Python Jobs in Manchester

Location: Fully Remote - UK & Europe Right to Work: Must have the right to work in the UK Experience: 2-5 years Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience) About the Role We’re looking for an Offensive Engineer to join our security team and help us stay ahead of real-world threats. This is not a ‘run-the-tool-and-write-the-report’ role - we’re looking for someone who enjoys building, automating, and thinking creatively about offensive security. You’ll be working fully remotely from the UK (or abroad butUK right to work is paramount), collaborating with a highly technical team to design and deploy offensive security solutions, develop tooling, and simulate adversary behaviour at scale. If you enjoy combining hands-on hacking with software engineering and automation, this role is for you. What You’ll Be Doing Creating smart automation offensive security activities including penetration testing and foot holding / initial access Designing, building, and deploying custom offensive tooling and automation Studying and deploying exploit code and offensive tooling (TTPs) Working with cloud infrastructure to support large-scale testing, data processing, and real-time attacks Collaborating closely with engineers and security teams to fine tune and research improvements and testing Continuously researching emerging threats, techniques, and vulnerabilities Ideal Traits We’d love to talk to you if you have 2-5 years of hands-on technical experience , along with the following: Red Team & Offensive Security Expertise - Hands on, manual, automation and tool writing Cloud Infrastructure Experience - Some deployment and automation ideally Innovative Mindset - a scientist mindset. How to improve and learn. Programming & Automation Skills - Python or Go ideally Maybe you’re an open source contributor as well? Why Join Us? Fully remote role across the UK and Europe £70-80k salary , depending on experience Freedom to build, automate, and innovate rather than just follow playbooks A collaborative, engineering-led security culture Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment. TPBN1_UKTJ

Core Network Engineer

Oscar Associates Limited

North West England

Core Network Engineer | £500p/day (Inside IR35) | Cheshire | WAN, DWDM, Optical TransportOur client is looking for a Core Network Engineer with experience in high end network connectivity who understands core infrastructure that’ll support inter-regional and multi-site connectivity. You must be comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders and act as the technical partner to various levels of management.This role will require you to be on site for 2 days and as this is an urgent requirement a shorter notice period will be ideal.Key responsibilities:

You will be in charge of the planning and ongoing progress of the organisations core network and transport infrastructure, this will be in a high throughput routing environment

Support WAN routing, switching and the transport infrastructure to make sure performance and capacity meet the requirements set out by the client

Communication will be key in this role to keep on track of progress and mitigate risks so you can follow through with appropriate actions

Creating and maintaining technical documentation that covers failure impacts, remediation

Own core routing, support fibre infrastructure and transport technologies (e.g. Cisco DWDM, Cisco ASR Router, Cisco NCS)

Skills

Expertise in enterprise networking technologies is key, experience supporting core LAN, MAN and WAN environments is essential

Hands on knowledge of core routing, switching and transport technologies, inclusive of IP networking, MPLS, segment routing, multicast, and VPNs.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of optical transport architectures this is across metro and long distance networks.

Exposure to Network automation tools and practises

Examples of network observability/troubleshooting tools include, but not an exhaustive list SevOne, Splunk, NetScout, Wireshark, NDC, HPNA, NNMI, OBM, IBM Watson, NSO, etc.

Must have experience engaging and collaborating with clients

Ideal candidate would be someone who takes ownership of responsibilities and ensures alignment across the teams

Desirables:

Experience with SDN; Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, Arista CloudVision

Previous experience in network design, deployment or operations would be great

If you’ve worked with automation tools such as Python, Ansible, Django etc. (specifically for ticketing systems and network devices) that’s a bonus!

Industry experience working within the financial sector

Candidates will be required to go through background checks before commencing contract.Must be eligible to live and work in the specified work location . Some occasional travel maybe required. Only successful candidates will be contacted.EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Our client is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.If this sounds like a good fit, apply now as interviews will commence imminently!Core Network Engineer | £500p/day (Inside IR35) | Cheshire | WAN, DWDM, Optical TransportOscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Offensive & Penetration Test Automation Engineer

Location: Fully Remote - UK & Europe Right to Work: Must have the right to work in the UK Experience: 2-5 years Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)About the RoleWe’re looking for an Offensive Engineer to join our security team and help us stay ahead of real-world threats. This is not a ‘run-the-tool-and-write-the-report’ role - we’re looking for someone who enjoys building, automating, and thinking creatively about offensive security.You’ll be working fully remotely from the UK (or abroad butUK right to work is paramount), collaborating with a highly technical team to design and deploy offensive security solutions, develop tooling, and simulate adversary behaviour at scale. If you enjoy combining hands-on hacking with software engineering and automation, this role is for you.What You’ll Be Doing

Creating smart automation offensive security activities including penetration testing and foot holding / initial access

Designing, building, and deploying custom offensive tooling and automation

Studying and deploying exploit code and offensive tooling (TTPs)

Working with cloud infrastructure to support large-scale testing, data processing, and real-time attacks

Collaborating closely with engineers and security teams to fine tune and research improvements and testing

Continuously researching emerging threats, techniques, and vulnerabilities

Ideal TraitsWe’d love to talk to you if you have 2-5 years of hands-on technical experience, along with the following:

Red Team & Offensive Security Expertise - Hands on, manual, automation and tool writing

Cloud Infrastructure Experience - Some deployment and automation ideally

Innovative Mindset - a scientist mindset. How to improve and learn.

Programming & Automation Skills - Python or Go ideally

Maybe you’re an open source contributor as well?

Why Join Us?

Fully remote role across the UK and Europe

£70-80k salary, depending on experience

Freedom to build, automate, and innovate rather than just follow playbooks

A collaborative, engineering-led security culture

Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Cloud Application Developer

Sanderson Recruitment

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a commercial supplier to government in their search for a Cloud Application Developer to work out of either London, Manchester or Gloucestershire. This client, aside from offering a very strong package, offer an excellent development programme, with a real willingness to support both financially and otherwise.Tech wise, we have requirement for both Java and Python backend languages, and cloud experience would also be very helpful indeed. AWS is by far the most prevalent, but we will look at individuals with transferable experience in this area.Role Responsibilities

Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the business environment, technical landscape, and organisational strategic objectives.

Advise customers on emerging technologies and best-practice methodologies, designing and delivering innovative, automated solutions to complex challenges.

Interpret and apply security policies, ensuring all implemented solutions meet required security standards.

Design and implement highly available, scalable, and resilient systems.

Desirable Skills and Technologies

Proven experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Azure Virtual Desktop.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, React, and Go.

Experience deploying applications within cloud architectures,

Hands-on experience with web application services.

Familiarity with Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development

Experience in API design, development, and integration.

Knowledge of monitoring and observability systems.

Understanding of modern digital delivery processes and agile methodologies.

Working knowledge of the Atlassian toolset.

Experience with JavaScript front-end frameworks and core front-end technologies.

Strong understanding of asynchronous programming concepts and associated design considerations.

Knowledge of database schema design and query languages.

Experience with source control and version management systems.

Understanding of deploying and configuring AWS components in environments with strict security requirements.

Awareness of identity, access management, and authentication mechanisms and related security tools.

This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo a high level of UK security clearance.If you’re interested in the above, apply or reach out toReasonable 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.

Lead Platform Engineer

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Lead Platform Engineer Hybrid £80-90k IaC, AWS, Cloud, Linux, Kubernetes, Python, Go, TypeScript, Terraform, Ansible, Git, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Internet TechThis exciting and established client is looking to add a Lead Platform Engineerto their development team . The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, with extensive hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for managing networks and systems. You will have a track record of enhancing deployment practices, strengthening infrastructure capabilities, and improving operational resilience. This role also includes line-management responsibilities.Core skills required:

Excellent experience with IaC in a multi-region cloud environment using Terraform, Ansible or OpenTofu

Strong experience with Linux-based operating systems

Proficiency in at least one coding language such as Go, Python or TypeScript

Solid experience with data storage systems including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch and Redis

Experience running a data-warehousing solution and a customer data platform

Hands-on knowledge of core internet technologies (TCP, HTTP, DNS, etc.)

Experience managing a small team

Experience with AWS is desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Platform looking for an organisation that will support them in reaching their full potential through training, development opportunities and the chance to demonstrate excellent leadership. You will play a key role in ensuring the organisations digital infrastructure remains robust, scalable and resilient. They offer fantastic benefits including bonus, pension, life insurance, share options, flexible working and more.IaC, AWS, Cloud, Linux, Kubernetes, Python, Go, TypeScript, Terraform, Ansible, Git, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Internet TechSend your CV to Alex If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks.Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process.Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Python Engineer (£70k-£90k) - AI-Driven Product BuildThis is a hands-on senior engineering role for someone who wants to work on real-world AI systems, not proofs of concept or hype projects.You’ll be joining a small, founder-led team building an AI-driven platform that automates complex, document-heavy workflows. The focus is on applying modern AI tooling in production environments where reliability, accuracy, and clarity really matter.This is a genuine build-phase role with meaningful ownership and influence over how the product evolves.What you’ll be doing

Building and maintaining backend services and APIs in Python

Working with AI / LLM-driven workflows in production systems

Designing robust, scalable backend architecture

Collaborating closely with founders and senior stakeholders

Taking features from concept through to live deployment

What they’re looking for

Strong commercial experience as a Python engineer

Solid backend engineering fundamentals

Interest or exposure to AI / LLM integration (production use, not research)

Comfortable working autonomously in a small team

Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset

Context

Early-stage, product-led environment

Small, senior engineering team

High trust and autonomy

Remote-first UK setup

Monthly MCR meet ups

Up to £90k

Senior Python Software Engineer - Remote - To £100,000 + 10% Bonus

This role can be remote but you must live in the UK. You must have an exceptioanl red brick universtity background. Job Title: Senior Python Software Engineer Job Type: Full-time, permanent Salary: Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus About the business This organisation are one of the UK’s fastest-growing AI scale up comany’s who are on a mission to beacome the market leader in both their specilaist B2B and B2C offerings. They build internal scalable, cutting-edge AI technology that powers a niche area to be the best that it can be. Join them to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. Role Overview They are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior or Lead Python Software Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs. You’ll work closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure software. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services using Python. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services. Collaborate with DevOps and frontend engineers to ensure seamless delivery. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems. Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in Python software development. Strong knowledge of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus). Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred Qualifications Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development. Exposure to asynchronous programming (e.g., asyncio, Celery). Familiarity with frontend technologies (React, Vue.js) is a bonus. What They Offer Competitive salary and bonus Flexible remote work or hybrid model. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Generous holidays. Professional development budget. A collaborative and inclusive team culture. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. TPBN1_UKTJ

C# Developer Remote Outside IR35A client is looking for a seasoned C# Developer to join their development function and contribute to a significant internal programme of work.Working as part of the software development team, you ll partner closely with senior stakeholders to produce high-quality, efficient code that supports core business systems.Responsibilities of the C# Developer:

Produce well-structured and clearly documented C# / .NET code.

Contribute across the full software lifecycle on greenfield, end-to-end projects.

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setup.

Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to the establishment of development best practices.

Required Experience of the C# Developer:

Must have a strong background in C# / .NET development.

Experience of PostgresSQL or other SQL databases.

CI/CD experience.

Experience in API design and building system integrations.

Microsoft Dynamics integration (highly desirable).

Python and/or JavaScript experience (desirable).

Excellent communication skills and confidence in working remotely.

This C# Developer role is an immediate start, with interview slots available next week.To discuss this exciting C# Developer opportunity in more detail, please apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website.Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Senior Data Engineer

Tenth Revolution Group

About the Role We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a leading Microsoft partner that is modernising data platforms and delivering innovative analytics solutions for organisations across the UK. You will work closely with clients to understand their business challenges before designing tailored solutions that improve efficiency, drive self‑service reporting and support long‑term scalability. This is a hands‑on role where you will support clients from a variety of different sectors. You will also be able to supplement this hands-on experience with the opportunity to gain Microsoft focus certifications and accreditations. Responsibilities Build and manage data pipelines using Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks or Microsoft Fabric Design, implement and maintain data lakes data warehouses and ETL/ELT processes Develop scalable data models for reporting in Power BI Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and advise on solutions that best fit the individual needs of the businessSkills and Experience Hands‑on experience Azure services such as Synapse, Data Factory or Databricks Strong SQL skills Proficiency in Python and/or PySpark Experience with Power BI and data modellingWhat is on offer Salary up to £65,000 Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK Performance‑related bonus scheme Pension scheme and private healthcare optionsThis is just a brief overview of the role. For the full details, simply apply with your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss it further. Tenth Revolution Group are the go‑to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK, offering more opportunities nationwide than any other recruitment agency. We are proud sponsors of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour and the London Fabric User Group

Software Engineer - DV Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

Software Engineer - DVSalary: 40,000 - 85,000 DoELocation: London - expect to attend site five days a weekClearance: Must hold current UK C DVThe company:Cyber Security and National Security technical consultancy. The company is large enough to offer stability, expert support and career progression while enabling you to work with a large degree of autonomy developing cutting edge solutions over a range of projects.Requirements:They are open to your background, but would expect you to have experience in some of the following tech stack and be proactive in learning new technologies. You will have a learning and development budget to support this.Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScriptReact, Angular, ReactKubernetes (k8s) DockerAWS, AzureElasticsearch, MERN, Neo4JBenefitsExcellent company benefits including significant pension contributions, BUPA, equity and training allowance.Application:I appreciate discretion is key and am happy to receive anonymised / heavily redacted CVs. I just need a broad overview of your situation and I can then facilitate a conversation with my clients who are within the intelligence community and hold high levels of clearance.

Contract AI EngineerLocation: Manchester city centre On-site: 3 days per week Rate: £550 per day outside IR35 Contract: Initial 6 months with strong extension potentialOverview We are hiring a contract AI Engineer to build and deploy production-grade AI systems. This is a delivery role. You will take models from idea to live environment and make them work at scale.This is not research or experimentation. The focus is shipping reliable AI into real products.What you will do

Build fine-tune and deploy ML and LLM-based solutions

Work hands-on with Hugging Face models and tooling

Design and implement RAG pipelines using LangChain or similar frameworks

Build agent-based workflows where appropriate

Integrate AI services into existing backend and product platforms

Own model performance latency and cost trade-offs in production

Work closely with engineers and product teams on-site

What we are looking for

Strong commercial experience as an AI Engineer or ML Engineer

Advanced Python skills with production-quality code

Hands-on experience with the Hugging Face ecosystem

Practical experience with LangChain or other LLM orchestration frameworks

Solid understanding of vector databases embeddings and retrieval strategies

Experience deploying models via APIs containers or cloud services

Able and willing to work from the Manchester office 3 days per week

Nice to have

Experience with Azure or AWS ML tooling

Experience with MLOps CI/CD and model monitoring

Experience building AI features into customer-facing products

Why this role

£550 per day outside IR35

Real production AI work not demos

Strong technical ownership

Clear extension potential

Cloud Developer

Sanderson Recruitment Plc

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a commercial supplier to government in their search for a Cloud Developer to work out of either London, Manchester or Gloucestershire. This client, aside from offering a very strong package, offer an excellent development programme, with a real willingness to support both financially and otherwise.Role Responsibilities

Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the business environment, technical landscape, and organisational strategic objectives.

Advise customers on emerging technologies and best-practice methodologies, designing and delivering innovative, automated solutions to complex challenges.

Interpret and apply security policies, ensuring all implemented solutions meet required security standards.

Design and implement highly available, scalable, and resilient systems.

Desirable Skills and Technologies

Proven experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Azure Virtual Desktop.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, React, and Go.

Experience deploying applications within cloud architectures,

Hands-on experience with web application services.

Familiarity with Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development

Experience in API design, development, and integration.

Knowledge of monitoring and observability systems.

Understanding of modern digital delivery processes and agile methodologies.

Working knowledge of the Atlassian toolset.

Experience with JavaScript Front End frameworks and core Front End technologies.

Strong understanding of asynchronous programming concepts and associated design considerations.

Knowledge of database schema design and query languages.

Experience with source control and version management systems.

Understanding of deploying and configuring AWS components in environments with strict security requirements.

Awareness of identity, access management, and authentication mechanisms and related security tools.

This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo a high level of UK security clearance.If you’re interested in the above, apply or reach out to (see below)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.

Software Engineer - DV Cleared

Software Engineer - DVSalary: £40,000 - £85,000 DoELocation: London - expect to attend site five days a weekClearance: Must hold current UK*C DVThe company:Cyber Security and National Security technical consultancy. The company is large enough to offer stability, expert support and career progression while enabling you to work with a large degree of autonomy developing cutting edge solutions over a range of projects.Requirements:They are open to your background, but would expect you to have experience in some of the following tech stack and be proactive in learning new technologies. You will have a learning and development budget to support this.Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScriptReact, Angular, ReactKubernetes (k8s) DockerAWS, AzureElasticsearch, MERN, Neo4JBenefitsExcellent company benefits including significant pension contributions, BUPA, equity and training allowance.Application:I appreciate discretion is key and am happy to receive anonymised/heavily redacted CVs. I just need a broad overview of your situation and I can then facilitate a conversation with my clients who are within the intelligence community and hold high levels of clearance.

Solutions Architect- 12 month FTC£85,000 + Car allowanceBolton- HybridWe’re partnering with a client who is looking to hire an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong data-led focus to support the evolution of their cloud and analytics landscape.This role is well suited to someone who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands-on level, shaping data architecture while guiding technical teams through complex transformation initiatives.As Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for:

Gaining a deep understanding of the client’s existing data platforms and legacy systems, and defining clear migration paths to Azure-based, cloud-native data solutions.

Ensuring all future data and analytics platforms are designed with security, governance and regulatory compliance embedded from the outset.

Translating business requirements into a cohesive data architecture strategy, ensuring current and future reporting and analytics needs are captured, documented and delivered.

Leading architectural design activity, including facilitating workshops with engineering and data teams to agree target architectures and solution designs.

Defining and maintaining relationships between data sources, acting as a key point of governance to assess the impact of new or proposed data initiatives.

What Our Client Is Looking For

5+ years’ experience delivering data platform and system migrations from on-premises environments to the public cloud (Azure preferred).

Strong knowledge of cloud-based data storage, data cataloguing and lineage, ETL processes and data pipelines.

Hands-on expertise with Python and SQL for data processing, alongside experience promoting DevOps practices and an SRE mindset for continuous improvement.

The ability to work at a conceptual and strategic level, defining enterprise data architecture and guiding teams in turning strategy into delivery.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Cloud Application Developer

Sanderson Government and Defence

Role responsibilities:

Interacting with project roles as required, to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and organisational strategic direction.

Advising our customer on the latest technologies and methodologies, designing and implementing innovative approaches to their problems using automation.

Understanding security policies and implementing solutions to satisfy security requirements.

Designing and implementing solutions which have high availability and are scalable.

Desirable Skills and Technologies:

Experience and knowledge of AWS / Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop.

Proficiency in the following languages: Python, React, Go.

Familiarity with deploying applications to cloud architecture and technologies in AWS environments.

Experience with web application services such as NGINX, Apache, JBoss.

Experience of Test Driven or Behaviour Driven development.

API development and integration (preferably using Go but not essential).

Experience with monitoring systems e.g., ELK, Nagios, New Relic, DataDog, Splunk etc.

Working knowledge of digital delivery processes and methodologies.

Working knowledge of Atlassian Toolset.

Knowledge of Javascript frontend frameworks.

Understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3.

Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming, its quirks and workarounds.

Understanding of database schemas and query languages.

Knowledge of source control technologies, e.g. Bitbucket, Git, Subversion, etc.

An understanding of how to deploy and configure AWS components to adhere to tight security requirements.

Awareness of security identity, access management and authentication using products such as ADFS, SSL/TLS Certs, OIDC, OAUTH2, Keycloak or Redhat SSO.

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.

Software Developer Engineer Graduate

Background TÜV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We provide a broad range of testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of engineering assets throughout their lifecycle. If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability. As part of the TÜV family, TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services (TRIS) are recruiting for an Engineering Software Development Graduate based in our North West office in Warrington. Job Description We are excited to offer an opportunity for engineering graduates who want to apply their technical engineering knowledge through software development. As a Graduate Engineering Software Developer at TÜV Rheinland, you will work at the intersection of engineering and technology—helping design, build, and enhance specialist process engineering software used globally across high‑hazard and industrial sectors. You will:Apply your engineering principles (e.g., fluid flow, thermodynamics, materials behaviour) to solve real‑world problems through software. Learn modern development practices under the guidance of experienced engineers and software developers. Contribute to the development, optimisation, and maintenance of engineering applications used by practising engineers. Engage with the numerical methods and solvers behind our process engineering tools. Participate in a structured graduate programme designed to grow you into a hybrid Engineer‑Developer with domain expertise and strong coding capability. Continue developing your skills through relevant technical and software courses.This role would be ideal for an Engineering Graduate who enjoys coding and wants to build engineering software. Requirements - Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Essential Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Physics) with strong analytical/problem‑solving skills. A genuine interest in applying engineering principles through software development. Some experience with coding (e.g., Python, C#, MATLAB, VBA, or similar), gained through university projects, personal projects or industrial placement. Curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for engineering problem‑Desirable Experience working in or exposure to high‑hazard or regulated industries. Understanding of numerical methods or scientific computing concepts. Clean UK driving licence. What can we offer? Standard hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Excellent Health and life insurance, Group Income Protection, Pension, 25 days holiday. Permanent full-time position, office, client site, and home based – hybrid working. Employee Discount scheme. Accredited training to internationally recognised engineering appointment. Career progression opportunities with structured development. Opportunities to work in many sectors of UK industry

Information Security Engineer

PermanentLocation: Manchester (Hybrid minimum 2 days per week onsite)Salary: up to £50,000About the ClientOur client renowned for its commitment to innovation, scalability, and cutting-edge technology. Operating at the forefront of digital solutions, they leverage bespoke and third-party systems to drive efficiency and enhance business operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises technological evolution and continuous improvement.How youll spend your dayIn this role, youll join a fast-paced Security Engineering team, working at scale across a highly regulated environment. Youll focus on integrating, automating, and enhancing security tooling while acting as a trusted consultant to internal technical and business teams. This is a hands-on position where youll use your coding skills, security expertise, and problem-solving ability to deliver secure, efficient and pragmatic solutions.Your day-to-day will include:

Building automation and tool integrations using Python, PowerShell and APIs

Supporting and enhancing security tools including Splunk, Elastic, vulnerability scanners and cloud-based platforms

Consulting with internal teams to understand business challenges and define effective security solutions

Analysing security requirements to ensure solutions are cost-efficient, scalable and compliant

Working across Linux environments (primarily Ubuntu) while collaborating with Windows teams where needed

Supporting vulnerability management, SIEM engineering and wider security initiatives

Reading documentation, troubleshooting independently and quickly becoming productive in complex systems

Working closely with a team of juniors, mid-level and senior engineers in a collaborative, high-expectation environment

What youll bring to this roleYoull be an experienced Security Engineer with strong programming capability, a solid grounding in security fundamentals, and the confidence to advise internal stakeholders. This is a mid-level role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, learn quickly, and operate calmly under pressure.

Strong Python skills and experience with Shell scripting

Hands-on experience working with APIs - querying, pushing and pulling data

A solid foundation in information security principles, network security and common security tooling

Understanding of regulated environments and security implications (PCI DSS required)

Experience working within Linux-based environments (Ubuntu essential)

Ability to troubleshoot independently, read documentation and identify efficient solutions

Strong consulting skills - calm, pragmatic communication, and ability to challenge when required

Exposure to SIEM (Splunk/Elastic), vulnerability tools, or cloud security platforms

A problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn new tools and languages quickly

Experience in fast-paced environments where accuracy, ownership and clear communication are key

Perks & Benefits:

Performance-Based Bonus: Annual bonus paid in two instalments (April & September), based on company and personal performance.

Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions of up to 7.5%.

Hybrid Working: Minimum 2 days per week in the office, with flexibility on which days.

Flexible Working Hours: 40-hour workweek with flexibility in how hours are structured.

Generous Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + your birthday off, plus bank holidays. Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.

Free Gym Membership: Available to all employees.

No Visa Sponsorship Available for this role.What happens next?One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if youve been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations.Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps.The interview process for this client consists of:

Stage 1 60-90 minutes technical and competency interview via MS Teams

Stage 2 60-minute interview with hiring manager and head of department focussed on exploring soft skills.

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D2C Data & Business Intelligence Manager

AJ Bell Business Solutions Limited

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We’re now recruiting a D2C Data & Business Intelligence Manager to join our D2C Insights team; the team that drives customer-focused, data-led decision making across our direct-to-consumer strategy, product, PR & content, and business development teams. The team are responsible for insights across customer research, customer feedback, market intelligence, competitor analysis, and data-driven insights.The D2C Data and BI Manager leads a small but dynamic and experienced group of BI developers and engineers who work across customer, financial and commercial data held in our Enterprise Data Warehouse Snowflake alongside our CRM and Customer Data Platform Bloomreach.Were passionate about delivering an increasingly personalised and segmented approach to every customer touchpoint to empower our customers to reach their financial goals.This role is a hands-on leader for the team, who can ensure we continue to have strong technical processes and governance whilst working with technical and non-technical colleagues to gather requirements, develop and deliver elegant and robust solutions, and embed insights.What does the job involve?

Leadership of a growing and high performing team of data engineers and BI developers coaching individuals and the team to deliver their best for the business.

Ensuring strong technical and business processes including documentation so that our data pipelines and data assets are robust, and that change is delivered in a governed and controlled manner and at the pace our stakeholders require

Working closely with our stakeholders in D2C (particularly Marketing and Product) to understand their plans and strategies to develop an operating model and plans that deliver robust data products and dashboards when required.

Continually assess our ways of working and roadmaps, proactively identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation

Ensuring change is delivered in line with agreed plans and QA’ing before delivery to the business.

Supporting the team to develop engaging and accurate dashboards and reports.Youll take the lead on rolling these out to the business, ensuring colleagues understand how to navigate and interpret the data including leading on our approach to self-service and data literacy across the division.

Working closely with our central data and technology colleagues to collaborate on projects, share best practice and agree on common ways of working across the AJ Bell data community

Proactively identify risks or opportunities highlighted through data and reporting, taking the lead on surfacing these to senior management along with context and what practical options we have to address them.

Ensuringcompliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy, security, and confidentiality.

Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty.

About you:We’re looking for someone with a broad range of competence, knowledge and skills which would help you succeed in this role, but it is not critical to meet every single criteria listed below. We encourage a wide range of applicants.

Proven experience in leading data and reporting teams in financial services or highly regulated industries

Demonstrable experience of delivering improved outcomes from data and BI particularly governance, efficiency and scalability

Previous responsibility for business-critical data assets and platforms

Experience of working with diverse data sources across customer, transactional and external data and different cadences including real time. Experience of working with third party data enhancement and marketing data sources such as Google Analytics is highly desirable

Outstanding stakeholder engagement and management skills

Excellent long-term planning and short-term prioritisation skills, including effective communication and ensuring delivery of priorities

Experience in analysis and development within a BI environment

Agile/scrum experience would be a benefit

Good levels of data and market awareness

Highly effective communication skills and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights.

In-depth knowledge of cloud-based data architecture, database development and management. Previous experience with Snowflake in particular is desirable

Strong understanding of data and systems integration and data pipelines including development approaches.

Broad knowledge of business intelligence principles, approaches and tools/platforms. Power BI is preferred

Understanding of marketing and communication technologies, particularly CRM platforms and orchestration tools. Experience with Bloomreach is desirable.

Best practice for systems and data governance including development processes and documentation

Reporting architecture and approaches including self-service enablement

Understanding of marketing and product performance metrics and approaches.Exposure to Google Analytics and user engagement tools and testing platforms such as Contentsquare, AppsFlyer, Optimizely is highly desirable

Proven understanding of GDPR and data governance, preferably in financial services

Knowledge of AJ Bell and our product offerings, and interest in the investment platform marketwould be a plus

Excellent proficiency in data manipulation languages, particularly SQL, and able to write complex queries and repeatable stored procedures. Experience in low-code solutions like DBT is highly desirable

Experience of developing data pipeline and automations, for example via Python

Data integration using APIs

Ownership of systems critical data and string experience of maintenance, development and improvement.

Dashboard design, development and delivery.Experience with Power BI including semantic model development and with DAX is preferred.

Self-serve approaches and improvements to data literacy and adoption.

Documentation and workflow management using tools such as JIRA and Confluence

About UsAJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK’s 'Best 100 Companies to Work For forsix consecutive yearsand in 2024 named a Great Place to Work.At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.What we offer:

Competitive starting salary

Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme

A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual free share awards scheme

Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme

Health Cash Plan provided by Simply Health

Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan

Free gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike loan scheme

Sick pay+ pledge

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

Loans for travel season tickets

Death in service scheme

Paid time off for volunteer work

Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice

Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more

Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops

Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches

Casual dress code

Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals

Hybrid working:At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That’s why we offer a hybrid working model, where youll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we’d love to speak to you.

Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer/Senior Machine Learning Engineer Location: Manchester - Hybrid working two days per week on site Salary: negotiable based on experience Ref: J13039This is an exciting opportunity to join a major organisation that is undergoing a large scale transformation within its Pricing and Analytics function. Significant investment is being made in technology, tooling and people development, creating a genuine chance to influence how modern data and analytics products are built and deployed.The team is expanding and looking for a Machine Learning Engineer or Senior Machine Learning Engineer to design, build and maintain the frameworks, tooling and packages that support high quality modelling and analytical workflows. You will play a key role in enabling fast, reliable and scalable delivery of ML driven solutions across the business.The environment is collaborative, fast paced and engineering focused, with a strong emphasis on high standards, automation and continuous improvement.Role: Develop and operationalise Python based modelling tools and frameworks that support the full analytical lifecycle Create tools, APIs and processes that enable seamless, efficient and controlled deployment of ML and statistical models Support teams across Pricing and Analytics with standardised modelling approaches and robust engineering practices Help raise engineering maturity across the department through best practice, knowledge sharing and high quality code deliveryExperience: Strong experience building data or software products using Python and Git A mindset of continual improvement and a passion for reliable, scalable engineering The ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues Experience delivering in a fast moving commercial environment Exposure to regulated industries or personal lines insurance is beneficial but not essentialApplicants must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.If you are driven by building high quality ML tooling, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and want to contribute to a major transformation, we would be keen to hear from you.Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK’s leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data. For more information, visit our website: www.datatech.org.uk

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Check out this brand new role!Ready for a new challenge?Are you looking for contract work that makes a difference?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.The roleWe’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (consultant level) to help our major clients transform.Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, extreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, and never confined to any one provider or solution.UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our contracting opportunities.Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential.Technical Skills

Expertise in Java and/or Scala is preferred

Experience with Springboot, Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python or Ruby is also valuable

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming

In depth knowledge of concepts and uses of testing

Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards is required

Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success

Experience with agile methodology

A contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

Delivering in the upkeep of their team’s backlog

Collaborating with the teams testing effort

Leading on the implementation of user stories

Embracing mobbing and pairing

Working with others in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

SalaryUp to £450 per day (working inside IR35)Where you’ll workOur hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming and a technical interview.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.

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Software Developer - Senior Consultant (Contractor)

Check out this brand new role!Ready for a new challenge?Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.The roleWe’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (Senior level or Technical Lead) to help our major clients transform.Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, eXtreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution.UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our contracting opportunities.Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential.Technical Skills

Expertise in Java and/or Scala is preferred

Experience in other languages such as Springboot, Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python or Ruby is also valuable

Ability to lead other developers in tackling difficult programming challenges and drive the delivery of a backlog

Ability to contribute to architectural designs

Experience of setting testing strategies to match industry standards

Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards, is beneficial

Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success.

Experience with agile methodology

A contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

Driving the elaboration of their team’s backlog

Setting testing strategies to match industry standards

Being a technical expert in their team (or acting as the team lead)

Leading the technical representation in a project discovery

Acting as a technical lead in the team, enabling them to achieve their full potential

Day Rate£450 - £600 per day (working inside IR35)Where you’ll workOur hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming, a values interview, and a technical interview.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.

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