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PERM ROLE | UI/UX DESIGNER | Up to £75K + 20% Bonus & 10% Pension | LONDON/HYBRID (3 DAYS ONSITE) I'm working with a leading organisation in a regulated environment who are looking for a UI-led Designer to help drive and scale an enterprise design system across multiple brands. You'll be joining at a point of low UX design maturity, so there's a real opportunity to influence design culture, educate stakeholders and shape how design works across the business. Key experience (priority): Guidewire and Pega experience in an enterprise setting Strong UI focus (60% UI/40% UX) with a demonstrable portfolio Solid experience with out-of-the-box design systems such as Salesforce, ServiceNow (or similar enterprise platforms) Strong Design System expertise. Creating, managing and scaling systems (ideally across multiple/white-labelled brands) Prototyping skills and experience with enterprise design applications Nice to have: Experience working in regulated industries (Insurance, Banking, Financial services, etc.) Understanding of insurance regulatory requirements Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams alongside engineering and business stakeholders Ability and appetite to educate business & tech teams on the role of design and bring them on the journey

Data Manager Hybrid | £70 - 80k | UK - choice of five office locations We're hiring a Data Manager to take ownership of the technical delivery of our enterprise data estate, spanning Data Platform, Data Products and Data Governance . This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who has previously led small data teams (typically 2-6 people) and wants to deepen their technical leadership while growing their people-management responsibilities. You'll remain close to architecture and engineering decisions while ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across the data lifecycle. What you'll lead You'll manage a team of 6 data professionals across Data Engineering, Data Products and Data Governance, with responsibility for: End-to-end delivery of enterprise data solutions, from ingestion and modelling through to governed, production-ready data products Leading and developing a team of engineers and data specialists, setting clear technical direction and delivery expectations Planning and managing workloads, milestones and dependencies across multiple data initiatives Acting as a technical escalation point for data engineering, modelling, and platform design decisions Driving engineering best practices across pipelines, orchestration, testing, documentation and release management Ensuring our Azure-based data platform (including Databricks and associated services) is scalable, resilient and cost-effective Embedding data governance by design, including lineage, metadata management, master data and audit readiness Working closely with BI, IT, Architecture, Innovation and Transformation teams to align data delivery with business outcomes About you We're looking for a technically credible data leader who enjoys delivery ownership and team leadership. You'll likely bring: Previous experience leading data teams of 2-6 people , either as a Data Manager, Lead Engineer or Senior Data Engineer with line-management responsibility Strong hands-on background in modern data engineering and cloud platforms (Azure experience strongly preferred) Good working knowledge of data modelling, orchestration, data quality and governance concepts The ability to balance technical depth with pragmatic delivery decisions Experience setting standards, reviewing designs and supporting engineers through complex problems Confidence communicating with architects, engineers and non-technical stakeholders Ambition to progress your career into broader data leadership over time Why join? A technically influential Data Manager role with real ownership of enterprise data delivery Opportunity to lead and shape a growing data team and platform A clear progression path into more senior data leadership roles Hybrid working, with flexibility across five UK office locations Competitive package around £70-80k

Level 3 SOC Analyst - £500/Day - Inside IR35 - 12-Month Contract A leading Financial Services client is seeking a Level 3 SOC Analyst to join their security team. Role Details: Rate: £500 per day IR35: Inside Start Date: Early April Location: Surrey (Hybrid - 2 days onsite) Duration: 12 months Requirements: CrowdStrike & IBM QRadar experience Strong cyber security & threat management knowledge Experience in lean teams & Financial Services Full UK Driving License - essential Apply now if you're available at short notice.

