Up to £425 per day - Inside IR35

London / Primarily Remote

6 months

My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require 2 DevOps Engineers with Active SC Clearance for an end client within the Public Sector.Key Requirements:

• Proven commercial experience working as a DevOps Engineer within the Public Sector.
• Active SC Clearance.
• Strong experience with Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), AWS, and high-availability Kubernetes environments (EKS/RKE) including load balancing and multi-site failover.
• Proficient in containerisation and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Skilled in IaC and automation with Terraform, Ansible, and supporting cloud-native platform modernisation.
• Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI), Git version control, and automated delivery practices.
• Experienced with monitoring and observability tooling such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Knowledge of data and streaming technologies including Kafka, MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, plus PKI, secrets management, and IAM.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice to have:

• Puppet, KeyCloak, Vault, and experience supporting microservice architectures.
• Immediate availability.

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Zensar is a leading digital solutions and technology services company that specialises in partnering with global organisations across industries in their Digital Transformation journey. Zensars Return on Digital strategy has enabled customers to look beyond current investments towards realising visible business benefits in their digital transformation journey.

If youre looking for a workplace where associates realise and contribute to their full potential, are recognised for the impact they make, and enjoy the company of the people they work with, then youve come to the right place!

As a Lead Database administrator, you are expected to manage and support enterprise-scale database platforms supporting critical business applications. This role requires strong hands-on expertise across traditional and modern database technologies, along with the ability to drive automation, resiliency, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in high-availability production environments, supporting multiple database engines across on-premises and cloud platforms, and collaborating closely with DevOps, application, and cloud engineering teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the administration and day-to-day operations of enterprise database platforms including PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SingleStore, Netezza, and distributed databases such as YugabyteDB.
• Design, implement, and maintain High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions such as SQL Server Always On, log shipping, failover clustering, PostgreSQL replication, and distributed database clusters.
• Plan and execute robust backup and recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery, cross-region DR, and business continuity solutions.
• Perform database performance tuning by analysing execution plans, identifying bottlenecks, optimizing queries, indexes, and stored procedures, and improving I/O efficiency.
• Lead capacity planning and forecasting by tracking growth trends, system utilization, and transaction volumes to ensure scalability and SLA compliance.
• Strengthen database security through RBAC implementation, auditing, vulnerability assessments, and compliance controls.
• Provide 24x7 production support, including incident management, root cause analysis, change management, and release coordination.
• Work closely with vendors and internal teams to resolve critical incidents, support upgrades, and minimize downtime.
• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to technical standards, documentation, and operational best practices.

Technical Skills Required

• 10+ years of experience in database administration supporting mission-critical systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Exposure to modern and distributed databases such as SingleStore, Netezza, and YugabyteDB.
• Solid experience in HA/DR architecture, performance tuning, security, and capacity planning.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP managed database services.
• Strong automation and scripting skills using Python, Shell, SQL, or similar languages.
• Experience working in ITIL/SLA-driven production environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative solutions.
• Strong understanding of technology trends and market developments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Qualification:

• Must be educated to at least degree level or equivalent.

• Job Title: Linux Engineer
• Salary: £45-55,000 - open to discussions based on experience (+ great additional pension benefits)
• Location: Belfast
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Work Pattern: Monday-Friday, standard operational hours, hybrid working arrangements (3 days from home)

You will be joining a Belfast-based company which has built a strong reputation for innovation within the telecoms sector. Within the role you will get hands-on infrastructure engineering experience, having great ownership over your work and get exposure to working with experienced specialists.

What’s in it for you?

A great opportunity to join an organisation which is on the cutting-edge of modern cloud and telecoms technology. You will utilise innovation to assist in actively building and evolving the technology within the company.

Essential:

• Strong hands-on Linux administration experience, ideally within Debian/Ubuntu production environments
• Solid troubleshooting ability across infrastructure, servers, networking and system performance issues
• Experience with scripting/automation using Bash, Python or similar tools
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, VPNs, routing and firewalls
• Experience supporting databases such as PostgreSQL and/or MySQL/MariaDB in live environments

Desirable:

• AWS/cloud infrastructure experience
• Exposure to SIP/VoIP or telecoms environments
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, or configuration management tools
• Experience working within high-availability or large-scale production environments

Why choose VANRATH?

Partnering with VANRATH gives you access to exclusive IT opportunities, expert market insight and tailored career guidance. We take a consultative approach; offering honest advice, interview preparation and direct access to hiring managers- ensuring a smooth process and the best possible role fit aligned to your skills and long-term goals.

For further information on this role, or any other IT job in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact VANRATH for a confidential chat today.

Benefits:
Work From Home + good pension package

Zensar is a leading digital solutions and technology services company that specialises in partnering with global organisations across industries in their Digital Transformation journey.Zensars Return on Digital strategy has enabled customers to look beyond current investments towards realising visible business benefits in their digital transformation journey. If youre looking for a workplace where associates realise and contribute to their full potential, are recognised for the impact they make, and enjoy the company of the people they work with, then youve come to the right place! As a Senior Database Engineer you are expected to own and evolve our mission-critical database platforms in a high-availability, 247 production environment. This role sits at the intersection of database engineering, SRE practices, and automation, and will play a key part in ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence for business-critical systems. You will be responsible not just for keeping databases running, but for engineering resilience, driving automation, and mentoring teams to operate with production-first and reliability-focused mindsets. Duties and Responsibilities Database Platform Ownership Lead design, build, and operations of large-scale database platforms including MongoDB Enterprise, Percona MongoDB, MongoDB Atlas, along with SQL Server, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, backup, and disaster recovery across multi-region deployments with stringent uptime SLAs. Drive capacity planning, performance optimisation, and lifecycle management for production databases. Reliability & Production Excellence Own production support and incident management for database services, including high-severity incidents in 24/7 environments. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes to reduce recurrence and improve MTTR. Define and implement SRE practices such as SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, proactive monitoring, and alerting. Automation & Engineering Design and develop automation using Ansible, Python, Bash, and PowerShell to eliminate manual work in patching, deployment, DR testing, monitoring, and compliance validation. Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices. Apply software engineering principles to database operations to improve consistency, repeatability, and scalability. Security, Risk & Compliance Identify operational and architectural risks related to database platforms and proactively mitigate them. Define and enforce security, governance, and compliance controls aligned with enterprise and regulatory standards. Support audits and contribute to policy development and standard operating procedures. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with application teams, product managers, architects, cloud, and infrastructure teams to align database solutions with business needs. Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders, providing data-driven recommendations on platform strategy and optimization. Mentor and coach DBA and SRE teams across locations, raising the overall operational maturity of the organization. Technical Skills Required 8+ years of experience in NoSQL database administration. Strong hands-on experience with Couchbase and Apache Cassandra. Proven experience managing large, production-grade NoSQL clusters. Solid understanding of high availability, replication, and disaster recovery concepts. Experience with Linux/Unix environments. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (iCinga, Nimsoft, Splunk, ELK). Experience working in ITIL / SLA-driven production environments. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.Experience working in ITIL/SLA-driven production environments. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative solutions. Strong understanding of technology trends and market developments. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Qualification:Must be educated to at least degree level or equivalent.

Trading since 1989, e.surv Chartered Surveyors is the UK's number one residential surveyor and the largest provider of property risk expertise and residential surveying services. To put it into numbers, we complete more than one property inspection every 12 seconds and employ over 600 surveyors from Land’s End to John O’Groats and Northern Ireland. This gives us the flexibility to offer nationwide coverage combined with invaluable local knowledge. We're part of the LSL Property Services Group PLC which includes household names Your Move and Reeds Rains as well as the mortgage network PRIMIS. We work with lenders, intermediaries, social housing entities and estate agents in addition to private customers. We are currently recruiting for an Senior Software developer Role Purposes The role is to develop, test, and maintain our software applications, provides technical leadership, and collaborates with stakeholders to meet business needs Main Accountabilities \* Application Development - 3 years + experience with creating Python, Django, ReactJS applications \* Experience in administering Microsoft SQL servers, PostgreSQL and other relational database management systems, maintenance plans, database user and security audit with a proven track record on how to achieve maximum database performance by analysing execution plans, indexes, query performance tuning and other SQL best practices. \* Proven and demonstrable experience in web programming using the Django framework \* Experience using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, to create web apps from scratch, with strong attention to detail \* A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices \* Full understanding of the OWASP framework. Enforcement of the framework throughout all coding \* Create, maintain and coordinate backup mechanisms for the purposes of business continuity while maintaining a high level of data availability, in line with IT processes and procedures. \* Maintain/update current applications, always ensuring that change and release processes are followed. \* Work with BAs to ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose and will deliver the expected benefits. \* Ensure that code is well documented, and that knowledge is shared wherever possible. Provide ongoing support for all code written. \* Provide application support for all related applications. \* Create and maintain application documentation. Adhere to Quality Management guidelines, as directed, in line with the framework of ISO 9001. Ensure own H&S, and that of colleagues by complying with both legal and policy requirements. To cover the full development lifecycle from design and planning through to development, testing and deliver Knowledge and Expertise Essential: \* Strong working knowledge of programming (Swift, ReactJS, Docker, Django, Python, HTML 5) and techniques thereof \* Excellent working knowledge of relational database management systems including SQL. \* Expertise in provision, implementation, maintenance and evolution of the e.surv data warehouse, databases and associated technology whilst also ensuring maximum performance from systems. \* Good working knowledge of the Linux and Windows command line interfaces. \* Good working knowledge of user interface design technologies. \* Ability to coach junior team members and help them develop \* Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information \* Working using TDD or BDD \* Unit testing Desirable: \* Azure DevOps \* Experience of working with Scrum or Kanban, PSM, PSD \* Knowledge and full grasp of concepts surrounding data integrity and security in all aspects of development \* ITIL principles \* Knowledge of software development processes – SDLC \* ML experience Qualifications \* Relevant Degree or equivalent. \* 3 years’ experience as a software developer Apply If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career challenge, or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role please contact Alka Tarafdar In your Application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example, she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs) e.surv is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING - All of our employees have to pass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients, if you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process. LSL Property Services are dedicated to protecting your data – our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be viewed HERE

Data Reliability Engineer II (dRE)

Role Overview:

As a Data Reliability Engineer II, you will play a crucial, hands-on role in our global DRE team ensuring our critical database systems are reliable, fast, and scalable. Moving away from traditional, reactive database administration, our mission is to proactively maintain and enhance the reliability, integrity, and performance of our data footprint.

You will help manage a diverse, modern GCP data ecosystemspanning relational, NoSQL, and analytical platforms (with a focus on PostgreSQL via Cloud SQL and AlloyDB, alongside Spanner, Cassandra, Firestore, Bigtable, and BigQuery) - while ensuring smooth operations, performance tuning, and automated deployments.

As our team embraces a cloud-first mindset, you will be encouraged to move beyond a specialized database mindset to become a broad generalist, developing skills across modern data technologies.

Accountabilities

• System Health & Proactive Incident Management: Monitor database system health and participate in a follow-the-sun incident response rotation.

  • Respond to and resolve database-related incidents, diagnose issues, and conduct root-cause analysis to prevent recurring problems.

• Observability, Performance & Optimization: Monitor and tune top resource-consuming patterns and critical queries proactively so databases never become a bottleneck.

  • Track performance metrics to ensure database speed and uptime meet the practical needs of our applications.
  • Work closely with development teams to better understand application workloads and optimize database code within an application context.

• DevOps, Provisioning & Automation: Provision databases and schemas according to application requirements.

  • Actively apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and CI/CD pipelines to manage database structures across environments.
  • Support database deployments as required, utilizing a functional understanding of schema migration tools like Flyway.
  • Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline data operations and make them scalable.

• Resilience, Data Protection & Security: Support the implementation of database resilience, backup, and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.

  • Assist in redesigning architectures for 24x7 availability, including exposure to zero-downtime deployments (e.g., Blue-Green).
  • Setup and maintain replication and Change Data Capture (CDC) processes.
  • Ensure data security, access controls, and encryption comply with standard regulations.

• Documentation: Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation related to data systems, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional Experience: 2-3 years of hands-on experience in Database Administration, Data Reliability Engineering, or a similar role with exposure to database infrastructure.
• Core Database Technologies: Foundational knowledge of relational and NoSQL database concepts. Exposure to or experience with a subset of our cloud-based data platforms (GCP Cloud SQL, PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, Spanner, Cassandra, Firestore, Bigtable, or BigQuery) is desired.
• Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with scripting languages (such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell) and the ability to read, modify, or write basic scripts to help automate operational tasks.
• Infrastructure Tools: Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & DevOps: Experience or familiarity with using Terraform or Kubernetes Config Connector (KCC) to provision infrastructure, alongside version control (Git) and deployment tools (like Argo or general CI/CD pipelines).
• Methodologies: Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to Change Data Capture (CDC) tools like Striim.
• Certifications: Google Associate Cloud Engineer or actively studying for GCP Professional Database Engineer.

Company Benefits:

• Bonus Programme
• Equity Programme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Private Medical and Dental coverage
• Mental Health Benefit Programme
• Group Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• EV Car Benefit Scheme
• Gym Membership
• Family Leave
• Education Assistance - MBA/Advanced Degree/Bachelor Degree
• Ongoing Employee Development Training/Certification
• Hybrid Working

CME Group: Where Futures are Made

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it - all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees’ unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

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MCS Group has an exciting opportunity for an IAM Technical Specialist to join a major public sector transformation programme. This role sits within the integration team, tasked with delivering secure and scalable IAM solutions to support regional systems used across public services.

As IAM Technical Specialist, you will work with a team of IT professionals in the design, development, and support of critical system integration’s. You will also play a central role in enhancing identity life-cycle processes, role-based access controls, and developing robust IAM frameworks that align with organisational security standards.

The Role:

• Help the development of secure IAM work-flows and system integration.
• Design and implement access controls, entitlement structures, and audit/reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and third-party suppliers on delivery and support.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with security standards, including MFA, SoD, and least-privilege models.
• Contribute to project planning, solution design, and ongoing support and enhancements.

The Person- Essential Criteria:

• Solid hands-on expertise with platforms such as Entra ID, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Okta, or Oracle IAM.
• Familiarity with IAM-related technologies & concepts (SSO, ADFS, MFA, RBAC, PKI, etc.).
• Proven experience implementing security best practices like least privilege access and segregation of duties.
• Experience creating and managing RBAC within large-scale enterprise systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage work-streams, meet tight deadlines, and deliver to specification.

The Person- Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, and Kerberos.
• Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.).
• Experience with APIs and web service integration.

Location: Belfast / Hybrid
Duration: Temporary (initially) for 6-12 Months - Starting ASAP
Salary: £24.45/rate per hour | £47677.5/y
Hours: 37.5 per week

If you require any reasonable adjustments in relation to your application, please get in touch.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Corey Hillis Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group .

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.

Skills:
IAM PAM Identity & Access Management Systems Administrator Systems Manager Security engineer

Benefits:
Work From Home Hybrid Working Flexi-Time

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.

Senior Data Scientist

Location: UK Remote
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000
Employment Type: Full-Time
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Overview

A growing organisation is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help develop advanced AI and analytics capabilities that power large-scale intelligence and data-driven products.

This is an opportunity to work within a research-focused environment, building scalable machine learning models and AI systems across areas such as NLP, recommendation systems, predictive analytics, and workforce intelligence.

The Role

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will contribute to the development and optimisation of advanced machine learning and AI models while maintaining high standards of experimentation, validation, and responsible AI practices.

You’ll work closely with AI Engineers, Product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions that drive measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine machine learning models across NLP, classification, prediction, optimisation, and recommendation systems
• Apply generative AI and NLP techniques to improve modelling and data extraction capabilities
• Perform large-scale data analysis and transformation using SQL and cloud-native technologies
• Design and execute experimentation, benchmarking, and model validation frameworks
• Translate business and product challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to productionise models and APIs
• Maintain best practices across reproducibility, explainability, and responsible AI
• Contribute to the development of knowledge-based and ontology-driven systems

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Experience building models across NLP, prediction, optimisation, classification, or recommender systems
• Familiarity with embeddings, LLMs, and prompt engineering
• Experience working within AWS and/or Azure cloud environments
• Understanding of experimentation design, model validation, and reproducibility best practices
• Experience supporting model deployment into production environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Technology Stack

Python, SQL, Databricks, PyTorch, Transformers/LLMs, Prompt Engineering, Pandas, Spark, AWS, Azure, PostgreSQL, FastAPI, Git, CI/CD, Knowledge Graphs

What’s on Offer

• Fully remote UK-based role
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and machine learning products
• Collaborative, research-driven environment
• Exposure to modern AI, NLP, and cloud technologies
• Strong career development opportunities within a growing AI function

Senior AI Engineer Location: UK Remote (UK-based candidates only) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Employment Type: Full-Time Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Overview A growing organisation is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to help design, build, and scale production-grade AI systems and data platforms used across enterprise environments. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering function focused on building robust AI pipelines, transformation APIs, and scalable backend services that support advanced analytics and machine learning products. The Role As a Senior AI Engineer, you will work closely with Data Scientists and cross-functional technical teams to productionise machine learning models and develop high-performance AI services. You’ll contribute across the full engineering lifecycle-from system design and integration through to deployment, monitoring, and optimisation within cloud-native environments. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable AI pipelines and processing workflows
Develop and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices for AI services
Build cloud-native backend systems aligned with best engineering practices
Collaborate with Data Scientists to productionise ML models
Improve system performance, observability, reliability, and security
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure automation
Support integration and interoperability across enterprise platforms
Translate technical requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in backend, data, or ML engineering
Advanced Python skills and experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django
Experience building scalable APIs and microservices
Strong SQL and relational database knowledge (PostgreSQL preferred)
Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments
Understanding of distributed systems and scalable architectures
Exposure to machine learning, NLP, or AI-driven systems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing, and containerisation
Strong problem-solving and communication skills Technology Stack Python, SQL, FastAPI, PyTorch, Transformers/LLMs, Terraform, Databricks, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Git, CI/CD, Knowledge Graphs What’s on Offer Fully remote working within the UK
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and machine learning systems
Collaborative engineering environment
Exposure to modern cloud and AI technologies
Strong career growth opportunities within a growing AI function

London base / FULLY ONSITE

We’re working with a client delivering a major security-focused programme of work, with a strong emphasis on Active Directory and Identity Security at an enterprise level. They’re looking for a seasoned Security Consultant who can operate confidently in complex environments and engage effectively with both technical teams and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical breadth with a consultative mindset—someone who can get into the detail when needed, but also guide, influence, and delegate to SMEs across specialist areas.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in assessing, improving, and guiding security practices across enterprise environments, with a particular focus on Active Directory and identity-related controls.

You’ll be expected to:

• Engage directly with clients, both written and face-to-face, with credibility and clarity
• Take ownership of workstreams—being proactive, thorough, and investigative in your approach
• Operate across a broad technical landscape, pulling in specialist expertise where required
• Contribute to the design, assessment, and improvement of security controls across identity and infrastructure

What We’re Looking For

Core Requirements

• Strong experience with Active Directory in enterprise environments
• Solid background in Identity Security and related domains
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Self-starting, curious, and detail-oriented with a “get it done” mindset

Technical Experience

We’re not expecting someone to tick every box, but a broad spread of experience across several of the below is important:

• Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
• Directory Services (Active Directory, LDAP, etc.)
• Windows and/or *nix environments
• Scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Databases (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Web technologies (Apache, IIS, etc.)
• DevOps and software development practices
• Application integration
• Reporting and data analysis

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!

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

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.

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 on our website.

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

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.