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Data Test Manager / QA Lead Telford (Hybrid - 2 days onsite a month) 6-month contract with extension potential Active SC Clearance required We are looking for an experienced Data Test Manager / QA Lead to provide quality assurance governance across a portfolio of complex data and technology projects. You will be responsible for ensuring testing standards, best practices, and quality processes are consistently applied throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Define and review Test Strategies and Test Completion Reports Provide test governance and quality assurance across multiple projects Monitor testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and issues Support and mentor Test Leads and QA Engineers Drive continuous improvement and best practice adoption Work closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes Contribute to resource planning, recruitment, and capability development Required Experience: Proven Test Manager or QA Lead experience Strong understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Experience delivering test governance across large, complex programmes Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong risk and quality management experience Experience within data, analytics, or data warehouse environments is highly desirable. If you're an experienced QA professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Mainframe Datacom Engineer (Spanish Speaking Preferred) Location: remote End Date: 30-Nov-26 (will be extended) Rate: 570 - 573 Role Purpose: HSBC is seeking an experienced Mainframe Datacom Engineer to support and enhance critical banking applications running within our IBM Z mainframe environment. This role will be responsible for the administration, support, optimisation, and modernisation of Broadcom Datacom databases that underpin key business and customer services. The successful candidate will work closely with application development teams, infrastructure engineers, database administrators, and regional stakeholders to ensure the stability, security, resilience, and performance of Datacom-based solutions. Given collaboration with teams across Spain and Latin America, Spanish language skills are highly desirable. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued evolution of HSBC's strategic mainframe estate while supporting integration with modern engineering and DevOps practices. Principal Responsibilities: Database Administration & Support: Administer and maintain Broadcom Datacom databases within a z/OS environment. Perform database provisioning, configuration, monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning. Execute database backup, recovery, reorganisation, and maintenance activities using Datacom utilities. Monitor database availability and proactively resolve performance and operational issues. Support incident, problem, and change management processes in accordance with HSBC standards. Ensure database resilience, integrity, and regulatory compliance requirements are met. Mainframe Engineering: Support IBM z/OS infrastructure and associated mainframe technologies. Work with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, CICS, and batch processing environments. Analyse system and application performance using available monitoring and diagnostic tools. Participate in disaster recovery testing and business continuity exercises. Collaborate with infrastructure teams to implement upgrades, patches, and platform improvements. Application Support & Development: Support Datacom-based applications developed in COBOL and other mainframe technologies. Work with development teams on database design, access path optimisation, and query performance. Review and support application releases into testing and production environments. Troubleshoot application and database-related incidents across the software development lifecycle. Contribute to code reviews and technical design discussions. Modernisation & Continuous Improvement: Assist with the integration of Datacom environments into modern engineering toolchains. Support API enablement, automation initiatives, CI/CD adoption, and DevOps practices. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through scripting and automation. Contribute to strategic initiatives involving cloud connectivity, application transformation, and mainframe modernisation. Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures. Essential Skills & Experience: Datacom Expertise: Strong hands-on experience supporting Broadcom Datacom (CA Datacom) databases. Knowledge of Datacom architecture, utilities, database structures, and performance tuning. Experience with database backup, recovery, reorganisation, and capacity management. Understanding of database security, access control, and audit requirements. Mainframe Technologies: Extensive experience in IBM z/OS environments. Strong working knowledge of: JCL TSO/ISPF SDSF CICS VSAM RACF Mainframe batch processing Familiarity with system monitoring and diagnostic tools. Development & Engineering: Experience supporting applications developed in COBOL. Good understanding of relational database concepts and data modelling. Knowledge of software development lifecycle and change management processes. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Professional Skills: Ability to analyse complex technical issues and provide sustainable solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working within large, enterprise-scale financial services or highly regulated environments. Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing capabilities. Preferred Skills & Experience: Fluent or professional working proficiency in Spanish. Knowledge of the banking, payments, or financial services sector. Experience with DevOps tooling and automation frameworks. Exposure to modern API integration and application modernisation initiatives. Experience with Agile delivery methodologies. Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, Ansible, UrbanCode, or similar deployment and automation tools. Understanding of hybrid cloud and distributed platform integration with mainframe environments. Broadcom Datacom certifications or equivalent practical experience. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Relevant Mainframe, IBM Z, Broadcom Datacom, or database certifications desirable. Ideal Candidate Profile: We are looking for a technically strong mainframe professional who combines deep Datacom expertise with modern engineering mindsets. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating within complex enterprise environments, collaborating across international teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives whilst maintaining the reliability and security expected of HSBC's core banking platforms. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Application Support & Test Engineer - QA, Test, SQL, Web APIs Bournemouth - Hybrid, 2/3 days a week onsite 40,000 - 45,000 + benefits Application Support, QA, Test, Software Delivery An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Application Support and Test Engineer to join a growing technology-focused team in Bournemouth. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in software testing, application support and problem solving who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Key Skills & Experience 2 year's commercial software QA experience within a web-based environment 2 year's experience in manual application testing Experience with defect tracking and bug management processes Strong technical documentation skills with excellent written English SQL Power BI API testing Automated testing - Playwright Business analysis and workflow/process design If you would like to join a supportive and collaborative team with exposure to a variety of technologies, career development and learning opportunities please give me a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Java Developer Clearance: Requires Active SC Clearance Location: UK Remote Inside IR35 The Opportunity We're looking for a talented Java Developer to join a delivery-focused engineering team building modern, scalable applications within a fast-paced Agile environment. This role is ideal for a developer who is passionate about software engineering best practices, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, maintainable code. You'll work across the full development lifecycle, contributing to the design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and services. Build scalable, resilient solutions using the Spring Framework or similar technologies. Contribute to system design and architecture discussions. Develop high-quality code using Test-Driven Development (TDD) and modern engineering practices. Support containerised deployments using Docker and Kubernetes. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery practices. Collaborate with developers, testers, architects, and product teams within Agile delivery teams. Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and quality standards. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java development. Experience with Spring Framework (or equivalent). Solid understanding of software design patterns and their practical application. Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and engineering best practices. Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes . Experience working with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines. Passion for code quality, automated testing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD) . Desirable Skills Experience with Kafka . Experience with IBM MQ / MQ Series . Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Role Title: Senior Private Cloud Architect Location: Hybrid Sheffield (3 days onsite mandatory) Inside IR35 Rate: 550.00 In this role, you will: As a Senior Architect in Private Cloud, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across the client private cloud platform, shaping and improving our virtualisation, container and Kubernetes capabilities, and enabling resilient, secure, high-performing services (including Kafka-based event streaming and microservices platforms). Reporting to the Head of Private Cloud, you'll partner closely with Product Owners, architects and engineering teams across CTO to turn strategy into practical, well-engineered outcomes. Key responsibilities: Architectural design decisions in line with the clients Cloud Strategy Set engineering direction for private cloud capabilities spanning virtualisation, containers, Kubernetes, Kafka/event streaming, and microservices enablement. Act as a senior technical authority, review designs, challenge assumptions, and ensure solutions are supportable, secure, and cost-effective. Define and promote engineering standards, reference architectures, patterns and guardrails (think: "paved roads", not "speed bumps"). Lead the end-to-end design and evolution of private cloud platform components (compute, storage, networking, orchestration, platform services). Drive consistent platform capabilities across environments (dev/test/prod), improving reliability, scalability, performance and operability. Influence platform roadmaps with Product Owners; translate business and technology needs into actionable engineering plans. Kubernetes & container platform Own key decisions around Kubernetes platform design: cluster architecture, multi-tenancy, ingress, service mesh (where applicable), policy, secrets, observability, upgrade strategies, and workload onboarding. Establish repeatable deployment patterns using GitOps/CI/CD, configuration management, and automation-first approaches. Kafka & event-driven platforms Provide technical leadership on Kafka platform usage and enablement (topic design patterns, partitioning strategy, resiliency, schema governance, security, monitoring and capacity planning). Partner with architects and service teams to adopt event-driven patterns safely and consistently. Coach teams on microservices design, domain boundaries, API/event contracts, resiliency patterns, and operational readiness. Improve developer experience through templates, golden paths, self-service capabilities, and clear documentation. Embed security-by-design and operational excellence: hardening, vulnerability management, identity and access controls, data protection, and auditability. Work as a bridge between Product, Architecture and Engineering-getting alignment without boiling the ocean. Communicate complex technical topics clearly to mixed audiences; write crisp design docs and influence decision forums. Key relationships: Reports to: Head of Private Cloud Works closely with: Product Owners, CTO Architects, Platform/Infrastructure Engineering, Application Engineering teams, Cyber Security, Operations/SRE, and relevant governance forums. To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Proven experience as an Architect / Engineer / Lead Engineer / Senior Staff Engineer (or equivalent) in large-scale, regulated, enterprise environments. Strong background in private cloud / platform engineering, including solid depth in at least two of: Virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware or equivalent), Containers & Kubernetes (cluster operations, upgrades, networking, multi-tenancy, policy), Kafka/event streaming platforms (architecture, operations, governance) Strong engineering fundamentals: distributed systems, networking concepts, performance tuning, fault tolerance and capacity planning. Automation mindset with experience in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices (tooling can vary). Strong operational and risk awareness: security controls, change management, and production readiness practices. Desirable skills: Service mesh, API gateways, secrets management, policy-as-code. Observability platforms (metrics/logs/traces) and practical incident leadership. Experience building "platform as a product" capabilities (service catalogue, self-service, developer portals). Experience with multi-region / active-active design considerations and resilience testing. Leadership behaviours: We Value Difference: welcomes challenge, encourages diverse views, and makes space for quieter voices in technical discussions. We Succeed Together: builds strong partnerships across Product, Architecture and Engineering to deliver shared outcomes. We Take Responsibility: makes clear trade-offs, owns decisions, and reduces operational and security risk proactively. We Get It Done: drives pragmatic outcomes, removes blockers, and raises engineering quality while moving at pace. What success looks like: Faster, safer onboarding of workloads to the private cloud through repeatable patterns and self-service capabilities. Improved platform stability and performance with measurable reliability outcomes (SLOs, reduced incidents, faster recovery). Clear, adopted standards for Kubernetes, Kafka and microservices usage across CTO engineering teams. Stronger collaboration across Product/Architecture/Engineering with transparent roadmaps and well-governed technical decisions. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