Enterprise Architect - d365 CE (ERP, Data, Middleware, Azure, AWS, GCP) Xpertise are urgently looking for an Enterprise Architect - d365 CE for an immediate start. Candidates will have the following skills and experience: Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect and as an Architect Proven experience on global d365 CE (Dynamics 365) implementations Proven experience working across multiple projects which could include ERP, Data, Middleware and CRM Proven experience with APIs and systems integration (both Legacy and cloud) Proven experience of a variety of ERP and CRM systems A strong working knowledge of multi-cloud environments Azure, AWS, GCP etc. Proven experience in design, architecture and blueprints including interfaces with various systems A good knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps Strong requirement gathering and analysis skills - functional and non-functional requirements Proven governance and documentation skills Exceptional stakeholder engagement experience Role is outside IR35 - hybrid London Please send CVs for more information Enterprise Architect - d365 CE (ERP, Data, Middleware, Azure, AWS, GCP)

Field Engineers - Break/Fix (Glasgow) Rate: Up to £325 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Glasgow (covering Southern & Central Scotland) Hours: Onsite, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Start Date: Immediate We are seeking experienced Field Engineers to carry out Break/Fix work, based in Glasgow and supporting sites across Southern and Central Scotland. Responsibilities: Diagnose and repair faults across fiber nodes, FTTP, FTTX, copper networks, and telephony systems . Install and support DC Chargers, PDH, SDH, Comtel, Microwave radio technologies (DC & AC). Work with Cisco and Alcatel products , with strong LAN & WAN internetworking skills. Replace and repair telecom hardware including Routers, Switches, and fiber connections . Troubleshoot connectivity issues at telecom sites to ensure seamless network performance. Provide on-site support at telecom masts and network hubs , restoring services efficiently. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Break/Fix Engineer . Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities. Hands-on experience in telecom environments (fiber, copper, radio, DC/AC). Full UK Driving Licence. Ability to work independently on-site. Why Apply? Up to £325 per day (Outside IR35) . 6-month contract with immediate start. Opportunity to work on a variety of telecom infrastructure projects across Scotland.

Xpertise are recruiting an Enterprise Application Architect for a leading professional services organisation in Leeds. This is a strategic, hands-on role where you'll set the application strategy, define target and reference architectures, and govern designs across a complex, business-critical estate. You'll translate outcomes into secure, scalable solutions (cloud and on-prem), coach delivery squads and partners, and raise the bar on engineering quality, performance, and resilience, accelerating time-to-value while keeping costs in check. You will be responsible for: Leading, designing, and maintaining the application architecture. Defining standards, guidelines, and best practices. Working with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. Leading architecture reviews and mentoring development teams. Recommending tools, technologies, and frameworks. Ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards. Documenting designs and technical specifications. Troubleshooting and resolving architectural issues. Supporting migration, modernisation, and integration initiatives. Skills & Experience: Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. Significant experience leading software development and architecture across application migration, modernisation, and integration. Strong capability in documenting high-level designs, system workflows, and technical specifications. Deep understanding of architectural patterns (eg, microservices, layered, serverless). Expert knowledge of big data tools (Kafka, Spark, Hadoop) and major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to inform technology recommendations. Proficiency in Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and DevOps practices. Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases, APIs, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Confident communicator able to brief Senior Leadership and collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements effectively. Please get in touch for further information.

Engineering Manager (Vendor Management | Cloud, DevOps, Data, Project Management) - London/Hybrid Contract: 1 year (Inside IR35) Rate: Competitive day rate Location: London (Hounslow, 2 days per week onsite, with travel flexibility) Start: Immediate We're looking for an Engineering Manager with a strong software engineering background , hands-on expertise in Cloud, DevOps, Testing, and modern data/streaming platforms , combined with project management experience . This role is not about direct line management or day-to-day implementation-it's about holding vendors accountable , driving progress, and ensuring high-quality technical delivery. You'll be the bridge between technical leadership and project oversight , ensuring consultancies deliver on time, to spec, and with the right level of quality. What you'll bring: Proven track record in vendor management - driving, reviewing, and holding external partners accountable. Strong technical expertise in Cloud, DevOps, SWE, and testing practices . Experience with data/streaming platforms highly desirable. Project management experience - able to plan, track, and deliver complex technical initiatives. Ability to balance technical depth with strategic project oversight . Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills. Why this role? Shape the success of a business-critical platform . Work with cutting-edge cloud and data technologies . Immediate start with long-term engagement potential .

