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A fast-growing Claims Management company based in Liverpool is requires a hands-on Lead Integration Engineer & Developer to take ownership of their growing integration platform connecting core internal systems with external partners and services. This is a high-impact role combining deep technical delivery with architectural leadership. You'll spend a significant portion of your time building production systems, while also shaping the future of their integration ecosystem. The platform is built around HubSpot and a modern event-driven architecture in AWS, and you'll play a key role in defining how we design APIs, process events, and scale integrations across the business. The role is based in Liverpool and is hybrid although being predominantly office based is encouraged. The salary on offer is £90,000-£100,000 DOE. Technology Environment Core Stack AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS, SNS) Node.js/TypeScript and Python Data & Infrastructure DynamoDB, RDS Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation) CloudWatch and observability tooling Integrations HubSpot (CRM) Internal microservices and external APIs Required Experience 7+ years in Back End or platform engineering Strong hands-on AWS experience (serverless preferred) Proven experience with distributed, event-driven systems Experience integrating with third-party APIs End-to-end ownership of systems (design build operate) Technical Expertise Event-driven architecture (EventBridge, SQS, SNS, Kafka) Reliability patterns (retries, idempotency, DLQs) Observability and debugging in distributed systems Data modelling and schema evolution Leadership & Collaboration Ability to lead technical design and influence architecture Experience mentoring engineers Strong communication across technical and non-technical teams Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment Desirable Experience with HubSpot or CRM integrations Ownership of internal integration platforms High-volume event ingestion or Real Time pipelines Containerisation (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes) Observability tools (Datadog, OpenTelemetry) What Success Looks Like In your first 6-12 months, you will: Establish clear architectural standards for integrations Deliver scalable, reliable event-driven workflows Improve platform resilience and observability Become a trusted technical leader Enable high-quality data for board-level analytics Why Join Us? Shape and lead a critical integration platform High-visibility role with direct business impact Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment Opportunity to influence architecture at scale

Our client, a growing, technically driven MSP that's investing heavily in automation and next-generation technology, requires a Senior 3rd Line Engineer. This is a pivotal role within the company and will require someone who can provide solutions for complex 3rd line issues whilst mentoring other team members within the support team. The role is offered with a hybrid working pattern and is based at the company's offices which are easily accessible for the Barnet/Watford areas. Key responsibilities: Act as the top-tier escalation point for complex incidents Lead the rollout + optimisation of NinjaOne RMM (automation, alerting, remediation Scripting) Own M365, Intune, Conditional Access, hybrid Exchange, and Azure AD/Entra Mentor engineers in diagnostic methodology Work closely with technical leadership-no non-technical managers blocking decisions Role requirements: Must have 3rd line experience within an MSP Expert M365 (CA, Intune, hybrid Exchange, ATP) Strong troubleshooting methodology Confident communicator at all levels Full Microsoft Certificates desirable NinjaOne/Datto RMM config Azure infrastructure Firewalls (Fortinet, SonicWall, Draytek) Solid PowerShell skills The role is offered with a salary of between £55,000 - £65,000 + £3k annual certificate budget plus competitive benefits.

A dynamic and customer-focused Claims and Compensation company based in Liverpool is seeking a Software Developer (APIs & Integrations) to join their team. This is a developer-first role; you will design and build integrations, applications, and data flows across our systems. HubSpot is one of the platforms you'll work with, so experience with it is a plus - but not required. What matters most is strong development and API integration skills. You'll work closely with the operations, marketing, and sales teams to connect HubSpot with third-party systems, automate processes, and deliver scalable, well-structured code. The company's platform manages thousands of customer interactions per month, relying on HubSpot CRM, external partner systems, and complex workflows. In this role, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining integrations, developing new workflows, and writing production-ready code to ensure performance, reliability, and growth at scale. Required Qualifications: 3+ years' experience as a software developer (not CRM admin/ops). Strong coding ability in at least one backend language (Python, Node.js, .NET, PHP, etc.). Hands-on experience with REST/GraphQL APIs and webhooks. Familiarity with relational databases (SQL) and version control (Git). Track record of delivering API integrations or automation projects. Problem-solving mindset, with ability to own technical delivery end-to-end. Familiarity with software engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, code reviews). This fantastic new role is to be based in the company's new offices in Liverpool city centre and offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 DOE as part of a generous remuneration package. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a crucial role within a rapidly evolving industry.

