Solution Architect - Government Aligned Frameworks Up to £690 per day - Inside IR35 London / Remote 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a Solution Architect with Financial Services & Banking domain experience and expert knowledge of Government Aligned Frameworks for a business critical programme. Key Requirements: Proven commercial experience working as a Solution Architect within the Banking & Financial Services domain
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About Archangel Lightworks

At Archangel Lightworks, we are revolutionising global communication with our Optical Ground Stations . By enabling ultra-high bandwidth data transfer for space applications, we are driving the future of high-speed, low-latency connectivity.

Our systems are at the forefront of innovation, and we are looking for a talented Cloud Systems Engineer to support the cloud software that bridges our Optical Ground Stations with operational systems and external partners. If you are passionate about space, laser communication, cloud software, systems engineering, and integrating complex technologies, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Overview

As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the specification, design, integration, and test of cloud-based software and interfaces that enable seamless operations and communications for our Optical Ground Stations. This role involves working closely with internal engineering teams, external partners, and customers to ensure the cloud software systems support operational needs and enables smooth integration with partner systems.

You will be responsible for defining system requirements, designing architecture, ensuring robust integration, and supporting the deployment and maintenance of cloud-based services. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading a small team, planning sprints, and coordinating activities to ensure timely and successful project delivery. This is a cross-functional role that bridges software, systems engineering, and operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document system-level requirements for cloud-based software supporting the operation of Optical Ground Stations.
• Design scalable, secure, and reliable system architectures and manage APIs, ensuring scalability, security, and operational reliability.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for integration partners, providing guidance and support.
• Plan and execute system integration, testing and initial operations to validate system functionality and ensure interoperability.
• Lead sprint planning, manage Agile workflows, and ensure timely delivery of team tasks.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including user manuals, API specs, and operational procedures.

As a senior engineer, you will;

• Lead significant projects/developments/parts of the system (e.g., major subsystem for satellite link, ground station integration).
• Demonstrate strong architecture/design skills; tackles ambiguous technical challenges.
• Mentor mid-level/junior engineers; influences technical decisions and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and external stakeholders.
• Proactively seek opportunities for growth, staying abreast of the state-of-the-art, driving innovation based on new developments and embodying the value of curiosity.
• Support deployment and operation of the system
• Generate and capture intellectual property

Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, software development, or cloud-based system development.
• Understanding of systems engineering standards and processes (e.g. MBSE SysML), and associated tool support (e.g. Enterprise Architect)
• Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services (e.g., compute, storage, networking, APIs).
• Experience with API design, development, and documentation, including RESTful APIs and gRPC.
• Experience with system integration and testing, especially for cloud based applications.
• Understanding of system security principles, including encryption, authentication, and secure data transfer.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and with external partners.

Desirable:

• Experience with satellite communication systems, optical ground stations, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and distributed systems (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT) and data serialization formats (e.g., JSON, Protobuf).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for system integration and scripting.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization and orchestration tools.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques for operational monitoring and analysis.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in space and optical communication.
• A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Team socials and events

SysOps Engineer Are you passionate about technology and motivated by collaborative problem‑solving? Our client is seeking a SysOps Engineer to play a key role in maintaining the security, stability, and performance of their production, staging, and development environments. What you’ll do \* Monitor infrastructure and respond to alerts to ensure system reliability and high availability \* Manage networks, servers, and storage resources, including AWS VPC, EC2, and related services \* Lead infrastructure enhancements and process improvements using cloud‑native tooling and best practices \* Work closely with Developers, Product Owners, UX Designers, and other stakeholders in an Agile, team‑focused environment that values pair programming, whiteboarding, and peer reviews What we’re looking for \* Hands‑on AWS experience (minimum 2 years managing secure, high‑availability workloads) \* Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible \* Solid Linux systems administration skills \* Familiarity with scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring/alerting platforms \* AWS certifications (or a willingness to pursue them) \* A proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving skills and experience handling incidents effectively

DevOps Engineer SC cleared

Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared

At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.

The role:

We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities.

You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value.

Responsibilities:

Cloud and Platform Integration

• Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments
• Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments
• Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards

CI/CD and Automation

• Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines
• Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services
• Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments

Testing and Quality

• Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components
• Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases
• Support continuous improvement of testing practices

Monitoring and Incident Response

• Implement observability and monitoring tooling
• Track system performance and detect anomalies
• Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments

Collaboration and Delivery

• Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders
• Translate requirements into working technical solutions
• Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities

Skills & Experience:

• Active SC clearance
• Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS
• Infrastructure as code using Terraform
• CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI
• Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools
• Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments
• Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms

Desirable skills:

• Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms
• Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains
• Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments

About Peregrine

We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.

How Specialist Talent Works

As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community.

Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing

Cloud Engineer / Platform Engineer x4 SC Cleared

UK Wide

55,000 - 90,000 + perm benefits

Successful applications will need to hold current SC Clearance

We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers to join a collaborative platform engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud services to UK-based customers. These roles blends hands-on project delivery with ongoing platform development, offering the opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. You will work in a supportive, agile environment alongside skilled engineers focused on building reliable, modern cloud platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on automation, reuse, standardisation, and blueprints
• Take a code-first approach, reducing reliance on manual configuration
• Deliver cloud engineering outcomes through agile-style sprints, aligned to customer needs
• Contribute to both project delivery and foundational platform improvement
• Collaborate closely with other engineers to continuously improve platform capability and reliability
• Maintain and enhance cloud environments in line with security and compliance requirements
• Actively develop your technical skills through training, certifications, and hands-on experience

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in cloud or platform engineering roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform)
• Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub
• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based platforms
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Background in infrastructure and networking (desirable but not essential)

Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*mentor other engineers \*lead by example \*contribute to good engineering practices \*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*Java, Spring Boot \*TDD/automated testing \*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*Docker, Kubernetes \*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*Strong experience building Back End systems with Java & Spring Boot \*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Security Engineer - Palo Alto, Terraform

Up to £750 per day (Inside IR35)

Remote

6 months

My client is seeking a hands-on Security Engineer with deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies, particularly around Prisma Access and Strata Cloud Manager. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and enhancing secure network infrastructure across a large, complex enterprise environment.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer within large, enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong Palo Alto Networks experience - Prisma Access is essential, with solid hands-on expertise in Strata Cloud Manager.
• Experience building or tuning policy-based security controls (DLP, URL filtering, decryption, etc.).
• Knowledge of firewalling, VPN, Zero Trust frameworks, and SD-WAN technologies.
• Skilled in Palo Alto VM-Series and related PAN security products.
• Exposure to IAM/PAM/PIM concepts.
• Experience with Terraform and scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of cloud security (Azure or GCP)
• Experience integrating SIEM platforms
• Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and SD-WAN optimization

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure / Terraform)£550–£650 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 Month Contract | RemoteOverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join an established project delivering within a modern, cloud-first environment.You’ll be joining a lean, high-performing team, where DevOps is central to delivery not an afterthought. This role offers a high level of ownership, with the opportunity to shape infrastructure, improve reliability, and influence engineering best practices across the wider team.We’re looking for someone with deep Azure and Terraform expertise, who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity, while also mentoring others and driving improvements across CI/CD, observability, and security.Role & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, including modules, state management, and pipelines
• Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar)
• Improve platform reliability, observability, and security across environments
• Take ownership of infrastructure and deployment processes within a fast-moving delivery team
• Collaborate closely with engineers to embed DevOps best practices and scalable patterns
• Mentor team members on infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering principles
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, risks, and areas for improvement
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and automation-first thinking

Skills and Experience

• Experienced DevOps Engineer
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Azure (AKS, networking, identity, storage)
• Solid experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally within Azure DevOps
• Strong scripting capability (Bash, Python, or PowerShell)
• Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor)
• Ability to operate in a hands-on role within a small or fast-paced team
• Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively with engineering teams

Desirable

• Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-104)
• Experience with policy-as-code (OPA, Sentinel) and secrets management

Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure / Terraform)£550–£650 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 Month Contract | RemoteOverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join an established project delivering within a modern, cloud-first environment.You’ll be joining a lean, high-performing team, where DevOps is central to delivery not an afterthought. This role offers a high level of ownership, with the opportunity to shape infrastructure, improve reliability, and influence engineering best practices across the wider team.We’re looking for someone with deep Azure and Terraform expertise, who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity, while also mentoring others and driving improvements across CI/CD, observability, and security.Role & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, including modules, state management, and pipelines
• Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar)
• Improve platform reliability, observability, and security across environments
• Take ownership of infrastructure and deployment processes within a fast-moving delivery team
• Collaborate closely with engineers to embed DevOps best practices and scalable patterns
• Mentor team members on infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering principles
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, risks, and areas for improvement
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and automation-first thinking

Skills and Experience

• Experienced DevOps Engineer
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Azure (AKS, networking, identity, storage)
• Solid experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally within Azure DevOps
• Strong scripting capability (Bash, Python, or PowerShell)
• Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor)
• Ability to operate in a hands-on role within a small or fast-paced team
• Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively with engineering teams

Desirable

• Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-104)
• Experience with policy-as-code (OPA, Sentinel) and secrets management

We are working with a global healthcare and insurance organisation who are making a real difference to people's lives.We require an experienced Senior Data Platform Engineer to join the AI and Data Platform teams.£100,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsFully remote with occasional travel to one of their offices.You will contribute to the design and operation of a scalable, secure enterprise data platform supporting advanced analytics and business intelligence in a healthcare and insurance setting. You'll work with high autonomy, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence while ensuring compliance and performance. This is a key role in shaping a robust, automated data platform that powers better patient care and smarter insurance services.Please note: this is a Platform Engineering role rather than a Data Engineering position.We welcome applications from data engineers who also bring strong platform engineering experience - for example, working with IaC, Terraform, or similar tooling. Role:\* Contribute to the design and delivery of robust, automated, and scalable Azure and Snowflake data platform components.\* Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, ensuring consistency and reusability across environments.\* Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support rapid, reliable deployments.\* Implement observability practices including logging, metrics, and alerting using observability tools.\* Collaborate with the Lead Engineer and Architects to align implementation with platform standards and patterns.\* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level engineers, promoting best practices in automation and. monitoringKey Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:\* Extensive experience in platform engineering, with a strong emphasis on Azure-based data solutions.\* Expert-level knowledge of Azure and/or Snowflake services, including Data Factory, Data Lake, Azure ML, and Power BI/Fabric.\* Proven experience with infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and building CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.\* Strong grasp of observability practices, including logging, metrics, alerting, and performance optimisation.\* Deep understanding of cloud security, with experience applying secure-by-design principles in Azure and/or Snowflake (e.g., network isolation, IAM, data protection).\* Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.\* Collaborative mindset, with a proven track record of working effectively across engineering, data science, and business teams.\* Clear communicator, capable of documenting technical designs, contributing to platform standards, and presenting solutions to stakeholders.\* Leadership experience, including mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing - highly desirable.This is majority remote based although you will need to attend the office in either London or Manchester when needed.This company look after their employees and you can expect a large bonus plus some excellent benefits.We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Senior Data Platform Engineer position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

We’re looking for a hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer with a strong security focus (DevSecOps) to design, implement, and scale secure cloud infrastructure with minimal supervision. An initial 6month, UK based contract working fully remote.

The role is ideal for someone who can take ownership of security engineering initiatives and deliver production-grade solutions using Terraform deployed through CI/CD pipelines. You’ll be working in a modern Azure environment, building reusable, well-structured Terraform modules and embedding security controls across platforms, pipelines, and identity systems.

You’ll lead the implementation of security controls across the Azure estate, including:

• Designing and deploying perimeter protection using Azure Front Door with WAF policies (OWASP Top 10, bot protection).
• Analysing traffic, tuning WAF rules, and working with stakeholders to reduce false positives.
• Defining and enforcing governance through Azure Policy, particularly around firewall and network security standards.
• Implementing container security practices, including scanning for AKS workloads.
• Migrating from basic security defaults to advanced Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra ID.
• Driving rollout of identity protections (e.g., phishing-resistant MFA, risky sign-in policies) using Entra ID P2 capabilities.
• Securing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., in Azure DevOps) through managed identities and network restrictions.
• Monitoring and responding to risks identified in Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

We’re sourcing a Cloud Security Engineer (Azure / Terraform) for a 6-month UK-based contract (fully remote). This role is ideal for a hands-on Azure / Terraform contractor who can quickly take ownership and deliver secure, production-grade infrastructure through code.You’ll be embedded in a modern Azure environment, leading security engineering initiatives with a strong focus on Terraform-first delivery. Expect to spend the majority of your time writing clean, reusable modules, embedding security controls, and pushing everything through CI/CD.Key deliverables:

• Build and enforce secure Azure infrastructure using Terraform (modular, scalable, production-ready)
• Implement perimeter security with Azure Front Door + WAF (OWASP, bot protection, rule tuning)
• Define governance using Azure Policy as code (networking, firewall, compliance controls)
• Secure AKS workloads with container scanning and runtime protections
• Design and roll out Conditional Access and identity protections in Microsoft Entra ID (P2)
• Harden Azure DevOps pipelines using managed identities and least-privilege principles
• Drive risk visibility and remediation via Microsoft Defender for Cloud

You’ll suit this contract if you’re a strong coder with Terraform, security-focused by default, and comfortable delivering autonomously without hand-holding.

UK, Fully Remote, £65,000 to £70,000

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing digital marketplace at a pivotal stage in its data journey. The business is investing heavily in its data platform and is looking for a Data Engineer to take ownership of a modern stack, bridge technical and commercial needs, and play a key role in shaping how data is used across the organisation.

The Company

They are a VC-backed technology business operating a two-sided online marketplace within the education sector. With strong growth and an expanding customer base, data has become central to improving acquisition, understanding user journeys, and delivering clearer commercial insight. The data function is still maturing, offering a rare chance to influence foundations, standards, and ways of working from an early stage.

The Role

You will be the first key Data Engineer hired in a new phase of the data team, taking ownership of an existing cloud-based data platform following a consultant handover. Working closely with analytics and senior stakeholders, you will help turn fragmented data into reliable, actionable insight.

Responsibilities include:

• Owning and developing the data platform on GCP, ensuring reliability and scalability
• Building and maintaining robust ingestion pipelines using modern ELT tools
• Designing and maintaining high-quality data models to support analytics and self-serve BI
• Partnering with BI and commercial teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Supporting data governance, testing, and documentation across the warehouse
• Contributing to ongoing platform improvements, including automation and AI-enabled tooling

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong data engineering fundamentals within a modern cloud data stack
• Proven experience with GCP, BigQuery, dbt, and ELT tools such as Fivetran or similar
• Solid data modelling capability for analytics and reporting use cases
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code, particularly Terraform
• Comfortable working in scaling environments with evolving data maturity
• Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• An interest in automation, AI, or improving engineering workflows is beneficial

What They Offer

• High autonomy and the chance to shape a growing data platform
• Clear scope for progression as the data function expands
• Support from an established DevOps and engineering team

How to Apply

If you are a Data Engineer looking to own a modern data stack and make a tangible impact in a growing tech business, apply now to learn more.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

£45,000 - £60,000 + BONUSRemote (Uk based)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth data and machine learning company that predicts KPIs for major brands and provides market-moving insights to investors. You’ll take ownership of critical engineering systems that power daily KPI forecasts.

THE COMPANY:

You’ll join the AI & DataOps team, a cross-functional engineering group working across software engineering, data engineering, and applied machine learning. With strong commercial growth and continued expansion, they are now hiring a Software Engineer to take ownership of their AWS infrastructure.

THE ROLE:

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and maintaining AWS infrastructure (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3).
• Building and enhancing internal Python libraries (API design, releases, versioning).
• Managing trackers, Lambdas, Step Functions, DynamoDB tables, and API integrations (including Slack-based pipelines).
• Operating across the full engineering lifecycle, from design through to production deployment.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

You will bring strong capability in:

• Python
• AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB, EC2/ECS.
• Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• CI/CD, testing, and software engineering best practices.

THE BENEFITS:

You will receive a salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, plus a performance-based bonus and strong opportunities for technical ownership and growth.

HOW TO APPLY:

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

Location: UK Remote

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

This is an opportunity to be the first Data Engineer in a newly evolving data function, joining a high-growth, VC-backed digital platform at a pivotal point in its data transformation. You will take ownership of a modern cloud-based data stack and play a central role in turning fragmented data into clear, trusted insight that supports commercial decision-making.

The Company

They are a fast-growing online marketplace business operating in the education space, connecting customers and independent service providers through a two-sided platform. With rapid growth and increasing data complexity, the business is investing heavily in its data capability to better understand customer acquisition, user journeys, and overall performance. The data function is still maturing, offering a rare chance to shape foundations rather than inherit rigid processes.

The Role

You will take ownership of the end-to-end data platform, enhancing it in line with a recent architecture review while building and maintaining reliable ELT pipelines in a cloud data warehouse. The role involves designing clean, analytics-ready data models that enable reporting, self-serve insights, and strategic decision-making.

Working closely with analytics and commercial teams, you’ll translate business needs into scalable data solutions, improve data quality and governance, and ensure a single trusted view of performance, all supported by experienced DevOps and engineering teams.

Your Skills and Experience

• Strong hands-on experience as a Data Engineer working with modern cloud data platforms, ideally within GCP.
• Proven capability in data modelling and transformation using tools such as dbt.
• Experience building and maintaining production data pipelines using tools like Fivetran or similar.
• Confidence working with infrastructure as code, particularly Terraform.
• Comfortable operating in less structured, fast-growing environments and taking ownership.
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What They Offer

• Fully remote working across the UK, with infrequent travel to the North of England, expenses covered.
• The chance to shape a data platform from the ground up and have clear visibility and impact across the business.
• Long-term progression as the data team continues to grow and mature.

How to Apply

Apply now to find out more about this Data Engineer opportunity and how it could fit with your next career move.

Cyber Vulnerability Engineer (Find & Fix) | £40-50k DOE | Remote | SC Active/Eligible

If you enjoy actually fixing security issues - not just reporting them - this one’s worth a look.

We are working with a cyber-focused organisation looking for a Vulnerability Engineer to take ownership of identifying, prioritising, and driving remediation across real environments (cloud + on-prem).

This isn’t a ‘scan and send a report’ role.

You’ll be working end-to-end across the vulnerability lifecycle - from identification through to verified remediation and closure.

Salary: £40-50k DOE

Package: Competitive with up to 31 days annual leave + expenses paid

Structure: Fully remote

SC Clearance eligibility is essential (non-negotiable)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Owning vulnerability remediation across Azure, AWS and on-prem environments
• Working closely with engineering teams to actually fix issues, not just flag them
• Using tools like Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, Nessus/Tenable
• Driving secure configurations and improving overall security posture
• Using Terraform for resource management and lifecycle

What They’re Looking For:

• Strong background in vulnerability management / VAPT
• Experience across cloud (Azure/AWS) + Windows/Linux environments
• Hands-on with vulnerability tooling (Nessus, Tenable, Defender, etc.)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Ability to work with stakeholders and push remediation through

This is a great role for someone who wants to move further into hands-on cyber and away from purely infrastructure-focused work.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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Lynx Recruitment are partnered with a leading global consultancy to source an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a high-performing cloud and cybersecurity team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud environments, driving security best practices and implementing cutting-edge cloud-native application protection solutions.

The Role

You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security controls across large-scale AWS environments, with a strong focus on policy-as-code and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage CNAPP policies using Wiz for continuous cloud posture assessment and remediation
• Develop and maintain policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego
• Integrate security controls into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows using Terraform
• Collaborate closely with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to remediate non-compliant resources
• Monitor and enhance cloud governance and policy effectiveness
• Embed security into the SDLC through CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab Runners), including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks

Key Requirements

• Strong experience with AWS (essential)
• Hands-on experience with Wiz (including custom rule development, graph rules, or configuration policies)
• Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code
• Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure and security automation
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Experience working within DevSecOps environments and implementing shift-left security
• Degree in an IT or technology-related subject with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent)

About Archangel Lightworks

At Archangel Lightworks, we are revolutionising global communication with our?Optical Ground Stations?. By enabling ultra-high bandwidth data transfer for space applications, we are driving the future of high-speed, low-latency connectivity.

Our systems are at the forefront of innovation, and we are looking for a talented?Cloud Systems Engineer?to support the cloud software that bridges our Optical Ground Stations with operational systems and external partners. If you are passionate about space, laser communication, cloud software, systems engineering, and integrating complex technologies, wed love to hear from you!

Role Overview

As a?Cloud Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the specification, design, integration, and test of cloud-based software and interfaces that enable seamless operations and communications for our?Optical Ground Stations. This role involves working closely with internal engineering teams, external partners, and customers to ensure the cloud software systems support operational needs and enables smooth integration with partner systems.

You will be responsible for defining system requirements, designing architecture, ensuring robust integration, and supporting the deployment and maintenance of cloud-based services. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading a small team, planning sprints, and coordinating activities to ensure timely and successful project delivery. This is a cross-functional role that bridges software, systems engineering, and operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document system-level requirements for cloud-based software supporting the operation of Optical Ground Stations.
• Design scalable, secure, and reliable system architectures and manage APIs, ensuring scalability, security, and operational reliability.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for integration partners, providing guidance and support.
• Plan and execute system integration, testing and initial operations to validate system functionality and ensure interoperability.
• Lead sprint planning, manage Agile workflows, and ensure timely delivery of team tasks.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including user manuals, API specs, and operational procedures.

As a senior engineer, you will;

• Lead?significant?projects/developments/parts of the system?(e.g., major subsystem for satellite link, ground station integration).
• Demonstrate?strong architecture/design skills; tackles ambiguous technical challenges.
• Mentor mid-level/junior engineers; influences technical decisions and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and external stakeholders.
• Proactively seek opportunities for growth, staying abreast of the?state-of-the-art,?driving innovation based on new developments?and embodying the value of curiosity.
• Support deployment and operation of the system
• Generate and capture intellectual property

Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in?Systems Engineering,?Software Engineering,?Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in?systems engineering,?software development, or?cloud-based system development.
• Understanding of systems engineering standards and processes (e.g.?MBSE SysML), and associated tool support (e.g. Enterprise Architect)
• Understanding of?cloud platforms?(e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services (e.g., compute, storage, networking, APIs).
• Experience with?API design, development, and documentation, including RESTful APIs and gRPC.
• Experience with system integration and testing, especially for cloud based applications.
• Understanding of?system security?principles, including encryption, authentication, and secure data transfer.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and with external partners.

Desirable:

• Experience with?satellite communication systems,?optical ground stations, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with?networking protocols?and?distributed systems (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT) and?data serialization formats?(e.g., JSON, Protobuf).
• Experience with?automated testing frameworks?and?CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as?Python for system integration and scripting.
• Experience with?Kubernetes,?Docker, or other containerization and orchestration tools.
• Knowledge of?data visualization tools?and techniques for operational monitoring and analysis.
• Familiarity with?DevOps practices, including infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in?space and optical communication.
• A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Team socials and events

£550–£650 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 Month Contract | Remote Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join an established project delivering within a modern, cloud-first environment. You’ll be joining a lean, high-performing team, where DevOps is central to delivery not an afterthought. This role offers a high level of ownership, with the opportunity to shape infrastructure, improve reliability, and influence engineering best practices across the wider team. We’re looking for someone with deep Azure and Terraform expertise, who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity, while also mentoring others and driving improvements across CI/CD, observability, and security. Role & Responsibilities Design, build, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, including modules, state management, and pipelines Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar) Improve platform reliability, observability, and security across environments Take ownership of infrastructure and deployment processes within a fast-moving delivery team Collaborate closely with engineers to embed DevOps best practices and scalable patterns Mentor team members on infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering principles Identify and address performance bottlenecks, risks, and areas for improvement Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and automation-first thinking Skills and Experience Experienced DevOps Engineer Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Azure (AKS, networking, identity, storage) Solid experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally within Azure DevOps Strong scripting capability (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor) Ability to operate in a hands-on role within a small or fast-paced team Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively with engineering teams Desirable Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-104) Experience with policy-as-code (OPA, Sentinel) and secrets management

As a Senior Data Engineer within the Data Engineering team, you will play a key role in building, enhancing, and maintaining our enterprise data platform on Snowflake. You will develop and optimise scalable data pipelines and models that bring data from core business systems into Snowflake, enabling analytics, reporting, and data-driven insights across the organisation. You will translate the data platform strategy into high-quality technical solutions, ensuring our Snowflake environment is reliable, well-structured, and performant. You will champion engineering best practices and contribute to standards that improve the quality, consistency, and usability of data assets. Your work will ensure the business has access to trusted, timely, and well-modelled data to support decision-making, operational reporting, and the foundations for advanced analytics and future AI/ML capabilities. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Snowflake Data Engineering Delivery Design, build, and maintain high-quality data pipelines and models in Snowflake to support business analytics, BI, and operational reporting needs. Data Architecture Implementation Translate the defined data architecture and standards into implemented solutions—including ingestion, transformation, storage, and performance optimisation. Pipeline Development & Orchestration Develop robust ELT/ETL pipelines using dbt and workflow/orchestration tools (e.g., Argo Workflows), ensuring reliability, maintainability, and adherence to engineering best practices. Performance & Cost Optimisation Implement Snowflake warehouse configurations and query optimisation techniques to ensure efficient usage and predictable cost. Data Quality & Governance Execution Apply data quality checks, lineage tracking, and security standards across the data estate. Ensure compliance with data policies, InfoSec controls, and regulatory requirements as required. Tooling & Feature Adoption Leverage Snowflake capabilities (Tasks, Streams, Snowpark, Time Travel, Secure Data Sharing) to improve automation, reduce manual effort, and enhance data accessibility across the business. Collaboration & Support Work closely with analysts, data consumers, and business stakeholders to support data product delivery, troubleshoot data issues, and enable effective usage of Snowflake datasets. Enablement for Analytics & Data Science Implement dimensional models that provide clean, well-structured, reusable datasets for reporting, scenario modelling, and emerging ML/AI use cases. Monitoring, Reliability & Operations Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, logging, and cost-management processes for Snowflake and data pipelines to ensure a stable and well-maintained platform. Continuous Improvement of Engineering Practices Contribute to shared engineering standards to simplify development and accelerate delivery across the team. Knowledge & Skills Proven experience in delivering cloud-based data engineering solutions, ideally with Snowflake. Strong hands-on proficiency with SQL, Python, and dbt for data transformations, modelling, and pipeline automation. Practical experience with Snowflake and RBAC management. Experience with data ingestion and replication tools such as Airbyte, Fivetran, Hevo, or similar. Working knowledge of cloud services (AWS preferred). Strong understanding of data modelling and data governance principles. Experience supporting BI/reporting tools (Power BI) and enabling them through well-designed Snowflake data models. Solid knowledge of CI/CD and version-controlled development practices in git. Desirable Enterprise System Familiarity Exposure to CRM (Salesforce), BSS/OSS (Netadmin), Call Centre, Telephony, or similar enterprise data sources. Data Migration Experience Participation in migrating data platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL or other cloud RDBMS) into a data warehouse like Snowflake with minimal disruption and strong data validation controls. Change & Adoption Support Experience supporting business teams during platform transitions (e.g., training, documentation, user onboarding, issue resolution). Best Practice Contribution Experience contributing to naming conventions, schema standards, environment management, testing frameworks, and security patterns for data platforms. Continuous Learning & Innovation Interest in staying up to date with the latest technologies, modern data stack tooling, and best practices to contribute to ongoing platform evolution. Infrastructure as Code Exposure to Terraform would be advantageous. Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city

Job Title: Solutions Architect (Infrastructure and Cloud)
Location: Remote (occasional travel to London required)
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (Depending on location)

Would you like to work for an organisation plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and improving the quality of health and social care services across England. My client plays a vital role in improving outcomes across health and social care by using data, technology, and insight to drive meaningful change. With a strong focus on innovation and digital transformation, they are investing in modern cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to become a truly intelligence-led regulator.

Solutions Architect Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain infrastructure and cloud roadmaps, including transition states for migrating Legacy systems, adopting new cloud services, and decommissioning obsolete platforms.
• Define and maintain cloud reference architectures, ensuring consistency, reusability, and alignment with organisational standards.
• Act as design authority for hosting, networking, identity, and platform services, providing guidance and assurance across projects and workstreams.
• Champion the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevOps practices to deliver consistent, repeatable, and efficient infrastructure solutions.

Solutions Architect Requirements

• Proven experience designing and delivering cloud and infrastructure solutions (Azure essential) within complex organisations.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms, including landing zones, governance models, cost optimisation, and hybrid-cloud approaches.
• Strong expertise in networking, hosting, and identity services, including Active Directory, identity federation, Firewalls, VPNs, and secure connectivity.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools, such as Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or Ansible.
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, and their role in modern infrastructure.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.