Linux Engineers - Linux, Unix, Red Hat, WebSphere, Java, Tomcat, SQL, Unix, MySQL, Ansible Xpertise Recruitment are urgently looking for multiple Linux Engineers (Linux, Unix, Red Hat, WebSphere, Java, Tomcat, SQL, Unix, MySQL, Ansible) for an immediate start. Candidates will be responsible for architecture, design and configuration, in addition to monitoring and support. Candidates will have the following skills and experience: Proven systems administration experience with Linux (and Unix) Proven experience handling huge eCommerce/online environments with a high level of users/transactions (circa 1 million) Proven experience in the design, implementation and maintenance of Linux infrastructure environments A strong working background with Red Hat Linux A strong working background across application support using WebSphere, Java or Tomcat Excellent Scripting skills using Python, Perl or Shell A strong working background across information security and storage environments A strong working knowledge of Ansible Strong Windows systems administration skills Role is outside IR35 - hybrid working (1-2 days/week in Merseyside). For more information on these immediately available Linux Engineer roles (Linux, Unix, Red Hat, WebSphere, Java, Tomcat, SQL, Unix, MySQL, Ansible) please send CVs immediately and call to discuss.

Remote Contract Software Engineer TypeScript, AWS Serverless 6 Month Contract £400 per day Inside IR35 Xpertise Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Software Engineer with strong TypeScript and AWS Serverless skills to join a large scale project for nationwide retail business. There will be numerous pieces of work to be completed over the duration of the contract, which is set at an initial 6 months with likely extensions as this is a multi-year project. Key Tech TypeScript AWS Serverless (Lambda, DynamoDB) React Gatsby This position will be fully remote for the duration of the contract. The rate is up to £400 per day inside IR35. If this role is of interest apply below with your CV. Interviews will take place in the coming week with a start date penciled in for Mid-late November.

I'm recruiting for a Data Engineer for a global agile tech consultancy - based in Sheffield + hybrid flexible working model, Inside IR35, £400-500.00 a day. Senior Data Engineer Qualifications: Must-have skills: SQL, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory Experience with domain and Datamodelling Nice to have skills: Power BI, Spark Developing data processing pipelines Providing testing and assurance for data pipelines to ensure transformations are correct Scripting experience eg Python, Powershell Incorporate assets required for data pipelines into CI/CD pipelines Required start date ASAP, 6-month contract with a high potential to be extended If you feel you are suitable please apply for the role Xpertise Recruitment acts as an employment agency

Frontend Software Engineer React/Vue/JavaScript/TypeScript £550pd INSIDE IR35 Nottingham/Remote 6 month initial contract (extensions likely) Xpertise Recruitment are supporting our Nottingham based client in their search for a strong contract Frontend Software Developer to be a key part of a large-scale project for a well known UK brand. This role will involve software application maintenance and support; investigating and resolving customer support incidents in line with client SLA targets; 3rd Line diagnosis of technical problems; Implementing bug fixes and application enhancements, packaging releases, testing and deployment; Continuous Service Improvements. Key Technical Skills React or Vue ES6, JavaScript HTML and CSS The client is Nottingham based, however the role is advertised as fully remote and there is no requirement to travel to the office. The role is an initial 6-month contract however extensions are highly likely as this is a multi-year project. Rate is £550 Inside IR35, however there can be some flex for the right candidate. If this role suits you please apply now for immediate consideration. Interviews will take place in the coming days with a view to start ASAP.

Contract Frontend Developer C#, HTML, CSS, ASP.NET, MVC, Razor 6 month initial contract £450pd INSIDE IR35 Xpertise Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Frontend Developer with strong C# skills to join a large scale project for one of the biggest names in the business. There will be numerous pieces of work to be completed over the duration of the contract, which is set at an initial 6 months with likely extensions as this is a multi-year project. Key Tech C# ASP.NET MVC (Razor) HTML, CSS Nice-to-have Azure JavaScript This position will be fully remote for the duration of the contract. The rate is up to £450 per day inside IR35. If this role is of interest apply below with your CV. Interviews will take place in the coming week with a start date penciled in for Mid-late November.

Day Rate : Up to around £30 per hour (inside IR35) - £330 day rate Duration : 5-month contract (with possibility of extension) Location : Southampton (with elements of hybrid working) Our client are looking for Platform Controllers that will be part of a team providing 1st line platform support. The role: Hours: 24x7 shift-based pattern Delivering incident support, including 1st line support of platforms Use of monitoring tools to diagnose impact and prioritise incidents in a quick accurate manner Completing checks and keeping records of incidents and their status Escalating issues to effectively manage and prioritise incident Assist in detecting trends Providing operational support for new developments Experience needed: Solid IT skills Nice to have: Experience in a 1st line or operational support role ITIL foundation certification Experience working in media or broadcast type environments Experience of broadcast platform systems and workflows Microsoft or Linux/Unix experience Networking knowledge If you're interested, please send through your CV. Thank you.

Day Rate : Up to around £40 per hour (inside IR35) - £440 day rate Duration : 12-month contract Location : West London (with elements of hybrid working) Our client are looking for a Platform Control Operational Lead to provide on-site operational and incident management of platforms. The role: Hours: 24x7 shift-based pattern Maintain operational knowledge of all Platform Control functions Incident Management on all platform related MPI and HPIs, including incident prioritisation and minimisation of impact to customers Driving resolution of P1 & P2 Incidents Writing reports and metrics Maintain logging standards of wider team Review and improve PCC process and documentation Supporting the team in delivering change and operational readiness activities Liaise with business owners, senior management, users and other stakeholders Experience needed: ITIL foundation certified Experience with incident management Strong troubleshooting skills and applying known fixes Reporting and logging skills Knowledge of Broadcast Platform systems, theories, workflows, principals and concepts Nice to have: Experience working in media or broadcast type environments Linux/Unix experience Networking and SQL experience If you're interested, please send through your CV. Thank you.

Day Rate : Up to around £30 per hour (inside IR35) - £330 day rate Duration : 3-month contract (with possibility of extension) Location : West London (with elements of hybrid working) Our client are looking for a Platform Controller that will be part of a team providing 1st line platform support. The role: Hours: 24x7 shift-based pattern Delivering incident support, including 1st line support of platforms Use of monitoring tools to diagnose impact and prioritise incidents in a quick accurate manner Completing checks and keeping records of incidents and their status Escalating issues to effectively manage and prioritise incident Assist in detecting trends Providing operational support for new developments Experience needed: Solid IT skills Nice to have: Experience in a 1st line or operational support role ITIL foundation certification Experience working in media or broadcast type environments Experience of broadcast platform systems and workflows Microsoft or Linux/Unix experience Networking knowledge If you're interested, please send through your CV. Thank you.

Role : Application Support Engineer Location : South London - but open to candidates that need mostly remote Salary : £32,000-45,000 Our client is looking for experienced Application Support Engineers to join their expanding team. Please note, this role requires development experience. Job description : Escalation point for technical issues relating to a number of production systems Diagnosis and resolution of incidents on their bespoke web systems and applications Perform hands-on fixes (inc. system and application configuration, installation and upgrade of software) Working with the engineering team to proactively test platforms for potential issues and document bugs Experience/skills required : Some form of development experience - specifically C#/.Net Experience in web application support Excellent technical troubleshooting skills Proactive work ethic Good problem-solving skills Nice to have: Knowledge or exposure to AWS or Azure Experience working in a regulated environment Familiar with Git, Powershell and understanding of web technology concepts This is a great opportunity for ASEs with development experience or junior developers to gain more exposure in an exciting, growing company. There is career progression down either the support or development route. If you're interested, please send through your CV. Look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to join a Data/Marketing business which is growing its DevSecOps team. The role will see you: Take the lead in designing complex cloud architectures with a security first approach. Develop and fully automate CI/CD pipelines for the infrastructure, data pipelines and application tiers Champion best practice for Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Securely deploy and support AWS infrastructure About you: Experience with AWS Experience with Terraform (ideally Terraform Cloud) Experience with EKS (Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service) Able to automate CI/CD pipelines Ideally a developer background Security first approach Ideally this role will see you come in to the office 3 days per week however there can be more flexibility on this for the right candidate. 1 day in the office per fortnight is probably the max they could stretch to.

An AWS Platform Engineer is needed to work for a consultancy's public sector client. The role The role will see you working modernise the company's platform (delivering new features and general service improvement) Required Experience: AWS Terraform Jenkins Understanding of or background in coding Puppet Networking Docker Shell Scripting Windows Server management You MUST be eligible for SC Clearance (this requires you to have lived continuously in the UK for the last 5 years)

Senior Network Specialist (Birmingham) - £45k - £58k - Legal Network | CCNP | Cloud | TCP/IP Salary: £45,000 - £58,000 Location: Birmingham (Some UK Travel) Are you an experienced networking professional, looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you have demonstrable experience in the design and implementation of Cisco SD WAN and Access? Have you got experience in daily network management and monitoring? Do you have an excellent understanding of TCP/IP routing protocols? Interested in working for an innovative and award-winning company who support the development of your career? If so, I have a fantastic opportunity for you! I'm looking to speak with individuals who can help maintain and improve Legacy Cisco network infrastructure, both wired and wireless. You will be able to assist with designing and implementing a network within a multi cloud environment. You must be a self-motivated team player who can work in a demanding environment and apply logic to solving any problems that may occur. Key Responsibilities Assist with the design and implementation of Cisco SD Access, Cisco SD WAN (Viptella) and networking in a multi cloud environment. Assist in the global rollout of NAC, ensuring all new networks are securely implemented and maintained at the same level. Be the expert for all aspects of the network and be able to share your knowledge to help with day-to-day network support. Improve the monitoring and management of the network in collaboration with the Production Team. When and where required, implement network automation. Take the lead on producing and maintaining relevant infrastructure documentation and diagrams. The Ideal Candidate Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role. CCNP Routing & Switching certification would be advantageous. Ability to remain calm under pressure, demonstrating initiative and an ability to apply a lateral thought process to problem resolution. A desire to make positive change, recognising where improvements can be made and driving them forwards. Flexible approach to work with willingness to work flexible hours as required. Highly articulate with excellent written communication skills. Willingness to travel throughout the UK and possibly overseas to other offices. Desired experience with: Designing and implementing Cisco SD WAN (Viptella), Cisco SD Access Experience with Legacy Cisco networking and day-to-day network monitoring and management. In depth understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OMP, OSPF) Experience in Azure/AWS and Cisco ISE would be beneficial. Any experience in programming for network automation and a knowledge of Cisco Firepower, Stealthwatch, VMware and Umbrella would be well received. If you would like to be considered for this role, apply below, or get in contact with Andrew Rose for further details. Xpertise are acting as an employment agency and business

Senior User Researcher/Inside IR35/6 Month/£500pd Xpertise have been engaged to locate a Senior User Researcher who would like to be involved with a demanding & exciting digital service transformation. This will be a solid piece of work, with an initial 6 month contract with a high chance of extension beyond that. If you have experience in a wide range of user research & design methods and can easily translate these into digestible proposals to teams of Developers, Analysts and Designers this could be the perfect role. The right candidate will bring 5 years plus practical experience of qualitative research methodologies, in terms of design, execution and analysis and will be comfortable gathering user requirements for web based services. 5 years plus of practical experience of qualitative research methodologies, in terms of design, execution and analysis Demonstrable experience in taking a lead User Researcher role within a team agile teams. Ability to work with web user centred design practices. Candidates interested in this role ideally will be able to start quickly. Senior User Researcher/Inside IR35/6 Month/£500pd