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Title: Python Engineer Salary: Up to £60,000 Location: Bristol (On-site) Are you a Python Engineer looking to work on complex, high-impact data problems in a fast-moving and innovative sector? I'm working with a market-leading trading firm at the heart of the UK's energy transition. They use advanced forecasting and trading technology to help balance the National Grid, playing a crucial role in supporting the UK's decarbonisation efforts. This is a small, highly skilled team where technology and trading go hand in hand. You'll be building and optimising the internal data infrastructure that powers critical trading decisions. This is a hands-on role with real impact, and your work will be used daily by traders and data scientists. What they're looking for: Strong skills in Python and SQL Experience building end-to-end data pipelines (streaming or batch) Solid understanding of AWS (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3) 2+ years of relevant experience in data engineering Great communication skills - comfortable collaborating with traders, devs, and data scientists Happy to work onsite in central Bristol most of the time Nice to have: Experience in trading, betting or energy markets AWS data engineering tools, Docker, DevOps or Apache suite Analytical background and data modelling experience Why this role? Private medical, dental & life assurance 30 days annual leave + public holidays Cycle-to-Work scheme Annual company ski trips & regular socials Further training & development opportunities Direct access to leadership - no red tap This is a brilliant opportunity to work with cutting-edge data systems that directly impact trading strategy in a company where your ideas will be heard and your work will make a difference. If you're interested in this role, or know someone who would be, then please apply to this role and reach out

Role: Account Manager Type: Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum base salary, plus full travel expenses Location: Bath - hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the office iO Associates are working with an established and values-led organisation in the healthtech space that is looking to appoint an Account Manager to support and grow a portfolio of existing customers. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, understanding customer challenges, and identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell in a meaningful way. The role would suit someone who is commercially minded, highly organised, and motivated by delivering a great customer experience. There is also clear progression available, with the opportunity to develop into a more strategic account management role over time, with greater exposure to procurement-level conversations and longer-term account planning. Responsibilities: Managing and developing a portfolio of existing customer accounts Building long-term, strategic relationships with key stakeholders Leading regular service reviews and maintaining strong account engagement Identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling across the account base Understanding customer challenges and aligning solutions to their needs Monitoring account health and proactively addressing risks or issues Acting as a trusted advisor and internal advocate for customers Working closely with product, support and internal teams to deliver the best customer outcomes Supporting contract management, renewals and overall account growth Skills: Proven experience in an Account Management role is essential NHS, healthcare or wider healthtech experience is strongly preferred Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility quickly Commercial awareness and experience managing accounts against targets Ability to spot growth opportunities while maintaining a high level of service Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable working collaboratively across internal teams No specific product background required If you're looking for a role where you can combine relationship management, commercial growth and genuinely impactful work in the digital health space, this is well worth a conversation. The business is looking for somebody who can build trust, understand customer needs and add long-term value across existing accounts. If that sounds like you, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Senior Network Consultant Opportunity Role: Senior Network Consultant: On-Prem Data Centres & Mobile Network Client/Programme: Public Sector Programme Contract Length: Project Running through to the End of 2027 Clearance: Active Clearance required (client can hold/maintain clearances for contractors) Location/Travel: England Hybrid - typically 1-2 days/week in London or once per fortnight (depending on needs). Travel to data centre sites as required across the UK. Daily Rate (InsideIR35): Contact Me Overview: We are supporting a public sector programme focused on building ESM (Enterprise Service Management) capability and delivering/operating critical network services, including a mobile network environment supporting emergency services locations. The environment is heavily centred around on-premises data centres and requires strong, hands-on network leadership. This is a contract-only engagement (the client does not offer permanent positions to contractors). Role Summary: You will join a large network team providing technical direction and delivery oversight across on-prem data centre networking and associated secure connectivity. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support a team of network engineers delivering secure network services for a public sector programme. Contribute to the design, build, and improvement of on-prem data centre network infrastructure. Support delivery of a mobile network capability aligned to operational sites (including emergency services locations). Drive strong technical standards: documentation, troubleshooting, implementation planning, and operational readiness. Provide hands-on technical input (this is not a "Powerpoint-only" lead role). Support stakeholder engagement across technical teams and delivery functions as needed. Required Skills & Experience: Active Clearance (mandatory). Strong track record working within secure/public sector network environments. Proven experience with on-prem data centre networking (design/build/operate). Prior experience as a Team Lead/Technical Lead within a network function. Comfortable operating in environments where teams expect you to be technically strong and credible under pressure. Able to travel to multiple UK sites on an as-needed basis (London + DC locations). Nice to Have: Experience supporting large programmes with multiple sites/complex service delivery. Experience with ESM-aligned programmes (building or integrating service management capability). For enquiries: Contact me for more details!

UX Designer (Junior) | £30-35k | North Manchester If you're early in your UX career and want to move beyond surface-level design into real product work , this is a genuinely strong opportunity to do it. I'm working with a well-established business in North Manchester that's investing heavily in its tech and product teams. They've recently brought in new leadership and are building things properly, which means you'll be joining at a point where you can learn, contribute, and grow quickly. This isn't a role where you'll be designing marketing pages. You'll be working on real systems used every day , including: Customer portals Internal platforms Data-heavy workflows (billing, usage, account journeys) The kind of problems that actually matter. Why this role stands out You'll be working closely with an experienced Product Designer who will mentor you day-to-day You'll get exposure to the full UX process, from research and discovery through to delivery You'll be solving real-world problems, not just polishing UI You'll be part of a growing product team, not stuck in a silo If you're looking for a role where you can properly develop your craft and build meaningful experience , this is it. What you'll be doing Getting close to users - interviews, shadowing, understanding real problems Mapping journeys and identifying where things break down Turning insights into clear flows, wireframes, and prototypes Improving existing systems and making them simpler and easier to use Working alongside product and engineering to bring ideas to life What they're looking for Solid UX fundamentals (research, journeys, wireframing) Some exposure to real products (SaaS, internal tools, or similar) Someone curious, practical, and keen to learn Comfortable using Figma Interested in solving problems, not just designing screens The setup £30,000 - £35,000 North Manchester Onsite initially (with a move to hybrid) Strong mentorship and progression This is a great step for someone who wants to move into a proper product environment and build a career in UX the right way. If that sounds like you, drop me a message.

Title: Mid Level .NET Developer Salary: Up to £60,000 P/A Location: Bristol- Hybrid (2- days on site) Our client is on an exciting journey to transform the way they deliver digital products and services to millions of customers. To help them achieve this, they're looking for a Mid-level Backend Software Engineer to join their growing Digital Development team. You'll play a key role in designing, building, and improving digital products using .NET Core, C#, SQL, Azure, and Kubernetes, while collaborating with like-minded engineers and contributing to a strong, supportive tech community. What You'll Do Design, develop, and deliver high-quality Back End solutions Collaborate on technical designs and influence architectural decisions Troubleshoot operational and integration issues Champion coding best practices and agile principles Keep up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements Balance technical debt with business priorities What You'll Need Strong experience with .NET Core, C#, SQL Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud and Kubernetes Proficiency with engineering patterns (event-driven design, service-to-service comms, reusable services) Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable in fast-paced environments Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills What's on Offer Salary up to £60k + benefits Hybrid working: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme (up to 6.5% matched) Life Assurance cover Free breakdown cover from day one Car salary sacrifice scheme (including EVs) Discounts on retailers, tech, holidays & more Participation in the 'Owning It Together' Colleague Share Scheme Our client has a 2 stage interview process and for the right candidate they will interview next week! If you're interested in this role, or know someone who would be, then please apply and contact

AI/ML Engineer London Hybrid £100k to £140k DOE SC Clearance is non-negotiable We're looking for experienced Software Engineers with a proven track record of delivering real-world impact. As an AI Engineer, you'll thrive in ambiguity taking complex, loosely defined customer problems and turning them into high-impact technical solutions. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role where communication is just as important as coding. You'll regularly engage with customers/internal teams, translating technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of audiences. AI Engineers sit at the heart of the product feedback loop. You'll surface customer insights directly to product teams while also building tailored solutions that address real-world needs. Your work will span a wide technical spectrum, including: Developing data pipelines Building custom Back End services Creating new UI components Installing and configuring hardware The primary stack includes Python, Rust, and TypeScript on Linux . While this is a hybrid role, being onsite with customers is essential for understanding their environments and ensuring successful deployments so you willing likely be on a 3:2 split. If you're interested, please do respond with your most up-to-date CV and I will be calling through applicants in order of receipt. AI/ML Engineer London Hybrid £100k to £140k DOE SC Clearance is non-negotiable