RUN Configuration Manager / Lead - IBM Maximo Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Bristol and London Rate: 750 per day, inside IR35 Start date : ASAP, subject to security clearance transfer Security clearance: Active UK SC clearance required Client: IBM / Ministry of Defence Your new role Hays is recruiting an experienced RUN Configuration Manager / Lead to join an Application Support team working within a secure Defence environment. You will act as a Functional Consultant responsible for the configuration, maintenance and ongoing enhancement of IBM Maximo Application Suite, specifically Maximo v9. The position will ensure the platform continues to meet changing operational and business requirements. Key responsibilities Configure and maintain Maximo v9 modules in line with business requirements Support day-to-day application operations within a BAU support environment Manage incidents, service requests and problem tickets against agreed SLAs Translate business requirements into effective functional configurations Configure workflows, automation scripts, domains, escalations and user interface components Complete impact assessments for changes and system enhancements Support releases, patches and upgrades, including testing and validation Work collaboratively with technical teams, developers and third-party suppliers Maintain configuration records, system documentation and support procedures Provide user guidance, support and knowledge transfer What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as an IBM Maximo Functional Consultant Strong hands-on experience configuring IBM Maximo Application Suite, ideally Maximo v9 Configuration experience across Work Management, Assets, Inventory and Procurement Experience configuring workflows, escalations, security groups and business rules A background in Application Support or BAU environments Experience managing incidents, problems and changes Understanding of software lifecycle and change control processes Familiarity with Remedy and/or Jira Experience working within a secure, regulated or Defence environment Active UK Security Clearance at SC level Desirable experience Maximo integrations, APIs and middleware Knowledge of Maximo technical architecture, MBOs and database structures Experience supporting Maximo upgrades or migrations to MAS or Maximo v9 Knowledge of ITIL processes Previous experience working on Defence or government programmes What you'll get in return You will receive a rate of 750 per day inside IR35, with the flexibility to work remotely alongside occasional travel to Bristol and London. This is an opportunity to support a high-profile Maximo programme within a secure Ministry of Defence environment. What you need to do now If you have strong IBM Maximo configuration experience and hold active UK SC clearance, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Hays for further information. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, you accept the Hays Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers, which can be found at (url removed). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

We are recruiting on behalf of our valued client, a market leading provider of IT Project Management Services, who is seeking an IT Project Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The role offers hybrid working, with a current requirement to attend the client's London office three days per week. Projects are delivered on a regional basis, so client sites are typically close to help ensure you can get home each day. Flexibility is essential, as each project will involve a different level of on-site presence. You will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including profit share bonus, EAP, pension scheme, and life assurance. The Role The role requires the end-to-end delivery of software application projects and infrastructure deployments, with a strong focus on ERP, CRM and other enterprise platforms. This includes managing implementations, integrations, data migration, testing, and go lives across a range of client environments. You will be responsible for delivery plans, risks, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality expectations. Key Responsibilities Deliver ERP, CRM and enterprise software projects end-to-end Enterprise Infrastructure implementations end-to-end Define scope, plans and milestones across multi disciplinary teams Lead implementation, configuration, customisation and integrations Oversee data migration, cutover and validation activity Manage vendors, suppliers and technical teams Run governance, RAID management and progress reporting Support business change and user adoption Budget tracking and cost control About You You'll have 4+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager delivering complex software solutions. You must have a driving licence, access to a vehicle and the right to work in the UK, as our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. You'll bring experience in: Delivering CRM, ERP and enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, ServiceNow) Full software delivery lifecycle: requirements, build, test, migration, go live Managing data migration and integrations Working with Agile and Waterfall methods Strong stakeholder and vendor management Managing software budgets and commercial approvals Using Jira, MS Project Online, DevOps or similar tools

Product Support Analyst required for a well established small business specialising in software solutions based in central Newbury (Berks). The role is within the customer support and software testing team, dealing with incoming support enquiries and supplying resolutions - whether from (eventually) personal knowledge of the system and its operation, or reproducing bugs and using the Jira system to assign to development for rectification, then test the fixes. This is not a traditional fast paced customer support role. There is a relatively low volume of enquiries with each enquiry often being complex. An ideal candidate is likely to be someone who has a basic understanding of technology / coding but doesn't want to be a developer and also has the ability and appetite to learn about the product, how it 'hangs together' and enjoy problem solving. The successful candidate will build an understanding of the technical environments, software products, business processes and customer requirements which can lead to opportunities in project management, software development, testing or pre-sales support. Primary tasks include (all are subject to receiving appropriate training): Phone, email and portal based support services Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30, providing timely and accurate responses to customers, partners and third party organisations; Investigate user, technical and administrative issues raised by customers, third parties or colleagues; Liaise with colleagues and third parties as necessary to resolve issues; Write and maintain test plans, and scripts, for ad-hoc testing and for regular repeatable testing of products and bespoke developments. Previous experience of problem solving in a software/application support role will be a distinct advantage. Experience of SQL, Java-based software, automated testing, Google Workspace, or data and IT security would also be beneficial, although not essential. Please note this role requires being on-site in central Newbury 5 days a week. We are also prioritising candidates who are already based within easy commuting distance of central Newbury.

We are seeking an experienced QE Test Lead to support a large-scale business and technology transformation programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the overall testing strategy, establishing quality governance, coordinating testing activities across multiple technology workstreams, and leading a wider Quality Engineering team. This role requires a strong testing background combined with leadership experience across complex delivery environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working within Agile product-led teams and managing both internal and supplier-led testing activities to ensure successful programme delivery Define and maintain the overall test strategy and quality approach across the programme. Establish quality governance frameworks, standards, metrics, and reporting. Develop and manage programme-level test plans, schedules, risks, and dependencies. Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple workstreams and delivery teams. Manage cross-functional and supplier-led test teams. Oversee functional, integration, system, regression, and data testing activities. Drive adoption of Quality Engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure effective test coverage across business processes, integrations, and data flows. Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Developers, and Delivery Leads to embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Manage defects, testing risks, and quality-related issues through to resolution. Provide regular quality reporting and test status updates to programme stakeholders. Support release planning, deployment activities, and production readiness assessments.

Junior Systems Administrator required for a well established small business specialising in software solutions based in central Newbury (Berks). The role involves monitoring and maintaining an estate of around 70 servers, plus virtual PCs, PCs and Chrome boxes and supporting systems. It requires regular communication with colleagues, customers and suppliers who may have differing levels of technical knowledge. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced Systems Administrator to maintain customer systems both in a hosted environment and customers own environments. This involves keeping systems updated with latest releases, monitoring, investigating and resolving any reported issues, and testing upgrades. Please note this role requires being on-site in central Newbury 5 days a week. We are prioritising candidates who already live within easy commuting distance of central Newbury. Primary tasks: Remotely monitor the general health of systems and services provided to customers. Review Application, App Server, Database and Operating System (Windows & Linux) logs for issues and unusual occurrences or patterns. Provide timely responses to supported customers on queries relating to systems administration and upgrades. Carry out regular remote administration such as maintaining / synchronising system properties. Test software updates to applications, application server, operating system and database version. Install software updates to internal and customer systems. Carry out routine maintenance such as regular server reboots. Provide on call support out of normal working hours on a rota basis (currently one week in 6). Essential Skills and experience required: A basic understanding of server environments, operating systems and networks. A genuine interest in IT systems, infrastructure and technology. The ability to learn unfamiliar systems, applications and technical concepts quickly. Flexible, happy to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty , prepared to assist colleagues and cope with change. Education to A level or equivalent, with excellent IT, English and Maths skills. Ideally you will also have experience of some of the following - which may have been gained through employment, education, personal projects, volunteer work or self-directed learning.: Windows administration Linux administration Hypervisor administration Network administration Server and application monitoring tools, such as Nagios JIRA and Confluence SQL and relational databases Google Workspace Configuration management or automation tools, such as Ansible Scripting using Python Backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes Information security and data protection principles Software testing or technical support Training is provided where required and there are clear opportunities for progression such as taking ownership of systems and activities.

