Lead Engineer (VP) | Fixed Income Trading Platform Modernisation | London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) | Up to £130,000 + strong benefits Overview: An opportunity has opened for a Lead Engineer (VP) to play a key role in transforming a Rates and Credit Fixed Income technology platform as part of a major multi-year front-office modernisation programme. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role focused on building real-time, high-performance trading applications supporting business-critical workflows across the Fixed Income landscape. You’ll work closely with traders, quants and senior stakeholders to design and deliver scalable systems across a modern event-driven architecture stack. What you’ll be doing: Building real-time, high-performance microservices supporting rates and credit trading workflows
Designing end-to-end full-stack solutions across distributed systems and trading UIs
Delivering low-latency event-driven interfaces handling large streaming datasets
Partnering directly with front-office stakeholders to shape platform evolution
Driving engineering best practices across architecture, CI/CD, testing and code quality
Influencing the long-term strategy of a major Fixed Income technology modernisation programmeWhat we’re looking for:
Strong experience building complex, high-performance Java applications in distributed environments, alongside: Expertise with modern Java, concurrency and reactive programming
Experience building low-latency, real-time UIs
Strong understanding of event-driven architectures
Messaging technologies such as Kafka, Solace or RabbitMQ
Experience with WebSockets, SSE or reactive UI frameworks
REST + event-driven API design experience
Strong SQL and relational database knowledge
Experience deploying services using Kubernetes
A track record of promoting engineering excellence across teamsPackage: Salary up to £130,000
Hybrid working (3 days per week onsite in London)
Large-scale platform transformation programme
Strong engineering culture with modern tooling
Opportunity to influence long-term architecture direction
Clear VP-level progression opportunities

EBSA - IDAM DevOps HO - SFIA 4/5 Rate (Apply online only) Clearance required: Security Clearance (SC) required | NPPV3 eligible Nationality requirement: Single National Location: London Sector: Public Job Description: “Senior DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes & OpenLDAP Security Clearance (SC) required | NPPV3 eligible Role Summary Highly experienced DevOps engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes platform engineering and OpenLDAP integration, operating at senior level. Responsible for designing, implementing, and leading secure, scalable containerised platforms within a regulated environment. Provides hands-on technical leadership while managing a small DevOps team delivering test-focused CI/CD capabilities. Core Expertise (Heavy) · Kubernetes (Platform Engineering & Operations) Cluster design, provisioning, upgrade and lifecycle management
RBAC, network policies, pod security standards
Ingress controllers, service mesh integration
Multi-environment strategy (Dev/Test/Prod)
Troubleshooting complex production issues
Helm/Kustomize-based deployments
Performance tuning and resilience engineeringOpenLDAP (Enterprise Identity Integration) Installation, configuration and hardening of OpenLDAP
Schema design and directory structuring
Secure authentication integration (LDAPS, certificates, RBAC mapping)
Kubernetes authentication via LDAP
Identity federation patterns across CI/CD tooling
High availability and replication strategies
Troubleshooting directory performance and sync issues Jenkins (CI/CD Architecture & Engineering) Pipeline-as-code (Groovy)
Shared libraries and pipeline governance
Integration with Kubernetes agents
Secure credential management
Test automation integration
Release orchestration Strong Working Knowledge (Moderate) Docker - image optimisation, multi-stage builds, secure base images
Python - automation, scripting, infrastructure tooling Working Knowledge (Light) AWS - IAM, networking concepts, container services
Terraform - infrastructure-as-code principles, module consumption Team Leadership · Accountability for individual engineer performance, development and delivery · Regular performance feedback and coaching · Skills development and knowledge uplift within the team Delivery & Governance Point of contact for DevOps-related requests
Assist the tech lead with Technical design authority for incoming work
Oversight and governance of Production releases
Ensuring secure delivery aligned to SC-cleared environment requirements Key Characteristics Operates independently within defined frameworks (SFIA Level 4)
Provides technical leadership and direction
Makes informed decisions in complex secure environments
Strong stakeholder communication skills
Security-first mindset suitable for government / regulated environments Other networking technologies” 'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries

We are recruiting a Software Leader to drive an Embedded platform team. You’ll define platform strategy, modernise legacy systems, and power next‑generation products, bringing strong technical judgement, commercial focus, and leadership that delivers results. Salary: £80-100k
Benefits: Medical, Good pension, relocation if required, life assurance, 25 days Feel free to call for more info. Essential requirements: Expert hands-on embedded C on Linux
Embedded architecture design
Deep understanding of real-time and resource-constrained systems
Excellent low-level debugging
Driver and board-bring-up
Management and leadership skills Additional skills of interest: TCP/IP networking, streaming media, video/audio applications. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Position: Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge area
Key skills: Embedded Linux, leadership skills
Desirable skills: TCP/IP networking, streaming media, video/audio applications.
Apply: jamie AT enterpriserecruitment DOT com

I’m not an engineer myself but have a BSc in Computer Science so have a technical understanding. Feel free to send your CV and I can match you to our other suitable roles. I specialise in recruiting software and electronic engineers for technology companies throughout the UK

Company description

Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we’ve been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation’s leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Value Stream Engineering Lead means you’ll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

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This is the job

At AA, we’re continuing to scale AA-X. Our innovation and product engineering capability focused on building and evolving the next generation of digital products and services.

We’re looking for a Value Stream Engineering Lead who brings deep technical expertise and thrives in a hands-on leadership role. This position sits at the heart of engineering delivery within a value stream, combining technical leadership with real involvement in architecture, design and problem-solving.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping and delivering scalable backend systems, working closely with Product and Architecture to turn ideas into robust, production-ready solutions. This is a role for someone who enjoys staying close to the code, guiding teams through complex challenges, driving engineering standards, and ensuring high-quality delivery at pace.

Operating within a modern, cloud-native environment, you’ll help create the conditions for high-performing teams, balancing speed, quality and long-term sustainability while delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers.

What will I be doing?

• Lead engineering across the value stream, remaining hands-on in architecture, coding, debugging and technical decision-making to support delivery of scalable backend services.
• Provide technical leadership in Java and Spring Boot development, guiding teams through design decisions, trade-offs and complex implementation challenges.
• Design and evolve event-driven, distributed systems, ensuring solutions are resilient, scalable and aligned to modern engineering practices.
• Actively coach and support engineers, unblocking complex issues in real time and raising the overall technical capability of the team.
• Own and drive engineering standards and best practices, including code quality, testing strategy, CI/CD, observability, performance and system resilience.
• Partner closely with Product and Architecture to ensure solutions are commercially effective, maintainable and aligned to long-term platform strategy.

What do I need?

• Deep technical expertise in Java and Spring Boot, with a strong track record of designing and scaling backend systems, and guiding teams through complex design decisions, trade-offs and delivery challenges.
• Strong experience with event-driven and distributed architectures, including asynchronous messaging and microservices-based platforms.
• Hands-on technical leadership — comfortable contributing to architecture, coding, debugging and problem-solving, while coaching teams and unblocking complex engineering issues in real time.
• Strong ownership of engineering standards and best practices, including code quality, testing strategy, CI/CD, observability, performance and system resilience.
• Proven ability to partner with Product and Architecture to deliver scalable, maintainable and commercially effective solutions.
• Experience working in modern cloud-based environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) with a solid understanding of DevOps and continuous delivery practices.

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

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Company description

Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we’ve been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation’s leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Principal Software Engineer (Java) means you’ll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

#LI-Hybrid

This is the job

At AA, we’re continuing to scale AA-X. Our innovation and product engineering capability focused on building and evolving the next generation of digital products and services.

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer (Java)  who brings deep technical expertise and thrives in a hands-on leadership role. This position sits at the heart of engineering delivery within a value stream, combining technical leadership with real involvement in architecture, design and problem-solving.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping and delivering scalable backend systems, working closely with Product and Architecture to turn ideas into robust, production-ready solutions. This is a role for someone who enjoys staying close to the code, guiding teams through complex challenges, driving engineering standards, and ensuring high-quality delivery at pace.

Operating within a modern, cloud-native environment, you’ll help create the conditions for high-performing teams, balancing speed, quality and long-term sustainability while delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers.

What will I be doing?

• Lead engineering across the value stream, remaining hands-on in architecture, coding, debugging and technical decision-making to support delivery of scalable backend services.
• Provide technical leadership in Java and Spring Boot development, guiding teams through design decisions, trade-offs and complex implementation challenges.
• Design and evolve event-driven, distributed systems, ensuring solutions are resilient, scalable and aligned to modern engineering practices.
• Actively coach and support engineers, unblocking complex issues in real time and raising the overall technical capability of the team.
• Own and drive engineering standards and best practices, including code quality, testing strategy, CI/CD, observability, performance and system resilience.
• Partner closely with Product and Architecture to ensure solutions are commercially effective, maintainable and aligned to long-term platform strategy.

What do I need?

• Deep technical expertise in Java and Spring Boot, with a strong track record of designing and scaling backend systems, and guiding teams through complex design decisions, trade-offs and delivery challenges.
• Strong experience with event-driven and distributed architectures, including asynchronous messaging and microservices-based platforms.
• Hands-on technical leadership — comfortable contributing to architecture, coding, debugging and problem-solving, while coaching teams and unblocking complex engineering issues in real time.
• Strong ownership of engineering standards and best practices, including code quality, testing strategy, CI/CD, observability, performance and system resilience.
• Proven ability to partner with Product and Architecture to deliver scalable, maintainable and commercially effective solutions.
• Experience working in modern cloud-based environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) with a solid understanding of DevOps and continuous delivery practices.

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Bristol (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £80,000

Im currently recruiting on behalf of a highly innovative technology business working at the forefront of embedded safety-critical systems . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge real-time software used in complex regulatedenvironments.

The Role

Youll take ownership of a team developing a safety-critical Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) used across advanced engineering sectors. This is a leadership role combining hands-on technical expertise with team management and project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading, mentoring, and growing a team of embedded software engineers

Overseeing full software lifecycle: design, development, testing, and deployment

Driving best practices in embedded C development and code quality

Managing multiple projects, ensuring delivery to high safety and quality standards

Collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

About You

To be successful, youll bring:

Strong experience in embedded software development within safety-critical environments

Expertise in RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS or similar)

Proficiency in C (and ideally low-level/processor-level development)

Proven leadership or team management experience

Knowledge of standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508 (highly desirable)

Whats on Offer

Salary up to £80,000

Hybrid working (3 days onsite)

Bonus + enhanced pension

Strong career progression and exposure to cutting-edge technology

Supportive, collaborative engineering culture

If youre looking to step into a senior leadership role while staying close to the technology, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

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Due to sustained demand from our National Security and Government clients, we are actively seeking multiple cleared Software Engineers for high-profile programmes (please note you must be willing to go to a high level of security clearance due to the nature of the work).

Software Engineering - eDV cleared

Package - £50,000- £80,000

Benefits - Clearance Bonus plus excellent benefits and relocation assistance

Location - Manchester, Cheltenham or London.

Join a trusted leader in National Security technology solutions

What You’ll Be Doing:

Leading an established team of Software Engineers

Build strong customer relationships through direct engagement.

Contribute to and help prepare technical proposals and bids.

Assist the customer account team in business development efforts.

Collaborate with delivery management to identify risks, plan deliveries, and support resource allocation.

What You Bring:

Proven experience leading teams in Agile, customer-facing software projects.

Experience with one or more of the following:

Full-stack web development

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Mobile application development

API design and development

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Front-end development and user experience (UX)

Clearance required - Due to the nature of the client’s work, you are required to hold an eDV level security clearance.

As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.

Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

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Lead SAS Developer - Government Programme
£800 per day | Hybrid (2-3 days onsite in Newcastle) | SC Clearance Required

Sanderson Government & Defence is proud to be supporting a key government client in the search for a highly experienced Lead SAS Developer to join a major transformation programme within a central UK public sector organisation.

The Opportunity

As a Lead SAS Developer, you will take ownership of designing and delivering complex data integration and software solutions within a large-scale, multi-team environment. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will lead from the front-guiding technical decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring best practice across the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance SAS-based software solutions across enterprise systems
• Lead the implementation of robust ETL pipelines and data integration processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Take ownership of technical decision-making and contribute to programme-wide strategy
• Conduct testing, debugging, and optimisation to maintain high-quality deliverables
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices

Skills & Experience Required

• Advanced expertise in SAS Data Integration Studio
• Strong experience in custom application development and software engineering principles
• Proven capability with SAS DataFlux ETL tools
• Experience with SAS Event Stream Processing (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated leadership experience within complex delivery environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Essential Requirements

• Active SC (Security Clearance), or eligibility to obtain clearance
• Ability to work onsite in Newcastle 2-3 days per week

Why Apply?

• Competitive day rate of £800 per day
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact government transformation programme
• Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment
• Long-term contract potential within a secure and stable sector

If you are a seasoned SAS professional ready to take on a leadership role within a high-profile government programme, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Sanderson Government & Defence for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Lead Informatica Developer

2-3 days Newcastle

SC

Responsibilities:

As a Custom Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. You will utilize modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively. You will be responsible for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions. Additionally, you will provide solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams.

Advanced proficiency in Informatica Administration is required.

Advanced proficiency in Custom Application Development, Software Design & Solutions, and Software Engineering is suggested.

• Design innovative software architectures that meet project requirements and enhance user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements for software development.
• Implement best practices in coding and software development to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to incorporate into software solutions

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Location:South East & London
Job Type:Permanent
Start Date:ASAP

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, Advantage Air Systems Ltd is looking to recruit aMobile Air Conditioning Engineerto join our expanding team. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys a mix of service, maintenance and installation work and is comfortable working independently as well as alongside other engineers.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual with solid technical ability, good communication skills and a professional approach to customer service. The successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

About Us

We are an established air conditioning contractor with over30 years experiencein the HVAC industry. We have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and customer service.

Our client base ranges from large corporate organisations to small businesses and residential customers. We operate mainly acrossWest Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey and London,working with all leading air conditioning manufacturers to provide tailored solutions that meet our clients requirements and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and repair of commercial and residential air conditioning systems
• Working on a range of equipment includingDX splits, VRF/VRV systems, chillers and applied systems
• Carrying out installation works where required
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and professionally
• Working independently or as part of a two-person team
• Providing a high standard of customer service at all times
• Completing service reports and documentation accurately
• Covering the South East and London, with occasional travel further afield when required

Skills & Experience Required

• F-Gas qualified (essential)
• C&G / NVQ Level 2 (preferred)
• Proven experience servicing commercial and residential air conditioning systems
• Good installation experience
• Sound electrical knowledge
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Professional, polite and customer-focused manner
• PASMA and First Aid (beneficial but not essential)
• Additional HVAC or building services experience advantageous
• Ideally based nearGuildford / Dorking / Horsham, though candidates further afield will be considered

What We Offer

• Company van
• Overtime paiddoor-to-door
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company
• Supportive, friendly team environment

Why Join us?

Were a close-knit, professional team who take pride in our work. We work hard, support each other and enjoy a positive working environment. If youre looking for variety, stability and the chance to develop your career with a respected HVAC contractor, this could be the role for you.

Full Stack Developer – Blackburn - Hybrid workingFull Stack, Developer, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Blackburn, Lancashire, North West* This advanced solutions provider requires a driven and self-motivated Full Stack Developer to join their busy technical team and motivate those around them. They are based in Blackburn and are operating a hybrid working model. The key to this role is leading the design and development of scalable web applications and platforms.The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for:

• Defining architecture and development standards by building high-performing, and maintainable code bases
• Improving deployment pipelines, engineering practices and CI/CD workflows
• Collaborating with product, leadership and marketing teams
• Mentoring junior developers and providing code reviews
• Overseeing integrations with APIs and driving performance optimisation

The following skills and experience are required:

• Strong full stack web development experience
• Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript and modern frameworks (React)
• Experience providing scalable front-end architectures
• Experience with Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines

The company have an excellent reputation within their sector. They really look after their employees by offering structured training, the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and a clearly defined career path. On top of this, they offer excellent remuneration including an incentive scheme to truly recognise and reward their staff. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks. Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process. Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Description: Agentic Tech Lead (Contract) Location: London 2-3 times a week Industry: Financial Services / Highly Regulated Duration: 7 Months (Initial) Rate: Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for a high-caliber Agentic Tech Lead to drive the engineering delivery of a cutting-edge agentic AI platform. This isn't just about prompt engineering; it's about building robust, end-to-end systems that operate within the rigorous guardrails of a highly regulated environment. As the primary technical driver, you will bridge the gap between ambitious product goals and production-grade reality. You'll be hands-on across the stackfrom AWS Bedrock and Python services to complex React integrationsensuring that "agentic" translates to "value-driven" for our customers. The Technical Requirements To thrive in this role, you must be a seasoned engineer who can reason end-to-end across complex architectures. Core Stack: Expert-level proficiency in React, Python, and AWS Bedrock. AI/Agentic Mastery: Deep, practical experience building agentic systems and orchestration concepts. You've done this before and know where the pitfalls lie. Regulated Environments: Proven track record in sectors like FinTech, Gov, or Healthcare. You understand that auditability, logging, and access control are features, not afterthoughts. Full-Stack Fluency: Ability to navigate APIs, cloud infrastructure, and frontend integrations seamlessly, even when not acting as the formal architect. Delivery Leadership: Strong experience leading engineering delivery on complex platforms, with a knack for unblocking teams and driving scope forward. Your Responsibilities Lead Delivery: Coordinate frontend, AI, cloud, and QA activities to ensure a predictable, high-quality release cycle. Bridge Product and Engineering: Collaborate with Product Managers and Architects to translate ambiguous goals into concrete, deliverable backlogs. Own the Core: Take ownership of the implementation of core platform mechanics and technical risks. Problem Solve: Act as the primary escalation point, maintaining momentum through early-stage scoping and high-ambiguity phases. Set the Standard: Implement best-in-class engineering practices, including CI/CD, maintainable codebases, and rigorous testing suitable for financial services. Mentor and Coach: Technically guide a team of engineers, upskilling them in agentic systems and production-grade AI delivery patterns. £600.00 - £650.00 / day Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at talentinternational.co.uk

Strengthen our team as our SAP Fiori Technical Lead (UI5 & S/4HANA) / UX Architect Location: Home based with travel to client sites/workshops, UK only Vetting: Candidates need to be eligible for full security clearance and be sole UK nationals An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled SAP Fiori Technical Lead (UI5 & S/4HANA) to lead the design, development, and delivery of modern Fiori/UI5 applications within our S/4HANA landscape. This role requires strong UI5 expertise, solid backend integration skills (OData/CDS/RAP), and the ability to guide developers and shape SAP UX strategy. What Youll Do: Lead the design, development, and architecture of SAP Fiori and UI5 applications Build custom UI5 apps, extend standard Fiori apps, and configure Fiori Launchpad (catalogs, groups, tiles, target mappings) Develop and integrate OData services, CDS Views, and support RAP based applications Work closely with functional teams to translate business requirements into intuitive UI/UX solutions Review and guide development teams code for performance, quality, and best practices Troubleshoot UI5 performance, browser issues, and optimize front-end performance Collaborate with backend teams for ABAP, CDS, and OData enhancements Support S/4HANA project delivery: workshops, technical specs, testing, deployment Ensure adherence to SAP Fiori guidelines, security, and UX standards What We Are Looking For: Extensive SAP UI5/Fiori development experience or as SAP UX Architect that can lead SAP FIori developers Strong skills in UI5, Fiori, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, XML, debugging tools Hands-on development with CDS Views (including UI annotations) Experience with OData services (SAP Gateway), BOPF, RAP framework Good understanding of S/4HANA architecture and Fiori extensibility Presales and consultancy experience Experience guiding developers and leading frontend workstreams Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction Desired Skills SAP BTP / CAP / Cloud Foundry experience Experience with mobility, responsive UI5 apps, or hybrid apps Understanding of ABAP coding concepts (for collaboration) Knowledge of APO or other SAP modules (advantage, not mandatory) About DXC At DXC, youll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. We work with major global clients to solve complex challenges and build digital solutions that power transformation. Youll have the opportunity to grow your SAP expertise, share your ideas, and be part of a culture that celebrates continuous learning. You will also benefit from our Flexible Benefits Package including flexible options for private medical insurance, dental, travel cover, and more. You will also have access to exclusive discounts on restaurants and everyday purchases. Employee Benefits: As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to flex up and down on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance You will also have access to Perks at Work, a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more What's Next If youre ready to lead cutting-edge Fiori/UI5 development and influence the future of SAP UX, wed love to hear from you. Apply now! TPBN1\_UKTJ

Platform Engineering Lead / Azure / DevOps / Cloud / Terraform / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid

Vivo Talent are looking for a forward-thinking Platform Engineering Lead to take ownership of two critical platform teams - one supporting the on-premise estate and the other driving their evolution to a cloud-native Azure environment.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll define technical direction, elevate engineering standards and lead the transformation of their core platform into a modern, scalable and resilient ecosystem.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the strategy and architecture across on-prem and Azure platforms
• Drive adoption of cloud-native design, IaC, automation and DevOps best practices
• Oversee the migration from legacy systems to Azure, balancing risk and delivery
• Guide teams through complex technical challenges across infrastructure, networking and operations
• Champion reliability, scalability and performance across the platform
• Partner with product, security and engineering leaders to align on strategy and priorities

What we’re looking for

• Strong background in platform engineering across on-prem and cloud environments
• Deep expertise in Azure, cloud architecture, networking and security
• Hands-on experience with Terraform/Bicep, CI/CD and automation
• Solid understanding of containers, orchestration and modern deployment patterns
• Proven ability to solve complex platform challenges and influence technical decisions
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams

Nice to have

• Experience leading cloud migrations or platform transformations
• Knowledge of observability tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, App Insights)
• Exposure to security, compliance and hybrid networking
• Passion for developer experience and internal platform tooling
• Interest in AI-driven automation within engineering

Why this role?

You’ll play a key role in a major cloud transformation, shaping the platform that underpins critical business systems while building a culture of engineering excellence, ownership and innovation.

Platform Engineering Lead / Azure / DevOps / Cloud / Terraform / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid

Platform Engineering Lead / Azure / DevOps / Cloud / Terraform / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid

Platform Engineering Lead / Azure / DevOps / Cloud / Terraform / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid

Fractional CTO (2-3 days/week, remote/hybrid)

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Summary:
Provide strategic and hands-on technical leadership for a fintech / AI / data business. Own architecture, guide product development, and ensure scalable, secure systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define tech strategy & roadmap
• Lead architecture (cloud, APIs, data/AI pipelines)
• Ensure scalability, security, compliance
• Build, mentor, and structure the engineering & product team
• Manage and oversee partners, vendors, and suppliers
• Oversee data strategy & infrastructure
• Align tech with product and business goals

Requirements:

• Former CTO / VP Eng / technical founder
• Experience building and scaling engineering teams
• Experience working with partners, vendors, and suppliers
• Background in fintech, AI/ML, or data platforms
• Track record scaling from MVP to production
• Strong cloud & modern architecture knowledge
• Strategic + hands-on capability

Location: Leeds, Hybrid Salary: Up-to (phone number removed) + Excellent Benefits Progression: Formal training + opportunity to expand the development team

A global business is growing its software development team and is currently looking for a Software Development Lead .NET to join the team.

This is a hands-on role combining development and technical leadership, working across an exciting, diverse range of projects including web platforms, applications and public sector systems.

The Role

• Lead and mentor developers while remaining hands-on
• Develop applications using .NET and/or Python
• Build and deploy solutions on AWS or Azure
• Work with Docker, APIs and modern architectures
• Contribute to solution design, code reviews, and technical delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support project proposals/bids

Key Skills

• .NET or Python
• AWS or Azure
• SQL Server or PostgreSQL)
• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Leadership or mentoring experience

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for a Software Development Lead role where you can work on impactful projects while shaping technical delivery within a growing team.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

Software Development Lead .NET / Software Lead / Development Lead / Software Team Lead / Technical Lead / .NET Developer

EBSA - IDAM DevOps HO - SFIA 4/5
Rate (Apply online only)
Clearance required: Security Clearance (SC) required NPPV3 eligible Nationality requirement: Single National
Location: London
Sector: Public

Job Description:
"Senior DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes & OpenLDAP
Security Clearance (SC) required NPPV3 eligible

Role Summary
Highly experienced DevOps engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes platform engineering and OpenLDAP integration, operating at senior level. Responsible for designing, implementing, and leading secure, scalable containerised platforms within a regulated environment. Provides hands-on technical leadership while managing a small DevOps team delivering test-focused CI/CD capabilities.

Core Expertise (Heavy)

Kubernetes (Platform Engineering & Operations)

• Cluster design, provisioning, upgrade and lifecycle management
• RBAC, network policies, pod security standards
• Ingress controllers, service mesh integration
• Multi-environment strategy (Dev/Test/Prod)
• Troubleshooting complex production issues
• Helm/Kustomize-based deployments
• Performance tuning and resilience engineering

OpenLDAP (Enterprise Identity Integration)

• Installation, configuration and hardening of OpenLDAP
• Schema design and directory structuring
• Secure authentication integration (LDAPS, certificates, RBAC mapping)
• Kubernetes authentication via LDAP
• Identity federation patterns across CI/CD tooling
• High availability and replication strategies
• Troubleshooting directory performance and sync issues

Jenkins (CI/CD Architecture & Engineering)

• Pipeline-as-code (Groovy)
• Shared libraries and pipeline governance
• Integration with Kubernetes agents
• Secure credential management
• Test automation integration
• Release orchestration

Strong Working Knowledge (Moderate)

• • Docker - image optimisation, multi-stage builds, secure base images
  • Python - automation, scripting, infrastructure tooling

Working Knowledge (Light)

• • AWS - IAM, networking concepts, container services
  • Terraform - infrastructure-as-code principles, module consumption

Team Leadership
Accountability for individual engineer performance, development and delivery
Regular performance feedback and coaching
Skills development and knowledge uplift within the team

Delivery & Governance

• • Point of contact for DevOps-related requests
  • Assist the tech lead with Technical design authority for incoming work
  • Oversight and governance of Production releases
  • Ensuring secure delivery aligned to SC-cleared environment requirements

Key Characteristics

• • Operates independently within defined frameworks (SFIA Level 4)
  • Provides technical leadership and direction
  • Makes informed decisions in complex secure environments
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Security-first mindset suitable for government / regulated environments Other networking technologies"

‘This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.’

Salary Range: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid, based in Bristol

Join our client as a Software Team Lead!

Are you a passionate Software Team Lead looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech? Our client is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join their team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.

Your Impact

As our client’s Software Team Lead, you will:

• Leading and mentoring a team of Software Engineers and QA Specialists.
• Actively leverage modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude Code or similar) to improve individual and team productivity, code quality, and learning, and support the team in adopting these tools effectively and responsibly.
• Foster a strong focus on delivering meaningful user outcomes, ensuring that technical decisions are grounded in a deep understanding of the product domain and real user needs.
• Encourage and enable the team to use product insight, user feedback, and data to inform design and engineering decisions, balancing speed of delivery with long-term value.
• Working with product and technical leadership to build a combined roadmap that balances product and engineering priorities.
• Working on anything from UI to core functionality and data stores, from fixing bugs to integrating new technologies.
• Joint responsibility for designing and implementing a scalable and high-performance software architecture using appropriate architectural standards and best practices.
• Writing clean, working, cross-platform C# code (.NET 8) and associated tests, and improving the standard of existing code as you touch it to make it more testable, reliable and maintainable.
• Working closely with Electronics Engineers, Product Specialists, UX Designers and other Developers to design, develop and support robust solutions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and customers to build an understanding which helps to solve problems in a way that meets their needs.
• Assisting the Head of Software Development in recruitment activities.

Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Passionate about changing lives with assistive technology.
• Experience leading effective agile software teams, including first-hand experience of lean and iterative development.
• Good understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies and their use in software teams.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in modern C# or similar (e.g. Java, C++).
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools (e.g. Claude Code or similar) to improve development efficiency, code quality, or team effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to apply strong product and domain understanding to guide technical decisions and prioritisation.
• Track record of delivering measurable user or business outcomes, not just technical outputs.
• Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, architecture patterns, code reviews, source control, continuous integration, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Highly confident and experienced with automated testing – from unit tests to system and integration tests.
• Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others.
• Skilled in providing constructive feedback, conducting performance reviews, and supporting staff development.
• Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams.

About Our Client

They are proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Their innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Their values – passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change – resonate in everything they do.

Our Client’s Inclusive Culture

They believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining them means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on their technology for effective communication.

Our Client’s Commitment to Sustainability

They not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. They aim to minimise their carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining them, you’ll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting their sustainability efforts.

Our Client’s D&I Commitments

They prioritise diversity and inclusivity in their work environment. Here’s how they do it:

• Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.
• Their recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with them.
• They believe in adding to their culture, not just fitting in. Their diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of their users and customers.

Rewards and Benefits

Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join our client and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives.

Senior Control Systems Software Engineer PLC / SCADA

Stafford Hybrid Competitive Salary + Benefits

VIQU is recruiting a Senior Control Systems Software Engineer to join a leading engineering and system integration business delivering critical projects across the energy and renewables sector. This is a hands-on, senior technical role where you ll take ownership of PLC and SCADA system design, development, and delivery, act as a technical lead on projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive engineering best practice across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC control systems across platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell or Schneider
• Configure and deliver SCADA/DCS solutions including WinCC, FactoryTalk, Zenon or similar
• Lead on solution design, technical standards, and code quality
• Produce and review technical documentation including FDS, DDS and test specifications
• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning activities
• Review and validate engineering output from other engineers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations and project delivery, acting as a senior point of contact

Key Requirements

• Strong experience with at least one PLC platform (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider EcoStruxure)
• Proven SCADA configuration experience (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Zenon or similar)
• Solid understanding of IEC 61131 programming (Ladder, FBD, Structured Text, SFC)
• Experience delivering automation projects end-to-end in a senior or lead capacity
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profinet, Profibus)
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers while taking ownership of technical delivery

To apply: Reach out to Phoebe Rees via the VIQU website or LinkedIn. Referral bonus up to £1,000 (T&Cs apply).

DevOps SME (AWS) 6 Months Contract | £60 to £80 per hour (Inside IR35) Remote Working \*Active SC Clearance is needed\* A top tier pioneering firm is looking for an experienced devOps SME to support a critical initiative for a UK Public Sector end-client. This is a pivotal role within a high-performing Agile environment, focusing on the delivery of a secure, scalable, and automated DevOps toolchain. As an SME, you will not only be responsible for technical execution but will also provide the architectural foresight needed to maintain service stability and drive process optimisation. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering and business impact, ensuring that all cloud-native solutions are robust, secure, and performant. Key Responsibilities Create and manage automated scripts (using tools like Terraform or Ansible) so that complex computer systems can be set up quickly, reliably, and identically every time. Watch for signs that the system is slowing down or running out of space, and fix these issues before they cause a crash or failure. Ensure that security checks are a fundamental part of the build process from the very beginning, rather than an afterthought, to keep data and systems safe. Build and look after the automated "conveyor belt" that tests and moves new software from the developer's desk to the live environment quickly and without errors. Act as a mentor to the wider team, guiding DevOps strategy and influencing the adoption of modern standards across the delivery environment.Essential Skills Hands on experience with AWS Solid experience with terraform and Ansible IaC CICD - Advanced experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Familiarity with monitoring and logging stacks, including Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Strong proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for application packaging and orchestration. Proven track record of operating as a technical lead or SME within UK Public Sector projects \*Candidates must hold active SC Clearance\* 6 Months Contract Inside IR35 | Remote Working | £60 to £80 per hour (Inside IR35) If you are an experienced devOps engineer with active SC clearance searching for a new challenging role then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. If the above seems of interest then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

I am looking for a permanent Senior Software Developer / Lead Software Developer for an extremely exciting business based in Plymouth. In this role you will be designing and building an enterprise level software solution with multiple applications for the business, a software solution that is being built from the ground up covering all functions and departments. Please note, this is an office-based position, working 4.5 days per week for full-time, 5-days per week pay. The working hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30pm on Fridays. After probation you can potentially work from home 1-day per week with management approval. You will be responsible for leading the design, development and maintenance of the solution and its services across the full development lifecycle from architecture and design to deployment, delivery and ongoing support. You will be a key part of the development team and from the very start you will be given a high degree of freedom to apply your knowledge and experience of development, using a mixture of, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies (SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio - SSIS), ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile and Frontend Development (JavaScript/jQuery, React, Blazor) and Software Testing for this long-term and critical development programme. This is a hands-on role, so you MUST be a strong coder/programmer. The main technical stack in MS Technologies driven, so you need to be an expert in .NET and C# to be considered for the opportunity. Knowledge of Power BI is a bonus but is NOT a prerequisite for the role. You will take technical ownership, and you operate as a Senior Developer and Technical Lead so you MUST have experience working as a Senior Developer or Lead Developer to be considered for the position in previous posts. You will also be happy to share knowledge with more junior team members, and you will be a good communicator keen to interact with technical and non-technical staff. We are looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, candidates who can work independently as well as in a team environment, good communicators who are proactive and ambitious, keen to continue learning and staying ahead of technological trends. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS, knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps and Architectural Patterns is a distinct bonus. KEYWORDS Senior Software Developer, Lead Software Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies, SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio, SSIS, Power BI, ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile, Frontend Development, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Blazor, Software Testing, AWS, Azure, Cloud, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Architecture, Design Patterns. The role comes with an incredibly competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes a pension, good holiday (23.5 days + Bank Holidays), Insurance and much more! To be considered for this role you will need to be located within a commutable distance of Plymouth, Devon and you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.