Azure Cloud Engineer (SC Cleared)

London (Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

to £550/day-£600/day (Inside IR35)

Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance, AZURE Terraform code.

6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Start ASAP in March 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the London office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects:

• Experienced Azure Cloud Engineer required to support cloud transformation programme.
• Must have in-depth experienced in AZURE Terraform code, GitHub Actions, implementation of both CI/CD. Hands-on experience in Software Development. Experience implementing or maintaining a CI/CD pipeline using Github Actions, Terraform, and Azure.
• Good working knowledge of PowerShell, SQL of the installation and configuration of Windows based systems.
• Provide automated testing as you develop and Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of Agile methods, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline maintenance + automation scripting, also strongly preferred.
• Ability to plan, schedule and manage a demanding workload. Experienced in mentoring and training junior engineers.
• Desirable: Experience implementing or maintaining a CI/CD pipeline using Github Actions, Terraform, and Azure.
• Azure Monitoring. Software development experience using C# and SQL Server. Packer, Kubernetes, AKS, Flux or Helm
• Banking / Financial Services domain experience preferred.
• Must hold active SC Security Clearance used on a project within the past 12 Months.

Peterborough, UK (Hybrid)

Permanent full time

Competitive + Bonus

IRIS is continuing to grow its Data Science team as the business relies more heavily on data to support reporting, decision-making and future initiatives across finance, sales and operations.

This is a newly created role to support the ongoing development ofABIOS, our internal data platform. ABIOS is used daily by teams across the business and plays an important role in areas such as billing, reporting and operational insight, supporting around £500k of monthly revenue.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working with SQL, likes understanding how data is used in a real business context, and wants to be close to the problems theyre solving rather than working on isolated technical tasks.

Why This Role Matters

ABIOS underpins a lot of day-to-day activity at IRIS. It brings together data from multiple core systems and makes it usable for teams who rely on accurate, timely information.

• Used by over 700 internal users each day
• Supports billing, finance and operational reporting
• Helps teams view, update and work with trusted data
• Continues to evolve as the business grows and changes

Youll help keep the platform running smoothly while also contributing to improvements and future changes, including a move towards a hybrid Azure / AWS environment.

About the Team You’ll Join

Youll join a small team of Business Intelligence Developers within the wider Data Science function, reporting into the Senior Manager, Data Science.

The team works collaboratively and supports one another. Theres a mix of development, data and analysis skills, and people are encouraged to share ideas, ask questions and challenge how things are done when it makes sense.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a hands-on role with a mix of development and support. Day to day, youll be:

• Building and improving internal data tools within ABIOS
• Writing and maintaining SQL queries, views and datasets
• Pulling data from data warehouses and preparing it for use in tools and reports
• Investigating and fixing data issues to maintain data quality
• Testing changes and new features to ensure they work as expected
• Working with internal teams (such as Finance and Sales) to understand what data they need
• Documenting solutions and creating simple user guides
• Supporting wider Data Science BAU activity when needed

As you become more familiar with the platform, youll take on more ownership and start contributing to how solutions are designed, not just built.

What Were Looking For

This role is suited to someone with a solid foundation who is keen to develop further.

Youll ideally have:

• Commercial experience working withSQL and data manipulation
• Strong Excel / Microsoft 365 skills
• Experience working with data in a business environment
• A structured, organised approach and good attention to detail
• The ability to explain technical topics clearly to non-technical colleagues

Experience in the following would be useful but isnt essential:

• Postgres, MySQL or similar databases
• C# .NET, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• Azure or AWS
• Internal data tools or reporting platforms
• Agile or Waterfall delivery approaches

More importantly, were looking for someone who is:

• Curious and keen to learn
• Comfortable asking questions and picking up new systems
• Practical and solution-focused
• Happy working as part of a team but able to take ownership of tasks
• Willing to put the effort in and grow with the role

What Youll Gain

• A role that supportscore business activity, not side projects
• Clear ownership and responsibility as you build confidence
• Exposure to cloud platforms and modern data practices
• Support and on-the-job learning from an experienced team
• Opportunities to develop towardsmore advanced data work over time

Our Application Process

We like to keep things simple, transparent, and fair:

Apply online
Just upload your CV and tell us why youre interested in the role.

Initial Interview (plus Online Assessments)

• A chat with our Talent team.

• Two short assessments:

• CCAT(15-minute timed test).

• EPP(untimed personality questionnaire).

Hiring Manager interview
A conversation focused on your experience, mindset and motivation for the role. Were looking for genuine interest and understanding of what the role involves.

Technical / practical test
A SQL- and data-focused assessment sent to you to complete independently. The test is designed to assess your own technical ability and understanding.

Final face-to-face interview (Peterborough/Manchester)
A final discussion with senior members of the Data Science team, including the hiring manager, to explore fit, collaboration style and how youd work day to day.

If youre looking for a role where your SQL skills are genuinely used, your work is trusted, and you can grow with the platform over time, wed like to hear from you.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with PwC to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

PwC is a hugely diverse business, bound by our global purpose - to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our greatest opportunity to deliver our purpose is through meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients and society. We have a culture of high performance built on exceptional quality, ethical and professional standards. We lead by example. Our standards for quality - and care - are high. And together we surpass them. We believe we can make the biggest impact when leading with our purpose, values and PwC Professional behaviours in every interaction.

On behalf of PwC, we are looking for an Oracle Report Developer for a 6 Months contract based in Rochester.

Join us as an Oracle Report Developer.

As Oracle Report Developer you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and optimising reports using appropriate reporting tools. The role supports business operations by delivering accurate, timely, and well-structured data outputs from Oracle databases and ERP systems, ensuring data integrity, performance, and usability.

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain reports primarily using Oracle BI Publisher and, where required, Oracle SmartView, FRC, OTBI, and related tools.
• Develop complex data models and report layouts aligned to business requirements.
  Write and optimise SQL and PL/SQL queries, procedures, and packages for reporting purposes.
• Ensure report accuracy, data consistency, and alignment with defined business rules.
• Tune report performance and optimise database queries.
• Ensure efficient data retrieval and processing for large datasets.
• Support report deployment across development, test, and production environments.
• Participate in unit testing, system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production cutover activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve report-related issues and defects.
• Provide ongoing support, enhancements, and maintenance for existing reports.
• Collaborate with functional teams, DBAs, and application developers.

The skills you’ll need:

• Experience with Oracle BI Publisher and related Oracle reporting tools (Strong experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL)
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP database architecture and table structures.
• Familiarity with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and Oracle Cloud deployments.
• Exposure to ETL tools or reporting automation tools.
• Experience with Oracle APEX, Fusion Analytics, or similar platforms.
• Experience working within Agile or ITIL environments.

At PwC we want every individual to feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute fully. Creating an environment where everyone belongs and thrives unlocks greater innovation, productivity and deeper engagement.

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

Contract length: 6 months

Location: Fully remote - UK based

Start: ASAP

Day Rate: Negotiable DOE - Outside IR35

iO Associates are currently looking for a hands-on Fabric Analytics Engineer to deliver end-to-end analytics solutions for purpose-driven organisations.

This is a 6-month remote contract focused on building scalable, production-grade data platforms, from ingestion through to analytics-ready datasets and dashboards.

You’ll own the technical delivery: pipelines, modelling, data quality, and reporting outputs, working closely with both internal teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate stakeholder needs into scalable, analytics-ready data solutions
• Build and manage ELT pipelines in cloud data platforms (e.g., Fabric, Synapse, Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks)
• Integrate data from CRMs, web analytics, finance, and other operational systems
• Model data using dimensional principles for reporting and analysis
• Implement data quality checks and lightweight monitoring
• Create dashboards and datasets in BI tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau, etc.)
• Clearly communicate technical decisions and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders

Essential Skills

• Delivered end-to-end production data pipelines
• Strong SQL and data modelling skills
• Hands-on with Microsoft Fabric or similar cloud platforms
• Experience with ELT tools (Airbyte, Fivetran) and/or Python
• Built semantic layers and analytics-ready datasets
• Led technical delivery and stakeholder sessions
• Comfortable in low-maturity data environments

Contract length: 6 months

Location: Fully remote - UK based

Start: ASAP

Day Rate: Negotiable DOE - Outside IR35

If this role sounds like yourself, send me an email on with your up to date CV and the best contact number and I will come back to you to arrange a call.

If you have someone in your network who could be a good fit, please do the same as above and we can discuss our referral scheme for successful candidates.

(TypeScript, JavaScript, Node)

Location: Remote, until the Staffordshire HQ has been opened.

We’re working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced Technical Lead Full Stack Developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis.

The Role

• Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+)
• Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling
• Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work
• Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers
• Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack
• Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security
• Support and improve live systems once deployed
• Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function

Tech Environment

You’ll work with a modern stack including:

• Node.js microservices
• JavaScript & TypeScript
• Vue.js
• Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
• AWS cloud infrastructure
• CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices

About You

• Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years)
• 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience
• Solid background in system design and scalable architectures
• Experience building large, production SaaS platforms
• A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code)
• Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments
• A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software
• Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders
• Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development
• A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid/Remote Working
• Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business
• Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A Finance Systems Manager with excellent experience of the Aderant practice & finance management system is required by a leading Law Firm. This role can be mostly remote, with the odd visit to the office to meet key stakeholders

If you possess a passion for leveraging technology to enhance processes and possess the Aderant expertise to lead system development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a substantial impact.

Experience Required:

• 5 years’ experience managing and maintaining financial systems in a law firm
• Proven expertise with Aderant i.e., Aderant Expert or similar systems such as Elite 3E
• Leading system implementations, migrations, or major upgrades of the Aderant Finance System or similar
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and legal finance ops.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Technical knowledge in SQL, Excel, and reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS) would be a bonus

You will assume the responsibility of overseeing, maintaining, and enhancing the firm’s Aderant Practice and Finance Management System. You will also shape the strategic vision for the firm’s PMS, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

This position plays a pivotal role in driving system improvements and leading technology upgrades that align with the firm’s strategic objectives. The primary objective will be to ensure that the system operates at its peak, adheres to compliance standards, and provides an exceptional user experience. You will assume responsibility for the delivery phase, overseeing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations to guarantee the successful implementation of roadmap initiatives throughout the organisation.

Collaborating closely with colleagues from various departments, including Finance, IT, and Legal Operations, as well as external stakeholders, to deliver robust and innovative solutions.

They are looking to pay a starting salary of £65,000 - £75,000 + Remote working

To apply, press apply now or send your CV to matthew.leach @ Circlerecruitment .com

Keywords - Finance Systems Manager - Legal - Aderant - Finance - Manchester - Leeds - Birmingham - Nottingham - Bristol - London - Remote working

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.

Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. We are evolving into a more modern, customer-centric, and engineering-led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shifting our focus towards cloud, SaaS/PaaS, and product-centric delivery models, we are creating engineering excellence and empowered teams.

Job Purpose

We are now looking for a Lead Engineer to provide hands on technical leadership within our Home Finance product engineering team - the team responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities.

Why join us?

• Shape the future of Home Finance - You will lead the technical evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails based mortgage origination and servicing platform, designing modern, resilient and scalable solutions. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL & JavaScript.
• True empowerment and autonomy - You will be in a hands on role where you influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You will work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms.
• Modern engineering focus - You will drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. You will help shape the technology roadmap and contribute to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

This is a hands on Lead Engineer role in a stream aligned product engineering team, focused on the Home Finance application stack. You will set and uphold technical standards, guide solution design and support the team in delivering high quality, compliant software that underpins our Home Finance operations and customer outcomes.

In this role responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach and inspire engineers in a stream aligned product team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance.
• Deepen our adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value.
• Collaborate cross functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform.
• Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies.
• Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems.
• Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions.
• Support the Engineering Manager with talent development to build a high performing engineering capability.
• Remove waste to improve cost efficiency and increase value delivery for our customers.
• Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life’s strategy.
• Build strong relationships with third party suppliers to maximise value and service quality.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Technical expertise

• Bring strong, hands on engineering skills together with the breadth to lead a modern product centric team.
• Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms.
• Experience delivering and operating web based MVC applications (e.g. Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs.
• Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases.
• Hands on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud native architectures.
• Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice (“shift left”).
• Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security.
  Experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks is highly desirable, complementing our Ruby on Rails and JavaScript mortgage platform.
• Comfortable designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software using agile and DevOps practices, and improving the route to production through automated CI/CD pipelines and environment support up to and including production.

Leadership and delivery

• Experience to helping build high performing, motivated and curious teams.
• Confident working with OKRs and outcome driven delivery.
• Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication and problem solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, alongside excellent time and self management through effective planning and prioritisation of tasks.
• Proven and demonstrable engineering capability, with experience leading on technical delivery
• A passion for modern, inclusive engineering and the ability to inspire and develop others.

Benefits of working at Canada Life

We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development.

How we work at Canada Life

Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward.

We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.

“At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK

We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.

Job Title: IS Systems Administrator
Location: Remote with travel to Hull when required
Salary: Up to £38,000 plus 5% bonus

Build resilient systems. Enable people. Drive continuous improvement.
Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with a well established and forward thinking organisation to recruit an IS Systems Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative IT function where your technical expertise will directly support operational performance and business continuity.

Working remotely with travel to Hull when required, due to this you will need to live in a commutable distance.
You will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing core infrastructure. This IS Systems Administrator position offers hands on responsibility, exposure to a broad technology stack and the opportunity to contribute to ongoing system and service improvements.

The Opportunity:
As an IS Systems Administrator you will play a key role in:

• Acting as an escalation point for infrastructure related issues, supporting the service desk and resolving more complex technical challenges
• Managing day to day systems administration, maintenance, troubleshooting and break fix support across core infrastructure
• Monitoring system performance, completing daily, weekly and monthly checks and ensuring compliance with internal standards and industry best practice
• Supporting patching, vulnerability management, backups and restores to protect business critical systems
• Collaborating with colleagues to plan and implement improvements to systems, services and processes
• Your work will directly contribute to a secure, stable and high performing IT environment that enables teams across the business to operate effectively.

About You:
We are looking for someone who can bring:

• Proven experience in a similar IS Systems Administrator or infrastructure support role
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022, Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft 365 including SharePoint and OneDrive
• A solid understanding of networking fundamentals, security principles, anti virus management, patching and backup processes
• Experience working with support desk and ticketing systems, with the confidence to act as a technical escalation point
• A proactive and solutions focused approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Clear communication skills, excellent timekeeping and a flexible mindset when responding to change
• Desirable experience includes PowerShell or other Microsoft scripting technologies, SQL knowledge, Citrix or Terminal Services and exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.

The Benefits and Package:
In return, you will enjoy:

• Salary up to £38,000 plus 5% bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution, plus 4x death in service
• Remote working with travel to Hull when required
• A supportive and inclusive culture that values development, collaboration and continuous improvement

How to Apply:
This exciting IS Systems Administrator opportunity is being managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment, a trusted recruitment partner. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to make a meaningful impact as an IS Systems Administrator, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached.

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven’t received a reply from us within 14 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.

Location: Peterborough based, PE2 6YN - Regular UK Travel Expected
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Company Van, Flexible Working, Generous Holiday Package, Pension Scheme, Death in Service Benefit, Continuous Learning (professional fees covered), Smart Health (24/7 online GP), Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Founded in 1993, OAL is an innovative, family-owned engineering business based in Peterborough, driven by technology and a passion for transforming the food industry.

We specialise in AI, automation, and robotics solutions that help food manufacturers boost productivity, ensure compliance, and stay ahead of the curve.

Are you a skilled Commissioning Engineer with a passion for automation, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional customer service Join our team at OAL and help bring cutting-edge automation and control solutions to life for leading food manufacturers across the UK.

This is a hands-on, field-focused role where no two days are the same. You’ll play a crucial part in ensuring our innovative systems are commissioned safely, efficiently and to specification directly contributing to successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.

As a Commissioning Engineer, you’ll be the face of OAL on customer sites, working closely with Project Managers, engineering teams and production teams to commission automation systems within food manufacturing environments.

Based in Peterborough, the role involves regular travel (approx. 80% site-based), providing both technical expertise and exceptional customer support.

As our Commissioning Engineer you will:

Perform on-site commissioning activities in line with project requirements.
Collaborate with internal engineering and project teams to deliver systems on time and to spec.
Build strong customer relationships, ensuring minimal disruption to production during commissioning.
Provide training on systems and applications to customers.
Create and maintain all commissioning documentation.
Identify and troubleshoot faults, including implementing and testing modifications.
Offer technical support to internal teams and customers.
Contribute to continuous improvement of products, systems and processes.
Ensure all activities are executed safely and in line with company policies and risk assessments.
Maintain professional behaviour and promote OAL positively at all times.
Capture customer feedback and report business opportunities identified on site.
Support agreed budgets, timeframes, and project constraints.
Commit to ongoing personal development.

Key Experience & Skills

Essential

Degree or equivalent qualification in IT, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with IT systems including Windows, networking and SQL.
Previous PLC experience.
Proven commissioning experience in an industrial or automation environment.
Strong communication, interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Understanding of food manufacturing processes.
Full UK driving licence.
Willingness to travel and stay away from home as required.

It would be great if you had:

Automation or controls engineering experience.
Commissioning experience in food or FMCG environments.
Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.

Life at OAL

At OAL, we believe our people are key to our success. We expect everyone to act professionally, work collaboratively and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

At OAL, your ideas matter.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer - everyone is welcome!

Click on APPLY today. No agencies please!

Senior Data Architect Data & AI | Remote (Occasional travel to Glasgow or Reading) Salary £115,000 (Package) Are you a Senior or Data Architect who thrives on designing elegant, scalable cloud data solutions? Do you enjoy helping organisations become truly data-guided through modern Data & AI platforms? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing consultancy environment where technical excellence and collaboration are key. The Role We are seeking a Senior Architectto join an expanding Data & AI team. You will work closely with architects and consultants to design and deliver high-quality, cloud-based data solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies. You will be accountable for the technical delivery of projects and will engage across the full project lifecycle, from presales through to operational handover. What Youll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering cloud-based data platforms using Azure services such as Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL Database, Data Lake/Blob Storage, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory and Power BI
• Producing conceptual, logical and physical data models optimised for analytical and reporting use cases
• Contributing to the definition of data architecture frameworks, standards and principles
• Mapping data from source to target and defining current and future state architectures based on business requirements
• Ensuring technical readiness, scalability and quality assurance of delivered solutions
• Translating complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Producing clear, high-quality technical documentation

About You You will have extensive experience designing and delivering modern data platforms, with:

• Strong expertise in data warehouses, data lakes, dimensional modelling, and both batch and streaming data processing
• A solid understanding of data strategy and management, including data governance, data quality, security and compliance
• Advanced SQL skills, with hands-on experience using Python and PySpark
• Broad, practical experience across Azure data services and supporting Azure infrastructure
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or Bicep) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with senior and executive stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• Agentic AI, Apache Spark, or enterprise architecture frameworks
• Enterprise data integration and Microsoft BI technologies
• Experience with AWS or GCP and additional CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, BitBucket)
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Architect Expert and/or TOGAF

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.

Wotton under Edge

up to £35,000 depending on experience

Renishaws Encoder Products Division (EPD) designs and supplies cutting-edge position feedback technology to the worlds precision measurement, automation, and manufacturing industries. It is highly likely that something you own contains a part or device that was manufactured with the help of one of Renishaws encoder products.

EPD is made up of engineers, scientists and technicians all working together to produce market leading products for sale around the world. We start with cutting edge optical, algorithm and circuit designs, developing our own ASICs and sensors where required. We then use innovative mechanical engineering to turn our core technology into a range of desirable products for our broad customer base.

Working closely with colleagues in our manufacturing division, we develop manufacturing and assembly processes and software to deliver quality products by the hundreds of thousands that in turn, perform reliably and repeatedly to sub-micron accuracies for our customers.

We are recruiting for a New Product Introduction Engineer whose primary responsibility is to design, develop and productionise new products and processes. Working at the interface between design and production this role offers an exciting opportunity in a very interesting industry. For the right candidate there is potential for career progression and development as the division grows.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and introducing processes for the automated assembly and testing of new products.
• Working alongside the wider design team, developing strategies for the assembly of new products.
• Ensuring new processes are safe, controlled, robust, capable and efficient.
• Utilising production control technology within the process where appropriate.
• Reporting and documenting the development and introduction of the process ready for transfer to manufacturing.
• Supporting product and process verification and validation for the design team.

Key requirements

• Degree level education in a relevant technical discipline such as, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Systems Engineering. Or a HNC/HND level education with significant experience in a related engineering field.
• Experience with design of electro-mechanical systems: integration of robotics, PLCs, pneumatic/electronic drives etc.
• An understanding of mechanical tooling and fixture design
• Good PC skills and the ability to work with minimal support

Desirable requirements

• A working knowledge and understanding of Siemens NX CAD or a similar equivalent CAD package.
• Understanding of relational databases e.g., SQL
• Experience working with optical systems
• Knowledge of DfA/DfM, Process FMEA or Six Sigma
• Knowledge of production assembly techniques and their application to assembly processes.
• Knowledge of PLCs and vision systems, automated systems

Person specification

The successful applicant will have a strong technical background with a hands-on approach. They will be able to demonstrate success in the support and development of complex, technically challenging processes. They will have a good attention to detail and the determination and tenacity to resolve technical challenges where a solution is not immediately apparent.

Our prestigious US law firm client is seeking a highly skilled Senior SharePoint Developer with extensive experience migrating SharePoint 2016 on-premise solutions to modern SharePoint platforms. This permanent role, based in their stunning City offices, combines hands-on custom development, system maintenance, and intranet design.

• Salary to £100,000
• Hybrid working – 4 days in the office / 1 day remote
• Free lunch every Wednesday
• £100 monthly employee contribution towards lunch or other expenses

Senior SharePoint Developer Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and support custom solutions across SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE) and SharePoint Online
• Lead migration of SharePoint 2016 on-premise solutions to SE and Online
• Build SPFx web parts, extensions, and integrations using TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and REST APIs
• Manage updates, patches, and service packs to ensure stability, security, and compliance
• Administer service and web applications, site collections, permissions, authentication, and governance
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned to requirements
• Recommend improvements to development standards, governance, and platform architecture

Senior SharePoint Developer Skills & Requirements:

• Law firm experience highly advantageous
• Extensive experience developing and administering SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE) and SharePoint Online, including migration from SharePoint 2016 on-premise
• Strong expertise in SPFx development and modern front-end technologies (TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS3)
• Experience integrating SharePoint solutions using REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, C#, and .NET
• Hands-on management of on-prem SharePoint environments, including patching, upgrades, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Experience with Business Connectivity Services (BCS), External Content Types (ECTs), and SQL Server design and optimisation

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with PwC to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

PwC is a hugely diverse business, bound by our global purpose - to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our greatest opportunity to deliver our purpose is through meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients and society. We have a culture of high performance built on exceptional quality, ethical and professional standards. We lead by example. Our standards for quality - and care - are high. And together we surpass them. We believe we can make the biggest impact when leading with our purpose, values and PwC Professional behaviours in every interaction.

On behalf of PwC, we are looking for an Integration Engineer to work on a 6 Month contract based in Rochester (Flexible).

Join us as an Integration Engineer:

The Integration Engineer is responsible for owning the end-to-end integration lifecycle, translating business and technical requirements into reliable, production-ready interface solutions across enterprise systems. The role focuses on delivering and optimising integration services using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC/OICS) and related technologies, ensuring solutions are secure, performant, resilient, and aligned with architectural standards. The Integration Engineer also supports service stability by embedding observability, error handling, and recoverability into integrations, while contributing to structured testing, controlled deployments, and post go-live support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the definition of integration requirements and functional specifications.
• Produce clear technical specifications and interface design documentation.
• Align integrations to enterprise architecture and canonical data models.
• Develop and configure integrations between source systems and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC/OICS).
• Configure and manage adapters for Oracle and non-Oracle systems.
• Implement mappings, transformations, and lookups.
• Implement structured error handling, retries, idempotency, logging, and alerting.
• Ensure integrations are secure, auditable, and support operational monitoring.
• Embed resilience and recoverability into integration solutions.
• Perform unit testing of integrations and support SIT, end-to-end testing, and UAT.
• Package and promote integration artefacts across environments.
• Support controlled release and production deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot incidents and manage reprocessing activities in line with defined runbooks.

Key Accountabilities, Skills & Experience:

• Experience delivering enterprise system integrations.
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP (11i, R12, Fusion) and/or Oracle EPM environments.
• Experience with ETL tools, data integrity strategies, and previous data migration activities.
• Understanding of enterprise integration patterns and API-based architectures. Technical Skills
• Strong experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.
• Solid understanding of Oracle ERP database architecture and/or Oracle Cloud environments (EPM / Fusion).
• Experience with joins, subqueries, analytic functions, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of ETL techniques and integration methodologies.
• Experience using PowerShell or other scripting/automation tools.
• Experience working with FBDI templates (desirable).

Next Steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

We are seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. You will play a key role in delivering the Connells Group Data Platform, including design, capacity, management and configuration management responsibilities. As a Data Platform Engineer, you will be working in a team of technical specialists on a day-to-day basis, liaising with 3rd party providers developing your core skills and expertise whilst maturing the overall processes and procedures in relation to the service. The role also supports the business objectives and strategy through the delivery of secure, supportable and scalable cloud data platforms.

We offer a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have expertise around the Data Platform capability
• Maintain the Data Platform for all Connells users, managing critical downtime and risk of disruption.
• To undertake root cause analysis and resolution of incidents.
• To undertake applicable out-of-hours support as required for operational running.

Team Roles and Responsibilities

• Use of Agile methodologies for platform development
• Deliver Platform as Code
• Work within the Cloud Platform design pattern to implement technical and financial observability
• Undertake platform capacity management
• Support projects where appropriate
• Undertake proactive monitoring and react to escalations from other IT teams
• Collaborating with other members of the team.

Experience and Skills Required:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in similar relevant technical roles
• Experience of incident resolution, requests, changes and problem-solving activities delivered to agreed SLAs
• Experience of implementing Cloud Technologies
• Experience of Microsoft Fabric
• Experience of managing SQL Server
• Good team communication, with experiences in sharing and presenting new ideas and approaches with the team?
• Willingness to learn, adopt and advance best-practices, procedures and qualitative standards?
• Can operate in a complex environment under pressure
• Able to operate both with legacy and current technology
• Analytically minded and a strong attention to detail?

Desirable:

• Experience of GitHub, Git Actions, Terraform, Platform as Code and Zero Trust architectures
• Experience of advanced tools for operational monitoring
• Ability to operate and influence at all levels within the organisation
• Experience of tools for Alerting and Monitoring
• Cloud Cost Monitoring and reporting
• STEM degree/ postgraduate qualification

** Please note that we are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Connells Group UKis an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Hybrid | Permanent | £40,000 We’re recruiting a Software Developer to work on a suite of internal business applications. It’s a hands-on role covering new development, ongoing improvements, bug fixes and integrations with third-party services. The award-winning business is investing in its systems and you’ll be part of ongoing development and improvement work. What you’ll be doing: * Designing, building, testing, deploying and documenting solutions in .NET * Maintaining and improving existing applications * Building and consuming APIs / web services, including third-party integrations * Working with SQL Server (schema changes, stored procedures/queries, data fixes as needed) * Writing OO code and contributing to shared standards * Translating requirements into deliverable technical work and keeping progress visible to stakeholders What you’ll need: * 3+ years commercial experience with C#, .NET (ASP.NET / .NET Core) * Strong working knowledge of SQL Server * Solid front-end fundamentals: React, JavaScript * Experience working with APIs and web services * Confident working with Visual Studio * Practical delivery experience using Azure DevOps or Jira (or similar) Apply to learn more about the opportunity

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

London + 2 or 3 days work from home
Circ £60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Data Engineer that enjoys working in a fast paced and collaborative team playing work environment. Our client has been expanding at a remarkable pace and have transformed their technical landscape with leading edge solutions. Having implemented a new MS Fabric based Data platform, the need is now to scale up and deliver data driven insights and strategies right across the business globally. The Data Engineer will be joining a close-knit team that is the hub of our client s global data & analytics operation. Previous experience with MS Fabric would be beneficial but is by no means essential. Interested candidates must have experience in a similar role with MS Azure Data Platforms, Synapse, Databricks or other Cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Snowflake etc.

Key Responsibilities will include;

• Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end solutions using Fabric components:
  • o Data Factory (pipelines, orchestration)
  • o Data Engineering (Lakehouse, notebooks, Apache Spark)
  • o Data Warehouse (SQL endpoints, schemas, MPP performance tuning)
  • o Real-Time Analytics (KQL databases, event ingestion)
  • o Manage and enhance OneLake architecture, delta lake tables, security policies, and data governance within Fabric.
  • o Build scalable, reusable data assets and engineering patterns that support analytics, reporting, and machine learning workloads.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues in a timely manner.

Key Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Proven 2 yrs+ experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on PySpark, SQL, Microsoft Azure Data platforms and Power BI an advantage
• Proficiency in development languages suitable for intermediate-level data engineers, such as:
  • Python / PySpark: Widely used for data manipulation, analysis, and scripting.
  • SQL: Essential for querying and managing relational databases.
• Understanding of D365 F&O Data Structures is highly desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

This is a hybrid role based in Central / West London with the flexibility to work from home 2 or 3 days per week. Salary will be dependent on experience and expected to be in the region of £60,000 - £70,000 + an attractive benefits package including bonus scheme.

For further information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Young’s Employment Services Ltd. YES are operating as both a recruitment Agency and Recruitment Business

Company

Working for a large established industrial agriculture and plant factory you will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Role Summary of Business Systems Developer

As a Business Systems Developer your role will involve developing and implementing automation solutions to streamline business processes and engaging with stakeholders to design and deliver process improvements.

Due to the location of our client, you will need to have your own transport and will be expected to travel to other sites periodically.

This is a full-time office-based role working Monday to Friday, 08:00 until 17:00 (40 hours).

Key Responsibilities of Business Systems Developer

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements, identify process improvement opportunities, and document functional and technical specifications.
• Develop, test, and implement solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps), SharePoint, and other automation tools.
• Drive process digitisation and automation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Build user-friendly applications, workflows, and dashboards to meet business requirements.
• Provide training and documentation to end users on new systems and processes.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure the integration of automation solutions with existing systems.
• Meet project deadlines and deliver quality solutions with minimal rework or post-implementation issues.
• Assist in identifying emerging technologies and trends that may further enhance business process automation.

Skills and Experience of Business Systems Developer

• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps), SharePoint, and Office 365.
• Experience with Copilot or similar AI agent creation/configuration, compliance, and governance would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of process analysis, process improvement, and business workflow digitisation.
• Experience with automation and workflow tools to streamline processes.
• Basic understanding of SQL, databases, or similar technical skills is desirable.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all organisational levels.
• Strong analytical and technical skills to design and implement solutions.
• Familiarity with data integration techniques and API usage is a plus.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per annum plus 8 days bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Medicash medical cashback scheme
• Optional company share scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen

Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.

Excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to play a key role in architecting, developing, and enhancing our clients in-house trading and research systems.

This is an opportunity to work on greenfield projects, influence architectural decisions, and directly impact systems that support real-world trading strategies. As a senior member of the team, you will contribute both technically and strategically, helping shape development standards, performance optimisation, and system scalability.

You will primarily work within a C# / .NET / SQL Server / ASP.NET ecosystem, developing high-performance, reliable, and maintainable applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications in C# and .NET
• Lead architectural discussions and contribute to technical direction
• Build scalable, reliable systems to support automated trading and research
• Develop and optimise database solutions (SQL Server or equivalent)
• Improve performance, reliability, and automation across systems
• Mentor junior developers and promote best engineering practices
• Participate in code reviews and enforce high standards of quality
• Collaborate closely with researchers and traders to translate requirements into robust software solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tooling

Required Skills & Experience

• BSc (or higher) in Computer Science or a related scientific discipline
• Strong recent experience with C# and the latest .NET platform
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Solid experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or equivalent relational databases
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software architecture
• Experience building production-grade, scalable systems
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and a thorough, analytical mindset

Desirable

• Experience in multi-threaded and concurrent application development
• Network programming experience (TCP/UDP)
• Experience with distributed version control systems (Git)
• Strong understanding of Windows technologies
• Exposure to financial markets or trading systems

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Junior Mid SQL Server DBA

We re looking for a Junior Mid Level SQL Server Database Administrator to join a skilled and supportive Data Services team where you ll build on strong foundations and grow into a well-rounded mid-level DBA.

You ll work alongside Senior DBAs and collaborate with infrastructure, development and support teams to keep the SQL Server estate secure, available and performing at its best while gaining exposure to automation, modern database practices and cloud technologies.

What you ll be doing

• Supporting SQL Server installations, patching, monitoring and day-to-day administration
• Managing backups, restores, health checks and performance monitoring
• Assisting with troubleshooting performance issues, blocking, deadlocks and connectivity
• Supporting database performance tuning, query optimisation and index analysis
• Working with HA/DR solutions and helping test recovery procedures
• Maintaining database security, access control and best practices
• Collaborating across teams on releases, improvements and SQL code reviews
• Documenting solutions and contributing to continuous improvement

What you ll bring

• 2+ years experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in a DBA-focused role
• Strong SQL Server administration fundamentals and solid T-SQL skills
• Experience with backup & recovery strategies
• Exposure to performance tuning concepts
• Experience supporting production environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication

Nice to have

• SQL Server Replication or HA/DR exposure
• PowerShell or automation experience
• CI/CD awareness (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Exposure to Azure data services or SSIS
• SQL Server or Azure certifications

Why join?

This is a great opportunity to develop your DBA career in a collaborative environment where learning is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and you ll gain hands-on experience across a varied SQL Server estate.

Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for planned maintenance or critical incidents.

5 days on-site in Hursley or Leicester

12 months

SC Clearance required

UMBRELLA Only

Role Description:

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) Specialist to join our team.
• The DBA Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of our critical database systems.
• This role requires a deep understanding of database technologies, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to ensuring data integrity and availability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures.
• Ensure database scalability and performance.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and patching.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage database security and access control. Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a DBA Specialist or similar role.
• Strong understanding of database concepts and principles.
• Proficiency in one or more database management systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Knowledge of database security best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (esp. PowerShell) is highly desirable.
• Experience with database replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Awareness of Apache Tomcat & JVM
• Experience of overcoming VLDB challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong understanding of SQL.
• Knowledge of operating systems, such as Linux and Windows.
• Experience with Automation such as Ansible.
• Some working knowledge of NetAPP OnTap and SnapCenter is highly desirable.

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