VIQU IT Recruitment

Head of DevOps and Platform Automation London - Hybrid £100,000 - £120,000 + Bonus VIQU are partnering with a leading financial services organisation undergoing a major transformation across its cloud and infrastructure landscape. They are seeking a Head of DevOps and Platform Automation to take ownership of a critical DevOps and tooling function that underpins the delivery of strategic change across a complex, enterprise-scale environment. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for driving DevOps maturity, CI/CD excellence, and automation strategy across multi-tenant cloud platforms, while leading geographically dispersed teams and ensuring robust operational performance, governance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities of the Head of DevOps and Platform Automation: Own and evolve the DevOps, CI/CD and automation strategy and roadmap across tooling and platform services Lead and develop a distributed DevOps and tooling team across UK and offshore locations, driving a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence Oversee end-to-end platform lifecycle management ensuring availability, resilience, security and compliance across all tooling environments Drive standardisation and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and DevOps practices across the organisation Manage BAU performance, incident escalation and service reliability for critical DevOps platforms, including P1 management and stakeholder communications Oversee delivery of DevOps and tooling elements within major transformation programmes and cloud initiatives Act as a key stakeholder interface across IT, business and architecture teams to align tooling capability with strategic objectives Manage third-party vendors and suppliers, ensuring SLA adherence, performance optimisation and cost effectiveness Own budget management, resource planning and FinOps activity to ensure efficient platform and supplier spend Ensure compliance with governance, security and regulatory standards across all DevOps and tooling operations Champion automation, innovation and continuous improvement, including adoption of modern cloud and emerging technologies Key Experience Required of the Head of DevOps and Platform Automation: Extensive experience (10+ years) within DevOps, infrastructure, platform engineering or tooling/automation leadership roles Strong background leading enterprise-scale DevOps or SRE teams within complex, global or regulated environments Deep expertise in CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, GitLab CI and strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) Strong experience working within Microsoft Azure cloud environments, ideally across hybrid or multi-cloud estates Proven track record of leading cloud-native engineering teams and driving DevOps maturity at scale Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior technical and business stakeholders Strong vendor and supplier management experience, including SLA governance and performance management Experience managing operational budgets and driving cost optimisation, including FinOps practices Strong understanding of ITIL, service management, governance and secure cloud operating models Demonstrable experience working in matrix organisations and leading virtual, geographically dispersed teams Strong communication, leadership and decision-making skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Relevant cloud, DevOps or ITIL certifications highly desirable Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment. Head of DevOps and Platform Automation London - Hybrid £100,000 - £120,000 + Bonus

Linux RHEL Engineer - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 - Hybrid 2/3 days per week My client seeks to recruit an experienced Linux engineer - support in maintenance, upgrades and general house keeping Core Competencies Previous experience in a technical position within Linux platform support and/or delivery Familiarity with request, problem and project management processes and tools Detail oriented, process driven, highly innovative mindset, with deeply engrained sense of ownership for the projects delivered Adept at stakeholder communications, from senior level to domain-wide engagement events A broad and deep understanding of best practice in applying appropriate processes, technologies, and resources to deliver a high quality solutions Experienced in managing risk, compliance, audit and security obligations, including implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity procedures Mandatory Technical Skills Experience of managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux production systems (RHEL 7 through to 10) Experience of using scripting to automate tasks Planning and prioritising of project delivery activities Good interpersonal and communication skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Experience with virtualisation technologies (Linux under VMWare) Experience of working within the ITIL framework Experience of managing systems with RHN satellite Desirable Experience with JBoss Linux performance tuning skills Experience with Linux failover clustering Experience of Kerberos in regards to securing Linux applications and AD integration. Experience of Cisco UCS hardware. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning and execution Proven skills in aligning IT with organisational drivers Industry awareness to identify improvement opportunities and implement them across the services and processes incorporated within the domain General knowledge of all areas of IT application and infrastructure Detailed understanding of processes and systems within the domain of expertise Knowledge of Puppet or similar configuration management tools Knowledge of 'big data' platforms, e.g. Horton Works, Hadoop etc.

