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Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / Oracle) Location: UK-based Remote / Hybrid Occasional travel to Kettering and customer sites About the Role We're working with a growing technology business that develops warehouse management and automation solutions for customers across the logistics sector. As part of an ongoing platform modernisation programme, the organisation is evolving towards a PostgreSQL-led environment while continuing to support a number of Oracle databases. They're looking for a Database Administrator to join the Systems team and play a key role in both day-to-day database operations and longer-term platform improvements. This is a varied role offering a mix of BAU support, performance optimisation, upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure projects. You'll have the opportunity to influence database strategy while working with modern engineering and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Administer and support PostgreSQL and Oracle databases, with a primary focus on PostgreSQL Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise database performance Design and maintain high availability, replication, backup and disaster recovery solutions Perform database upgrades, patching and lifecycle management activities Support database migration and platform modernisation initiatives Maintain database security, access controls and compliance standards Investigate and resolve production issues in business-critical environments Work closely with development, infrastructure and support teams to deliver technical improvements Contribute to automation, CI/CD and continuous improvement initiatives Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures About You You'll ideally have: Strong PostgreSQL administration experience Working knowledge of Oracle database support and administration Experience with performance tuning, optimisation and troubleshooting Knowledge of replication, high availability and disaster recovery solutions Strong understanding of backup and recovery processes Linux administration experience Experience supporting production database environments A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience Oracle to PostgreSQL migration projects AWS and/or Azure database services Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket or similar tooling Broader infrastructure, networking or Linux administration experience What's on Offer Opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its technology platforms A genuine mix of BAU support and project work Involvement in a major database modernisation programme Flexible remote and hybrid working Exposure to cloud, automation and DevOps practices Collaborative technical environment with long-term career growth opportunities Interested? If you're a hands-on DBA with strong PostgreSQL experience and an interest in helping shape the future of a growing database estate, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Software Operations Manager East Midlands (Hybrid 1 day per week ) Are you a technical leader who enjoys building high-performing engineering teams as much as solving technical challenges? This is an opportunity for someone who combines strong technical credibility with exceptional people leadership. You'll play a key role in developing engineers, improving the way software is delivered, and helping shape the future of our engineering function. What You'll Be Doing Recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and developing software engineers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture Setting clear performance expectations and delivering structured, data-driven performance reviews alongside line managers Working closely with Project Management to align team capability and resource planning with current and future project requirements Providing day-to-day leadership and line management, supporting career development and continuous learning Driving improvements across engineering processes, tools, and development methodologies to increase efficiency and quality Keeping up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practice, helping guide technical direction and engineering standards What We're Looking For Proven experience leading and developing software engineering teams Strong people management skills, including recruitment, coaching, mentoring, and performance management A continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing engineering processes and delivery A solid technical background that enables you to support engineers and contribute to technical decision-making Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, project management, and wider business teams Why Join ? You'll have the opportunity to influence both the people and technical direction of a growing engineering team. If you're passionate about developing talent, improving software delivery, and creating an environment where engineers can do their best work, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Java Engineer (AEM) Adobe Experience Manager We're recruiting for a Senior Java Engineer to join a growing engineering team building enterprise-scale communication platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning solutions end-to-end and working in a modern DevOps-focused environment. This is a permanent opportunity offering a hybrid working model, with 2-3 days per week onsite in Hertfordshire. The Role Develop and enhance Java applications using Spring Boot Work with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and enterprise communication solutions Design and build scalable microservices Contribute to cloud infrastructure and CI/CD delivery pipelines Drive system reliability, performance and maintainability What We're Looking For 6+ years' commercial Java development experience Strong Spring Boot and microservices expertise Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Cloud experience, ideally Azure Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code Experience with CI/CD pipelines Strong SQL and NoSQL database knowledge Excellent communication skills and experience working in Agile teams Desirable Skills Experience with Kubernetes, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Kotlin, Scala, distributed systems, or AI/LLM integrations would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team working with modern technologies and delivering solutions at scale. If you're looking for a role where you can have real technical impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Software Engineer Remote (with 1 day per month in East Midlands) Shape the future of a modern software platform. Lead technical direction. Grow with a business investing heavily in engineering. Are you a Lead Software Engineer looking for a role where your ideas genuinely influence the future of a product? This is an exciting opportunity to join a major platform transformation, taking a key role in designing, evolving, and scaling a modern software ecosystem. You ll combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership helping shape architecture, champion best practices, and mentor talented developers as the engineering function continues to grow. You won t just be delivering features; you ll have a voice in how technology decisions are made and play a key part in building a platform that supports the future success of the business. Why this opportunity? High-impact role influence architecture and technical strategy across a business-critical platform. True technical leadership mentor engineers, drive standards, and help create a culture of engineering excellence. Transformation journey be part of a significant modernisation programme using contemporary technologies. Autonomy and influence work closely with architects, product teams, and senior stakeholders to shape solutions. Career growth an opportunity to expand your leadership responsibilities as the platform and engineering team evolve. The Role As Lead Software Engineer, you ll: Design and develop scalable web applications and APIs. Make key architectural decisions and contribute to technical strategy. Lead engineering discussions and influence design approaches. Mentor developers and support the growth of the wider engineering team. Champion clean code, testing, automation, and best practices. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders. Play a central role in a large-scale platform transformation. What We re Looking For You ll be an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and helping others succeed. You ll bring: Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET. Proven experience building applications with React and TypeScript. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and database design. Experience designing and working with APIs and modern software architectures. A passion for building clean, scalable, maintainable solutions. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a role for a Lead Engineer who wants ownership, influence, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact not just another development position.

Systems Developer (Azure / c#) East Midlands, UK 1 x per week Permanent Full Time 37.5 hours per week About the Role We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, global organisation with a strong UK presence, looking for a Systems Developer to join their IT team. You'll be responsible for the development and coding of high-quality solutions and packages that meet project requirements, deconstructing complex problems into manageable steps as you support the business in delivering IT-enabled change. You'll contribute to a strong team culture by writing, reviewing and providing constructive feedback on colleagues' code, and by producing clear technical documentation for internal and external use. This is a great opportunity for a systems or software developer with a strength in Azure Integration Services, looking for a new challenge with a business that values technology as a driver of change . What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing and coding solutions that meet project and business requirements Breaking down complex problems into manageable steps and thinking critically about solutions Reviewing code written by other developers and providing constructive feedback Producing clear technical documentation for internal and external audiences Participating in agile ceremonies, including stand-ups and sprint reviews Translating non-technical business requirements into clear, concise technical specifications Understanding cloud architecture and business processes, and how these are implemented at code level What We're Looking For Good working knowledge of Azure Development & Azure Integration Services, including Service Bus, Event Grid, Logic Apps and API Management Experience with Bicep for Azure infrastructure-as-code A keen eye for detail and strong time management, with the ability to meet deadlines A passion for technology and willingness to learn new languages, frameworks and tools as the field evolves Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to non-technical stakeholders The right attitude a genuine interest in understanding business needs and putting them first What's On Offer A permanent, full-time role with a well-established global business A distinctive, campus-style site with free on-site parking and good public transport links Generous holiday allowance, including public holidays Matching contributory pension scheme Profit share bonus scheme Option to join a Share Save scheme A generous staff discount scheme Interested? Get in touch to find out more and have a confidential conversation about the role.