A large and highly successful business is looking for an accomplished Systems Engineer to join its team based in Uxbridge. Please note this is a fully office based role, you will work on-site 5 days per week. In order to be suitable for this role of significant responsibility, you MUST be a consummate communicator with demonstrable expertise providing a proactive user and systems support service in a Windows environment. You will have deep experience with Office 365, Windows Server, Azure and Active Directory and will be a natural problem solver with a passion for technology. Key requirements include: Strong background in 3rd line IT support and infrastructure management Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Windows client environments Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Intune, and cloud migrations Solid understanding of networking, Firewalls, and security best practices Proven track record of technical project delivery As part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for the support, maintenance and development of the technical environment. Working with a broad range of technologies you will provide a proactive support service, ensuring systems remain accessible, available and well managed.

This is a newly created position for a Dynamics 365 Analyst with solid integration & configuration experience to join a global leading firm based in the East Grinstead area of West Sussex. This role is paying £45,000 and offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home). To be considered for this position you will have a good understanding and experience of Dynamics 365 & ERP platforms. This will include integration, configuring and upgrading D365 modules, API's, and web services (REST & Soap). Based in the East Grinstead area of West Sussex, my client is offering a salary of £45,000 in a hybrid work environment (3 days in the office and 2 days from home), and the chance to work on the latest ERP technologies. If you have previous experience with Dynamics 365 and you are looking for a new position, please send me your CV immediately.

A well-established business is looking for an accomplished Solutions Architect with a passion for building robust, scalable and secure systems using Python, to join its team. Please note, this role is Outside IR35. The company embraces hybrid and flexible working so you will be able to work remotely, with 1 or 2 days per week at the office in Birmingham. In order to be suitable for this Solution Architect role you must be an accomplished developer with a passion for technology and desire to mentor a team. You will hold proven experience of architecting solutions using Python (FastAPI / FlasK) and will lead the technical designs for APIs, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure and backend orchestration. You will also have experience with AWS, while familiarity with MongoDB would be advantageous to your application. In this role of significant responsibility, you will architect solutions and guide the in-house development team. You will act as a technical authority on software written in Python, lead architectural discussions, code, ensure technical quality and deliver complex software projects. You will also partner with key stakeholders to drive forward technological innovation and business growth.This is a great opportunity for a capable Solutions Architect with an established track record of analytical thinking and well-developed people skills to provide technical leadership at an impressive business.

Digital Product Manager - Full time permanent role - Hybrid (West London 3 days a week) - Salary up to £70,000 plus 25 days holiday and London travel/commuting paid A successful West London business is currently looking for an experienced Digital Product Manager to join its IT function. This exciting new role will focus on digital application management and managing a team to deliver enhancements and future automation based on business needs. Duties will include: - Managing internal team of Low Code Developer and Data Engineer - Working with 3rd party vendors and internal team to deliver low-code applications and data warehousing across the Microsoft Power Platform - Gathering user and business requirements - Change management and chairing CAB - Improving efficiency through automating solutions - Oversee system enhancements and software upgrades - Oversee data engineering process - ETL/ELT pipelines with Azure Data Factory - Drive development of Snowflake Data Warehouse - Digital roadmap development - IT projects To be considered suitable you will need the following skills/experience: - Understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform - Understanding of SDLC - Team management - Strong requirements gathering experience - Budget management and reporting - Vendor management - BI and Analytics (QlikSense) reporting - Exposure to automation/AI

A well-established business is looking for an accomplished Software Engineer with expert Python skills to join its organisation. Please note, this role is Outside IR35. The company embraces hybrid and flexible working so you will be able to work remotely most of the time, with 1 or 2 days per week at the office in Birmingham. In order to be suitable for this role you must be an accomplished developer with a passion for technology and ability to lead a team. You will hold proven experience of architecting solutions using Python (FastAPI / FlasK) and will lead the technical designs for APIs, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure and backend orchestration. You will also have experience with AWS, while familiarity with MongoDB would be advantageous to your application. In this role of significant responsibility, you will architect solutions and guide the in-house development team. You will act as a technical authority on software written in Python, lead architectural discussions, code, ensure technical quality and deliver complex software projects. You will also partner with key stakeholders to drive forward technological innovation and business growth.This is a great opportunity for a capable Lead Software Engineer with an established track record of analytical thinking and well-developed people skills to provide technical leadership at an impressive business.

This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to take an instrumental consultant position based in the Dorking area (2 days a week in the office/3 days from home) paying up to £80,000. My client is a well established consultancy firm going through continued growth & expansion, and requires a customer focused Network Engineer to provide BAU network support and project work. To be considered for this position you will need previous experience of supporting enterprise networks, specifically Cisco Switches & Routers, F5 Load Balancers, Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls and SolarWinds monitoring. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Based outside of Dorking in Surrey, you will need your own transport to get to their site. In return for hard work and dedication, my client is offering a salary of £80,000 and the opportunity to work on cutting edge enterprise networks in a customer focused role. If you are an experienced Cisco Network Engineer looking for a new challenge, please send me your CV immediately.

A dynamic and customer-focused Claims and Compensation company is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst. In this role, you will lead data-driven initiatives, analyse complex data sets, and deliver insights that inform strategic decisions across the business. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data solutions, develop dashboards, and guide Junior Analysts. Key Responsibilities Design and execute complex data analyses to support business strategy and operations. Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques, and provide actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for data-driven decision-making. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs). Work closely with data engineers to ensure data accuracy and infrastructure optimization. Required Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or related roles. Proficiency in HubSpot CRM. Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (eg, Tableau, Power BI, Looker). Experience with statistical analysis tools (eg, Python, R) and data manipulation techniques. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Proven ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred: Experience with cloud data platforms (eg, AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake). Familiarity with A/B testing, forecasting, and predictive modelling techniques. Experience in eCommerce as well as Finance and Healthcare industries. This fantastic new role is to be based in the company's office in Liverpool city centre and offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 DOE as part of a generous remuneration package. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a crucial role within a rapidly evolving industry.

Award winning tech focused law firm is looking for a customer centric IT Support Analyst with excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm to learn and keep up to date with the latest technologies. You will provide 1st line support and also look to develop your skills to provide 2nd line support too. The business offer a hybrid working model, beautiful offices in the heart of the City and a friendly and professional team. You will be offering support across IT, telephony and the network, as well as configuring, upgrading and setting up both old and new computers and most importantly offering a great support service to senior stakeholders and the wider business. To secure this role you will have an exceptional approach to providing a great IT Support service, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be flexible and have some existing IT support experience with a willingness to continue to develop your skills and career further. You should have experience with: Windows 2016/2019 Active Directory and Group Policy Network infrastructure including TCP/IP, routing, switches, firewalls, DHCP, DNS, VLANs Windows 10, Office 365 and Teams A computer related degree would be useful, as would any experience with VMware or Azure, but these are not essential as training across technologies will be given. Starting salary for this one is £26,000 - £29,000 depending on the experience you bring to the role plus bonus, private medical and a competitive wider benefits package.

Award winning tech focused law firm is looking for a customer centric Junior IT Support Analyst with excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm to learn and keep up to date with the latest technologies. The business offer a hybrid working model, beautiful offices in the heart of the City and a friendly and professional team. You will be offering support across IT, telephony and the network, as well as configuring, upgrading and setting up both old and new computers and most importantly offering a great support service to senior stakeholders and the wider business. To secure this role you will have an exceptional approach to providing a great IT Support service, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be flexible and have some existing IT support experience with a willingness to continue to develop your skills and career further. You should have experience with: Windows 2016/2019 Active Directory and Group Policy Network infrastructure including TCP/IP, routing, switches, firewalls, DHCP, DNS, VLANs Windows 10, Office 365 and Teams A computer related degree would be useful, as would any experience with VMware or Azure, but these are not essential as training across technologies will be given. Starting salary for this one is £26,000 - £29,000 depending on the experience you bring to the role plus bonus, private medical and a competitive wider benefits package.

A well-established growing managed services provider is looking for an experienced IT Support Technician / Engineer to provide onsite support for a client based in the Beetham area, South Cumbria. The successful candidate will provide a wide range of duties including BAU hardware / software support & advice as well as project work as required. In order to be suitable for this role you must have experience in an IT Support Technician, Desktop Support Analyst, IT Field Engineer, or similar role ideally in an MSP environment. It is essential to have a full UK driving licence as well as broad technical skills covering Active Directory (group policy), Windows Server, O365/G-Suite, Desktop/Laptop Hardware, general networking and ideally virtualisation technologies (VMware and/ or Hyper-V). This is a great opportunity to join a highly respected business, that invests heavily in its staff and offers genuine career progression. This IT Support Technician / Engineer role is paying up to £26,000 plus benefits and growth prospects.

A dynamic and innovative software company providing solutions for the healthcare industry is seeking a C#/.NET Software Developer. You will be working alongside the Lead Developer to improve and maintain their signature software offering, in addition to working on new developments in the healthcare space as the company undertakes a period of rapid growth and development. You will work collaboratively with the rest of the development team in order to solve complex tasks which will allow you to further develop your skills. This is a flexible position with the ability to work either in the company's central Brighton office, fully remote or a hybrid of the two, depending on your location and experience. The role is paying up to a maximum of £40,000 plus benefits. You will ideally have experience of working professionally with the following technologies and systems: ASP.NET - we have systems in C# and VB.NET and across .NET Core and .Net Framework Javascript MySQL Git Version Control Jira AWS (not essential as training will be given where required) These skills will be highly beneficial to the role: 2+ years of professional development experience Experience of working with a team Ability to communicate effectively with people of all technical levels Highly motivated and able to work on your own initiative Attention to detail Previous experience of remote working (if choosing to work remotely)

A great 1st and 2nd line support role based in Canary Wharf with hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 at home. You will be supporting Head Office which is in London but they have offices in Europe as well. You will be maintaining all IT systems, such as work stations/laptops and servers/devices, for the local user community remotely and on site. This would suit someone who is eager to learn and who has at least 1 years experience in a similar role. This is a brilliant opportunity to work for a great company with great benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and good progression opportunities. If this sounds like something you would be interested in applying for please send your CV as soon as possible.

A market leading software company is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer (HTML/Typescript) to be a part of a team responsible for the development of their software products. You'll coordinate development on individual Features, working closely with Product Management, other developers and QA to refine requirements and deliver regular releases of high quality, innovative software to meet customer requirements and strategic objectives. Key Tasks: ? Reviewing requirements and providing feedback to Product Management (ambiguities, inconsistencies). ? Assistance in drawing up and validating technical specifications. ? Participating in technical planning sessions: Conception, tasks identification and estimation. ? Working with QA team to ensure delivery of a high-quality product. ? Driving the whole development process of individual features within each release. ? Maintaining and refactoring existing codebase, expanding automated tests capability. ? Reporting on progress, issues and problems to the team; providing lessons learned and giving suggestions to optimize the work processes. ? Helping more junior, and supporting other senior team members. Key Skills: ? Deep experience developing and maintaining enterprise-scale Web 2.0 applications. ? Good knowledge of how and when to use design patterns to achieve strong Object-Oriented architectures in Typescript/Javascript. ? Enjoys learning new skills and working with a team, finding innovative solutions to problems, and contributing to the constant evolution of a mature set of products. ? Strong diagnostic/debug skills and a methodical approach to problem solving. ? UI experience of TypeScript development using Visual Studio Professional/Enterprise, using a range of modern Javascript frameworks (we use Aurelia, but general skills from Angular/React/Vue… should be transferable) and awareness of Web 2.0-related issues like CORS, performance, cross-browser compatibility, security, authentication… ? HTML/CSS skills for developing standards-compliant UX/UI designs on large, 'desktop-like' web applications: accessibility, consistent look-and-feel, best-practice in useability. ? Experience with source control and build processes: branching, merging, one-push-build processes, configuration management. ? Must be a strong verbal and written communicator, able to articulate complex technical. detail to colleagues in a clear and unemotional manner. Must be prepared to code to specifications/designs/use-cases, and use dialogue to resolve inconsistencies, but also contribute ideas and prototype innovations towards ongoing improvements in the product. ? Agile, self-motivated attitude, keen to add value wherever possible. ? Able to work quickly, accurately, and flexibly towards defined deadlines. Beneficial Skills: ? Experience consuming REST and OData APIs ? Interest in HTML visualisation technologies, including 3D (3js), SVG and Canvas, or other JS-based data-visualisation frameworks. ? Experience of build and installer scripting both in JS-tools (node/r.js) and/or nant. ? Practical experience with SQL Server, and T-SQL. ? Experience of shipping shrink wrapped software. Experience: ? Educated to Degree level or equivalent; or possess highly relevant experience. ? Must have 5+ years' experience in development in a professional technical role. ? Must have practical experience of working as a senior part of a structured professional software development environment.

A market-leading software company is seeking a UI Developer be a senior part of a team responsible for the development of the company's software products. You'll coordinate development on individual Features, working closely with Product Management, other developers and QA to refine requirements and deliver regular releases of high quality, innovative software to meet customer requirements and strategic objectives. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company boasting some of the world's biggest tech companies as customers, and to work in a truly collaborative Development team. Key Tasks: Reviewing requirements and providing feedback to Product Management (ambiguities, inconsistencies). Assistance in drawing up and validating technical specifications. Participating in technical planning sessions: Conception, tasks identification and estimation. Working with QA team to ensure delivery of a high-quality product. Driving the whole development process of individual features within each release. Maintaining and refactoring existing codebase, expanding automated tests capability. Reporting on progress, issues and problems to the team; providing lessons learned and giving suggestions to optimize the work processes. Helping more junior, and supporting other senior team members. Key Skills: UI experience of TypeScript development, using a range of modern Javascript frameworks (company uses Aurelia, but general skills from Angular/React/Vue… should be transferable) and awareness of Web 2.0-related issues like CORS, performance, cross-browser compatibility, security, authentication… Enjoys learning new skills and working with a team, finding innovative solutions to problems, and contributing to the constant evolution of a mature set of products. Strong diagnostic/debug skills and a methodical approach to problem solving. HTML/CSS skills for developing standards-compliant UX/UI designs on large, 'desktop-like' web applications: accessibility, consistent look-and-feel, useability. Experience/understanding of shipping shrink wrapped software. Experience with source control and build processes: branching, merging, one-push-build processes, configuration management. Must be a strong verbal and written communicator, able to articulate complex technical. detail to colleagues in a clear and unemotional manner. Must be prepared to code to specifications/designs/use-cases, and use dialogue to resolve inconsistencies, but also contribute ideas and prototype innovations towards ongoing improvements in the product. Beneficial Skills: Experience implementing OData services. Experience implementing data accessing code using ORMs (EF, NHibernate, …). UI Experience with 3D (3js), SVG, Canvas and data-visualisation. Experience of build and installer scripting both in JS-tools (node/r.js) and .NET based ones (nant/WiX/Windows Installer) Experience of Database Design, SQL Server, and T-SQL, SQL profiling and performance tuning. Experience/understanding of shipping shrink wrapped software. Experience: Educated to Degree level or equivalent; or possess highly relevant experience. Must have 5+ years' experience in development in a professional technical role. Must have practical experience of working as a senior part of a structured professional software development environment.

A well-established public sector organisation is looking for a proven Digital Solutions / Technical Architect as part of an exciting project to design, build and deliver a new digital customer portal that integrates with the case management system. The successful candidate will be tasked with learning the existing architecture landscape (including constraints), working with potential partners to define architectural frameworks, providing architectural and technical guidance (digital technologies / platforms, intelligent automation, user experience technologies….etc.), overseeing the development and refinement of the solution as well as providing input into the digital platform security. This is a contract for initially 6 months, starting early / mid - October, and paying £550 - £600 per day depending on experience. It will be located between the London (City) office and working remotely. In order to be suitable for this role you must have significant experience as an Enterprise Solutions / Technical Architect with a track record of designing and building a broad range of digital solutions /platforms. It is essential to have technical expertise in MS Dynamics CRM systems architecture and implementation as well as Web 2.0+ platforms. The ideal candidate will also have experience of the procurement process to choose a supplier, a software development background and a recent TOGAF accreditation.

An exciting technology company is looking for a QA Test Automation Analyst to be initially based from home, but will require some travel into their office in central London. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the development, maintenance and operation of QA test cases and automation across the product suite. Duties will also include training junior members of QA team and assisting with developing QA processes / practices. In order to be suitable for this role you must have proven experience working in a QA Engineer, Test Analyst,Tester or similar role with strong automation testing skills. It is essential to have strong knowledge of Selenium Webdriver, creating automation frameworks from scratch (POM, Linear, Hybrid or Data-Driven), Java , API testing ( RestAssured ), build tools (Maven / Gradle) and Unit Testing (JUnit / TestNG). T This QA Test Automation / Tester role represents an opportunity for a tech-savvy professional to join an exciting business with extensive growth plans and excellent IT career prospects. This role is paying circa £40,000 depending on experience plus benefits including pension, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and 24 days annual leave.

1st line/2nd line - Slough An opening has become available for a 2nd line IT Support engineer to support remote nd on-site clients, ensure SLAs are met and the helpdesk function runs smoothly. Skills and Responsibilities: - Day to day remote support of end user desktops - Basic desktop troubleshooting inc. connectivity, printer, login and local computer problems - Maintenance of Monitoring and Management Systems - Experience within a Microsoft 365 environment - Active Directory and Azure AD user administration - Remote administration of server environments - An understanding of company back-up and ant-virus solutions