Domain : Telecom

Job summary :

• Worked for large-scale, mission critical environments in Telecom domain.
• Implement service mesh architectures using Istio for traffic management, security, and observability.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.

Core application skills as a platform engineer:

• OpenShift, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, RabbitMQ, Redis, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, NGINX and F5 load balancers, VMware vSphere, HashiCorp Vault, Keycloak, ArgoCD, Helm Charts, SonarQube, Snyk.
• Implement object storage platforms using S3-compatible storage and MinIO.
• Setting up Apache Airflow, Cisco NSO, Itential at platform level.
• Develop, test and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• DevOps, CI/CD development and DevSecOps tooling.

Foundational Skills:

• Linux, Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing), Python, Ansible, Bash, Gitlab, REST APIs, microservices architecture.

Solutions Architect - London

Job Title: Solutions Architect
Salary: Paying up to £85,000 per annum

Location: Wembley London - 5 days on-site

Are you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for creating innovative technology solutions? Our client, a well-established and diversified multinational organisation, is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their team.

Skills

• Experience: Solution Architecture with a clear focus on E-commerce platforms or API/Middleware ecosystems.
• Technical Stack: Expert-level knowledge of Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), and PostgreSQL - able to read and critique vendor code, not just high-level diagrams.
• Integration Expert: Deep proficiency in API management patterns, Webhook integrations, and Event-Driven Architecture using Kafka or Azure Event Hubs.
• Legacy-to-Cloud: Demonstrable experience migrating Legacy monolithic systems into containerised microservices architectures.
• Tooling: Proficient in Visio or LucidChart for architectural modelling; disciplined in Confluence for documentation practices.

Duties

• Blueprint Delivery: Develop high-quality High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for DTS, EPOS, and other strategic workstreams - to a standard that external vendors are contractually required to match.
• Vendor Governance: Conduct structured audits of vendor-submitted code and architecture. Enforce ‘Stable-by-Design’ framework, ensuring external deliverables meet internal quality, security, and scalability thresholds.
• Data Integration Leadership: Orchestrate complex data mapping between Legacy IBM iSeries (DB2/RPG) systems and modern API Middleware - a technically demanding challenge requiring deep integration expertise.
• Systemic Remediation: Lead deep-dive investigations into recurring platform failures error surges, latency anomalies, and data inconsistencies - and deliver long-term structural remediation, not tactical patches.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain high-quality architecture documentation in Confluence, ensuring designs are versioned, accessible, and transferable to operational teams.