InterQuest

Mid-Level Software Engineer £50K & Junior Software Engineer- £35K (Hybrid / Manchester) Permanent Full-Time Hybrid Working We're working with a forward-thinking tech company that's transforming the car finance experience with simplicity. With a team of 300+ people spread across two Manchester locations, they're driven by solving customer problems and delivering an outstanding, world-class journey. No red tape - small, agile teams take ideas from start to finish, make quick decisions, try new things, and deliver value fast. They have a strong UK base with ambitions to scale globally and are backed by a leading private equity firm with a proven record in supporting high-growth technology businesses. This hybrid role only requires you to be in the office one day a week. The Opportunity We're looking for: Mid-Level Software Engineers - £50K salary 3-5 years' experience in C# .NET Core and AWS, committed to building reliable, high-performing platforms. Junior Developer - £35K salary, ideally 1-1.5 years of commercial experience in C# .NET Core, keen to grow in a supportive, innovative environment. What You'll Be Doing Working in small product-based squads to design, build, test, and deploy applications. Developing and maintaining C# .NET Core microservices in Docker, hosted in AWS. Building and integrating React-based web experiences. You'll be working with unit testing and test-driven development (TDD) to ensure code quality and reliability. Tech Stack Backend: C# .NET Core microservices Frontend: React Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Terraform What We're Looking For Essential Proficient in C# .NET Core for web services. Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms. Understanding of design patterns & SOLID principles. Experience with TDD and Unit Testing. Experience with React or willingness to learn. Why Join? Work on exciting, high-impact projects using the latest technologies Direct influence on product direction & department improvements. 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 2 years) + birthday & charity volunteering days off. Flexible hours & remote working options. Health Shield cash plan. Work alongside industry experts and grow your skills. If you're an experienced Software Engineer or an ambitious Junior Developer ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Senior DevOps Engineer -SC Security Clearance We're looking for 5 Senior DevOps Engineer's to join a critical digital team, supporting high-impact systems impacting UK citizens. This is your chance to work at the heart of government digital transformation - shaping and securing platforms that millions rely on daily. Senior DevOps Engineer -SC Security Clearance- Essential Expereince Active SC Security Clearance or the ability to undergo SC Security Clearance. Strong DevOps experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automation Expertise in Unix/Linux (RHEL/CentOS) and scripting with Bash, Python, or Go Significant experience with AWS cloud infrastructure Deep understanding of IaC tools: Terraform, Packer, CloudFormation. Expereince of administering MongoDB clusters or RDS (not just used as a developer). Strong Terraform experience including production managing modules, remote state, multi-env, or Terragrunt. Understanding of version control, state backends, and team collaboration (use with AWS resources is a strong plus). Excellent Kafka skills including in a production setting, consumer lag, partitioning, troubleshooting, tuning, scaling topics. Experience of designing, implementing, securing, and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms (ideally RHEL / CentOS) and developing solutions using scripting languages (Bash, Python, Go) Experience of developing and supporting cloud-based application platforms in AWS Experience across infrastructure, CI/CD, monitoring, and incident response. Knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (ideally Gitlab CI & Jenkins). Experience in designing and implementing best practices using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Packer, CloudFormation and Cloud-Init Skills in Containerization: Kubernetes, ECS/Fargate, Nomad, Security: Hashicorp Vault, PKI, TLS, NCSC Principles, Networking: VPC Peering, DNS, Service Mesh, Identity & Device Management: Keycloak, Entra ID, JAMF, Okta. Extensive and demonstrable experience in designing, building, maintaining Linux workloads running across multiple environments on a cloud platform such as AWS. Extensive experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform and automating legacy applications with scripting languages such as shell scripts, python. Extensive experience in designing and implementing best practices using CaC tools (Ansible) Extensive experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools (Gitlab, Github, Jenkins.) Extensive experience in building, deploying and securing containers using various strategies across multiple environments. Experience in using log management and aggregation tools such as Splunk. Senior DevOps Engineer -SC Security Clearance- Desirable Expereince Kafka experience within integrations within microservices or event driven architectures. Expereince of monitoring/observability with distributed tracing Data Lifecycle management with MongoDB or RDS. Expereince of CloudFormation, CDK, or multi-account architecture. The role is inside IR35 circa £550-£650.00 DOE- Long term contract until March 2026 Hyrid workign with ad hoc days on site in London or Leeds InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

SQL/Power BI Developer - £400 - £450 a day - 3 month contract - Outside IR35 - London/Hybrid We are looking for a SQL/ Power BI Developer to work on a Housing project with a local authority in london. You will be responsible for writing sql statements, creating SSRS reports then eventually creating Power BI reports. Strong SQL and Power BI skills required. Previous Housing experience a plus. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Interquest have a need for an experienced Cloud Migration Delivery Manager/Programme Manager to oversee the migration of our entire Technology estate from "on-premise" to cloud provision. The required candidate ideally will have had recent local government experience.The successful candidate must have the relevant experience of a similar migration at this scale and have exceptional programme management skills to keep the project to tight timeliness. Your role will be to lead the Migration Activity to move from "on-premise" provision to cloud services for the local government client . You will be responsible for the delivery of the safe and successful migration , creating and managing the programme plan and leading on the co-production of all the additional documentation for good governance and robust risk management . You will develop and lead stakeholder engagement to ensure the organisation understands requirements and assists where necessary for a successful migration . If you have current experience within Local Government and have ddemonstrable experience of implementing large scale cloud migration initiatives and managing the risks and impacts on council operations please send your CV/Profile to discuss great opportunity InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Integration Lead- Salesforce Education Cloud-Student Systems Implementation Integration Lead with experience of working on large enterprise-scale programmes, ideally in Higher Education, is needed to support a Salesforce Education Cloud, for our higher education client. The role will focus on the integration strategy and patterns, leading the development of integrations using Microsoft Azure PaaS, and support the interim and long-term transition from legacy systems (such as SITS) to cloud-native platforms. Integration Lead- Salesforce Education Cloud-Student Systems Implementation Essential Experience Proven experience as an Integration Architect or Lead Developer on enterprise-scale programmes, preferably in Higher Education. Excellent skills in designing and delivering integrations using Microsoft Azure PaaS (Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus,) Expertise in integration strategy, API management, and canonical data models. Experience of integrating with Salesforce (REST/SOAP APIs, platform events) and Canvas LMS or similar SaaS platforms. Familiarity with integrating legacy systems (SITS) with modern cloud-native systems. Solid understanding of Agile delivery, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and DevOps principles. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform). Exposure to integration monitoring and logging frameworks (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights). Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, including managing third-party vendors and internal teams. Integration Lead- Salesforce Education Cloud-Student Systems Implementation Desirable Experience Experience working in Higher Education with a good understanding of student lifecycle systems and data flows. Familiarity with data governance, security, GDPR, and identity management standards (SSO, OAuth). Experience working within public procurement frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud, LUPC, SUPC). Knowledge of event-driven architectures and message-based integrations. Agile delivery experience in multi-vendor, cross-functional environments 12-month contract-to start ASAP- Hybrid working 2 days on site per week in London £500-£550per day outside of IR35. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Agile Project Manager- Salesforce Education Cloud Agile Project Manager, ideally with expereince of Salesforce Education Cloud, or similar SaaS platforms is required to support our London University client to deliver the implementation of Salesforce Education Cloud and associated systems. The Agile Project Manager will be tasked with leading the day-to-day management of Salesforce Education Cloud implementation, leading the Agile delivery of the Salesforce Education Cloud platform and associated initiatives (UX, AI tools, dashboards). Agile Project Manager- Salesforce Education Cloud Essential Experience Experience of managing large-scale digital transformation or CRM/ERP implementations. Strong understanding of delivery and integration of Salesforce (ideally Education Cloud) or similar SaaS platforms. Experience working with multiple suppliers in a complex stakeholder environment. Strong stakeholder management, particularly in Higher Education or similar public sector settings. Understanding of Azure-based integration and identity management (SSO, APIs). Confident managing budgets, timelines, dependencies, and change control. Ability to set up and facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews) across hybrid supplier and university teams. Skills to support the formation of cross-functional delivery teams with clearly defined goals and ways of working. Expereince of managing project delivery through DevOps or equivalent tools, ensuring clear visibility of sprint progress and backlog health. Familiarity with project governance frameworks, reporting, and risk management processes. Agile Project Manager- Salesforce Education Cloud- Desirable Expereince Desirable Experience & Skills Experience with Salesforce Education Cloud (HEDA, student journey, engagement tools). Experience with other students system implementation or migration (i.e. SITS: eVision) Knowledge of Canvas LMS integration or similar academic platforms. Exposure to AI tools, chatbots, or analytics for student engagement and support. Background in UX/UI-led projects, including accessibility and mobile responsiveness. Experience with UK Higher Education regulations, including GDPR and HESA reporting. Familiarity with public procurement frameworks (G-Cloud, LUPC, SUPC). Delivery experience across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models. 12 month contract with hybrid workign of 2 days per week on site in London £500.00 per day outside of IR35 InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Design Lead Salesforce Education Cloud- Student Systems Implementation Design Lead with expereince of SITS (data models, integration points, student records lifecycle) and experience in design leadership for large-scale transformation or CRM/ERP/student systems programmes, is needed to support the implementation of Salesforce Education Cloud for our higher education client. The Design Lead will take ownership of the end-to-end solution design and lead the requirements-to-design translation process. The Design Lead will work with a team of business analysts, act as the key liaison with business stakeholders, internal IT, and enterprise architecture, and coordinate closely with the implementation partner to ensure business needs are accurately captured and reflected in solution delivery. Design Lead Salesforce Education Cloud- Student Systems Implementation Essential Experience Strong experience in design leadership for large-scale transformation or CRM/ERP/student systems programmes. Demonstrable knowledge of the student lifecycle and academic business processes in Higher Education. Working knowledge of Salesforce Education Cloud, Canvas LMS, or similar platforms. Experience with SITS (Tribal) including knowledge of its data models, integration points, and student records lifecycle. Experience managing or working with business analysis functions, with a hands-on approach to requirements gathering and refinement. Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills - able to work across business, IT, and supplier landscapes. Excellent understanding of Agile delivery practices, including design sprints, iterative delivery, backlog grooming and user stories. Skilled in producing design artefacts (e.g., journey maps, process flows, user stories, wireframes) and using tools like Lucidchart, Miro, or equivalent. Design Lead Salesforce Education Cloud- Student Systems Implementation Desirable Experience Knowledge of Higher Education regulatory requirements, HESA reporting, and GDPR compliance. Experience with Salesforce HEDA, student communities, or AI/automation use cases in education. Understanding of UX/UI best practices, accessibility standards (WCAG), and student engagement strategies. Familiarity with Azure Integration, API-first designs, and identity management (SSO). Exposure to Canvas LMS implementation or integration with CRM/student platforms. Experience working in multi-vendor environments and within public procurement frameworks (G-Cloud, SUPC, LUPC). 12 months £500-£550.00 per day outside of IR35- Hybrid working with 2 days on site per week in London InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Great opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a private equity backed tech company in Manchester as they scale in 2025. You'd join a product-based squad within a larger engineering function and would be given the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the product you work on, from ideation through to deployment and maintenance. Each squad decides the methodologies and practices they use, and the business has created an experimental culture, following a build, measure and learn approach to get quick feedback and deliver valuable increments. The existing group are very open minded, they value teamwork over individual heroics and focus on engineering best practice like TDD and Pair Programming. Skills: C#, .NET Core, React REST APIs, Microservices AWS, Terraform, Docker CI/CD, TDD, Pair Programming The money is good too - up to £50k plus benefits including hybrid working (1 day per week in Manchester). If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I will contact you ASAP. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Senior Python Software Engineer Contract - Outside IR35 Day Rate: Up to £725 (DOE) Immediate Start Location: UK Remote Opportunity: Our UK leading client is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers who enjoy building products end-to-end. You'll join a collaborative team where your expertise in backend systems (with Python as a core strength) will help shape the next stage of our platform. While you'll have the chance to work across the stack, backend problem-solving and scalability will be central to this role. Your Experience: 5+ years professional experience with Python (or a comparable language) Solid understanding of modern web application design Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and NoSQL databases Knowledge of event-driven architectures Strong background in cloud environments (AWS Serverless and/or GCP) Commitment to quality through automation and testing Experience maintaining and observing production systems (monitoring, tracing, RUM) Proven history of working in teams with strong engineering practices Ability to balance technical decisions with product value and user outcomes Enthusiasm for learning, experimenting, and continuous improvement The Role: Work in a cross-functional squad alongside product managers, designers, and other engineers Contribute across the full software lifecycle - planning, building, deploying, and running systems Take ownership with a "you build it, you run it" mindset, from commit to production Collaborate directly with end-users and internal teams to understand needs and deliver value Operate across multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Drive system observability and reliability with tools like Datadog Help shape our engineering culture by mentoring, sharing knowledge, and encouraging best practices Push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and ensure delivery of meaningful solutions Tech Stack: Cloud: GCP, AWS, Azure Languages: Python, TypeScript, JavaScript Frameworks: Django Rest Framework, Vue.js, container-based and serverless architectures Databases: MongoDB, DynamoDB Tooling & Monitoring: GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Kubernetes, Celery, EventBridge, DataDog Immediate starts available. Candidates must be based in the UK and have full working rights. Sponsorship is not available. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Integration Developer - Salesforce Education Cloud-Student Systems Implementation Integration Developer with experience of working on large enterprise-scale programmes, ideally in Higher Education, is needed to support a Salesforce Education Cloud, for our higher education client. The role will focus on the integration development using Microsoft Azure PaaS, and support the interim and long-term transition from legacy systems (such as SITS) to cloud-native platforms. Integration Developer- Salesforce Education Cloud-Student Systems Implementation Essential Experience Proven experience as an Integration Developer on enterprise-scale programmes, preferably in Higher Education. Excellent skills in designing and delivering integrations using Microsoft Azure PaaS (Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus,) Expertise in integration strategy, API management, and canonical data models. Experience of integrating with Salesforce (REST/SOAP APIs, platform events) and Canvas LMS or similar SaaS platforms. Familiarity with integrating legacy systems (SITS) with modern cloud-native systems. Solid understanding of Agile delivery, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and DevOps principles. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform). Exposure to integration monitoring and logging frameworks (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights). Integration Developer- Salesforce Education Cloud-Student Systems Implementation Desirable Experience Experience working in Higher Education with a good understanding of student lifecycle systems and data flows. Familiarity with data governance, security, GDPR, and identity management standards (SSO, OAuth). Experience working within public procurement frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud, LUPC, SUPC). Knowledge of event-driven architectures and message-based integrations. Agile delivery experience in multi-vendor, cross-functional environments 12-month contract-to start ASAP- Hybrid working 2 days on site per week in London £400-£500per day outside of IR35. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Tester-Salesforce- Azure Integration-Salesforce-Cloud Tester with strong skills in integration testing across cloud platforms is needed to support our Higher education client on a salesforce education cloud implementation. The Tester will be tasked with validating with validating end-to-end integrations and ensure all non-functional requirements, across performance, security, reliability, and automation whilst building test coverage into CI/CD pipelines ensuring quality at speed in an Agile, DevOps-enabled environment. Tester-Salesforce- Azure Integration-Salesforce-Cloud- Essential Expereince Experience in system integration testing across distributed systems and cloud platforms. Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure integration services (Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, API Management). Experience with REST API testing, Swagger/OpenAPI validation, and API test automation. Solid background in non-functional testing, including performance, security, and resilience testing. Capability in DevOps testing, with the ability to embed test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar. Experience of using test automation and load testing tools (Postman, JMeter, Locust, Selenium, or ReadyAPI) Experience of monitoring/logging platforms such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or Log Analytics. Strong defect management, documentation, and test traceability skills using tools like Azure Boards, Jira, or TestRail. Tester-Salesforce- Azure Integration-Salesforce-Cloud- Desirable Expereince Experience with Higher Education systems, especially SITS and student lifecycle integrations. Expereince of Salesforce Education Cloud and Canvas LMS APIs and data structures. Knowledge of GDPR compliance, security testing, and data masking in test environments. Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code and test environment automation. Experience with contract testing frameworks (Pact) and API mocking/stubbing approaches. ISTQB Foundation or equivalent testing qualification. 12 month contract with scope to extend Hybrid workign with 2 days on site per week in London £400.00 per day outside of IR35 InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Job purpose: The security analyst will join a small security team for one of our clients in Central London. you will be a subject matter expert on all aspects of security to include mail security, web security, infrastructure security and end user device security. The security analyst plays a key role in driving and improving and technology security at the organisation, providing expert advice and reliable guidance to a broad range of colleagues and stakeholders to achieve this. Key Accountabilities: • Proactively assess device and application logs for security vulnerabilities, as well as investigate causes and ultimately resolve or mitigate those vulnerabilities • Lead and investigate security breaches and cyber incidents, providing timely resolution to agreed service level agreements/expectations • Install Security updates/measures in line with best practices to ensure that the client is protected against the latest cyber security threats • Work with third parties and internal teams to schedule proactive penetration tests, ensuring that vulnerabilities are resolved or mitigated • Support the delivery of security training to all end users • Regular monitoring of potential security risks externally and internally, provide clear expert advice and reliable guidance • Manage regular security assessments of various key services • Regularly assess key third party suppliers to ensure their security compliance • Work with operational and delivery teams to ensure security design principles have been evaluated and adopted • Provide clear expert advice and reliable guidance to end users on all things relating to cybersecurity • Effectively collaborate with internal teams in relation to cybersecurity audits, including the resolution of outstanding actions • Manage the creation and regular updating of Security policies • A proactive approach to supporting a welcoming and respectful working environment for all colleagues at the organisation. Knowledge, skills and experience Essential: • Relevant experience working as an effective Security Analyst • Strong understanding of mail filtering technologies • Strong understanding of Cloud infrastructure technologies, including encryption • Demonstrable experience of working with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and Purview • Excellent understanding of security frameworks (NIST and Cyber Essentials) • Ability to lead and manage third party providers • Strong understanding of incident response processes and methodologies including leading and managing incidents • Lead on root cause analysis, providing relevant documentation including recommendations • indemonstrable experience of implementing a robust and trustworthy security configuration for various devices, ensuring that all security protocols are effectively set up to protect against unauthorised access and potential threats • Proficient with SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and Azure security tools. • Experience of leading on technical vulnerability assessments and regular penetration testing of IT systems and processes to identify potential vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for risk mitigation • Experience in testing and reviewing new security solutions • A strong commitment to supporting of diversity, inclusion, respect and dignity in the workplace InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.