SQL Database Administrator - SC Cleared - London/remote - 6-months My Customer is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join a large-scale infrastructure team, supporting a range of critical database transformation and migration projects. You'll play a key role in delivering database solutions, supporting application migrations, and ensuring SQL environments are secure, resilient, and built to a consistently high standard. Skills required from the SQL Database Administrator: Active SC Clearance (mandatory). Experience in a Critical National Infrastructure environment Strong commercial experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments. Experience working with SQL Server 2016 through to SQL Server 2025. Excellent knowledge of Always On Availability Groups, Windows Clustering and High Availability/Disaster Recovery technologies. Experience administering SSRS, SSIS and SSAS. Strong understanding of SQL Server upgrades, migrations and performance optimisation. Experience supporting SQL Server within VMware virtualised environments. Knowledge of PowerShell and Power BI. Experience working within structured Change Management and Incident Management processes. Familiarity with BMC Remedy/Helix or similar ITSM platforms. Key responsibilities of the SQL Database Administrator: Build, configure and administer Microsoft SQL Server environments using established standards and best practices. Deliver SQL database upgrades, migrations and transformation activities across multiple environments. Perform database backups, restores and recovery activities to support ongoing projects. Carry out quality assurance checks to ensure newly deployed databases meet technical and operational standards. Support the retirement and decommissioning of legacy SQL environments. Work closely with Infrastructure, Security and Application teams to deliver successful project outcomes. Assist with application and database migrations to new infrastructure, virtual environments and data centres. The SQL DBA is required onsite 50% of the time in Central London. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Business Analyst - 2 Month Initial Contract - Hybrid - Cardiff VIQU have partnered with an NHS organisation who are seeking a Business Analyst to support a portfolio of digital, data and business transformation initiatives. Working across both business and technical teams, the successful Business Analyst will lead discovery, requirements gathering and process improvement activities, helping to shape and prioritise future digital solutions that deliver measurable business value. The Role: Lead discovery workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions to understand business needs and opportunities for improvement. Gather, document and validate business, functional and non-functional requirements. Analyse existing business processes and identify opportunities for digital transformation, automation and service improvement. Produce business analysis artefacts including user stories, process maps, gap analyses and business requirements documentation. Work closely with technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable digital solutions. Support Agile delivery teams through backlog refinement, sprint planning, testing and implementation activities. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Business Analyst, working across digital transformation, data and technology programmes. Strong requirements gathering, business process mapping and gap analysis experience. Demonstrable experience facilitating workshops and engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Experience working within Agile delivery environments, including user story development and backlog management. Ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams, translating complex requirements into practical solutions. Experience supporting digital transformation, workflow automation and business process improvement initiatives. Exposure to Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Power BI, Azure and related digital solutions. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and documentation skills, with the ability to work independently across multiple workstreams. Role details: Job role: Business Analyst Job type: Contract Duration: 2-month initial contract Rate: £300 - £325 per day IR35 status: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid - Cardiff Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

IT Support Engineer - 3-month contract - Liverpool My client is seeking an experienced IT Support professional to join their fast-paced and collaborative Service Desk team, delivering high-quality technical support to employees across the organisation. As an IT Support Engineer, you will act as the primary point of contact for all IT-related queries, providing prompt and efficient support across a broad range of technical issues. Working closely with the wider IT team, you'll take ownership of incidents and service requests from initial logging through to resolution, ensuring users receive a responsive, professional, and customer-focused support service at every stage. Key experience required: Experience as an IT Support Engineer. Microsoft 365 support and administration ServiceNow ideally but any other ticketing software acceptable iManage (preferred) Strong customer facing/customer service experience Windows desktop support Active Directory and user administration General hardware, software and troubleshooting Remote support tools Key responsibilities: Providing 1st and 2nd line technical support to end users via phone, email and remote support. Logging, managing and resolving incidents and service requests through to completion. Troubleshooting hardware, software and Microsoft 365 related issues. Supporting users across Windows desktop environments and core business applications. Using ServiceNow to manage tickets in line with agreed service levels. Supporting and troubleshooting iManage where required. Escalating more complex issues to senior technical teams when appropriate. Maintaining accurate documentation and updating knowledge articles. Working collaboratively with colleagues across IT to deliver an excellent support service. The IT Support Engineer is required onsite, in Liverpool 5 days a week. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

PMO Analyst Leicester - 12-Month FTC - Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) £40,000 - £45,000 VIQU has partnered with a leading organisation seeking a PMO Analyst to support a major Transformation programme. This role will focus on programme governance, planning, reporting, and controls, helping to ensure the successful delivery of a large-scale enterprise change initiative. Working closely with senior programme leadership, you'll play a key role in maintaining structure, visibility, and accountability across the programme. Key Responsibilities of the PMO Analyst: Support programme governance activities across the Finance Transformation Programme. Manage RAID logs, actions, decisions, and programme reporting. Coordinate governance meetings, steering committees, and programme boards. Prepare governance packs, reporting dashboards, and stakeholder updates. Support programme planning, scheduling, and dependency management activities. Administer change control processes and governance frameworks. Maintain programme documentation, templates, and PMO standards. Build strong relationships across programme teams to ensure governance compliance. Support assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Requirements of the PMO Analyst: Previous experience within a PMO Analyst, PMO Coordinator, or Programme Office role. Experience supporting large-scale transformation or change programmes. Strong governance, reporting, and programme control experience. Experience managing RAID processes, actions, decisions, and risks. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Working knowledge of Prince2, MSP, Agile, or similar delivery methodologies. Ability to work proactively within demanding and fast-moving programme environments. Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Fay Toomey via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on LinkedIn IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.

Software Developer - SC Cleared Location: Leeds (50% on-site) Contract: 6 Months Hours: 37 hours per week Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required VIQU IT are looking for an experienced Software Developer to join a high-profile project based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative team on a business-critical programme, with the chance to gain experience in the RTGS2 application and environment . Software Developer's Essential Skills & Experience Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' proven commercial experience with: Oracle PL/SQL Java Spring Boot Kafka Hibernate Gradle A proven track record of delivering and supporting high-quality code Strong organisational skills, integrity, and self-motivation with a commitment to continuous improvement Software Developer's Desirable Skills Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Karate OpenShift Jenkins React Redux / Redux Saga Control-M If you hold active SC Clearance and have the technical expertise to hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this exciting contract opportunity. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

IT Support Engineer - 6-month contract - Dereham My customer is looking for an experienced IT Support Engineer that will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving technical issues across a Microsoft environment, supporting users up to 2nd Line level, and taking ownership of the complete Joiners, Leavers and Movers (JLM) process. As you'll be supporting both office and manufacturing users, this role requires someone who is happy working on-site, moving around the business, setting up equipment, and carrying out physical deskside support when required. Skills & Experience required from the IT Support Engineer: Microsoft 365 administration and end-user support. Providing 1st and 2nd Line IT Support. ITSM or Service Desk ticketing systems. Joiners, Leavers and Movers (JLM) processes. Windows desktop operating systems and standard business applications. Hardware installation, configuration and troubleshooting. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to support. Experience working in the manufacturing industry would be beneficial Key Responsibilities of the IT Support Engineer: Provide 1st and 2nd Line IT support to local and remote users via a combination of deskside support and ITSM ticketing systems. Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and Microsoft 365 issues. Take ownership of support tickets from initial logging through to resolution, ensuring SLAs are met. Manage the complete Joiners, Leavers and Movers (JLM) lifecycle, including account creation, hardware provisioning, permissions and onboarding. Configure, deploy and support laptops, desktops, mobile devices and peripherals. Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and Office. Maintain accurate documentation and update knowledge articles where required. Assist with IT hardware builds, deployments, asset management and workstation moves. Deliver excellent customer service while supporting a diverse user base across office and manufacturing environments. The IT Support Engineer is required to be onsite, 5 days a week in Dereham. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer Up to £70,000 plus bonus and on call allowance Milton Keynes (2 days on site a week) VIQU have partnered with a well-established B2B SaaS company who are going through a significant platform transformation. and so are hiring for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to build stability, respond to live incidents, and assist with system upkeep. The role will also play a key part in on implementing and adopting new tooling and processes surrounding the wider transformation. This is a genuine opportunity to own and operate how the cloud function works, and progress into a team lead position as the team grows. Experience required for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer Previous experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar (cloud, infrastructure, DevOps or platform engineering) within a customer facing environment - e.g SaaS or MSP. Strong hands-on experience with both Azure, and on-premise virtual machines. Experience withInfrastructure as Code / Terraform, Container orchestration (Kubernetes or AKS), and Monitoring and observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or Azure Monitor). Ability to implement new processes, and tools, ensuring the wider development and support teams adopts new ways of working. Ability to communicate across internal teams and external customers. Skilled in networking across both cloud (Azure) and on premise environments. Either Windows or Linux systems administration skills (Linux preferred). Previous use of AI tools to enhance efficiency. Job Duties of the Senior Site Reliability Engineer Utilise various technologies (Terraform, Kubernetes ect) to manage provision, and configure servers and networks, and automate application lifecycles. Regularly use Datadog and other observability tools for application performance monitoring. Implement new ways of working, helping to shape how the organisation responds and recovers to incidents. Take ownership of incident resolutions. Actively drive down key reliability metrics (MTTR, incident frequency, on-call toil) by evaluating key incidents. Work on an a on call rota, ensuring you are available to respond to incidents during this time. Identify areas for automation and help implement changes that raise the bar for reliability. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment