Akamai Security Engineer & Senior Akamai Security Engineer (Contract)
Knutsford Hybrid - 3 days onsite 2 remote
Senior: £620 per day
Engineer: £490 per day
Until 30/11/2026
INSIDE IR35

Our client is looking for an Akamai Security Engineer and a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large‑scale, high‑traffic digital platforms.

These are key engineering roles focused on strengthening web security, enhancing performance, and embedding best‑practice Akamai configurations into global environments.

Key Responsibilities

Engineer
Configure & maintain Akamai tools (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, CDN)
Support implementation of rulesets, policies & routing configs
Monitor traffic, identify threats & assist in incident response
Tune WAF & bot rules to reduce false positives
Assist with CDN configuration, caching & performance tuning
Manage certificates, redirects, and Akamai property updates
Collaborate with application teams for secure deployments
Produce documentation & support continuous improvement

Senior Engineer
Architect, configure & optimise Akamai tools (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, CDN)
Lead end‑to‑end policy and ruleset implementation
Conduct threat analysis, log review & incident response
Implement rate limiting, DDoS protection & bot mitigation
Manage Akamai properties, certificates, redirects & routing
Tune WAF rules to reduce false positives
Provide technical leadership & best‑practice guidance

Required Skills

Engineer
Hands-on experience with Akamai (KSD, WAF, CDN)
Understanding of OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot behaviours
Strong grasp of HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching & CDNs
Basic scripting (Python, Shell, APIs)
Solid troubleshooting & analytical skills

Senior Engineer
Extensive hands‑on Akamai experience (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN)
Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, DDoS, API protection & bot threats
Deep understanding of HTTP/S, DNS, TCP/IP, TLS & caching strategies
Experience with large‑scale, high‑traffic web environments
Scripting/automation: Python, Shell, Akamai APIs
Strong troubleshooting & performance tuning capability

What to do now
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Digital Data Consultant, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Manchester, Hybrid

Digital Data Consultant required to work for a highly ambitious and fast-growing Consulting function, based in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to be in the office circa two days per week and the rest from home. Please read in full before applying

We need someone who is a seasoned Data Architecture and Engineering specialistnot someone who has done a bit of data. This requires someone who has operated at Senior Manager level (or Director level in some consultancies), someone who has the gravitas to face-off to senior stakeholders, shape work, originate opportunities and help take clients on a proper data journey.

You will be joining a rapidly maturing Digital Consulting team that works across the United Kingdom, where the work is genuinely varied, fast-paced and focused on helping clients use digital technology to create real business outcomes. You will report into a Partner and will play a major part in leading, growing, mentoring and shaping the team around you.

This is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident, curious, comfortable with ambiguity and genuinely enjoys solving complex business and data problemsnot just producing technical artefacts for the sake of it. You must enjoy working with people and influencing outcomes, not hiding behind documents or code. Read on for more details

Skills and experience required:

• A strong professional network across the United Kingdom and a demonstrable track record of originating, shaping and converting consulting opportunities for Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence projects
• Strong consulting experience that includes solution development, proposal creation, commercial negotiation and building trusted adviser relationships with senior-level clients
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and data projects, with excellent coaching and mentoring skills
• A collaborative, pragmatic and client-centred mindset, with the ability to translate business problems into compelling data-led solutions
• A natural problem solver with intellectual curiosity and an agile, forward-thinking outlook
• A strong understanding of the real challenges businesses face today, and how digital and data technologies can genuinely enable change and transformation
• Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including building data platforms and working with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure
• Good grounding in programming and data engineering languages and frameworks such as Python, SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks
• Certifications in relevant cloud and data technologies (Azure etc.) would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire confidence in both technical and non-technical audiences

This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details

Are you in your penultimate year of study and looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company for your industrial placement? Here at Innovative Technology, we have an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer/ Computer Scientist (Applied Sciences) intern to join our talented team in our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester for 12 months starting in Summer 2026. The role Overview: As a Software Engineer Intern working in the Applied Sciences Group, you’ll work closely with our experienced team of Software Engineers, Physicists and Data Scientists to support the deployment of cutting edge algorithms within ITL’s hardware platforms. Here at ITL, we offer Real-world experience working on impactful projects. Guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals. Networking opportunities within the technology industry. A collaborative and dynamic work environment. Potential for a full-time role upon successful completion of the internship. This position is suited to a student in their penultimate year of University who has an eagerness to learn and to make the most of an opportunity to experience working with professionals in their chosen field. Your responsibilities: You will be working in a fast-paced environment that offers opportunities to create and to develop, our Software Engineers. You will be applying all aspects of their learning while delivering against targets and supporting and improving the efficiency and performance of our codebase and hardware platforms. As a Computer Science Intern, you will: Collaborate with the computer science team to design, develop, and test software applications. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for various projects. Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing systems. Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the development of new ideas. Conduct research on emerging technologies and recommend their applications. Document processes, technical designs, and findings. Qualifications: An undergraduate working towards a degree in either Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or a similar related subject. Your Skills and Experience: Strong experience of programming in Python. Basic knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) An excellent communicator who’s analytical minded with a practical approach to solving problems. Your Package and Perks A competitive salary Flexible working hours 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year Educational Sponsorship Enhanced Pension Contribution Healthcare Insurance (including dental) Wellbeing support Life Insurance Income Protection Insurance Free secure parking Onsite electric car charging points Cycle to Work Scheme Informal dress code Paid breaks, with free premium hot drinks We’re Innovative… Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub. From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies. By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links. We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application. What’s next? If you’re looking to develop as Software Engineer/ Computer Scientist (Applied Sciences) throughout your Industrial Placement Year and want to join our award-winning team on the latest cutting-edge technology we want to hear from you. A better way...  Through our people, drive and commitment we push boundaries to deliver innovative products and services. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, our selection process is thorough and may take up to two months to complete. We appreciate your patience as we give every candidate's profile the attention it deserves. This is a two-part interview process, starting with a brief telephone screening followed by a formal site-based interview

Job Title: Embedded Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Engineer to join their growing team in Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative, technology-driven environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of cutting-edge embedded and IoT solutions.

This is a primarily office based role offering a salary of up to £50,000, alongside ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain embedded software systems.

Develop and maintain software using languages including C++ and Python

Implement and manage IoT communication protocols such as Zigbee and MQTT.

Work with platforms such as Raspberry Pi and similar embedded systems.

Apply networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and utilise network monitoring tools.

Work across operating systems including Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows, with exposure to OS kernel development where applicable.

Work on FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog and contribute to ARM-based platform development.

Use development tools such as Visual Studio and Eclipse, and contribute to CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in software development across multiple programming languages.

Strong understanding of embedded systems programming.

Knowledge of ARM architecture.

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Desirable Skills

Experience with IoT hardware platforms.

Experience with OS kernel development.

Experience with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog).

Professional certifications in relevant technologies

What We Offer

Competitive salary of up to £50,000

Primarily office-based role in Wigan

Supportive and innovative working environment

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Opportunity to work on exciting and forward-thinking technology projects

If you are passionate about embedded systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

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Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NZ
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference.
• Work in a hands-on role that offers a variety of challenges.
• Join a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence.
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days holiday, free parking and company pension scheme.

Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology

We re looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment.

You ll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow s electronics to life.

If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits!

RoBAT Ltd. is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion.

Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a talented, multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards).

By joining RoBAT Ltd. you are part of any organization that is a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference. You will have the ability to work in a hands-on role that offers a variety of challenges with a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence.

The majority of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high-quality customer support. RoBAT Ltd. is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace.

This is a role for an experienced software developer who is hands on . This role offers the opportunity to have a varied workload along with the opportunity for speedy job progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Hardware/Software integration
• Motion control and sequencing
• Computer vision
• Rapid prototyping

You will have a well-developed common sense and creative vision, to be capable of both working in a team and autonomously lead independent development projects.

This opportunity fundamentally revolves around controlling the hardware in our backplane test machines such that they carry out the task/functions our customers demand and so it is essential to have an interest in understanding hardware operations.

Please note: Occasional world-wide travel may be necessary due to the majority of our customers being based overseas.

Experience and Qualifications

• To fulfil this practical and ‘hands on’ role, you should be qualified to degree level in Computer Science or Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with C/C++
• Experience with .NET
• Experience with Python

A Culture of Collaboration & Personal Growth

At Mycronic, we love what we do, but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other are the keys to success.

Take part in the excitement of working with innovative people and global businesses who are elevating today s standards in modern electronics.

Share in the responsibility of bringing great ideas to life within an inclusive culture that not only promotes personal growth and embraces diversity but depends upon it.

Here you are expected to have a voice and will be encouraged to get involved. It s this very mindset that empowers our people to make a positive difference for a broad range of businesses, society and the planet every day.

Mycronic is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by national laws.

For a company founded on passion, collaboration and outside-the-box thinking, there is no greater asset than a diverse workforce.

It is the cornerstone of our global, internal culture, and we actively promote an inclusive and healthy work environment by embracing diversity and showing compassion for our colleagues.

Not only does it fuel our innovation capabilities, but it also deepens our understanding of our customers as well as the different cultures in which we operate.

We believe quite simply that diversity is our competitive edge.

Click on APPLY today!

No agencies please.

Digital Data Director / Consultant, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Manchester, Hybrid

Digital Data Director / Consultant required to work for a highly ambitious and fast-growing Consulting function, based in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to be in the office circa two days per week and the rest from home. Please read in full before applying

We need someone who is a seasoned Data Architecture and Engineering specialistnot someone who has done a bit of data. This requires someone who has operated at Director level in some consulting background, someone who has the gravitas to face-off to senior stakeholders, shape work, originate opportunities and help take clients on a proper data journey.

You will be joining a rapidly maturing Digital Consulting team that works across the United Kingdom, where the work is genuinely varied, fast-paced and focused on helping clients use digital technology to create real business outcomes. You will report into a Partner and will play a major part in leading, growing, mentoring and shaping the team around you.

This is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident, curious, comfortable with ambiguity and genuinely enjoys solving complex business and data problemsnot just producing technical artefacts for the sake of it. You must enjoy working with people and influencing outcomes, not hiding behind documents or code. Read on for more details

Skills and experience required:

• A strong professional network across the United Kingdom and a demonstrable track record of originating, shaping and converting consulting opportunities for Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence projects
• Ideally Big 4 Experience, which would be preferable
• Strong consulting experience that includes solution development, proposal creation, commercial negotiation and building trusted adviser relationships with senior-level clients
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and data projects, with excellent coaching and mentoring skills
• A collaborative, pragmatic and client-centred mindset, with the ability to translate business problems into compelling data-led solutions
• A natural problem solver with intellectual curiosity and an agile, forward-thinking outlook
• A strong understanding of the real challenges businesses face today, and how digital and data technologies can genuinely enable change and transformation
• Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including building data platforms and working with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure
• Good grounding in programming and data engineering languages and frameworks such as Python, SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks
• Certifications in relevant cloud and data technologies (Azure etc.) would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire confidence in both technical and non-technical audiences

This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details

Lead AI Automation Engineer

£55,000 - £75,000 DOE | Warrington (Hybrid)
Permanent

BD Talent is partnering with a newly launched AI & automation consultancy that helps operationally intensive organisations reduce cost, increase speed and remove friction through pragmatic automation and applied AI.

This is a first technical hire opportunity, offering genuine influence over engineering direction, delivery approach and technology choices from day one.

The Business

Our client works with organisations where complexity, manual processes and scale create inefficiency and where automation delivers immediate, measurable impact.

Founded by a highly experienced technology and operations leader with 25+ years experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical programmes, the business combines deep technical credibility with commercial discipline. Lead engineers will work directly with a founder who understands engineering, values quality, and has a strong track record of turning ideas into sustained operational outcomes.

The business already has:

• Live and imminent client engagements
• Strong demand across multiple sectors
• Early-stage financial stability

This role sits at the centre of the technical platform that will underpin future growth.

The Opportunity

Youll join at the very start and work closely with the founder to:

• Design and deliver automation and AI solutions for clients
• Build reusable components and internal frameworks
• Define engineering standards, tooling and delivery patterns
• Shape how the consultancy scales technically

This role offers meaningful ownership, autonomy and the chance to build something distinctive in a fast-growing market.

What Youll Do

• Identify and deliver high-impact automation and AI opportunities
• Build solutions using automation platforms, APIs, data tooling and LLMs
• Translate complex operational problems into pragmatic technical solutions
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders
• Contribute to the evolving technical roadmap and delivery model

Experience Were Looking For

Experience across several of the following:

• Workflow automation platforms (Make, n8n, Zapier, Workato)
• Python, JavaScript or similar
• API integration and system orchestration
• Applied AI / LLM use cases
• Cloud or serverless environments

Just as important is a builder mindset pragmatic, curious, delivery-focused and comfortable shaping clarity in ambiguity.

Package & BenefitsHybrid working from Warrington
Flexible working hours
High autonomy and clear progression into a senior leadership role as the business scales
Excited by this opportunity and challenge? Apply now.

Lead AI Automation Engineer £55,000 - £75,000 DOE | Warrington (Hybrid)

Permanent

BD Talent is partnering with a newly launched AI & automation consultancy that helps operationally intensive organisations reduce cost, increase speed and remove friction through pragmatic automation and applied AI.

This is a first technical hire opportunity, offering genuine influence over engineering direction, delivery approach and technology choices from day one.

The Business Our client works with organisations where complexity, manual processes and scale create inefficiency and where automation delivers immediate, measurable impact.

Founded by a highly experienced technology and operations leader with 25+ years experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical programmes, the business combines deep technical credibility with commercial discipline. Lead engineers will work directly with a founder who understands engineering, values quality, and has a strong track record of turning ideas into sustained operational outcomes.

The business already has:

Live and imminent client engagements

Strong demand across multiple sectors

Early-stage financial stability

This role sits at the centre of the technical platform that will underpin future growth.

The Opportunity Youll join at the very start and work closely with the founder to:

Design and deliver automation and AI solutions for clients

Build reusable components and internal frameworks

Define engineering standards, tooling and delivery patterns

Shape how the consultancy scales technically

This role offers meaningful ownership , autonomy and the chance to build something distinctive in a fast-growing market.

What Youll Do

Identify and deliver high-impact automation and AI opportunities

Build solutions using automation platforms, APIs, data tooling and LLMs

Translate complex operational problems into pragmatic technical solutions

Engage directly with clients and stakeholders

Contribute to the evolving technical roadmap and delivery model

Experience Were Looking For Experience across several of the following:

Workflow automation platforms (Make, n8n, Zapier, Workato)

Python, JavaScript or similar

API integration and system orchestration

Applied AI / LLM use cases

Cloud or serverless environments

Just as important is a builder mindset pragmatic, curious, delivery-focused and comfortable shaping clarity in ambiguity.

Package & Benefits Hybrid working from Warrington

Flexible working hours

High autonomy and clear progression into a senior leadership role as the business scales

Excited by this opportunity and challenge? Apply now.

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

Are you in your penultimate year of study and looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company for your industrial placement? Here at Innovative Technology we have an excellent opportunity for a Data Science Intern to join our talented team in our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester for 12 months starting in Summer 2026. The Role Overview: As a Data Science Intern, you’ll work closely with our experienced team of Data Scientists to support the research and development of both traditional and cutting-edge machine learning algorithms for use with current and future product ranges. Here at ITL, we offer Hands-on experience with real-world projects Mentorship and training from experienced professionals Opportunities to network and grow within the field of data science A supportive and collaborative work environment Potential for a full-time offer upon successful completion of the internship This position is suited to a student in their penultimate year of University who has an eagerness to learn and to make the most of an opportunity to experience working with professionals in their chosen field. Your Responsibilities Collaborate with the data science team to design, implement, and optimize Machine Learning models Analyze large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that drive business decisions Develop and test algorithms for machine learning, statistical analysis, or data visualization Assist in cleaning, transforming, and preparing data for analysis Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data science and AI technologies Qualifications: An undergraduate working towards a degree in either Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or a similar related subject. Skills and Experience: A solid understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms. Experience of programming in Python, or similar associated tools. An excellent communicator who’s analytically minded with a practical approach to solving problems. Your Package and Perks A competitive salary Flexible working hours 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year Educational Sponsorship Enhanced Pension Contribution Healthcare Insurance (including dental) Wellbeing support Life Insurance Income Protection Insurance Free secure parking Onsite electric car charging points Cycle to Work Scheme Informal dress code Paid breaks, with free premium hot drinks We’re Innovative… Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub and global head office in Oldham, Manchester. From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies. By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links. We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application. What’s next? If you want to develop as a Data Scientist throughout your Industrial Placement Year and you are looking to join our award-winning team on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. A better way...  Through our people, drive and commitment we push boundaries to deliver innovative products and services. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, our selection process is thorough and may take up to two months to complete. We appreciate your patience as we give every candidate's profile the attention it deserves. This is a two-part interview process, starting with a brief telephone screening followed by a formal site-based interview

Are you a Data Analyst ready to make your mark in a major data transformation project?

Join a leading telecommunications service provider based in Manchester as a Data Analyst and play a key role in building, managing, and maintaining a brand-new data warehouse. This full-time hybrid role (2 days in the office) offers you the opportunity to work across both back-end data processing and front-end analytics - helping shape the company’s data future from the ground up.

What will you be doing as a Data Analyst?
You’ll be at the heart of our data operations, turning raw information into valuable insights. From compiling and cleaning complex data sets to designing engaging dashboards, you’ll ensure our data tells a meaningful story. You’ll also be part of a major project to build a new data warehouse - bringing multiple data systems together - and will take responsibility for it’s upkeep once launched.

Key responsibilities include:

• Compiling, cleaning, and processing raw data from various sources
• Analysing and interpreting data trends to support business decisions
• Building interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI
• Liaising with clients, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Supporting the integration of multiple data systems into a central data warehouse
• Maintaining and optimising the data warehouse post-implementation

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

If you’re a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or Data Scientist, wed love to hear from you!

You’ll bring:

• A few years of experience in a data-driven role
• Strong knowledge of Power BI and Python (or C programming)
• Proven ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Desirable: academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science, or Marketing Analytics

What will you get in return for your work as a Data Analyst?

• Salary up to 40,000 per annum
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the Manchester office, 3 days from home
• Opportunity to shape a major data warehouse project
• A collaborative team environment within an innovative telecom provider
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven’t been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

The Opportunity:

Our client is looking for a seasoned Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to provide end-to-end technical leadership across high-value mission-critical digital services within the public sector.

This is a senior level position where you will be involved in hands-on development as well as team management to steer multi-disciplinary development teams for large-scale digital transformation programmes.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience leading Full Stack Engineering teams with advanced capabilities in .NET, Java, or Python, along with exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Proven track record mentoring engineers and elevating delivery quality through structured coaching.
• Strong client-facing acumen with the ability to advise on strategic technology direction.
• Delivery leadership within Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD, etc.)
• Hands-on experience architecting scalable secure cloud solutions on AWS and/or Azure
• A consulting or software house background is also highly desirable

Role and Responsibilities:

• The Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to provide end-to-end technical leadership across high-value, mission-critical digital services within the public sector. This is a senior strategically influential role where you will take full accountability for complex solution architectures, steer multi-disciplinary delivery teams, and set the engineering agenda for large-scale digital transformation programmes
• Operating in a technology-agnostic environment you will leverage a broad modern tech stack across .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, AWS, Azure and contemporary JavaScript frameworks
• Provide coaching and leadership, supporting the long-term development of engineers across the business

Applications:

Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

Job Title: Embedded Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Engineer to join their growing team in Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative, technology-driven environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of cutting-edge embedded and IoT solutions.

This is a primarily office based role offering a salary of up to 50,000, alongside ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software systems.
• Develop and maintain software using languages including C++ and Python
• Implement and manage IoT communication protocols such as Zigbee and MQTT.
• Work with platforms such as Raspberry Pi and similar embedded systems.
• Apply networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and utilise network monitoring tools.
• Work across operating systems including Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows, with exposure to OS kernel development where applicable.
• Work on FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog and contribute to ARM-based platform development.
• Use development tools such as Visual Studio and Eclipse, and contribute to CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in software development across multiple programming languages.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems programming.
• Knowledge of ARM architecture.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with IoT hardware platforms.
• Experience with OS kernel development.
• Experience with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog).
• Professional certifications in relevant technologies

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to 50,000
• Primarily office-based role in Wigan
• Supportive and innovative working environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Opportunity to work on exciting and forward-thinking technology projects

If you are passionate about embedded systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

Lancashire Permanent Hybrid
Competitive Salary

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their Data and Platform Engineering team during an exciting period of cloud and data platform transformation. In this hands-on role, you will design, build, and deliver modern data platforms within a cloud-first, Data Mesh environment, work closely with product managers, architects, and engineers, take ownership of your projects, and mentor junior colleagues, making a real impact on both the technology and the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of cloud-based data platforms and data products as a Senior Data Engineer.
• Own the full data product lifecycle, from initial design through to decommissioning.
• Build and maintain robust ETL / ELT pipelines using SQL, Python, and modern tooling.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and engineers to solve complex technical and business challenges.
• Act as the go-to technical expert for junior engineers, providing mentorship, code reviews, and quality assurance.
• Produce clear, well-documented solutions for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support CI/CD, environment control (dev/test/prod), and effective change management practices.
• Contribute to cloud platform development, with a strong preference for GCP (BigQuery), within a Data Mesh architecture.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years experience as a Data Engineer with a strong focus on ETL / ELT.
• Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
• Hands-on experience with DBT, GIT, Terraform, Docker, IAM, and Airflow (Composer).
• Proven experience working on cloud platforms ideally GCP (BigQuery), but Azure or AWS also considered.
• Strong understanding of Data Mesh, Test Driven Design, and Agile delivery.
• Experience with documentation, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-environment controls.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example within engineering teams.
• Experience supporting mergers, integrations, or large-scale organisational change is highly desirable.

Senior Data Engineer
London Permanent Hybrid
Competitive Salary

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FULLY REMOTE

Product Manager required with proven experience delivering a full product end-to-end within a SaaS environment. In this fully remote role, you will take responsibility for one SaaS product area, setting direction, defining the roadmap and driving it through build, release and iteration. This role is not suitable for candidates who have only managed features or components.

The product is a SaaS solution built on the Atlassian platform and uses Jira. You will work in Jira and Jira Work Management as part of an Atlassian-based environment, so you should be comfortable operating within Atlassian tools and Jira workflows.

Requirements:

• Proven Product Manager, potentially holding titles such as Senior Product Manager or Product Owner
• End-to-end ownership of a SaaS product from strategy through release and iteration
• Full product lifecycle management rather than isolated feature delivery
• Independent roadmap definition and prioritisation
• Hands-on familiarity with Atlassian and Jira
• Detailed product specifications and structured user stories
• Release planning, documentation and training materials
• Product gap and competitive analysis
• Data-led decision making using qualitative and quantitative inputs
• Clear communication across technical and non-technical teams
• Translation of developer use cases into APIs and structured features
• Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, SQL, Python or similar

If you are an experienced Product Manager with SaaS experience and a background working with Atlassian products, including Jira, get in touch to find out more.

SENIOR DATA ENGINEER

£75,000 + BENEFITS

MANCHESTER (Hybrid)

This is an opportunity to take real ownership of a modern data platform within a growing, technology-driven bank. You will join a collaborative data team, influence architectural direction, and shape the foundations that will support analytics, governance and future AI capabilities.

THE COMPANY:

I’m partnering with a fast-growing, UK-based financial services organisation that operates at the intersection of banking, technology and fintech enablement. Recently established as a fully licensed UK bank, they provide core banking infrastructure to hundreds of fintech and digital asset companies, alongside a growing SME lending operation.

THE ROLE:

• Design and maintain scalable ELT and ETL pipelines
• Own data warehousing architecture,
• Introduce and enhance governance tooling,
• Mentor a junior data engineer
• Collaborate closely with data, product, and operational stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong commercial experience as a Data Engineer working across AWS, Python, SQL, and Airflow.
• Hands-on expertise designing and delivering end-to-end pipelines
• Experience with data modelling, data warehousing, and architectural design.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, lineage, quality, and best-practice engineering standards.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and version control tooling such as Terraform and GitHub.

THE BENEFITS:

You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £75,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.

Role: Senior Data Scientist

Location: Manchester, UK / Leeds, UK

Role Overview

As the client analytics team evolves, we are looking to onboard commercially savvy, independent Data Scientists to support and accelerate a predefined analytics backlog. The role requires strong technical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate autonomously while driving measurable business impact.-defined analytics backlog. The role requires strong technical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate autonomously while driving measurable business impact.

The Analyst/Data Scientist will design and deliver analytical solutions that help grow wallet share, increase market share, and improve customer engagement. They will also lead the creation of self-serve reporting and dashboards that enable stakeholders to track performance and key drivers.-serve reporting and dashboards that enable stakeholders to track performance and key drivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop insights and recommendations to increase wallet spend across key customer segments.
• Design and deliver initiatives aimed at growing market share, including tracking performance and conducting root cause analysis.-cause analysis.
• Build a self-serve dashboard to monitor market share, performance KPIs, and related contributing factors.-serve dashboard
• Own end to end delivery of analysis with minimal oversight-problem structuring, data extraction, modelling, and presentation.-to-end delivery of analysis with minimal oversight-problem structuring, data extraction, modelling, and presentation.
• Conduct data mining, manipulation, and validation using robust reconciliation practices.
• Identify and select relevant data points required for accurate and meaningful analysis.
• Build customer segmentations/profiles to inform commercial strategies and product decisions.
• Perform conversion and funnel analysis to understand customer behaviour and optimize interventions.
• Create business ready visualizations and structured reporting for senior stakeholders.-ready visualisations and structured reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Automate repetitive tasks, streamline data workflows, and improve analytical efficiency.
• Design and evaluate marketing campaign structures-targeting, proposition, test design, measurement based on statistical significance.
• Present insights confidently and manage stakeholder expectations through clear, proactive communication.
• Deliver high quality outputs at pace with minimal rework.-quality outputs at pace with minimal rework.

Skills & Experience Required

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong data mining, wrangling, and manipulation experience (SQL, Python, or equivalent).
• High competence in validation checks, reconciliations, and data quality assurance.
• Advanced data visualization capability (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Experience building dashboards and business reporting tools.
• Familiarity with optimization and automation techniques in analytics workflows.

Commercial & Domain Experience

• Debit payments or current account experience within UK Financial Services (desired).
• Understanding of banking profitability, product economics, and business case modelling.
• Background in customer profiling, segmentation, and behavioral analytics.
• Experience designing and evaluating commercial or marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of conversion metrics and commercial performance levers.

Behavioral Competencies

• Highly independent and proactive, able to manage workload and prioritization autonomously.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Delivers consistently to a high standard with minimal rework.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, outcomes driven environment.-paced, outcomes-driven environment.

months+

+Inside IR35

• 425 - 466 a day

+Hybrid working in Knutsford

We are looking for an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of Akamai security solutions across enterprise web and API platforms. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient, and high-performing digital services.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Akamai security tools including Kona Site Defender (KSD), WAF, and Bot Manager
• Implement and manage security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations
• Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and support incident response activities
• Tune WAF and bot protection rules to minimise false positives and enhance effectiveness
• Support CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation
• Manage certificates, edge redirects, property updates, and console changes
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure secure deployments and adherence to best practice
• Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of web security operations

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Akamai technologies (KSD, WAF, CDN)
• Strong understanding of web security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management)
• Solid knowledge of HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching, and content delivery networks
• Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Akamai certification (ACE)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Exposure to DevSecOps tooling, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure as Code
• Experience working with SIEM or monitoring tools

This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity within a large-scale financial technology environment, offering hybrid flexibility and the chance to work on critical digital security initiatives.

If you’d like to discuss this Akamai Security Engineer in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Role: Senior Akamai Security Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite / 40% remote - Knutsford, Cheshire
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026
Rate: 550 to 600 per day Inside IR35

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large-scale digital platforms.

This role sits at the sharp end of web security - protecting high-traffic environments from modern threats while improving performance and resilience. Expect real engineering challenges, complex environments, and zero room for checkbox security.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and optimise Akamai security solutions including Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, and CDN
• Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rules
• Perform threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response for web traffic
• Implement and manage rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and zero-trust controls
• Partner with engineering and application teams to embed secure Akamai configurations into delivery pipelines
• Manage Akamai properties, edge redirects, certificates, and traffic routing rules
• Tune WAF policies to minimise false positives while maximising threat coverage
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, and best-practice guidance

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with the Akamai platform: Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN
• Strong understanding of web security fundamentals: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot protection, API security
• Deep knowledge of HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, caching strategies, and CDN optimisation
• Experience supporting large-scale, high-traffic production environments
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Shell, Akamai APIs)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and performance-tuning capability

Nice to Have

• Akamai certifications (ACE, Akamai Security Architect)
• Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with SIEM platforms and security analytics

Principal Cloud Platform Engineer - Contract

Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to help shape the future of our cloud security and automation capabilities. You will play a key role in expanding our cloud product roadmap, automating remediation and escalation processes, and strengthening our security posture across enterprise platforms.

Working closely with engineering, security, and DevOps teams, you will apply modern cloud-native and CI/CD practices to solve real-world business challenges across multiple technology domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements aligned to strategic and budgetary objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, build, and delivery of scalable cloud services.
• Enable stakeholders to adopt modern cloud-native architectures and best practices.
• Ensure cloud platforms adhere to security, compliance, and software lifecycle standards.
• Automate operational workflows, incident remediation, and escalation processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in cloud engineering with professional certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Ability to translate High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) into implementable solutions.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and Python or Java.
• Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of SIEM, cloud security controls, and cloud security tooling.
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Hands-on experience with Wiz (Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend).
• Strong containerisation expertise (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Windows and Red Hat Linux environments.
• Automation experience using Chef or similar configuration management tools.

GCP-Focused Experience (Highly Desirable)

• Infrastructure automation using Deployment Manager or Terraform.
• IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies.
• CI/CD tooling including Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy.
• GCP Networking (VPC, firewall rules, load balancing).
• Observability and security tooling (Cloud Logging, Monitoring, Security Command Center).
• Experience with GKE and container orchestration.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience within financial services or other regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant technical discipline.
• CISSP or equivalent security certification.

Role: Senior DevOps Integration Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite/40% remote - Cheshire
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026
Rate: £600 to £630 per day

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Integration Engineer to take ownership of designing, automating, and integrating modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform tooling.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on building scalable, resilient DevOps solutions that improve deployment speed, platform reliability, and engineering efficiency across multiple teams. If you like solving complex automation problems and making pipelines purr rather than scream, you’ll feel at home here.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines across multi-service environments
• Integrate build, test, security scanning, and deployment workflows
• Automate cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Build and manage container platforms using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting integrations
• Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and security teams to embed DevOps best practices
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, environment inconsistencies, and integration issues
• Drive continuous improvement, performance optimisation, and platform resilience
• Produce clear documentation, automation standards, and reusable tooling

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Solid cloud engineering experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Deep Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform highly preferred)
• Kubernetes and container orchestration experience
• Strong Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Good understanding of DevSecOps practices (SAST, DAST, secrets management, code scanning)
• Excellent troubleshooting and systems integration skills

Nice to Have

• Cloud/DevOps certifications (Azure DevOps Engineer, AWS DevOps Pro, CKA)
• Experience with API integration, service automation, or event-driven pipelines
• Familiarity with monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk)
• Experience with GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux)