Title: Software Engineer (Azure)

Location: Winchester (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £60,000 D.O.E

We’re partnering with a forward-thinking organisation looking to hire an experienced Azure & .NET Engineer to join their growing technology team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building scalable cloud solutions, solving technical challenges, and working on projects that make a real business impact.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be responsible for designing, building, and supporting Azure-based solutions that improve business processes and drive efficiency.

Working closely with architects, developers, and stakeholders, you’ll help deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and deploy Azure cloud solutions

Integrate third-party and on-premise systems

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting

Support CI/CD pipelines and development best practice

Manage security controls including RBAC, managed identities, and Key Vault

Produce technical documentation and deployment guides

Work with stakeholders to understand and deliver requirements

Skills & Experience:

5+ years’ experience with Azure and .NET

Strong knowledge of Azure Functions, App Services, and API Management

Experience with C#, .NET, and Python

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git version control

Strong SQL skills across MSSQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle

Good understanding of cloud security and Azure monitoring tools

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Able to work independently and within a team

Key Benefits:

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 15% pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Private Medical Cover

And more!

If you’re interested in this role, or know someone who would be, then please reach out and contact a. methula@ io associates.co. uk

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Software Engineer (Azure Certified & C# .Net) Havant, Portsmouth (2 days per week in the office). £56000 - £61000 + 6% Bonus + 15% Pension This role cannot offer VISA Sponsorship to applicants. Your new company A leading organisation in the utilities sector is seeking an experienced Azure-focused .Net Software Engineer to join its cloud and digital engineering team. The company is in the middle of a significant modernisation programme but are one of the longest-established and highly trusted utilities organisation in the UK. Developers love the opportunity to work for a stable, reputable organisation with a clear public mission and long term purpose. This role is hybrid with 2 days per week in their Havant office near Portsmouth in Hampshire. Your new role They want a seasoned Azure-focused Software Engineer who can design, build, and implement cloud-based solutions that automate processes, integrate systems and improve performance across the business. You'll have strong hands on experience in Microsoft Azure, supported either by the Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate (AZ 204) qualification or equivalent practical expertise. This role involves working closely with architects, analysts and wider stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable and efficient cloud applications, while also improving performance across the organisation's systems landscape. The organisation is looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can explain technical concepts to non technical audiences, while demonstrating strong problem solving ability and a genuine passion for building well engineered cloud solutions. You should be comfortable collaborating within a fast paced team environment, yet equally confident working independently when required. A growth mindset, attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work are essential traits. This position is offered at high Mid-Level or Senior so the progression opportunities are very realistic for someone wanting to push towards Lead level and then to be involved in architecture/mentoring. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for 5+ years hands-on experience as a .Net Developer working commercially with C# and Azure. Depth of knowledge in Azure is crucial, extending to use of Azure Functions, App Services and API Management App services. Experience using Azure monitoring tools to optimise performance is also essential. You should have good experience building / integrating API's and pushing CI/CD pipelines using GIT in an Agile environment and will have a strong command of the entire SDLC. The position also demands strong SQL capability across platforms such as MSSQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle, together with a solid understanding of cloud security best practice and the ability to apply it effectively. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or another STEM discipline, or bring equivalent commercial experience. Bonus skills would be work experience within Utilities or closely related sectors such as energy or telecommunications. What you'll get in return You'll join a team where work life balance is of paramount importance. They have one of the best pension schemes in the county offering up to 15% matched of salary. There's a 6% bonus scheme, 27 days holiday + bank holidays, private healthcare with BUPA and a life assurance policy as well. It is a 38 hour working week with some flexibility on hours. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on 0333 010 5724. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1\_UKTJ

3/4 Days per week in the Portchester, Hampshire Office

C#, .Net Core, VueJS, Typescript
£45,000 - £50,000

Software Developer required to join a progressive and leading company within the automotive industry.

As a Software Developer you will help to transform the whole digital product suite. They want to take an API first approach and build this out in .NET. and new front ends in Vue.Js.

You will be working on some greenfield projects and using best practice engineering processes and approaches, and driving the capabilities of the platform, ensuring continuous product improvement.

Skills Required:

• C#
• .Net Core
• Typescript
• Experience in VueJS (Preferable), React, Angular.
• MS SQL Server / T-SQL
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines highly desirable
• Understanding of Design Patterns, OOP, SOLID, and Clean Code a must

If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge then please send your CV to

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

Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office

My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks
• Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability
• Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes

About You

You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams.

Essential experience and skills:

• Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure

• Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure

• High proficiency in at least two of the following:

• Docker (AWS ECS)

• Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK

• Nagios

• Windows Server (IIS)

• Linux

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls)

• x86 server hardware

Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practicesStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborativelyExperience managing or contributing to complex technical projects

Desirable experience:

• Familiarity with Cloudflare
• Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards

If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to

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

Software Engineer (Azure Certified & C# .Net)
Havant, Portsmouth (2 days per week in the office).
£56000 - £61000 + 6% Bonus + 15% Pension

This role cannot offer VISA Sponsorship to applicants.

Your new company
A leading organisation in the utilities sector is seeking an experienced Azure-focused .NET Software Engineer to join its cloud and digital engineering team. The company is in the middle of a significant modernisation programme but are one of the longest-established and highly trusted utilities organisation in the UK.

Developers love the opportunity to work for a stable, reputable organisation with a clear public mission and long term purpose.

This role is hybrid with 2 days per week in their Havant office near Portsmouth in Hampshire.

Your new role
They want a seasoned Azure-focused Software Engineer who can design, build, and implement cloud-based solutions that automate processes, integrate systems and improve performance across the business. You’ll have strong hands on experience in Microsoft Azure, supported either by the Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate (AZ 204) qualification or equivalent practical expertise.

This role involves working closely with architects, analysts and wider stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable and efficient cloud applications, while also improving performance across the organisation’s systems landscape.

The organisation is looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can explain technical concepts to non technical audiences, while demonstrating strong problem solving ability and a genuine passion for building well engineered cloud solutions. You should be comfortable collaborating within a fast paced team environment, yet equally confident working independently when required. A growth mindset, attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work are essential traits.

This position is offered at high Mid-Level or Senior so the progression opportunities are very realistic for someone wanting to push towards Lead level and then to be involved in architecture/mentoring.

What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for 5+ years hands-on experience as a .NET Developer working commercially with C# and Azure.

Depth of knowledge in Azure is crucial, extending to use of Azure Functions, App Services and API Management App services. Experience using Azure monitoring tools to optimise performance is also essential.

You should have good experience building/integrating API’s and pushing CI/CD pipelines using GIT in an Agile environment and will have a strong command of the entire SDLC.

The position also demands strong SQL capability across platforms such as MSSQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle, together with a solid understanding of cloud security best practice and the ability to apply it effectively.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or another STEM discipline, or bring equivalent commercial experience.

Bonus skills would be work experience within Utilities or closely related sectors such as energy or telecommunications.

What you’ll get in return
You’ll join a team where work life balance is of paramount importance. They have one of the best pension schemes in the county offering up to 15% matched of salary. There’s a 6% bonus scheme, 27 days holiday + bank holidays, private healthcare with BUPA and a life assurance policy as well. It is a 38 hour working week with some flexibility on hours.

What you need to do now
To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director

At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we’re ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology.

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Offshore Engineering Consultancy | Energy SectorPaying between £, depending on experience.

Our client, a well-established Offshore Engineering consultancy operating across the wider energy sector, is seeking a Power Platform Developer to support their ongoing digital transformation. This is an excellent opportunity to become the organisation’s first in-house developer, helping to modernise internal processes and contribute to innovative tools delivered to their clients in offshore wind, pipelines, and oil & gas production.

The business employs around 45-50 permanent staff, supplemented by 20-30 contractors depending on project requirements. Their teams span various engineering and project management disciplines, working on complex offshore structures and major industry projects.

As the Power Platform Developer, you will be instrumental in improving internal processes, automating manual workflows, and supporting the company’s progression towards more modern, efficient systems. You will also contribute to the development of client-facing tools as the organisation expands into more digitally-driven engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Digitise existing manual processes and streamline internal workflows.
• Design and develop solutions in Canvas and Model Driven apps
• Work closely with Engineers and Project Managers to understand requirements and translate technical logic into practical solutions.
• Support the creation of tools and applications used directly by external clients.
• Assist with modernising legacy systems and improving data processing and document management workflows.
• Produce Power BI dashboards and reports where required.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong practical experience with the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Ability to gather requirements and collaborate effectively with non-technical teams.
• A proactive, generalist skill set with the ability to pick up new technologies quickly.
• Confidence with Power BI for basic reporting and visualisation.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of JavaScript or Python.
• Experience with SQL or other database environments.
• Exposure to API integrations or automation workflows.

Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Paying up to £55,000, depending on experience.

Hybrid - 3 days per week in their Southampton based office.

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Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
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Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You’ll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You’ll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You’ll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You’ll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You’ll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You’ll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You’ll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

To design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company’s business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. In addition, you will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products.

Qualifications and Skills:

You will be a team player, who is proactive and able to to demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Familiarity in development of control software
• Solid understanding of software design and architecture
• Backend server design/structure
• Familiar with Standard Web Technologies
• Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages
• Software Engineer with min 5 years’ experience as an Engineer.
• Preferably with a Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline.

In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux:

• C++
• Javascript
• Python
• XML
• JSON
• HTML
• CSS
• Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar)
• Web Sockets
• Docker
• TCP-IP / UDP
• SQL or other databases
• Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc )
• Databases
• Cyber Security

Desirable:

• Exposure to IP video and video routing
• Familiarity in design and testing of control software
• Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets
• Use of DDS and interfacing with it
• Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ)
• GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions)
• Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022)
• Customer facing API’s using web technologies

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc..) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

Please note this is a training course and fees apply

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Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office

My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks
• Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability
• Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes

About You

You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams.

Essential experience and skills:

• Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure
• Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure
• High proficiency in at least two of the following:

• Docker (AWS ECS)
• Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK
• Nagios
• Windows Server (IIS)
• Linux
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls)
• x86 server hardware

• Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects

Desirable experience:

• Familiarity with Cloudflare
• Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards

If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed)

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Software Tester - Southampton 2 days/3 days Remote - up to 35K

We are seeking an experienced Software Tester to support the testing of customer systems and repeatable software solutions. The role works closely with project and technical teams to ensure high-quality system delivery in line with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers with test planning and UAT management
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Test customer solutions before deployment
• Assist with user training and UAT support
• Write SQL scripts and work with XML/XSL
• Provide ongoing customer support post-go-live

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Software Testing / QA
• Strong experience with Windows Client & Server environments

Desirable Experience

• ISTQB certification
• Test automation tools (e.g. Ranorex)
• C# or other object-oriented programming languages
• SQL Server and/or Oracle databases
• Source control tools (e.g. Git, TFS)
• Knowledge of document management and OCR technologies

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic and growing company with career development opportunities
• Professional, collaborative, and fun team environment

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Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer - Up to 44,000 PA

Southampton - Hybrid Working

We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of customer-facing systems and core software products.

This position sits within a professional services environment and involves testing both standard solutions and complex, customer-specific implementations. You will work closely with developers, project managers and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of testing activities and ensuring systems meet defined quality standards prior to release and go-live.

As a Senior Software Tester, you will be responsible for driving software quality through effective manual and automated testing practices. You will contribute to the ongoing improvement of testing processes, support customer UAT, and act as a subject-matter expert for QA activities across projects, identifying and resolving defects early in the delivery lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading and executing software testing activities on customer systems prior to installation and go-live
• Designing, writing and maintaining robust manual and automated test scripts
• Owning the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases and supporting documentation
• Working collaboratively with development and technical teams to identify, log, prioritise and resolve defects
• Creating and managing test data to support functional, regression and integration testing
• Supporting and coordinating user acceptance testing, including direct customer engagement
• Providing go-live support and post-deployment validation where required
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies
• Providing guidance and best practice advice to customers during UAT and test planning
• Supporting internal product testing and mentoring junior team members where appropriate

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Software Testing / QA role, operating with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong hands-on experience with manual testing across complex systems
• Demonstrable experience designing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation
• Experience working in Windows Client and Server environments
• Confident use of Microsoft Office applications for test reporting and documentation

Highly advantageous experience:

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar)
• Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages
• Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation
• Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git
• Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory
• Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments

The role may involve occasional UK and international travel.

Hybrid working is available once probation is passed, with 1-2 days per week on site.

Senior Database Engineer (Night Shift)

SQL, TSQL

Night Shift Hours - 10pm - 6am

65,000 - 73,000

Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?

Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Database Engineer, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
• Optimise database and application performance
• Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
• Implement robust database security measures
• Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
• Strong T-SQL programming skills
• Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
• Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration

Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):

• SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
• Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
• AWS or Azure database management

If you’re ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.

Hit apply to upload your CV.

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