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We're looking for a hands-on Tech Lead to lead the design and delivery of a complex, secure, and scalable AWS data platform within a public services client. This is a senior leadership role requiring not just strong technical capability, but the confidence and experience to lead delivery across a highly regulated programme with complex internal and external stakeholders . You'll act as the technical authority for the platform, guiding a small multi-disciplinary team while working closely with client architects, security leads, product owners, and delivery leadership to ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and delivered incrementally to production. This role suits someone who is technically deep, delivery-focused, and comfortable owning decisions in challenging environments . Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Provide clear technical leadership across data engineering, analytics engineering, and DevOps. Own end-to-end technical design and delivery of the AWS data platform. Translate complex, high-level requirements into pragmatic architectures, delivery plans, and well-scoped work packages. Take accountability for technical decisions, trade-offs, and delivery outcomes. Lead technical risk management in a complex, regulated delivery environment. Platform & Data Architecture Design and govern data ingestion, transformation, storage, and access patterns using: Amazon S3 (data lake) AWS Glue (ETL, PySpark, Crawlers, orchestration) Amazon Redshift (data warehousing and analytics) Drive data modelling best practices (star/snowflake schemas, performance optimisation). Optimise Redshift performance (distribution/sort keys, WLM, concurrency scaling, Spectrum where appropriate). Design reliable, cost-optimised ETL/ELT pipelines using Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, and event-driven patterns. Stakeholder Management & Communication Act as a senior technical interface with client stakeholders, architects, and delivery leadership. Clearly articulate technical decisions, risks, and dependencies to both technical and non-technical audiences. Build trust and credibility in a challenging stakeholder landscape. Provide regular technical reporting and progress updates. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Lead Data Engineer delivering AWS-based data platforms. Strong hands-on experience with: Amazon S3 (data lake design, partitioning, life cycle management) AWS Glue (PySpark jobs, crawlers, catalog, orchestration) Amazon Redshift (performance tuning, WLM, Spectrum) Excellent Python (PySpark) and advanced SQL skills. Strong experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation). Deep understanding of security and governance in regulated or public sector environments. Demonstrable experience leading delivery in complex programmes with multiple stakeholders. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and lead at senior levels. Comfortable working in Agile delivery environments.

If you're a Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives on building meaningful applications, we might have the perfect match. This role blends Laravel PHP Back End expertise with a React + TypeScript Front End, giving you the opportunity to work on full stack solutions for tech for good projects. As this role will be working within a consultancy, this also provides you the chance to work alongside numerous exciting clients and develop your skill set further! As the team includes such a lovely bunch, the requirements will be 1 x week in the office in Bristol with other flexibilities alongside this. Salary: £65,000 & benefits. This is a great role for anyone looking to work in a business that actions real change. Drop me your CV and contact number to to talk further.

Contract Technical Author - Aerospace/UAV 6-month contract | Extension likely | Hybrid (3 days onsite) | Near Salisbury This contract exists because this business is doing something new. You'll be brought in to create the foundations for how complex UAV platforms are documented , supporting both customers in the field and internal engineering teams as the organisation scales. You'll work inside a high-performing aerospace SME that designs, builds and manufactures its own aircraft in-house . Engineers, manufacturing and support sit side-by-side, giving you real access to the platform - not just documents and assumptions. What you'll deliver System Operating and Maintenance Manuals Training courseware and supporting publications Clear, structured documentation aligned to S1000D and STE Practical ways of working so future authoring requests can be delivered with ease Why this contract stands out Greenfield authoring challenge - you're shaping the approach, not maintaining Legacy docs Hands-on access to the platform , with time onsite encouraged Fast decision-making in an SME that prototypes, iterates and improves quickly Standards used properly , where safety, airworthiness and clarity matter What will make you a fit Experience authoring technical publications in aerospace, defence or UAV environments Confident with S1000D, STE and modular documentation Comfortable working independently and close to engineering teams Eligible for Security Clearance (or already hold it) Contract details Initial 6 months , strong likelihood of extension to 12 Hybrid working: 3 days onsite , flexible hours Day rate open to discussion - the right expertise is the priority Apply to this advert for immediate consideration.

MOVEit Administrator MOVEit/Secure File Transfer/MOVEit Transfer/MOVEit Automation/6 months/Full-Remote We are seeking an experienced MOVEit Administrator to join a critical project on a 6-month contract. You'll be responsible for managing and optimising MOVEit Transfer and Automation solutions, enforcing secure file transfer policies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Required Strong experience administering MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Automation. Proven knowledge of secure file transfer protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS). Experience with encryption technologies such as PGP. Hands-on experience with automation, REST APIs, and Scripting. Familiarity with GDPR and compliance requirements. Strong troubleshooting, monitoring, and support skills. Document MOVEit standards, best practice and workflows. Consistently maintain detailed documentation for troubleshooting and system configurations Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, DevOps, and development, to deploy and integrate MOVEit solutions with other applications and systems. Contract Details 6 months Fully Remote Day Rate: £300 Inside IR35 ASAP Start 2-Stage Interview Process Please apply now or contact me directly if this role looks like a good fit. From there I'll be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. MOVEit/Secure File Transfer/MOVEit Transfer/MOVEit Automation/6 months/Full-Remote

SC Cleared Python Developer C/C++ | Data Processing | Kubernetes | Sonar Systems | Hybrid (Southamptom) SR2 is partnered with an industry leading consultancy on the Defence programme, supporting critical Defence innovation, and we're looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join the team. This role will focus on developing robust, production-grade APIs, building data pipelines, and delivering software applications into secure containerised environments. You'll work closely with scientists, engineers, and domain experts to ensure sonar data is processed, shared, and operationally ready. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop APIs for data streaming across multiple protocols (HTTP RPC, WebSockets, TCP, UDP) using JSON/Protobuf Support engineers and scientists in adopting and using APIs effectively Build and maintain data processing pipelines in collaboration with domain experts Review and contribute to codebases across Python and C++ Create and maintain unit and integration tests for reliability and quality Deliver applications into container orchestration systems like Kubernetes Document design decisions and ensure knowledge sharing across teams Solve complex technical challenges across multi-technology environments Skills & Experience Required: Strong background in software engineering and data management principles Proven expertise with Python and a strongly-typed language (C/C++) Extensive experience designing and deploying production-grade APIs Hands-on experience delivering operational software into live environments Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerisation workflows Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, especially in multi-team projects Commitment to software quality, best practices, and technical documentation The Details: 6 months Rate: £500 p/d Location: Hybrid, Southampton 1-2 days per week Start: ASAP

Service Designer - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 Rate: Circa £450/day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote (UK-based only) Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 3 - 6 months initially Clearance Required: Active SC clearance Sector Experience Required: Must have recent HMRC project experience We're supporting a consultancy partner on a major HMRC-aligned public sector programme and are looking for an experienced Service Designer to join the team. This role is Embedded in a multi-disciplinary agile team delivering to GDS standards. Key responsibilities: Leading service design activities across the full life cycle Mapping user journeys, identifying pain points, and improving end-to-end experiences Facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement to ensure services meet user needs Collaborating with researchers, content designers, interaction designers, and product teams Producing artefacts such as service blueprints, journey maps, and prototypes Supporting service assessments and aligning with GDS service standard requirements Skills & experience required: Active SC Clearance Strong public sector digital experience, particularly within HMRC Deep understanding of service design principles in government Experience delivering within agile teams Ability to confidently engage stakeholders and contribute to strategic direction If you're a seasoned Service Designer with HMRC experience and active SC clearance, we'd love to hear from you. Interviews will take place this week - apply now to be considered.

Cloud Developer - SC Cleared - AWS SR2 is looking for a Cloud Developer for a high-profile government project underway. This role will support a new project for a leading consulting client of ours working within the public sector space. Experience required: SC cleared IAC CircleCI Python or NodeJS AWS Serverless Event Streaming This is an urgent role looking to start ASAP with interviews happening w/c 6th January.

Software Engineer - Full Stack - Java/Scala SR2 are delighted to help grow a new Scala Software Engineering team with a Public Sector body with this Full Stack Software Engineer position for somebody well versed in Scala, Java and JavaScript. You will be working as part of a new Agile team on a greenfield scalable solution helping make the lives of UK citizens easier. You should have demonstrable experience of building responsive full stack systems with Java, Scala and JavaScript (React is the framework being utilised). Skills: Scala JavaScript (React) Java SQL AWS Continuous Integration RESTful APIs This will be a 2 stage interview process with an initial 6 month contract offered outside of IR35 and day rate of up to £650 p/d. There is long term potential on this new piece of work also so a very good opportunity for a Scala engineer to find their next long term engagement. Please apply or get in touch with Jack at SR2 for further details.

Interaction Designer | Public Sector | Inside & Outside IR35 | Remote SR2 are working with a highly reputable consultancy to scale teams for public sector projects. The public sector projects are for interesting workstreams across Alpha and beta phases. We are looking for Interaction Designers that are available to start throughout January/Feb. We have contracts which are outside and inside IR35 with circa £450-500/day and £550/day, respectively. Contract lengths are mostly 6 months. At the moment we are focusing on projects across NHS digital, Test and Trace, DFE, HMPPS and UKHSA, therefore we are looking for people with solid GDS experience and who have worked in agile teams. Interviews will happen over the coming weeks with start dates ASAP. Interaction Designer | Public Sector | Inside & Outside IR35

Senior Business Analyst | GDS | Product Outside IR35 | Remote | 6 months | £475-525 per day SR2 are recruiting for a contract Senior BA/Product Consultant to join a consultancy who are working on a secure Government programme. You will need to be eligible for SC Clearance in order to apply. This is a hybrid BA/Product role and will require someone who has experience across both disciplines. Candidates should have hands on BA experience working in an agile digital delivery team owning the user story process alongside product management skills across scope management, MVP and prioritisation. This is a long-term rolling contract outside of IR35. Experience required: 5 years + BA experience Product Management experience Exposure to GDS (Government Digital Service) standards Strong Agile experience Background in consulting Excellent stakeholder management skills This is an excellent chance to join a long-term digital transformation programme within UK government.