Title: Senior Software Developer Salary : Up to £70,000 D.O.E Location: Bristol (Hybrid) I'm supporting a rapidly scaling Bristol-based tech company that's building cutting-edge software for IoT devices, helping create safer, healthier, more connected homes. With around 90% of their work focused on the social housing sector, this is a genuine tech-for-good opportunity where the code you write will have a real, positive impact on people's lives. As they continue to scale and plan to double the development team over the next 12 months, they're looking for a Senior Software Developer who can hit the ground running and add value from day one. You'll be part of a collaborative, growing engineering function where your ideas and expertise will genuinely shape the product. Tech Stack/Skills We're Looking For: Nodejs TypeScript MySQL Front End experience (framework of your choice!) Benefits Include: Salary up to £70,000! Annual bonus Generous home office/tech budget Free parking Hybrid working And more! If you want to join a mission-driven scale-up where your work directly improves living conditions for thousands, this is the perfect role! Please apply to this role with your updated CV

User Researcher - Active SC Clearance Required Start Date: 5th May Rate: £375 per day (Inside IR35) FTC Option: £60,000-£65,000 pro rata Duration: Initial engagement through to mid-August Location: Hybrid (London or 1-3 days onsite for those based outside London) We're supporting a well-established digital consultancy known for delivering impactful, user-centred solutions across the UK public sector. Their teams work closely with government departments to design and improve critical services used at national scale, with a strong focus on accessibility, inclusivity, and meaningful outcomes. You'll be joining a high-profile public sector programme, contributing to the design and improvement of services that directly affect citizens. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where user research plays a key role in shaping service direction and influencing senior stakeholders. The role requires an experienced User Researcher who can take ownership of research activities end-to-end, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure user needs are fully understood and Embedded into delivery. Key experience required: Experienced user researcher who can own the development and delivery of user-centred research plans Well versed in research methods and questioning techniques that avoid bias and promote accessibility Ability to thoroughly analyse data collected through research and translate this into tangible user needs and personas Confident influencing stakeholders through clear, evidence-based research insights Comfortable pushing the boundaries of research to include edge cases and underrepresented user groups This role requires active SC clearance and availability to start on the 5th of May.

I'm supporting a defence-focused start-up in their search for a Cloud Security Engineer with a focus on DevSecOps and application security to embed security directly into their engineering and delivery pipelines. Role: SC Cleared DevSecOps Engineer (Azure) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum Location: West Midlands (1-3 days/week on-site) Role Responsibilities Integrate security controls and scanning into CI/CD pipelines Improve software supply chain security and dependency management Review and secure pipelines, repositories, and build processes Define and enforce branch protection, approvals, and release controls Drive pipeline hardening and secure configuration practices Support adoption of a secure SDLC across engineering teams Implement code, dependency, and IaC scanning with policy integration Embed security requirements into platform and application delivery Support secure design for new services in collaboration with architects Partner with engineering to deliver secure-by-design solutions Contribute to incident response, including investigation and triage Improve detection and logging across application and pipeline layers Contribute to automation and repeatable security practices Skills & Experience Experience with DevSecOps/application security in Azure environments Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and security controls Knowledge of secure SDLC practices Experience with code scanning, dependency scanning, and IaC security Familiarity with secrets management in pipelines Understanding of modern software supply chain risks Ability to work closely with developers and provide practical security guidance Pragmatic, delivery-focused approach to security Please don't hesitate to apply now for more information or a confidential chat!