Role Title: Software Engineer - Strategic Engineering, Cyber Security Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite mandatory) Start Date: 9-Nov-26 End Date: 22-Sep-27 Rate: 402 Role purpose: We're looking for a GCB5 Software Engineer to join the Cyber Security Strategic Engineering team. You'll build and run software solutions that underpin our cyber big data platform and the services that enable our data engineering teams. You'll also contribute to engineering solutions that support security governance and controls. Early in the role, you'll help manage and improve demand for APIs into our cyber data lake (via Kong) and deliver automation across our DevOps integration with change/request processes and systems. Longer term, you'll contribute to core platform services and engineering initiatives across the cyber domain. Key responsibilities: Software engineering & delivery: Design, build, test, and maintain backend services, APIs, and automation used by cyber engineering and data teams. Apply good engineering practices: design patterns, SOLID principles, pragmatic architecture, and strong code quality. Contribute to development, we have a lot of Go and Python (previous experience helpful but not required; willingness to learn is essential). Write clear technical documentation and support knowledge sharing across the team. Platform, cloud & infrastructure as code: Build and operate cloud-based solutions on AWS or Azure, understanding core services and how to use them securely and efficiently. Use Terraform to provision and maintain infrastructure, including networking components and access controls. Work with cloud networking concepts (e.g., VPC/VNet, subnets, routing, security groups/NSGs, private connectivity, DNS). DevOps & operational excellence: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using "pipeline as code" approaches, improving reliability, repeatability, and auditability. Configure and operate build/deployment agents/runners and associated tooling. Implement secure secrets handling in pipelines (e.g., vault/managed secrets, rotation concepts, avoiding secret leakage). Support production operations where needed: monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Initial focus / day-to-day (first phase): Manage and optimise API demand and onboarding for the cyber data lake through Kong (API gateway), including access patterns, standards, and operational support. Automate workflows across DevOps tooling and change/request processes, reducing manual effort and improving control and traceability. Required skills and experience: Strong programming experience in at least one major language (e.g., Java, C#/.NET, Python), with the ability to pick up new languages quickly. Hands-on experience applying common engineering best practices (design patterns, SOLID, refactoring, code reviews). Working knowledge of modern testing approaches such as TDD/BDD, and building testable services. Cloud experience in AWS or Azure, with a practical understanding of core offerings and how to use them in production. Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform (modules, state, plan/apply workflow, environment separation). Strong DevOps experience: CI/CD, pipeline-as-code, agents/runners, artefact management, and operational hygiene. Understanding of secrets management concepts in pipelines and deployments. Comfortable working in a security-focused environment with a strong appreciation for control, auditability, and risk management. Desirable (nice to have): Experience with API gateways (especially Kong), API lifecycle management, and API security patterns (authN/authZ, rate limiting, mTLS, OAuth2/JWT concepts). Experience building platforms/services that support data engineering teams (e.g., ingestion services, metadata, access patterns, developer enablement). Familiarity with big data ecosystems - particularly data bricks/spark (e.g., data lakes, distributed compute, streaming) and observability practices. Prior exposure to cyber/security engineering domains (useful, not required). Lots of cloud engineering experience Serious ownership of Devops Pipelines If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Lead /Principal Full stack Developer React AI Engineer Location: London (Hybrid - 3-4 days per week) Salary: 120,000 - 1600,000 + Equity + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent Build the Next Generation of AI Products We're partnering with an innovative, fast-growing technology company that's redefining how AI-powered products are built and delivered. This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead / Principal React AI Engineer to join a high-calibre engineering team developing cutting-edge AI applications used by customers globally. You'll play a pivotal role in building intuitive user experiences while integrating the latest advances in Generative AI and agentic systems into production software. The Role As a Senior / Lead React AI Engineer, you'll take ownership of features from concept through to production, working across both the front end and backend to deliver scalable, high-quality applications. Working closely with Product Managers, AI Engineers and Software Engineers, you'll help shape technical direction while building intelligent products that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling. Key Responsibilities Design and develop modern, scalable React applications. Build backend APIs and services using TypeScript and Node.js. Deliver production-ready features across the full software development lifecycle. Integrate AI capabilities, LLMs and agentic workflows into customer-facing products. Collaborate with AI Engineers to build seamless AI-powered user experiences. Champion engineering best practices, testing and code quality. Improve application performance, scalability and reliability. Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the team. Work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. About You You'll be an experienced software engineer with a passion for building exceptional products and embracing modern AI technologies. You'll ideally have: 8+ years' commercial software engineering experience. Strong expertise with React and TypeScript . Experience developing backend services using Node.js . Experience building scalable APIs and modern web applications. Strong understanding of software architecture and engineering best practices. Commercial experience working with AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . Daily use of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or similar. Hands-on experience building or integrating AI-powered applications, LLMs or agentic systems. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality software. Desirable Skills Vertex AI Large Language Models (LLMs) Agentic AI Docker CI/CD Infrastructure as Code Microservices Event-driven architecture Technology Stack React TypeScript Node.js AWS Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Vertex AI REST APIs Large Language Models (LLMs) Agentic AI Git CI/CD What's on Offer 120,000 - 160,000 base salary Equity package Hybrid working ( 3-4 days per week in the London office ) 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Excellent benefits package Work on cutting-edge AI products used by customers around the world High-performing engineering team with genuine ownership and autonomy Excellent opportunities for career growth and technical leadership Eligibility Applicants must be based in the UK and have the full right to work in the UK . Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Software Engineer / .NET Core, Azure, AI - Permanent Employment 55,000- 65,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare Manchester / Hybrid We're working with a growing digital product business that's investing heavily in its engineering capability, modernising its platform and embedding AI into the heart of how software is designed, built and delivered. This isn't about adding another chatbot. It's about giving engineers the freedom to experiment with AI-assisted development and agentic workflows that genuinely improves productivity and product outcomes. The opportunity You'll join a cross-functional product squad building customer-facing products used by millions of members in the loyalty and rewards space. While the core platform is built on modern Microsoft technologies, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute across the wider technology estate where required as the business continues its platform modernisation. What you'll be doing Building scalable applications and APIs using C# and .NET.Core Developing cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure Embedding quality engineering principles that produce clean, maintainable and well-tested software Working closely with Product, UX and QA in a collaborative product squad Exploring AI-assisted development to improve engineering productivity Helping implement agentic workflows that automate repetitive engineering processes Continuously improving performance, scalability and developer experience What we're looking for Commercial experience developing applications with the latest versions of C# and .NET.Core Experience building REST APIs and backend services Good knowledge of SQL Server and Azure An appreciation of modern engineering practices including CI/CD and automated testing Curiosity around AI, LLMs and the future of software development Someone already using tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or someone genuinely excited to adopt them Experience working in product-led engineering teams Desirable React and TypeScript experience Exposure to PHP or Laravel Azure DevOps and Docker What you'll get 55,000 - 65,000 Benefits inc. Bonus, Private Healthcare, Income Protection, Personal Development Budget Hybrid working (3 days per week in Central Manchester) Modern Microsoft technology stack Significant investment in AI adoption across engineering Direct access to technical leadership and genuine opportunities for progression If you're looking for more than another .NET role and want to help shape how AI transforms software engineering over the next few years, we'd love to hear from you.

Lead Software Engineer Norwich - Fully Remote Working Available Up to 80,000 KO2's client is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of embedded software solutions for innovative systems. This role provides technical leadership across all software development activities, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-quality software that supports the performance, safety, reliability, and functionality of the company's core products. Working within a fast-paced small to medium-sized engineering environment, you will lead a team of software engineers across BSW and Application Software, define software architecture, drive software planning, documentation, and organisation, and collaborate closely with systems, electronics, mechanical, and test teams to deliver advanced electric drive technologies from concept through validation and production. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of embedded software for electric drive systems, including BSW, Application Software, motor control, charging, DC-DC control, diagnostics, and system functions Define and maintain software architecture aligned with system and product requirements Lead, organise, and mentor software engineers, promoting best practice across software development, planning, and documentation Define software tools, methods, and processes, and lead technical decisions on design, architecture, and ASPICE-aligned development Oversee the full software lifecycle from requirements through implementation, verification, validation, and release Deliver key software milestones through effective planning, organisation, documentation, progress tracking, and change control Develop and review high-quality embedded software using model-based development, autocode, and manual coding as appropriate Support development of control algorithms and ensure software meets performance, safety, reliability, and quality requirements Lead software integration with hardware platforms, embedded targets, and system architectures Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to define requirements, interfaces, and integration strategies Define and oversee software verification and validation, including unit, integration, and system-level testing, with full traceability between requirements, code, and test Lead software reviews and ensure compliance with coding, quality, and development standards Lead day-to-day software team activities, supporting delivery, technical development, and capability growth Drive continuous improvement in software processes, tools, documentation, planning, and standards, including version control, automated testing, continuous integration, and configuration management Support compliance with relevant industry standards, safety requirements, quality systems, and regulatory requirements Contribute to new concepts and future product strategy for electric drive systems, while promoting safe working practices in development and test environments Key Skills Required Expertise in developing, optimising, and maintaining embedded software for electric drive systems, including BSW, Application Software, motor control algorithms, DC-DC control algorithms, inverter control, diagnostics, and real-time systems Strong software planning, documentation, organisation, and delivery management capability across requirements, architecture, design, implementation, verification, validation, release, and configuration management Proven ability to lead software engineering teams, mentor engineers, allocate work, organise activities, maintain strong documentation, and ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions Strong capability in defining software architecture and ensuring effective integration with hardware, control systems, and wider vehicle or product subsystems Experience in developing and overseeing software verification and validation activities, including unit testing, integration testing, HIL, and system-level testing Ability to work closely with hardware engineers, controls engineers, systems engineers, and test teams to deliver cohesive, high-performance electric drive solutions Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills, with the ability to balance performance, robustness, maintainability, and delivery objectives If you're a technically strong software leader looking to shape the software strategy behind next-generation electric drive systems, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact within a growing engineering business. Apply today with an up-to-date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solution

SC Cleared Azure Infrastructure Engineer 500 - 550 p/d INSIDE IR35 UK BASED - REMOTE 3 Months intiially Our client is looking for an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to support the deployment, configuration, and testing of Microsoft Azure Backup Server across Windows Server environments. This role is ideal for someone with strong infrastructure, backup, and disaster recovery experience who can deliver reliable Azure-connected backup solutions. Key Responsibilities Deploy and configure MABS on Windows Server infrastructure. Connect MABS to Azure Recovery Services Vaults and configure backup policies, retention, and recovery options. Validate DNS, Azure connectivity, backup jobs, and recovery processes. Repeat deployments across additional servers and support disaster recovery testing, documentation, and recovery procedures. Require Experience Active Security Clearance 5+ years' experience in infrastructure engineering, consulting, or a similar technical role. Strong Windows Server administration skills. Hands-on experience with Azure Backup, Recovery Services Vault, and MABS. Good understanding of networking, DNS, and Azure connectivity. Experience with backup technologies such as DPM, Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup, or similar. Ability to support disaster recovery testing, documentation, and business continuity planning. If you are a hands-on Azure infrastructure specialist with strong backup and recovery experience, we would like to hear from you.

Interaction Designer - Government Gateway Max Supplier Rate: 460 Clearance Required :BPSS Duration:6 months Location: Telford . but location is flexible Job Description: We are looking for a Interaction Designer to support work on the Government Gateway programme - mainly supporting SCP, EACD/RATE and FRAUD PREVENTION CENTRE. Key Responsibilities User-Centred Design: Build service flows based on real evidence of user needs and government outcomes. Prototyping & Testing: Create wireframes, user flows, and digital prototypes. Accessibility & Inclusion: Ensure designs meet strict public sector accessibility regulations and work for everyone, regardless of digital skills. Collaborative Delivery: Work in agile, multidisciplinary teams alongside user researchers, content designers, and product managers. Core Skills Required Evidence-Based Design: Using research and data analytics to test design hypotheses. Designing Together: Collaborating openly and communicating the value of good design to non-technical stakeholders. Iterative Design: Improving and adapting designs rapidly as new user needs or technical constraints emerge If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Your new company You will be joining Atos to support the delivery of medium to complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams, multiple workstreams, third parties and subcontractors. Your new role As a Project Manager, you will be accountable for defining, planning, governing and successfully delivering medium to complex projects. You will manage delivery against agreed scope, cost, timescales, quality and risk parameters, selecting predictive, iterative or agile delivery methods as appropriate. You will lead multidisciplinary teams of up to 30 Atos resources and work closely with customers, senior stakeholders, suppliers, third parties and subcontractors. The role covers the full project lifecycle, including project controls, financial management, change control, risk mitigation, customer acceptance and service transition. Key responsibilities Define and validate project objectives, requirements, scope, acceptance criteria, milestones, dependencies and intended outcomes with relevant stakeholders. Develop, control and re-baseline project plans, adapting the delivery approach when priorities change and focusing on the achievement of business benefits. Lead medium-sized, multidisciplinary teams of up to 30 resources, including third parties and subcontractors. Provide clear direction, coaching and mentoring while creating an inclusive and high-performing project environment. Apply appropriate project standards, methodologies, tools and processes across multiple technologies and workstreams. Maintain project governance, controls, reporting, configuration management and effective decision-making throughout the lifecycle. Proactively manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, implementing and monitoring corrective actions. Control project changes through documented impact assessments covering scope, cost, schedule, quality, resources, risk and benefits. Manage budgets, accruals, forecasts, revenue, costs and margin performance, maintaining robust financial control. Assess the commercial impact of decisions and changes, supporting profitability and contractual compliance. Manage stakeholder expectations, resolve conflicts, support timely decisions and maintain alignment across customers, suppliers and delivery teams. Oversee testing, customer acceptance, project closure, service transition and operational handover. Use project performance data, lessons learned and customer feedback to improve delivery effectiveness and service quality. What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Between six and ten years of project management experience, or successful experience operating at Senior Project Manager level. A proven track record of delivering medium-sized projects valued between 2 million and 5 million. Experience managing several workstreams, diverse technologies and external dependencies. Strong project planning, governance and project control capabilities. Demonstrable experience of financial management, including budgets, costs, forecasting, accruals, revenue and margin performance. Strong risk, issue and change-control experience. Effective stakeholder management, customer-facing and supplier-management skills. Strong communication, negotiation, leadership, estimation, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. The adaptability to work within changing customer and business environments. Willingness to travel and support assignments across different locations. Desirable skills and experience A relevant project management certification would be advantageous, although no mandatory formal qualification has been specified. What you'll get in return Rate: 421.03 per day via UMB Contract length: Initially till 31/12 Working arrangement: To be confirmed You will have the opportunity to take accountability for medium to complex project delivery, lead multidisciplinary teams and manage projects valued between 2 million and 5 million through their full lifecycle. How to apply If you're interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn't quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Role: Android Developer Location: London (Hybrid 2-3 days a week onsite) Status: Outside IR35 Rate: Neg Duration: Initial 3 months (Extensions due) We are looking for an experienced Android Developer to design, develop and maintain high-quality native Android applications, working closely with product, design, Back End and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin. Build modern interfaces using Jetpack Compose. Integrate applications with REST APIs and Back End services. Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code. Troubleshoot performance, stability and application issues. Participate in code reviews and Agile delivery. Support CI/CD and application releases. Essential Experience Strong commercial Android development experience. Excellent Kotlin and Android SDK knowledge. Jetpack Compose. MVVM/Clean Architecture. REST APIs and JSON. Coroutines/Flow. Hilt/Dagger dependency injection. Unit and UI testing. Git/version control. Desirable Firebase, Retrofit/OkHttp and Room. CI/CD and Gradle. Google Play Console experience. Mobile security and authentication experience. Experience working within Agile development teams. Experience within the insurance sector or a similar regulated environment would be highly advantageous.

Data and Analytics Project Manager Location : Bournemouth Role Type: Permanent Work Setup : Hybrid - 4 days in the office/1 day WFH Who We Are We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The Role We have an exciting new opportunity for a Data & Analytics Project Manager to join Robert Walters as a Consultant. We are ideally seeking candidates from a financial services background but will consider other regulated industries. As a consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment with one of our clients, a major US Investment Bank. In return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue chip clients. What you'll do End-to-end delivery of a range of projects. Managing, tracking and reporting the project delivery from initiation through scope, requirements, build, testing, operational readiness and implementation. Define problem statements, gather and define requirements, data analysis, document recommendations and prioritize delivery in partnership with Network Management and Technology teams. Partner in cross-functional teams including the Business, Technology, Operations and Data & Analytics teams. Management, escalation and mitigation of risks, issues and dependencies. Provide leadership to other business analysts through the project life cycle, providing experience, peer review, support and guidance. What you bring Strong project management & business analysis skills with track record of consistent execution. Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver work of a high standard, to tight timelines. Proactive business process reengineering experience, a tenacity to drive to root cause of issues and the ability to lead efforts to define and implement creative solutions. Experience of working as part of an agile development team. Ability to define processes and use of data across operational flows. Attention to detail with the ability to succinctly communicate requirements. Evidence of strong investigative skills, problem solving & process re-engineering skills; able to see issues at both a high-level and in depth. What's Next? If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role further. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

Technical Team Leader - technical security systems construction - CCTV, Access Control, Public Address DV Cleared Full time onsite - £465 p/d inside IR35 One of our government clients is looking for an experienced Technical Architect to join them for a 12 month contract. They are offering £465 per day INSIDE IR35. Our client is based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London. Due to the nature of the role, they are unable to offer Hybrid, Remote or Homeworking arrangements . On-site attendance will form part of the contract. This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance. As the Technical Team Leader, your role will be to provide installation team leadership and technical expertise in the UK, for preparation work and at overseas locations for onsite delivery of technical security systems and other construction phase work. Expertise is required in a range of systems including CCTV, Access Control, Public Address. Our client needs to be familiar with systems from Hanwha, Ipro, Hirsch/Identiv, ASL/Zenitel, Bosch (Presidio). You should also be proficient in installing metallic and PVC containment systems, premises cabling and infrastructure. Experience Required: Automated access control CCTV Public address systems Data cabling and infrastructure to government security standards and classifications Understanding of electrical testing and requirements Ability to Interpret, analyse, and explain technical drawings and data Experienced in the use of Microsoft Visio, Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Develop and implement safe systems of work, ensuring that staff co-operate with undertaking risk assessments and comply with health and safety policies and procedures Level 3 qualification in an electrical or electronic field compiling a minimum of 6-12 relevant units in the electrotechnical cadre SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualification Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage internal/external Customers, End-users, Third-party suppliers and key Stakeholders across the organisation Hold a current ECS card to installation/approved competency level Experience of task managing and supervising teams If you think you'd be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Stourbridge 4-Day Working Week (No Fridays!) 65-80k per annum per annum Shape the Future of Mobility Technology KO2's client are transforming how people move and are now looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of the technology powering our the systems and drives. Looking for a good all-rounder, ideally with both hardware and software development experience using C/C++. This is more than just a senior role, it's your opportunity to lead from the front, influence product innovation, mentor a growing team, and establish yourself as the go-to technical expert within a multi-national organisation. What You'll Be Doing You'll sit at the heart of our engineering team, driving both hardware and firmware development: Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems (motor control experience advantageous) Create schematics and PCB layouts, and lead board bring-up and validation Develop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller- and processor-based systems Integrate key communication protocols including: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN USB, Ethernet, and wireless interfaces Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, manufacturing, and product engineering Support prototype builds, design verification, EMC testing, and production readiness Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and engineering best practices Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership where required What You'll Bring Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field Significant experience in electronics hardware and embedded systems development Strong experience designing mixed-signal electronic circuits Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools, (Altium experience advantageous) Strong embedded firmware development experience using C/C++ Experience with ARM Cortex-M or similar embedded platforms (STM32, GD32, etc) Hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and lab equipment Understanding of real-time systems, bootloaders, and low-level hardware interfaces Experience with version control systems such as Git Strong problem-solving and communication skills Nice to Have Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS Knowledge of power electronics, motor control, or battery-powered systems Experience with wireless technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or cellular Exposure to manufacturing processes and DFM/DFT principles Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries Why Join 4-day working week - enjoy every Friday off 65-80k base salary Genuine autonomy to shape technology and product direction Opportunity to become a key technical authority within a global business Work on products that directly improve quality of life Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment Apply Now If you're a senior engineer looking for ownership, influence, and flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Business Development & Relationships Manager. Construction Sector Professional Services. Bracknell, Berkshire Full Time Commutable from Wokingham, Ascot, Camberley, Maidenhead, Reading, Windsor, North West Greater London, Farnborough and Fleet. £50-60K Base + Commission - Circa 20-25K on top + Benefits Grow relationships. Create opportunities. Help shape the future of the built environment. Are you a relationship-focused Business Development professional who enjoys building trusted partnerships, identifying commercial opportunities and delivering real value to clients? Value Added Recruitment is working with a long-established organisation, offering a range of services to the construction and built environment sector. We are looking for a Business Development & Relationship Manager to join their Professional Services sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of members and affiliate partners, helping to strengthen long-term relationships while identifying opportunities to grow engagement across our market-leading services. This is more than a sales role. It's about becoming a trusted advisor, understanding customer challenges and connecting organisations with the expertise, insight and solutions that help them succeed. For this role is essential that you have experience from within this industry and are familiar with the business drivers, concerns and pain points of construction and BI design industry clients. My client is rusted authority within the built environment, providing independent testing, consultancy, research, market intelligence and professional services that help organisations improve building performance and make informed commercial decisions. As they continue to evolve their membership and affiliate offering, we're looking for someone who can build meaningful relationships, uncover opportunities and help drive sustainable commercial growth. The Role Reporting into the Professional Services team, you'll manage an established portfolio while developing new relationships across the industry. You'll work closely with existing members, affiliate partners and prospective clients to understand their objectives, maximise the value they receive, and identify opportunities to introduce additional services including publications, subscriptions, training and professional support. This role combines account management, relationship building and consultative business development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both nurturing existing clients and creating new opportunities. Key Responsibilities Build and develop strong relationships with current members, affiliate partners and prospective organisations. Promote enhanced membership proposition, positioning the organisation as a trusted long-term partner. Grow membership value through consultative account management and cross-selling relevant services and subscriptions. Support the transition of members into the new Affiliate Partner Programme. Identify new business opportunities and develop existing accounts through strategic engagement. Work collaboratively across internal teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Capture customer activity, opportunities and pipeline information using CRM. Produce reports, market insights and account development plans. Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities and forums. Maintain awareness of market trends and competitor activity to support future growth. About You We're looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with excellent relationship-building skills. You'll ideally have: Experience in Business Development, Relationship Management, Account Management or Customer Success. A consultative approach with the ability to understand customer needs and create tailored solutions. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing multiple client accounts and developing long-term partnerships. Strong commercial awareness with experience identifying growth opportunities. A highly organised and proactive approach with excellent attention to detail. Experience using CRM systems to manage customer relationships and sales activity. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK when required. Previous Construction or Built Environment client experience preferred but not essential. Experience within professional services, engineering, construction, building services, technical consultancy or membership organisations would be advantageous. Why Join? You'll join an organisation that genuinely values expertise, collaboration and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most respected organisations within the built environment while contributing to the future growth of an independent industry leader. We offer: Competitive salary and uncapped commission Workplace Pension Life Assurance (4x salary) 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Employee Assistance Programme Online GP Service Eye care support Electric vehicle charging facilities Ongoing professional development A collaborative and supportive working environment Ready to make an impact? If you're passionate about building lasting client relationships, developing commercial opportunities and working with an organisation that makes a genuine difference to the built environment, we'd love to hear from you. UK Driving License required Apply today and help us build stronger partnerships for the future.

Senior Software Developer (Java/C++) Active SC Clearance required Salary: Up to £78,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Gloustershire The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Developer to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering complex, high-performance software solutions. This role offers the chance to work on challenging projects, influence technical strategy, and play a key role in the design and development of scalable Back End systems. You'll work with modern technologies across Linux environments, contributing to the full software development life cycle while collaborating with technical stakeholders and mentoring fellow engineers. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain high-performance Back End applications using Java and C++ . Lead the technical design and implementation of software services, components and APIs. Develop robust, secure and scalable software solutions with a strong focus on quality and maintainability. Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers within the team. Contribute to architectural decisions, technical roadmaps and engineering strategy. Conduct code reviews and champion software development best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues and performance bottlenecks. Develop RESTful APIs, microservices and distributed applications. Utilise debugging, profiling and static analysis tools to maintain high software quality. Containerise applications using Docker and contribute to deployment automation. Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps initiatives. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective technical solutions. Ensure software performance, security and reliability through comprehensive testing and code quality standards. Skills & Experience Required Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience. At least 5 years' commercial software development experience using Java and/or C++ . Strong experience developing within Linux environments . Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns and object-oriented development principles. Experience developing enterprise-scale Back End systems, APIs and distributed applications. Strong knowledge of multithreaded and concurrent programming. Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and optimising software performance. Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases. Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker. Knowledge of CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD or Azure DevOps. Strong Git version control experience. Experience working within Agile development environments. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the projects involved, successful applicants will be required to meet UK security clearance eligibility requirements. This includes satisfying relevant residency and nationality criteria. Benefits Competitive salary of up to £78,000 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private healthcare Cycle to Work scheme Electric vehicle scheme Company pension contribution Dedicated training budget and professional development support Clear career progression opportunities 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.

Senior Software Engineer Location: Remote - Quarterly Visits to South Wales Salary: £72,000 and excellent benefits We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team building modern, scalable digital products. This is a hands-on role where you'll design and develop high-quality applications, influence technical direction, and help drive engineering excellence across the business. The Role You'll work across modern Front End and Back End technologies, delivering scalable solutions while supporting best practices in software engineering, automation, security, and continuous delivery. Key Responsibilities: Design and build scalable applications using React and TypeScript Develop Back End services using Node.js/NestJS and API-driven architectures Contribute to micro Front End and modular application design Improve software quality through automated testing, CI/CD, and secure development practices Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver robust solutions Mentor developers and share knowledge across the team Leverage AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and delivery About You Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer Strong expertise in React and TypeScript Experience with Node.js, NestJS, or similar Back End technologies Strong understanding of the full software development life cycle Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Knowledge of secure coding practices and resilient application design Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills Previous mentoring or leadership experience Desirable Experience: Micro Front End architecture and module federation Cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP Authentication and authorisation technologies (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML) Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, or similar tooling Experience using AI tools to support software development What We're Looking For A proactive and solutions-focused mindset Strong ownership and delivery focus Passion for modern engineering practices and continuous improvement Collaborative approach with a willingness to mentor others Curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to solve complex technical challenges Interest in emerging technologies, including AI-assisted engineering If you're passionate about building modern software and want to make a significant impact within a collaborative engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you. 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.

WE URGENTLY REQUIRE SC CLEARED CHECK TEAM LEAD (CTL)/CHECK TEAM MEMBER (CTM), PEN TESTER/PENETRATION TESTER/ETHICAL HACKER - FULLY REMOTE - CONTRACT - RATES £650/£700 PD OUTSIDE OF IR35 FULLY REMOTE with occasional client visits to Manchester, North West, or Newcastle upon-Tyne, North East. Working in an SC Security Cleared environment, You will hold current SC Clearance or DV (Developed Vetting) Skills required: CSTL or CSTM-essential (NCSC) Previous experience of penetration testing public sector or critical national infrastructure (CNI) systems and networks. Azure,AWS On-prem Infrastructure Containers, Kubernetes Excellent communication skills, with previous coaching and training skills Please apply on line SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Interaction Designer - Government Gateway Max Supplier Rate: £460 Clearance Required :BPSS Duration: 6 months Location: Telford, but location is flexible Job Description: We are looking for a Interaction Designer to support work on the Government Gateway programme - mainly supporting SCP, EACD/RATE and FRAUD PREVENTION CENTRE. Key Responsibilities User-Centred Design: Build service flows based on real evidence of user needs and government outcomes. Prototyping & Testing: Create wireframes, user flows, and digital prototypes. Accessibility & Inclusion: Ensure designs meet strict public sector accessibility regulations and work for everyone, regardless of digital skills. Collaborative Delivery: Work in agile, multidisciplinary teams alongside user researchers, content designers, and product managers. Core Skills Required Evidence-Based Design: Using research and data analytics to test design hypotheses. Designing Together: Collaborating openly and communicating the value of good design to non-technical stakeholders. Iterative Design: Improving and adapting designs rapidly as new user needs or technical constraints emerge If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Technology Graduate Application Information Salary: £46,500 in Nottingham / £55,500 in London plus a £5,000 joining bonus Location: Nottingham or London Start date: 13th September 2027 Eligibility: Open to any final year students graduating in 2027, or those who have graduated in 2026. (This includes undergraduates, masters and PhD students) Sponsorship: We're able to sponsor if you currently have the right to work in the UK (including student/graduate visas) Closing date: 6th September 2026 (subject to close early) As we recruit on a rolling basis, we recommend applying as soon as you can Ready to enhance millions of customer journeys? At Capital One, we're on a mission to be a force for good in lending. You might think of us as a credit card company. Truth is, we're just as much a technology business. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we've consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK's Best Workplaces list. Hear from our team about what it's like working at Capital One UK. Using technology to build the future of finance. That's one good thing. Our Tech teams continuously drive innovation to deliver a positive impact for millions of customers every single day. And that's what makes a career in technology here like nowhere else. Our Graduate programme offers three different rotations within our core engineering teams, ensuring you gain a broad range of experience to support your growth into a well-rounded full-stack software engineer. You could be: Leveraging our cutting-edge technologies to push a mobile feature to millions of users, Optimising high-traffic APIs to ensure seamless customer experiences, Delivering site reliability upgrades to keep our systems stable and secure, Collaborating across diverse, cross-functional teams to build and deliver game-changing digital experiences. The problems are live, the stack is modern, and the impact is immediate. Imagine your code running in production, shaping how millions of people manage their money. That's not a distant goal here, it's your first few months. Whichever area you choose, we're invested in your success. You'll receive high-quality professional and technical training designed to drive forward your development and ours. And you won't be navigating this alone. You'll be fully supported by a dedicated manager, professional mentor, and peer buddy as you take on impactful projects to change banking for good. What you'll need We don't mind what degree background or grades you have, but we want to see: You have a strong foundation of coding skills (in any language). You have the flexibility and aptitude for the learning it takes to master lots of different tools and technologies. Your approach to coding and ability to solve complex technical problems. How you communicate and collaborate with others. Your enthusiasm for tech and Capital One. The Recruitment Process Step 1: Apply! We don't screen CV's so there's no need to tailor your CV or attach a cover letter. If you meet the eligibility criteria you will be sent online testing to complete, assessing the core skills required for the role. Step 2 : One-way video interview, looking at your motivations for the role and some examples where you've shown the soft skills we're looking for. Step 3 : Virtual assessment day, consisting of a pair programming exercise and a presentation and strengths based interview. Step 4 : In-person final interview with one of our Senior Software Engineering Managers, and the opportunity to look around our office. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based either in our Nottingham or London office . We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being optional work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. What's in it for you We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave. A full list of our benefits is available here . What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture-one that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas-and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work. We call this our Culture of Belonging, and it rests at the heart of our business. Our associate-led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over 10 groups across our offices. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programmes to associates. Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Position Available: Electronic Test Engineer Location: Greater Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DoE) + Bonus Experience needed: We're seeking an experienced Electronic Test Engineer with proven expertise in circuit card electronic test and automated test system development. About the role: You will work within an established Test Development team to design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for circuit card assemblies. You'll create test strategy documents, design interchangeable test adaptors (mechanical and electrical), and develop automated test sequences in line with specifications. The role also offers the opportunity to influence product design for testability, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of new test technologies. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement circuit card test strategies, ensuring thorough and efficient test coverage Design interchangeable test adaptors, including mechanical and electrical components, to support automated testing Create and maintain automated test sequences and systems in line with technical specifications Collaborate with engineering teams to influence product design for testability Prepare and maintain technical documentation including schematics, PCB layouts, and engineering drawings Support continuous improvement initiatives, introducing best practices and new technologies into the test process What we need from you: Solid understanding of analogue and digital circuit design Significant experience developing and using automated test equipment (ATE) Experience with technical documentation and drawings, including schematics, PCB layouts, and engineering drawings Hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand preferred Knowledge of Boundary Scan/XJTAG desirable If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!

Job title: Core Network/Network Performance and Optimisation Engineer Client: Telco Salary: £50,000-£60,000 + Bonus Experience Level: 5-10 years Location: London Skills: Network Testing, QA, Network Validation, IMS, Packet Switching, CS, Telco Network Protocols The role My client are seeking a Network Core Network/Network Performance and Optimisation Engineer to join their team. Offices are Central London based, with expectations being 3 days a week in the office and 2 from home. You will need to have a valid driving license. There will be limited travel required with the position, likely once a month to parts of mainland Europe for short trips. The successful candidate will stem from a Telco background and have strong hands on experience around the Core Network. You should come from either a Mobile Network Operator (MNO), Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), or Tier 1 Supplier, and will have worked largely operated in Europe. You will have skills around as many of the following as possible Strong experience around Core Telco Networks Experience working for an MNO/MVNO/Tier 1 Supplier Good understanding of Network Validation, Testing, Performance and Quality Experience with Drive Testing useful CS (MSS/MGW, SBC, STP, SMSC, HLR, IVR) PS (SGSN/SGW, PGW, PCRF, DNS, AAA) IMS (CSCF, MRF, TAS, ePDG) Good understanding of standards and architectures (3GPP, IETF, GSMA etc.) Core Network Protocols (GTP, Gi, Sy, Gx, Gy, Ro, MAP, SIP, RTP, SMPP etc.) Working through logs to debug issues Desirable SIM/eSIM/BAP Testing Oracle/SQL Unix/Linux Please apply ASAP for more information.

Are you an experienced software engineering leader who enjoys helping teams improve how they build and deliver technology? Experis is supporting a leading Scottish organisation in the search for a hands-on Software Development Coach. This is an opportunity to influence engineering practices across multiple product and enablement teams while helping to deliver secure, resilient and maintainable digital services. What you'll be doing: * Partnering with teams to elevate engineering capability, delivery performance and technical decision-making * Enhancing developer experience through pragmatic standards, automation, self-service tooling and platform adoption * Championing responsible AI-assisted development, including the practical use of tools such as Claude * Reducing technical debt, security, resilience and knowledge-concentration risks * Building strong engineering communities through coaching, workshops and knowledge sharing We're looking for experience across: * Hands-on software engineering and technical leadership * AWS, CI/CD, APIs, containers and modern programming languages * Cloud-native engineering, automated testing, observability and infrastructure as code * Developer platforms, MLOps, AI automation or agentic workflows * Coaching agile teams and influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders The role offers hybrid working within the UK, with onsite collaboration in Edinburgh or Glasgow for part of each week. If you're passionate about modern engineering, developer experience and turning AI capability into measurable value, I'd be keen to speak with you. Please message me directly to learn more or apply. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

RUN Configuration Manager/Lead - IBM Maximo Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Bristol and London Rate: £750 per day, inside IR35 Start date : ASAP, subject to security clearance transfer Security clearance: Active UK SC clearance required Client: IBM/Ministry of Defence Your new role Hays is recruiting an experienced RUN Configuration Manager/Lead to join an Application Support team working within a secure Defence environment. You will act as a Functional Consultant responsible for the configuration, maintenance and ongoing enhancement of IBM Maximo Application Suite, specifically Maximo v9. The position will ensure the platform continues to meet changing operational and business requirements. Key responsibilities Configure and maintain Maximo v9 modules in line with business requirements Support day-to-day application operations within a BAU support environment Manage incidents, service requests and problem tickets against agreed SLAs Translate business requirements into effective functional configurations Configure workflows, automation scripts, domains, escalations and user interface components Complete impact assessments for changes and system enhancements Support releases, patches and upgrades, including testing and validation Work collaboratively with technical teams, developers and third-party suppliers Maintain configuration records, system documentation and support procedures Provide user guidance, support and knowledge transfer What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as an IBM Maximo Functional Consultant Strong hands-on experience configuring IBM Maximo Application Suite, ideally Maximo v9 Configuration experience across Work Management, Assets, Inventory and Procurement Experience configuring workflows, escalations, security groups and business rules A background in Application Support or BAU environments Experience managing incidents, problems and changes Understanding of software life cycle and change control processes Familiarity with Remedy and/or Jira Experience working within a secure, regulated or Defence environment Active UK Security Clearance at SC level Desirable experience Maximo integrations, APIs and Middleware Knowledge of Maximo technical architecture, MBOs and database structures Experience supporting Maximo upgrades or migrations to MAS or Maximo v9 Knowledge of ITIL processes Previous experience working on Defence or government programmes What you'll get in return You will receive a rate of £750 per day inside IR35, with the flexibility to work remotely alongside occasional travel to Bristol and London. This is an opportunity to support a high-profile Maximo programme within a secure Ministry of Defence environment. What you need to do now If you have strong IBM Maximo configuration experience and hold active UK SC clearance, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Hays for further information. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, you accept the Hays Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers, which can be found on our website Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Job Title: Mainframe Datacom Engineer (Spanish Speaking Preferred) Location: remote End Date: 30-Nov-26 (will be extended) Rate: £570 - £573 Role Purpose: HSBC is seeking an experienced Mainframe Datacom Engineer to support and enhance critical banking applications running within our IBM Z Mainframe environment. This role will be responsible for the administration, support, optimisation, and modernisation of Broadcom Datacom databases that underpin key business and customer services. The successful candidate will work closely with application development teams, infrastructure engineers, database administrators, and regional stakeholders to ensure the stability, security, resilience, and performance of Datacom-based solutions. Given collaboration with teams across Spain and Latin America, Spanish language skills are highly desirable. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued evolution of HSBC's strategic Mainframe estate while supporting integration with modern engineering and DevOps practices. Principal Responsibilities: Database Administration & Support: Administer and maintain Broadcom Datacom databases within a z/OS environment. Perform database provisioning, configuration, monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning. Execute database backup, recovery, reorganisation, and maintenance activities using Datacom utilities. Monitor database availability and proactively resolve performance and operational issues. Support incident, problem, and change management processes in accordance with HSBC standards. Ensure database resilience, integrity, and regulatory compliance requirements are met. Mainframe Engineering: Support IBM z/OS infrastructure and associated Mainframe technologies. Work with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, CICS, and batch processing environments. Analyse system and application performance using available monitoring and diagnostic tools. Participate in disaster recovery testing and business continuity exercises. Collaborate with infrastructure teams to implement upgrades, patches, and platform improvements. Application Support & Development: Support Datacom-based applications developed in Cobol and other Mainframe technologies. Work with development teams on database design, access path optimisation, and query performance. Review and support application releases into testing and production environments. Troubleshoot application and database-related incidents across the software development life cycle. Contribute to code reviews and technical design discussions. Modernisation & Continuous Improvement: Assist with the integration of Datacom environments into modern engineering toolchains. Support API enablement, automation initiatives, CI/CD adoption, and DevOps practices. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through Scripting and automation. Contribute to strategic initiatives involving cloud connectivity, application transformation, and Mainframe modernisation. Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures. Essential Skills & Experience: Datacom Expertise: Strong hands-on experience supporting Broadcom Datacom (CA Datacom) databases. Knowledge of Datacom architecture, utilities, database structures, and performance tuning. Experience with database backup, recovery, reorganisation, and capacity management. Understanding of database security, access control, and audit requirements. Mainframe Technologies: Extensive experience in IBM z/OS environments. Strong working knowledge of: JCL TSO/ISPF SDSF CICS VSAM RACF Mainframe batch processing Familiarity with system monitoring and diagnostic tools. Development & Engineering: Experience supporting applications developed in Cobol. Good understanding of relational database concepts and data modelling. Knowledge of software development life cycle and change management processes. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Professional Skills: Ability to analyse complex technical issues and provide sustainable solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working within large, enterprise-scale financial services or highly regulated environments. Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing capabilities. Preferred Skills & Experience: Fluent or professional working proficiency in Spanish. Knowledge of the banking, payments, or financial services sector. Experience with DevOps tooling and automation frameworks. Exposure to modern API integration and application modernisation initiatives. Experience with Agile delivery methodologies. Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, Ansible, UrbanCode, or similar deployment and automation tools. Understanding of hybrid cloud and distributed platform integration with Mainframe environments. Broadcom Datacom certifications or equivalent practical experience. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Relevant Mainframe, IBM Z, Broadcom Datacom, or database certifications desirable. Ideal Candidate Profile: We are looking for a technically strong Mainframe professional who combines deep Datacom expertise with modern engineering mindsets. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating within complex enterprise environments, collaborating across international teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives whilst maintaining the reliability and security expected of HSBC's core banking platforms. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Backend Engineer UK Fintech | £90k | London The Role We're representing a UK fintech whose technology is used by businesses across the payments and financial-services space. They're now looking to add a Backend Engineer to a growing engineering function. This is an opportunity to join a team where Back End engineering is central to the product, you'll be working on systems that need to be fast, resilient, secure and capable of handling increasingly sophisticated workloads. The environment is particularly suited to an engineer who enjoys modern cloud engineering rather than traditional application development. We're looking for roughly 6+ years of relevant commercial experience, but depth of experience matters more than a particular number. You could come from fintech, SaaS, payments, platforms or another technically demanding environment. This role would suit someone who has moved beyond simply being a developer who can build features. The core stack includes: Python | Go | TypeScript GCP | Kubernetes | ArgoCD | GitHub Actions PostgreSQL | BigQuery | Vector Databases | Blob Storage REST | GraphQL | gRPC Pub/Sub | Vertex AI Prometheus | Grafana | Sentry What matters is that you've already worked on serious Back End systems and that the technology above is the kind of environment you want to move into. In particular, experience with Python/Go, Kubernetes, GCP, PostgreSQL and distributed systems would put you in a strong position. Role Responsibilities: Building New services, APIs and Back End capabilities across Python, Go and TypeScript. Designing Working out how systems should interact, where data should live and how services should behave under load or failure. Scaling Making systems more performant and resilient as usage and complexity increase. Operating Getting involved in the real-world side of engineering - deployments, monitoring, incidents, observability and production performance. Evolving Improving existing architecture rather than accepting technical debt as inevitable. Experimenting Using AI and new engineering tools to find better and faster ways of solving problems. Essential Skills Required: Backend development using Python, Go, TypeScript or similar REST, GraphQL or gRPC APIs Kubernetes and cloud platforms PostgreSQL and strong SQL Event-driven or asynchronous architectures Queues, retries and distributed processing System design and architectural decision-making Automated testing Monitoring and observability Performance optimisation Secure application development CI/CD and modern deployment practices We're looking for roughly 3+ years of relevant commercial experience, but depth of experience matters more than a particular number. You could come from fintech, SaaS, payments, platforms or another technically demanding environment.

Anderson Frank are working with an established NetSuite consultancy that is looking to add an experienced NetSuite Functional Consultant to its growing delivery team. This is a client-facing role suited to a consultant who can combine strong NetSuite functional expertise, business finance knowledge and project management skills. You will take ownership of client projects from initial requirements gathering and solution design through to implementation, testing, go-live and post-go-live support. The consultancy operates a hands-on delivery model, meaning consultants are expected to take responsibility for their own projects rather than working alongside a separate Project Manager. Previous experience managing NetSuite implementations through to successful delivery is therefore essential. Key Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end NetSuite implementations for a range of clients. Lead client engagements from discovery and requirements gathering through to solution design, configuration, testing, training, go-live and post-go-live support. Act as the key functional point of contact for clients, understanding their business requirements and translating these into effective NetSuite solutions. Provide functional consulting across core NetSuite processes, particularly within finance and accounting. Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, risks and stakeholder expectations. Work closely with clients to understand existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with technical consultants and developers where customisation or integrations are required. Lead client meetings, workshops and requirements-gathering sessions. Support user acceptance testing, training and change management. Manage multiple client projects and priorities while maintaining a high standard of delivery. Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and become a trusted NetSuite advisor. About You The ideal candidate will have: 2+ years' hands-on NetSuite consulting experience. Strong functional NetSuite implementation experience. Good understanding of business finance and accounting processes. Proven experience managing NetSuite projects from requirements through to delivery and go-live. Experience working in a NetSuite consultancy, implementation partner or similar client-facing environment. Strong stakeholder and client management skills. The ability to confidently run workshops and translate business requirements into NetSuite solutions. A structured and organised approach to project delivery. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work directly with clients. A genuine interest in business transformation and helping organisations get the most from NetSuite. The role would suit a NetSuite Functional Consultant who wants greater ownership of projects and enjoys being involved throughout the full implementation life cycle. If you have strong NetSuite functional experience, a solid finance background and the project management capability to take implementations through to successful delivery, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please note all candidates must have the full right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Role Title: Senior Private Cloud Architect Location: Hybrid Sheffield (3 days onsite mandatory) Inside IR35 Rate: £550.00 In this role, you will: As a Senior Architect in Private Cloud, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across the client private cloud platform, shaping and improving our virtualisation, container and Kubernetes capabilities, and enabling resilient, secure, high-performing services (including Kafka-based event streaming and microservices platforms). Reporting to the Head of Private Cloud, you'll partner closely with Product Owners, architects and engineering teams across CTO to turn strategy into practical, well-engineered outcomes. Key responsibilities: Architectural design decisions in line with the clients Cloud Strategy Set engineering direction for private cloud capabilities spanning virtualisation, containers, Kubernetes, Kafka/event streaming, and microservices enablement. Act as a senior technical authority, review designs, challenge assumptions, and ensure solutions are supportable, secure, and cost-effective. Define and promote engineering standards, reference architectures, patterns and guardrails (think: "paved roads", not "speed bumps"). Lead the end-to-end design and evolution of private cloud platform components (compute, storage, networking, orchestration, platform services). Drive consistent platform capabilities across environments (dev/test/prod), improving reliability, scalability, performance and operability. Influence platform roadmaps with Product Owners; translate business and technology needs into actionable engineering plans. Kubernetes & container platform Own key decisions around Kubernetes platform design: cluster architecture, multi-tenancy, ingress, service mesh (where applicable), policy, secrets, observability, upgrade strategies, and workload onboarding. Establish repeatable deployment patterns using GitOps/CI/CD, configuration management, and automation-first approaches. Kafka & event-driven platforms Provide technical leadership on Kafka platform usage and enablement (topic design patterns, partitioning strategy, resiliency, schema governance, security, monitoring and capacity planning). Partner with architects and service teams to adopt event-driven patterns safely and consistently. Coach teams on microservices design, domain boundaries, API/event contracts, resiliency patterns, and operational readiness. Improve developer experience through templates, golden paths, self-service capabilities, and clear documentation. Embed security-by-design and operational excellence: hardening, vulnerability management, identity and access controls, data protection, and auditability. Work as a bridge between Product, Architecture and Engineering-getting alignment without boiling the ocean. Communicate complex technical topics clearly to mixed audiences; write crisp design docs and influence decision forums. Key relationships: Reports to: Head of Private Cloud Works closely with: Product Owners, CTO Architects, Platform/Infrastructure Engineering, Application Engineering teams, Cyber Security, Operations/SRE, and relevant governance forums. To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Proven experience as an Architect/Engineer/Lead Engineer/Senior Staff Engineer (or equivalent) in large-scale, regulated, enterprise environments. Strong background in private cloud/platform engineering, including solid depth in at least two of: Virtualisation technologies (eg, VMware or equivalent), Containers & Kubernetes (cluster operations, upgrades, networking, multi-tenancy, policy), Kafka/event streaming platforms (architecture, operations, governance) Strong engineering fundamentals: distributed systems, networking concepts, performance tuning, fault tolerance and capacity planning. Automation mindset with experience in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices (tooling can vary). Strong operational and risk awareness: security controls, change management, and production readiness practices. Desirable skills: Service mesh, API gateways, secrets management, policy-as-code. Observability platforms (metrics/logs/traces) and practical incident leadership. Experience building "platform as a product" capabilities (service catalogue, self-service, developer portals). Experience with multi-region/active-active design considerations and resilience testing. Leadership behaviours: We Value Difference: welcomes challenge, encourages diverse views, and makes space for quieter voices in technical discussions. We Succeed Together: builds strong partnerships across Product, Architecture and Engineering to deliver shared outcomes. We Take Responsibility: makes clear trade-offs, owns decisions, and reduces operational and security risk proactively. We Get It Done: drives pragmatic outcomes, removes blockers, and raises engineering quality while moving at pace. What success looks like: Faster, safer onboarding of workloads to the private cloud through repeatable patterns and self-service capabilities. Improved platform stability and performance with measurable reliability outcomes (SLOs, reduced incidents, faster recovery). Clear, adopted standards for Kubernetes, Kafka and microservices usage across CTO engineering teams. Stronger collaboration across Product/Architecture/Engineering with transparent roadmaps and well-governed technical decisions. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Job Title: System Architect - Production Domain Location: London 1/2x days a week Salary/Rate: £600 - 650 Inside IR35 Start Date: In the next two weeks Job Type: Initial 2-month contract Company Introduction: We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our enterprise packaging clients! They are currently looking for a skilled System Architect to join their team for an initial 2-month contract. Required: Multiple years in Automotive Systems Engineering, ECU/System Architecture, and Validation Engineering. Responsibilities/required experience : Own and maintain the System Under Test (SUT) architecture across hardware, software, and test environments throughout the product life cycle. Translate product and system requirements into complete, consistent, and testable system requirements. Define ECU architectures supporting integration, validation, manufacturing, and production readiness. Ensure architecture provides observability, controllability, diagnosability, and scalability. Collaborate with validation teams to enable SIL, HIL, and EOL testing. Define requirements for flashing, provisioning, diagnostics, fault detection, and production ramp-up. Specify interfaces between ECU, vehicle networks, test systems, and manufacturing systems. Act as a cross-functional technical leader across system engineering, software, validation, and industrialization teams If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to the level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

SAP Time Management Consultant - Contract Huntingdon - two days per week onsite Remote for the remainder of the week £500-£550 per day Eligible for BPSS We're looking for an experienced SAP HCM Time Management Consultant to support an ECC-to-S/4HANA transformation for a major consulting organisation. You'll analyse the existing SAP ECC Time Management solution, contribute to requirements and design workshops, configure the new solution and help ensure accurate integration between Time Management and Payroll. Key responsibilities will include: * Configuring work schedules, holiday calendars, attendances and absences * Managing leave entitlements and quotas * Supporting Time Evaluation and time wage-type generation * Configuring overtime and shift-premium processing * Writing Time Management PCRs and modifying Time Evaluation schemas * Validating payroll-impacting time data during testing and parallel payroll runs * Investigating and resolving time-related payroll discrepancies * Reviewing existing custom developments and enhancements * Helping simplify and standardise current processes You'll need strong hands-on SAP HCM Time Management experience, including the ability to independently work with PCRs and Time Evaluation schemas. Previous ECC-to-S/4HANA transformation and Payroll integration experience would be particularly valuable. Interested or know someone suitable? Please apply or get in touch for further information.

Software Engineer - £50,000 - £60,000 - Financial Services - Basingstoke (Hybrid) Overview: We are currently searching for an experienced Software Engineer to join a growing Financial Services organisation based in Basingstoke. The role will focus predominantly on Front End development, building and improving customer-facing digital products, greenfield projects and wider digital initiatives. Role & Responsibilities: Design and develop modern Front End applications using Vue.js, TypeScript and Tailwind CSS. Translate UI/UX designs into responsive, high-performing customer-facing applications. Deliver features end-to-end across development, testing and deployment. Build and maintain reusable component libraries using Storybook and modern Front End development practices. Work closely with developers, QA, Business Analysts, DevOps, CRM, design and marketing teams. Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and improvements to application performance, security and scalability. Support user experiments and A/B testing to improve customer conversion and digital journeys. Technical Requirements: 3+ years' Front End development experience with strong Vue 3 and TypeScript knowledge. Experience with Tailwind CSS, Vite, Storybook, Git/GitLab and GitLab CI/CD. Strong understanding of component-based development, cross-browser compatibility and responsive design. Experience with ESLint, unit testing, automated testing and SOLID development principles. Good understanding of application performance, security principles including OWASP, and scalable software development. Experience with Node.js, Nuxt/Next, Docker, Redis, AWS/Azure, PHP/Laravel, GTM or Google Analytics would be beneficial. Exposure to AI-assisted or agent-based development workflows would also be advantageous. Role & Package: £50,000 - £60,000 Basingstoke - Hybrid Working Software Engineer - £50,000 - £60,000 - Financial Services - Basingstoke (Hybrid)

Role: Scala Developer Contract Length: 12 Months Location: Fully Remote (UK Based) Rate: Inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Overview We are seeking an experienced Scala Developer to join a high-profile government programme. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale, cloud-based services within an Agile delivery environment, contributing to the development of secure, scalable, and resilient applications. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Back End applications using Scala. Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices. Work closely with architects, DevOps engineers, testers, and business stakeholders. Develop secure, performant, and scalable solutions. Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies. Support production deployments and troubleshooting activities. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing applications in Scala . Experience building REST APIs and microservices. Knowledge of functional programming principles. Experience with Akka , Play Framework , or similar Scala ecosystem technologies. Strong understanding of software development best practices and Agile methodologies. Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated testing frameworks. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Previous Public Sector or Government project experience. Experience working within GDS environments. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures. Requirements Active SC Clearance is mandatory. Must be eligible to work in the UK. Available to start within a reasonable timeframe. This is a long-term 12-month contract offering fully remote working and the opportunity to work on a significant government digital transformation programme.

UX Designer | London | International Marketing | Hybrid, London | £70k + benefits We're hiring a Digital UX Designer to help shape the next generation of digital experiences for a global investment management firm- one built for both human visitors and the AI answer engines increasingly shaping how people research financial products. This is a rare role at the intersection of classic UX craft and the emerging discipline of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO). You'll design interfaces that are genuinely engaging for people, while making sure the underlying structure is clean and semantic enough for AI systems to read, understand, and cite. What you'll do Lead design of a "dual-layer" architecture: rich, interactive experiences for human users alongside clean, structured, semantic markup that AI agents can parse and cite Design and optimise multi-step journeys for high-intent visitors arriving via AI platforms, working closely with AEO and content strategists Champion "agent-first" UX principles across the team, from information architecture to component choice Use analytics, A/B testing, personalisation (Adobe Target) and AI citation data to validate and improve design decisions Design mobile-first across all digital platforms Partner with developers, content strategists and marketing managers to turn business and AEO requirements into intuitive user experiences What you'll bring 5+ years in Digital UX/UI design, ideally within a regulated industry (asset management, financial services, or complex B2B) Strong skills in mobile-first design, information architecture, wireframing and high-fidelity prototyping (Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD) Confident designing data-rich interfaces - charts, tables, and complex information hierarchies Experience designing for enterprise CMS platforms, ideally Adobe Experience Manager and Marketing Cloud Solid grounding in responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and Front End technical constraints Working knowledge of SEO and/or AEO principles - structured data, Schema.org, semantic HTML Comfort using data and testing to drive design decisions A portfolio demonstrating data-informed design on complex, information-rich user journeys Strong communication skills - able to explain design rationale to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike A relevant degree (design, HCI, or related field) preferred Why this role You'll be shaping how one of the newest frontiers in digital marketing gets built - where great design and AI visibility aren't competing priorities but the same job. If you like solving genuinely novel problems and want your portfolio to include work most designers haven't touched yet, this is that role. Apply now to join a collaborative, fast-moving marketing organisation at the forefront of AI-era digital experience design. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

IT Security Analyst | London (St Paul's) | £75k-£80k A well-established professional services firm is hiring an IT Security Analyst to join a security team of 8, supporting a global technology estate across 1,500 users and 15 offices. This is a hands-on cyber security operations role, not a pure SOC monitoring seat. You'll monitor security tools, investigate alerts and suspicious activity across endpoint, identity, email and cloud, and lead incidents through to resolution. You'll also help manage vulnerabilities, sharpen detection rules and procedures, support audits and client security questionnaires, advise IT teams on risk, and take part in disaster recovery exercises. What you'll do Triage and investigate alerts, coordinating containment and remediation Lead incident response: containment, eradication, recovery, evidence and reporting Maintain and improve detection rules, playbooks and monitoring Support vulnerability management, audits and client due diligence Advise IT and business stakeholders on security risk in plain English Contribute to DR and resilience testing What you'll bring 3+ years in cyber security, security operations or incident response Hands-on experience with SIEM/XDR and EDR Experience investigating incidents yourself, not just escalating them Comfort working across endpoint, identity, email and cloud environments Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences Professional services or similarly regulated environment preferred If you want to move beyond alert triage into a role with real ownership of investigations, response and security risk, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation.