Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client are who seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for an initial 12 month assignment

Location: Glasgow (hybrid)

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a similar Senior Engineer role in Linux Engineering in a complex IT Infrastructure.
• Acting as a senior technical Linux resource across the engineering function.
• Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Advanced experience with Bash and Python.
• Good understanding of common services, applications and protocols, for example HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP and SSL.
• Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling.
• Good understanding of troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line.
• Demonstratable experience of Agile / DevOps working practices.
• Experience of systems monitoring infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM.
• Sound understanding of database technologies, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL.
• Manage Linux certificates across the environment.
• Good experience of squid.
• Responsible for driving all system upgrades across Linux tooling.
• Good understanding across IT On-Prem and Cloud based infrastructure.

Desirable

• You will have relevant Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering qualification, or equivalent related qualifications or experience.
• Experience working in a Cloud Infrastructure Environment; AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Experience with managing CEPH Storage or Linux storage environments.

NB: Active SC/DV level vetting would be advantageous due to the nature of the project.

To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration

Company description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiencesfrom AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, youll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the worlds most important challengesstriving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

Job description

AMD is looking for a talented individual to join the Network Technology Solutions Group in the Data Center Solutions Group as Principal Design Verification Engineer in our Edinburgh office. This team develops RTL blocks and subsystems for the AMD Pensando AI NIC product line, allowing GPU clusters to be built to support AI training and inference workloads at scale.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Principal Design Verification Engineer, you will lead the verification efforts to functionally verify complex RTL blocks destined for the next generation of Data Center networking ASICs.

Required profile

ABOUT YOU:

• Experience of working as a technical lead in a verification team
• Proven track record in simulation-based verification for ASIC or FPGA blocks and subsystems.
• Strong experience in UVM-based verification in SystemVerilog, with a deep understanding of the framework.
• Experience of verification coverage closure in an ASIC or FPGA project.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience of Synopsys functional verification tools would be an advantage.
• Experience of full chip verification would be an advantage.
• Experience of formal verification would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of AI-based debug techniques would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Python would be an advantage.
• Experience in C/C++ would be an advantage.
• RTL design experience would be an advantage.
• Experience in networking technologies and products would be an advantage.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Minimum of a Degree/Masters in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject.

What we offer

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Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client are who seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for an initial 12 month assignment

Location: Glasgow (hybrid)

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a similar Senior Engineer role in Linux Engineering in a complex IT Infrastructure.
• Acting as a senior technical Linux resource across the engineering function.
• Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Advanced experience with Bash and Python.
• Good understanding of common services, applications and protocols, for example HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP and SSL.
• Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling.
• Good understanding of troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line.
• Demonstratable experience of Agile / DevOps working practices.
• Experience of systems monitoring infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM.
• Sound understanding of database technologies, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL.
• Manage Linux certificates across the environment.
• Good experience of squid.
• Responsible for driving all system upgrades across Linux tooling.
• Good understanding across IT On-Prem and Cloud based infrastructure.

Desirable

• You will have relevant Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering qualification, or equivalent related qualifications or experience.
• Experience working in a Cloud Infrastructure Environment; AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Experience with managing CEPH Storage or Linux storage environments.

NB: Active SC/DV level vetting would be advantageous due to the nature of the project.

To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration

Senior Linux Engineer - Central Govt - Secure Environment - 6-12 months - SC Clearance Required

A major central-government client is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to support and enhance a secure, multi-environment Linux estate. This role requires advanced hands-on Linux engineering capability, strong automation skills, deep troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to operate confidently across high-assurance environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, DevOps and project teams to maintain platform stability, drive automation, uplift engineering capability, reduce technical risk, and ensure stakeholder confidence.

Please note: due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is essential. Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates without it.

Key Responsibilities

Linux Engineering & Technical Ownership

• Maintain and support Linux infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud-integrated platforms.
• Troubleshoot and deliver services across DNS, NTP, RHEL Directory Services, Proxy, Satellite, CEPH and database technologies.
• Monitor, alert and maintain ROSA Linux infrastructure across all environments.

Operational Delivery & Change Management

• Support BAU and project implementation activities with full documentation and handover artefacts.
• Own and implement changes across the Linux estate within agreed governance processes.
• Ensure all deployments meet internal and regulatory security standards.

Automation, DevOps & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver automation using Ansible, Bash, Python and associated tooling.
• Identify platform trends and proactively implement preventative measures.
• Drive system upgrades and ensure Linux tooling is kept current.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

• Produce documentation, processes and policies to strengthen governance and reporting.
• Lead Incident, Problem and Risk Management within the Linux engineering area.

Collaboration, Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Work closely with engineers, vendors and product owners on delivery and roadmap planning.
• Support and mentor junior engineers as needed.

Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Significant experience as a Senior Linux Engineer in large, complex enterprise environments.
• Advanced Linux troubleshooting (up to 4th line).
• Strong Bash and Python Scripting ability.
• Strong understanding of SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL, HTTPS and related protocols.
• Experience with Ansible automation.
• Experience with VMware or Hyper-V.
• Strong experience with monitoring systems and certificate management.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL.
• Strong understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Experience of Agile/DevOps environments.

Desirable

• Relevant Computer Science/IT qualification.
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• CEPH or large-scale Linux storage experience.

TL;DR

Job Title: Senior Linux Engineer
Start Date: ASAP
Location: East Kilbride/London (Hybrid/Remote)
Contract Length: 6-12 months
Day Rate: £600 (Inside IR35)
IR35: Inside IR35
Clearance: Active SC clearance required (DV eligible)

Senior Linux Engineer - Government - SC/DV Clearance - 6 months + contract (inside IR35)

We are working with a major government client looking for an experienced Linux Engineer to join their team. Due to the nature of the role and the client, candidates with active SC clearance and eligible for DV Clearance would be preferred.

As Senior Linux Engineer, you’ll provide advanced technical expertise across enterprise Linux infrastructure to maintain performance, security and availability. The role exists to support ongoing project delivery and BAU operations, while driving automation and platform improvements in line with internal and regulatory standards. You’ll act as a senior technical point within the engineering function, working closely with other teams and vendors to keep environments up to date and well governed.

I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have

• Strong experience in a senior Linux engineering role within a complex infrastructure environment, ideally within government/public sector environments.
• Proven ability to act as a senior technical Linux resource, owning decisions and outcomes.
• Experience with virtualised networking and platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Advanced Scripting skills with Bash and Python.
• Good understanding of core services and protocols (HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL) and troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line level.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and infrastructure monitoring.
• Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM.
• Understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL, plus experience managing Linux certificates, Squid and Linux tooling upgrades.
• Broad understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure, with occasional out-of-hours work and site travel as required.
• Desirable: relevant IT/engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and CEPH or other Linux storage environments.

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!

Technical Lead - Automation (Python / AWS)

Location - Remote, with occasional trip to Edinburgh/ Glasgow required

Duration - 6 months with possible extensions

Day rate - circa £550 p/d (outside ir35)

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to provide hands-on leadership to an agile development team delivering automation capabilities within a large-scale land registration platform. This role will focus on accelerating automation delivery by establishing strong engineering practices, building scalable cloud services, and guiding a team of Python engineers to deliver innovative AI-driven solutions.

You will play a key role in delivering a production-ready automation service that leverages OCR, object detection, and large language models (LLMs) to support accurate and scalable decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership to a cross-functional agile development team.
• Lead the design and delivery of automation services supporting land registration workflows.
• Establish delivery practices including agile ceremonies, quality gates, and continuous improvement.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions on the AWS cloud platform.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling frequent and safe releases.
• Implement automation workflows that move cases through defined decision points with full auditability.
• Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including security, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and operational runbooks for production services.
• Collaborate with product, design, operations, and data teams to shape the delivery roadmap.
• Mentor engineers and champion engineering best practices across the team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading high-performing software engineering teams.
• Strong Python development (3.9+) and experience building APIs using FastAPI.
• Commercial experience with AWS, including serverless architectures and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with OCR, object detection, or LLM-based automation solutions.
• Expertise with Docker, GitLab pipelines, and CI/CD practices.
• Strong understanding of secure, scalable cloud architecture and operational readiness.

Please apply today to be considered

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Were looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join the Spider team. Youll work closely with our developers and wider team to support, improve, and maintain our platforms and deployment processes.

We deliver digital projects for a range of established brands and organisations, across both web and mobile. The role offers exposure to varied work, practical problem-solving, and a team that values clear communication and doing things properly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure across AWS (primary), with some client environments on Rackspace Cloud and Azure
• Build, improve, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab CI automated testing, staging deployments, environment management
• Maintain and extend Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Manage Docker-based development and deployment workflows, including Lando local development environments
• Administer Linux servers and Proxmox virtualisation infrastructure
• Support deployment pipelines for PHP/Drupal applications (composer builds, config sync, database updates, cache management)
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting across environments
• Scripting across Bash (sed/awk), Python, and Perl
• Collaborate with the development team to improve developer experience and environment parity between local, staging, and production

Salary and benefits

Spider Online offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience, alongside a strong reward package. This includes a quarterly performance-related bonus and participation in our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), meaning employees share directly in the success of the business.

Additional benefits include a generous holiday allowance (including your birthday off), company pension, and a hybrid working model with two days per week in our Glasgow office and the remainder working from home.

About Spider Online

Based in Glasgow city centre, Spider Online is a digital agency working with clients across the transport, government, and HR sectors. We design and build websites, mobile applications, and APIs, and provide ongoing technical support, hosting, and platform administration.

About the Role

As a Server Engineer the primary focus of this role will be to provide 3rd line operational support within our IT - Platforms Infrastructure Team. You will manage and maintain the day-to-day operations of backend IT systems, as well as implementing new technologies and systems. You will work in a dynamic environment, handling both Business as Usual ( BAU ) and project-based tasks.

This role reports to the Infrastructure Team Leader. Hours of work are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with requirements to work the On Call rota on a rotating basis. Additional overtime outside core hours and at weekends for system maintenance and other out of hours work will be required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor, manage, and proactively optimise all servers and infrastructure applications to ensure top-tier performance and availability.
• Oversee and support VMware infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and efficiency.
• Ensure the effective management and maintenance of SAN infrastructure to ensure reliable and effective data storage solutions.
• Provide expert support for cloud-based solutions, ensuring smooth and efficient integration as well as effective support.
• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools, taking part in automation initiatives to enhance server management and streamline maintenance tasks.
• Create, update, and review infrastructure documentation in accordance with Ashurst standards, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Adhere strictly to IT processes and procedures, especially regarding Change Control, Privileged Access Management, and system security, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Resolve all logged incidents and service requests promptly, and support major incident activities, as well as problem, change, and configuration management processes.
• Collaborate with the Service Delivery team to manage escalations and resolve tickets effectively, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Participate in operational rotas to maintain environmental stability and proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Engage with vendors to provide support and guidance, enhancing service delivery and resolving technical challenges.
• Work closely with the global IT - Platforms Infrastructure Team to deliver seamless support across different regions and time zones to our user community.

Skills and experience

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Back Office products
• Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory 2016 and newer as well as familiarity with Entra ID.
• Experience with Windows Server versions 2016 - 2022
• Knowledge of Microsoft clustering technology
• Scripting skills with a focus on automating and streamlining server management processes. (Powershell, Working with APIs, etc)
• Expertise in virtualisation technologies, particularly VMware •Experience with SAN Storage solutions. (DellEMC, HPE, vSAN)
• Azure and M365 experience, particularly with EntraID and cloud adoption.
• Experience with configuring, supporting and optimising ADFS and SSO technologies as well as migration to Entra ID.
• Understanding of network fundamentals and protocols
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a cross-functional team.
• Experience working in agile environments
• Familiarity with ITIL principles and frameworks, experience with best practice adherence.
• Experience working within security best practices and compliance requirements
• Experience working within strict change control processes

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with automated deployment tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune)
• Experience with scripting and automation tools beyond PowerShell (e.g., Python, IaC )
• Experience with monitoring and performance tuning tools (e.g., PRTG , SolarWinds)
• Knowledge of IT governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, Cyber Essentials)
• Familiarity with incident response and disaster recovery planning Understanding of vulnerability management with experience in remediation and risk management

Contract – Permanent

Location: Atrium Court/Glasgow

Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum depending on experience

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.

Not your average role….

The Commercial Data Product Analyst plays a pivotal role in delivering ScotRail’s Commercial Data Strategy, turning data into actionable insights that drive commercial performance and innovation. Using cutting-edge analytics, automation and business reporting tools while collaborating closely with stakeholders from all areas of the business, this role aims to ensure data is both a strategic asset and a practical decision-making tool.

The post holder will explore new data sources, techniques, and technologies to solve complex business challenges, while identifying opportunities to automate processes and generate secondary datasets that align with commercial objectives, helping to improve operational efficiencies, grow revenue and increase customer satisfaction.

The role will involve extensive collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate, reliable datasets are delivered and fully leveraged. Working alongside data engineering colleagues, the analyst will maintain robust monitoring solutions and ensure the reports powered by these datasets are clear, actionable, and impactful for business users.

At the heart of this role is the maintenance and development of our critical dashboards and analytical tools, including ScotRail’s industry-leading passenger counts platform. This essential system combines multiple large datasets using a complex data model and advanced SQL queries, making it a vital resource for spatiotemporal insights into network usage and supporting decision-making across the business. The post-holder’s expertise will ensure these tools remain robust, reliable and transparent while evolving to deliver even greater insights, enabling colleagues in all areas to drive smarter, data-led decisions.

What you bring:

You will be a curious and analytical problem-solver, equally comfortable diving into complex datasets and optimising queries as you are translating insights into actionable business strategies. You thrive at the intersection of data and commercial impact, using your proficiency in SQL, Python, or data visualisation tools to uncover trends, automate processes, and create innovative solutions. You are detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture, allowing you to spot opportunities in data that others might overlook, while always keeping the organisation’s commercial goals in focus: weighing the “nice to haves” with the “must-delivers”.

A natural collaborator, you will be comfortable bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. You communicate clearly and persuasively, whether explaining a data model to engineers or presenting insights to colleagues. Your ability to listen, ask the right questions, and align data solutions with business needs makes you a trusted partner across the organisation. You’re proactive in gathering requirements and anticipating challenges, ensuring that data products are accurate, user-friendly, and impactful.

Key responsibilities

Commercial Data Strategy & Development

* Support the Commercial Data Product Manager in shaping, delivering, and maintaining ScotRail’s Commercial Data Strategy.

* Research, evaluate, and develop novel solutions for big data challenges, exploring new sources of data, techniques, and automation opportunities.

* Scope and evaluate opportunities to generate new secondary data sets to support business objectives.

Data Analysis, Insight & Stakeholder engagement

* Engage with stakeholders to gather data and insight requirements, translating them into actionable analytical solutions.

* Provide ad hoc data support to the commercial function to answer queries and inform business decisions.

* Mine existing data sources and assess the value of open source and third-party supplier data, developing use cases to demonstrate impact.

* Collaborate with internal and external partners on data projects, ensuring datasets are accurate, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.

Data Visualisation, Reporting & BI governance

* Design & maintain dashboards, visualisations, and reports to present data clearly and effectively for decision-making.

* Translate complex data into actionable insights for commercial teams and senior stakeholders.

* Support adherence to the organisation’s BI strategy, ensuring data practices align with wider business objectives and contribute to its ongoing development.

Essential skills

* Degree in a quantitative or business-related field.

* Expert in manipulating complex datasets with Excel, Power BI/Power Query, and Python or R.

* Proficiency in SQL (advanced queries and optimisation) and relational databases.

* Experience building data models and dashboards to drive executive decision-making.

* Ability to turn business needs into technical insights and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders.

* Proven record of working with data engineers to optimise processing flows.

* Commercial mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Desirable skills

* Application of data mining and machine learning techniques.

* Experience with software development best practices including Git & DevOps or equivalent.

What we offer you:

ScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including:

* Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme.

* Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family.

* Generous holiday allowance.

* Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption.

* Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary.

* Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan.

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.

Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.

Selection Process

Selected candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview. All offers are subject to passing our pre-employment checks which include a criminal record check, medical and referencing.

Equal Opportunities

ScotRail is seven times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse background.

Senior Moodle Developer - 6-Month FTC

47,500-56,500 + Company Benefits

Education Provider

Working Pattern: Hybrid, typically 1 day per week on-site in Warwick. Fully remote applicants may also be considered depending on experience.

Front & Back-End / Moodle & Digital Learning Systems

A leading education provider is seeking a Senior Noodle Developer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will play a key role in developing, enhancing and supporting their core digital learning platforms, including Moodle, lecture capture systems, and related assessment tools.

The Role

• Provide expert support for Moodle and digital learning systems.
• Design, develop and maintain high-quality applications, integrations and features.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and deliver clean, scalable fixes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Contribute to key digital projects with technical guidance and solution design.
• Maintain documentation, ensure data security and support business continuity.

About You

• Strong technical expertise with Moodle (plugin development, integrations, etc.).
• Skilled in PHP, JavaScript, CSS, NodeJS, jQuery (Python desirable).
• Knowledge of Linux (coding languages), REST APIs, CI/CD, Agile and test-driven development.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• PRINCE2 or ITIL4 Foundation.
• Experience in higher education or digital learning environments.
• Working knowledge of Azure and engagement in Moodle/e-learning communities.

Contract Details

• 6-month FTC
• 47,500-56,500 salary
• Based in Warwick

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

The Business

CommTel Network Solutions is a leading international provider of advanced telecommunications solutions for critical services industries, with a focus on Mining, Resources and Power Utilities.

The Role

The OSS Engineer is responsible for delivering technical expertise across CommTel’s Operational Support Systems portfolio. This role partners closely with customers, sales, development, and support teams to, design, integrate, deploy, test and support mission‑critical OSS solutions for our customers in the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with CommTel OSS customers
• Collaborate with the CommTel Sales team to articulate the value and capability of the technical solution
• Prepare and deliver technical demonstrations of OSS products
• Interpret customer needs and requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications
• Serve as the technical lead for OSS projects, ensuring quality outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Prepare solution design documents aligned to customer requirements and project scope
• Provide advisory and best‑practice guidance to customers on the effective use of CommTel OSS products
• Perform on-site deployment activities, including installation, patches, and software upgrades
• Conduct verification testing with customers to validate solution adheres to the specifications
• Deliver 3rd‑level technical support, including complex issue diagnosis and resolution
• Undertake troubleshooting across software, systems, integrations, and network layers

Requirements

• Qualifications in Telecom, IT or Engineering
• 5 Years’ experience in OSS solutions
• Deep experience with Network Management Systems (NMS)
• Knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP, MPLS-TP, and SDH/PDH
• Understanding of metrics driving network performance
• Experience with configuration of networking devices
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Perl, Python, Ansible)
• Experience with network management protocols (SNMP, ICMP, Syslog, NETCONF, Telemetry)
• Administration of Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Understanding of software application architectures
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Company laptop and phone provided for business use.
• Training and career development.
• Exposure to multidiscipline works.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunity to join an ASX listed Company experiencing significant growth.

We are an inclusive and diverse workplace and would encourage females, and individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply.

If after reviewing this advertisement you feel you are a good fit for the role and meet the listed criteria, please select apply.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Intelligence Developer to join Ashurst’s global Business Intelligence team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role holder will proactively support management in achieving the Firm’s strategy by engaging in operational Business Intelligence activities which may include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing data warehouse designs that support demands for business intelligence and data analytics;
• Identifying and validating internal and external data sets generated from a diverse range of business and operational processes;
• Transforming the results of analysis into information that can be communicated to stakeholders using dashboards and reports;
• Interpreting and analysing data, comparative analysis, benchmarking, trend analysis;
• Focusing on data quality to provide confidence for making decision on a single version of the truth.

The role is based in our Glasgow office with hybrid working.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page.

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

• Extensive (circa 5 years) business intelligence experience - deep knowledge of dimensional modelling and the BI domain, both current and future trends. Knowledge of data protection legislation globally, and data management is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated capability to gather and translate data requirements from stakeholders into repeatable, performant processes and reporting structures.
• Good knowledge of Cloud concepts, or the ability to learn the techniques and technology necessary to implement an enterprise data platform with such technology.
• Proactive approach, self-motivated with the ability to work to realistic and challenging goals. Common-sense style of working, works within policy and procedure but remains business enabling.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, orally or in writing, at all levels.
• Experience working with Databricks, Python, Azure (not essential but very beneficial).

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

Job description:

• We are looking for an experienced Python Backend Developer with strong cloud expertise and hands-on experience building or supporting enterprise-grade platforms.
• This role is ideal for someone who has worked on complex, high-performance systems such as trading platforms, financial systems, or other large-scale enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python
• Build and enhance REST APIs and microservices
• Work on high-throughput, low-latency systems
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps and architecture
• Optimize performance, scalability, and system reliability
• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases and large datasets

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong backend development experience with Python
• Proven experience working on enterprise-grade trading platforms OR complex enterprise systems
• Hands-on experience with AWS (compute, storage, networking, security)
• Experience building high-performance, scalable systems
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with data querying tools such as Athena
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes is a plus

-Network Engineer
-Permanent
-Glasgow/Hybrid -Salary to £45,000 per annum + excellent benefits package inc company equity

Fantastic new opportunity to the market to join our Glasgow-based technology services client. The business is now recruiting for a seasoned Network Engineer, as they continue to grow their tech team from their state-of-the-art tech hub in Glasgow.

Our client is a true Scottish success story, who support some impressive clients globally and have just raised significant funding to embark on the next phase of their journey. They have enjoyed continued growth, year on year, since they were founded and now feature on the London Stock Exchange, with over 100 staff members globally.

This is an exciting time for an experienced Network Engineer to join the business, with the opportunity to complete a diverse range of projects within the organisation.

You will be part of a highly technical team, managing the global networks and will assist with the technical delivery of all services across the network.

Working with the network and infrastructure teams to ensure client up time and liaising with internal/external customers to understand technical requirements through to resolution will be central to the role. There will be further responsibility to investigate and diagnose network-related incidents and analyse / upgrade network resources where required, including router/switching upgrades.

Skills/Experience Required

• Extensive technical background with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Strong understanding of the technologies and challenges in data centre environments.
• Broad understanding of Juniper network environments (EX/QFX Switching, SRX Firewalls) - JNCIP preferred.
• Strong understanding of Juniper SRX security appliances.
• Analyse and upgrade network resources - router/switch/uplink upgrades.
• Deployment and maintenance for the trading, WAN and public network infrastructure.
• Maintenance of network uptime.
• Responding to customer queries and adhering to contracted SLAs.
• Financial Services experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management.

Nice to Haves

• Experience of network design in large data centres.
• Experience with Arista low latency switching environments.
• understanding of VXLAN/EVPN deployment and management.
• Network Automation/Programming using Python and/or other scripting languages.
• Thorough understanding of Linux and Windows Server OS.

If you are keen to find out further detail around this opportunity, please forward an updated CV to

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Lead Data Engineer (Azure / Databricks)

NO VISA REQUIREMENTS

MUST BE BASED NEAR GLASGOW TO WORK 3 DAYS ONSITE

My FMCG client is undergoing a major transformation of their entire data landscape-migrating from legacy systems and manual reporting into a modern Azure + Databricks Lakehouse. They are building a secure, automated, enterprise-grade platform powered by Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines, Unity Catalog and Azure Data Factory.
They are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to help deliver high-quality pipelines and curated datasets used across Finance, Operations, Sales, Customer Care and Logistics.

What You’ll Do

Lakehouse Engineering (Azure + Databricks)

• Build and maintain scalable ELT pipelines using Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines, PySpark and Spark SQL.
• Work within a Medallion architecture (Bronze ? Silver ? Gold) to deliver reliable, high-quality datasets.
• Ingest data from multiple sources including ChargeBee, legacy operational files, SharePoint, SFTP, SQL, REST and GraphQL APIs using Azure Data Factory and metadata-driven patterns.
• Apply data quality and validation rules using Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines expectations.

Curated Layers & Data Modelling

• Develop clean and conforming Silver & Gold layers aligned to enterprise subject areas.
• Contribute to dimensional modelling (star schemas), harmonisation logic, SCDs and business marts powering Power BI datasets.
• Apply governance, lineage and permissioning through Unity Catalog.

Orchestration & Observability

• Use Lakeflow Workflows and ADF to orchestrate and optimise ingestion, transformation and scheduled jobs.
• Help implement monitoring, alerting, SLAs/SLIs and runbooks to support production reliability.
• Assist in performance tuning and cost optimisation.

DevOps & Platform Engineering

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate deployment of notebooks, Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines, SQL models and ADF assets.
• Support secure deployment patterns using private endpoints, managed identities and Key Vault.
• Participate in code reviews and help improve engineering practices.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work with BI and Analytics teams to deliver curated datasets that power dashboards across the business.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and the ongoing data platform roadmap.

Tech You’ll Use

• Databricks: Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines, Lakeflow Workflows, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake
• Azure: ADLS Gen2, Data Factory, Event Hubs (optional), Key Vault, private endpoints
• Languages: PySpark, Spark SQL, Python, Git
• DevOps: Azure DevOps Repos & Pipelines, CI/CD
• Analytics: Power BI, Fabric

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Commercial and proven Lead Data Engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering solutions on Azure + Databricks.
• Strong PySpark and Spark SQL skills within distributed compute environments.
• Experience working in a Lakehouse/Medallion architecture with Delta Lake.
• Understanding of dimensional modelling (Kimball), including SCD Type 1/2.
• Exposure to operational concepts such as monitoring, retries, idempotency and backfills.

Mindset

• Good energy and enthusiasm
• Keen to grow within a modern Azure Data Platform environment.
• Comfortable with Git, CI/CD and modern engineering workflows.
• Able to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Quality-driven, collaborative and proactive.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape and build a modern enterprise Lakehouse platform.
• Hands-on work with Azure, Databricks and leading-edge engineering practices.
• Real progression opportunities within a growing data function.
• Direct impact across multiple business domains.