Description We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to support the design and evolution of large-scale, cloud-based data platforms across, working across our portfolio of clients. The Technical Architect will play a key role in shaping solution design patterns, ensuring alignment with established standards, and supporting a strategic transition and migrations across/to/from AWS & Azure. Key Responsibilities Define and evolve technical architecture patterns for data ingestion, processing, and access. Design scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient data solutions within a Hub and Spoke model. Support the design of new data ingestion pipelines (batch and Real Time). Ensure alignment with organisational architectural standards and governance frameworks. Contribute to target architecture roadmaps. Provide architectural guidance across: Data ingestion (Kafka, APIs, SFTP) Data processing (PySpark, EMR, Glue) Storage (S3 and data lake patterns) Collaborate with DevOps, Data Engineers, and Testers to ensure cohesive delivery. Promote engineering best practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability. Ensure robust handling of schema evolution and upstream data changes. Support onboarding of new data sources and services into the platform. Ensure solutions meet requirements for: Data quality and consistency Performance and scalability Security and compliance Work within defined data modelling ownership boundaries where applicable. Support cloud strategy evolution. Avoid platform lock-in and ensure portable, future-proof designs. Contribute to technical decision-making for future platform direction. Work in blended, cross-functional teams. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to delivery teams. Ensure effective knowledge transfer and capability uplift. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience designing modern cloud-based data platforms. Hands-on architectural experience with: AWS (essential): S3, EMR, Glue Kafka/event streaming architectures Python & PySpark-based data processing Experience designing data ingestion pipelines (batch and Real Time). Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Experience with GitHub-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with data lake and lakehouse architectures. Strong understanding of: Data ingestion patterns Data transformation and curation layers Data access and productisation Ability to design for large-scale datasets. Experience supporting cloud migrations Knowledge and experience with Azure & Microsoft Fabric & Databricks would be beneficial Familiarity with event-driven and streaming-first architectures at scale. Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-team collaboration skills. Ability to operate effectively within existing governance and standards. Pragmatic decision-making balancing delivery pace and technical quality. Clear communicator able to translate complex architecture into actionable guidance. Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments. This role will require the ability to obtain and hold UK SC Clearance

Principal Engineer/Hands-on Technical Lead Permanent | £80,000 - £100,000 | South East (Hybrid) SC clearance required or eligible We are seeking a Principal Engineer to take ownership of technical delivery for Defence programmes. The role focuses on building AI-enabled capabilities in secure, air-gapped environments, combining hands-on software engineering with technical leadership to deliver high-assurance solutions. You'll be working on some of the most exciting projects within Defence AI and LLM generation and deployment, delivering and integrating core products and working with the customers to build best in class systems for mission decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day technical delivery on Defence programmes Make architecture and design decisions for deployments into classified environments Write production code, conduct code reviews, and set engineering standards Translate programme requirements into technical plans, sprints, and deliverables Work closely with Defence stakeholders, delivery managers, and end users on site Manage technical risk, dependencies, and integration points across programme workstreams Mentor and develop engineers within the team Contribute to technical proposals, bids, and architecture documentation Support release management and deployment in air-gapped environments Skills & Experience Significant experience as a senior or lead engineer delivering complex software in secure or regulated environments Strong ability to articulate architecture and integration concerns clearly Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript (core stack) Familiarity with AI/ML integration patterns (model serving, RAG pipelines, vector databases) Understanding of secure development practices Experience working in fast-paced, scaling organisations UK-based with willingness to travel to sites as required Hold or eligible for DV clearance This is a high-impact role delivering nationally significant defence programmes with flexible hybrid working in the South East.

Role: Front End Developer (Power Apps) Rate: £500-£525/day | Inside IR35 Length: Initial 12-month contract Clearance: Active MOD SC or MOD DV Location: Hybrid - split between Bristol & London, 2-3 days onsite per week This role involves designing and building user-facing interfaces and business apps using Power Apps. Essential Skills: Strong Power Apps development experience HTML5/CSS3 JavaScript (including Node.js, ReactJS, ExpressJS, Mongoose) Frontend frameworks like Nunjucks, Freemarker, Bootstrap, LESS and SASS CI tooling like Git, Gitlab CI, Jenkins, SonarQube Nexus, Artifactory Java (11) (including Spring Boot, Drop Wizard, Jersey, CXF and Maven) - Desirable AWS or Microsoft Azure experience - Desirable

IFS Utilities Consultant Duration: 6 months - likely extension Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site in the UK (London or regional HQ) Day rate: Up to £675 Outside IR35 A major UK utility is seeking an experienced IFS Utilities Consultant to join their digital transformation programme. The role focuses on improving asset management processes, enhancing field service operations, and supporting initiatives linked to regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Key requirements Strong expertise in IFS Cloud, particularly Asset Management and Field Service Management modules Proven track record delivering IFS implementations or upgrades in the utilities sector Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks such as AMP and RIIO and their impact on system configuration Experience integrating IFS with ERP, field service, and IoT/OT systems Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders including Asset Management Directors and Field Operations leaders Duration: 6 months - likely extension Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site in the UK (London or regional HQ) Day rate: Up to £675 Outside IR35

DevOps Engineer - AWS Infrastructure Location: Suffolk (4 days office-based, 1 day remote) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum I'm currently supporting an innovative Software Development business that delivers software solutions to government and law enforcement agencies, who are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join their UK infrastructure team You will need to either hold existing SC Clearance, or be eligible and willing to be sponsored through both SC and NPPV3 Clearance. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll be hands-on in building, automating, and scaling AWS cloud infrastructure. You'll support development, QA, product, and operations teams to ensure smooth software releases, reliable systems, and strong security standards. Key Responsibilities Building and managing environments to support software releases Maintaining and improving secure, scalable and cost efficient cloud infrastructure Automating deployments, monitoring, and system health checks Supporting containerisation and orchestration Working closely with developers to integrate best practices into the release pipeline Troubleshooting infrastructure, networking, and performance issues Continuously improving system security and compliance Experience Required Strong knowledge of AWS (or another major cloud platform) Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform or similar) Hands-on understanding of Docker and ECS (or equivalent) Experience with CI/CD tools Solid grounding in networking, DNS, load balancing, and security The role is based predominantly on-site in Suffolk (4 days per week) and will be paying up to £60,000 per annum. The client are looking to get interviews booked in ASAP, so please don't hesitate to apply now for more information!

ADF Integration Developer Location: Guildford (Hybrid Working) Sector: Public Sector/Education Contract Type: FTC - 2 years Salary: £40k - £50k A major public sector organisation is seeking an experienced ADF/SSIS/Azure Integration Developer to support the delivery of a critical programme modernising Legacy integration systems. As part of the central IT team, you'll play a key role in building and supporting scalable solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies. This role focuses on developing and maintaining integration services using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and SSIS , contributing to a broader shift from on-premise to cloud-native solutions. You'll be working in a collaborative, Agile environment alongside project managers, solution architects, and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver Azure Data Factory solutions from scratch , including architecture design, pipeline creation, dataflows, linked services, triggers, parameters, error handling, and CI/CD deployment, ensuring solutions meet business and technical requirements. Develop and support enterprise-grade data integration solutions using ADF , SSIS , Azure Logic Apps , and Azure DevOps . Create modular, parameterised pipelines and reusable components aligned to internal integration frameworks. Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to define, design, and deliver integration requirements. Provide ongoing support for existing integrations, resolving incidents and managing change requests. Contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous service improvement initiatives. Maintain high-quality documentation across all phases of development and support. Required Skills and Experience Proven end-to-end Azure Data Factory development experience , including building solutions from the ground up (greenfield), not solely maintaining or enhancing existing pipelines. Strong SQL skills, ideally across both MS SQL and Oracle environments. Solid understanding of REST/SOAP APIs , JSON/XML , and data transformation technologies (eg, XSLT). Experience with Azure Logic Apps , Azure DevOps , and CI/CD pipelines for integration deployments. Knowledge of secure development practices, including OAuth, HTTPS, and SSL. Ability to work within Agile and structured delivery frameworks. Desirable Experience migrating Legacy SSIS workloads to ADF in cloud environments. Background in education, public sector, or similarly complex organisations. Familiarity with systems such as student records, HR, or finance platforms. ITIL Foundation or Microsoft Azure certifications. What's on Offer You'll be part of a forward-looking organisation delivering high-impact digital services. The team operates in a hybrid working model and offers a supportive, professional environment focused on continuous learning and improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical ownership and wants to contribute to the transformation of integration services at scale.