Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited

Build technology that matters. Join an engineering team delivering secure, highly available cloud platforms that support critical public safety services across the UK. Based in Leicestershire, you'll work on mission-critical systems where reliability, resilience and innovation are essential, playing a key role in modernising the technology behind services that make a real difference every day. Our client is a long-established UK technology business undergoing an exciting engineering transformation. With significant investment in cloud technologies, AI-assisted development and modern engineering practices, they're building a culture focused on innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence engineering standards, introduce new ideas and help shape the future of DevOps within an organisation where your work has genuine real-world impact. DevOps Engineer Up to £65,000 Hybrid (Leicestershire - Tuesday & Wednesday Onsite) SC Clearance Required What You'll Be Doing Design, build and improve secure AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code. Enhance CI/CD pipelines, automation and deployment reliability. Embed DevSecOps principles and security tooling into the software delivery lifecycle. Improve observability, monitoring and platform resilience. Drive automation and AI-assisted engineering practices. Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure and Support teams to improve delivery and engineering standards. Bring fresh ideas, challenge existing ways of working and help shape the future DevOps strategy. What We're Looking For You'll ideally have experience with: AWS and Terraform Kubernetes (EKS desirable) CI/CD pipelines and automation Containerisation and Linux DevSecOps, SAST/DAST and cloud security best practices Monitoring, logging and observability Agile/Scrum environments Must be able to achieve Security Clearance to agreed National levels Clean driving license and have access to a vehicle for use. Must already have the permanent right to work in the UK Proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Want to join a software business going through major platform modernisation, product growth, and technical transformation? This fully remote opportunity will see you joining a collaborative engineering team working on a specialist SaaS platform used across the food and beverage industry. You ll be involved in modernising a large-scale product suite, migrating legacy .Net applications towards .Net Core, building new functionality, improving scalability, and helping shape the future architecture of the platform. There s a huge amount of change happening across the business right now, including the integration of a newly acquired platform and a complete refresh of the product experience. What you ll be doing Developing software using C# and .Net Supporting migration work from .Net 4.7 to .Net Core Working with SQL to build and optimise complex queries Collaborating closely with QA and DevOps functions within Scrum teams Working towards product roadmap goals and client change requests What we re looking for 3-5 years professional experience Experience with C#.Net development Strong SQL skills Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams Collaborative approach and good communication skills (Not essential) Frontend experience with Vue.js, React, or Angular would be beneficial You do not need to tick every single box. If you re stronger on backend development and keen to broaden your frontend experience, the team can support that growth. The role is fully remote with a top end salary of £50k plus benefits like private healthcare and 34 days holiday. This is a great opportunity for somebody who enjoys modern engineering practices, collaborative product development, and solving complex technical challenges in a business investing heavily in technology. If this sounds like your next role - click apply as we have interview slots available! All applicants must have permanent residency (British citizenship/ILR/settled status) in the UK. Applicants from abroad or without permanent residency will be unsuccessful. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Lead Engineer (Golang) £70,000-£90,000 + Bonus South West London Office-Based (5 Days per Week) Build More Than Software. What if the systems you built helped protect critical infrastructure around the world? We're working with an innovative cyber security company that's scaling rapidly and looking for a Lead Principal Engineer to become the technical right hand to the Head of Development. This is a rare opportunity to shape architecture, influence engineering standards and drive the adoption of AI-assisted development all while staying hands-on with the code. If you're looking for genuine technical ownership rather than endless meetings, keep reading. The Role You'll sit at the heart of the engineering team, turning business requirements into robust technical solutions and giving developers the clarity they need to build with confidence. Working closely with the Head of Development, you'll shape architectural decisions, own detailed technical design and become the go-to person for technical leadership across the backend team. What You'll Be Doing Define technical solutions alongside the Head of Development. Own detailed system design and technical specifications. Lead backend development using Golang and modern microservices. Mentor engineers and raise technical standards. Champion secure software engineering and DevSecOps. Drive AI-assisted development, from rapid prototyping through to code review. Build secure, scalable APIs and distributed systems. Improve performance, reliability and engineering quality. What You'll Bring Strong commercial experience with Golang . Expertise building microservices and distributed systems. Proven technical leadership experience. Strong architecture and systems design skills. Experience with Docker, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and secure CI/CD. A security-first mindset. Confidence mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. Experience using AI to accelerate software delivery. Bonus Points For Cyber security or regulated industry experience. Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. OWASP, ISO 27001 or IEC 62443. Open-source contributions.

We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join an existing technology team delivering complex business and systems change as they move from legacy to modern technology. This role will suit an experienced Business Analyst who is comfortable operating within Agile delivery environments and working closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You'll play a key role in understanding business needs, translating requirements into actionable deliverables, and ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value. The successful candidate will have experience working on complex technology-focused projects, collaborating with development teams, architects, product owners and business stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities Produce, analyse and document business requirements through workshops, interviews and stakeholder engagement. Translate business needs into clear user stories, functional requirements and acceptance criteria. Analyse existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement, automation and optimisation. Support solution design by ensuring business requirements are accurately understood and delivered. Manage stakeholder expectations across multiple business functions and technical teams. Produce high-quality documentation including process maps, requirements specifications and business cases. Support change initiatives from discovery through to implementation and benefits realisation. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Business Analyst within complex technical environments. Strong experience working within Agile delivery frameworks. Ability to gather, document and prioritise requirements from multiple stakeholders. Experience creating user stories, process maps, workflows and acceptance criteria. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to challenge constructively and drive clarity in ambiguous situations. Experience supporting end-to-end project and change delivery. Desirable Experience Comfortable suggesting templates and new ways of working Experience maintaining SharePoint sites Understanding of business process improvement methodologies. What's on Offer Fixed-term contract running until the projected programme end date of December 2028 Salary £50,000 - £60,000 Hybrid working model (3 days per week onsite in Sutton-in-Ashfield) Opportunity to work on significant business and technology transformation initiatives Collaborative and supportive team environment Career development and progression opportunities We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

We are seeking a Penetration Tester to join a growing Offensive Security team within a specialist cyber security consultancy. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a time of significant investment and growth, helping to strengthen existing testing services while contributing to the development of new capabilities across areas such as Red Teaming, Operational Technology (OT), Threat-Led Security Testing and emerging technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering penetration testing engagements, supporting process improvement initiatives, and helping to build a scalable and mature testing function. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional development, certification support and future progression into senior or leadership positions. JOB ROLE - PENETRATION TESTER LOCATION - LONDON (OCCASIONAL ON-SITE WORK) SALARY - £45,000-£55,000 + BENEFITS Key Responsibilities Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing engagements across: Internal infrastructure External infrastructure Web applications Networks and systems Perform configuration and build reviews using recognised security frameworks and benchmarks. Produce clear, concise and actionable technical reports detailing findings, risk ratings and remediation recommendations. Utilise industry-standard security testing tools including Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark and related technologies. Work directly with clients and stakeholders, presenting findings and providing remediation guidance where required. Support the continuous improvement of testing methodologies, processes and documentation. Assist in creating and maintaining standard operating procedures, testing guides and knowledge-sharing materials. Collaborate with wider cyber security teams to support service development and research initiatives. Contribute to research and development activities across new security testing disciplines and technologies. Participate in occasional out-of-hours and on-site engagements where client requirements dictate. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 2 3 years' experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment or offensive security. Experience conducting: Internal and external infrastructure testing Web application security testing Security assessments and audits Vulnerability identification and validation Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, routing and firewall technologies. Experience working with Windows, Linux and macOS environments. Familiarity with security assessment tools such as: Burp Suite Nessus Metasploit Nmap Wireshark Experience producing high-quality technical reports and client-facing documentation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload independently. Comfortable working in a consultancy or client-facing environment. Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Desirable Skills & Certifications CREST CRT, CPSA, CCT or equivalent certification. OSCP or similar offensive security qualification. Cyber Scheme accreditation. CHECK Team Member status.

Microsoft Fabric Azure Lakehouse Data Engineering Not all Data Engineering roles are created equal. Some involve maintaining legacy ETL processes and producing reports nobody reads. This isn't one of those roles You will help shape and enhance a modern cloud-based data platform that's central to how a large, complex organisation makes decisions, improves services and drives transformation. You'll be joining a well-established data function where Data Governance, Architecture, Engineering and BI all work together to build something genuinely valuable. The foundations are already in place. Now it's about taking things to the next level. What you'll be doing You'll play a key role in designing, building and optimising a modern Microsoft data platform centred around Fabric, Lakehouse architecture and scalable data pipelines. Working closely with your data colleagues and wider technology teams, you'll help ensure high-quality data flows seamlessly across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Building and maintaining data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric Designing and optimising Lakehouse and data storage solutions Developing ETL and data transformation processes Integrating data from multiple business-critical applications Creating scalable and efficient data models Improving data quality, governance and reliability Supporting testing, performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to turn business requirements into robust data solutions What we're looking for We're less interested in job titles and more interested in capability. You'll likely have experience in several of the following: Microsoft Fabric Azure Data Factory Advanced SQL Data Warehousing / Data Lakes / Lakehouse Architecture ETL Development Data Modelling Power BI You'll also be someone who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes and working collaboratively within a modern technology environment. This is a 2 year Fixed Term Contract where you will visit the central London offices once a fortnight. The ideal person You'll thrive here if you: Enjoy building rather than maintaining Like working on enterprise-scale data challenges Can translate business requirements into technical solutions Care about data quality and engineering best practice Enjoy working with architects, analysts and stakeholders across the business Want to help shape the future direction of a growing data platform Why apply? This is an opportunity to work with one of the most modern Microsoft data stacks available today, including Microsoft Fabric, while helping evolve a large-scale data environment that continues to grow in both complexity and importance. If you're a Data Engineer who enjoys building scalable cloud-based solutions and wants to make a genuine impact rather than simply keeping the lights on, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation.

Are you experienced operating with Epicor? Do you want to join a leading motorsports team? As they continue to push the boundaries of performance and technology, they are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performance environment and make an impact on the success of a world class organisation with state of the art facilities. As an Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the ongoing development, maintenance, and optimisation of the Epicor ERP system. Your knowledge of relevant programming languages and your understanding of ERP systems will be critical in ensuring that the organisation s business processes are streamlined, efficient, and fit for purpose. Your role will include: Development, customisation, and maintenance of Epicor ERP. Write and optimise code using C# or VB.Net, and T-SQL to support various functions within Epicor. Assist in the integration of Epicor ERP with other business-critical applications. Key Requirements: Experience with C# / VB.Net developing applications. Experience with T-SQL for writing queries and reports. Experience working for a manufacturing organisation or similar. Understanding of engineering architecture within a manufacturing environment. Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience. Benefits: Bonus subject to team performance / private healthcare / free food and drink on-site / life insurance / free on-site gym / contributory pension scheme Location: Buckinghamshire Work Model: 4 days a week in office with 1 day from home.

Love solving complex engineering problems with software? Want to see your code directly influence performance in a high-performance engineering environment? We're working with a leading Motorsport team operating at the cutting edge of technology and performance. They're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of a business-critical lifing system, helping to develop, enhance and support applications that underpin key operational decisions across the organisation. What you'll be doing This is a varied role combining software development, systems support, business analysis and stakeholder engagement. You'll be responsible for developing and optimising a specialist engineering application, supporting its underlying infrastructure and database architecture, and working closely with users across multiple departments to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions that add genuine business value. Key responsibilities include: Developing and enhancing applications using C#, VB.NET and SQL Server Supporting and improving a specialist lifing management system Working with Azure DevOps to manage development activities and stakeholder expectations Monitoring application performance, database optimisation and data management Investigating and resolving application issues Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams to deliver improvements Evaluating technical solutions and recommending best-practice approaches Supporting compliance, security and governance requirements across IT systems. What we're looking for You'll likely be an experienced Software Engineer who enjoys working closely with end users and seeing the direct impact of your work. We're particularly interested in people with: Strong C# and .NET development experience Experience building and supporting WinForms applications Good SQL Server / T-SQL knowledge Understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns and class inheritance Experience working with application databases and software support Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience. Benefits: Bonus subject to team performance / private healthcare / free food and drink on-site / life insurance / life assurance / free on-site gym / contributory pension scheme Location: Buckinghamshire Work Model: 4 days a week in office with 1 day from home.

Do you want to lead frontend delivery for a SaaS business? Are you a React specialist looking for a lead role? Do you want to own the frontend stack, drive best practices, and work on a high-impact product used across the construction industry? You'll join a company at the forefront of biometric access control and workforce management software, where you ll lead frontend development with a hands on approach, mentor developers, and complete a major Angular-to-React migration project. You'll deliver product improvements, new features, customer change requests, and overall help scale our flagship product. Ideally your skills will include: A strong skillset in React Previous experience using Angular Exprience mentoring developers Proficiency in Typescript, HTML, and CSS Experience using Agile processes Salary: up to £70k depending on experience Location: Remote with a Solihull based office if you wish to use it. If this sounds like an opportunity you're keen on, please apply as we have interview slots available! Please note that you need to have full right to work and be based in the UK to apply for this role. Applications from abroad will not be considered at this time. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you want the opportunity to lead the cloud operations for globally expanding market leader? Our client is a leading supplier of software into the hospitality and higher education industry who are currently growing at circa 15% per annum. In this role you will be a hands-on technical leader who will actively write code, develop critical architectural solutions, and drive technical innovation, leading the engineering function within their payment systems function. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Mentor, guide and develop team members in both personal and technical growth. - Lead code and architectural reviews. - Design and implement solutions based on CQRS and Event Bus Architecture with a strong focus on AWS environments. - Collaborate with developers, product managers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and maintain software quality. KEY EXPERIENCE - Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts. - Strong background in C# & .Net technologies. - Experience in Unit Testing & Integration Testing. - Experience in CI/CD Pipeline Development - Experience with AWS - Interest/Experience with AI Development SALARY - UP TO £75,000 LOCATION - MILTON KEYNES (1 Days per week) BENEFITS: - Performance related bonus scheme - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - 2 wellbeing days per year - Christmas shut-down period - Company pension, private health care, life assurance + additional flexible benefits We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Do you want to join a high-impact transformation programme and shape the future of AI at the heart of the UK gas industry. Are you passionate about automation and machine learning? This one's for you. About the company This organisation plays a critical role in the UK gas market, acting as the Central Data Service Provider and overseeing the delivery of essential data services. While operating in a regulated environment, the team embraces a start-up mindset, using data and automation to solve complex industry challenges. What you'll be doing This is a hands-on engineering role with strategic potential. You'll work on cutting-edge AI/ML solutions and help the business realise tangible, data-driven outcomes. You'll: Design, build and deploy AI and automation tools across the business Partner with architecture teams to embed AI in core services Develop data mining techniques for structured and unstructured data Drive innovation and identify emerging use cases for AI/ML Translate technical concepts for stakeholders across varying levels of digital maturity Champion ethical AI practices and ensure responsible development You'll also play a key role in major transformation projects, shaping the way AI supports operations across the energy landscape. What we're looking for We'd love to see: A degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or equivalent practical experience Experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions Familiarity with AWS, Azure or GCP Understanding of APIs, data pipelines, and automation tools Awareness of AI governance and ethical frameworks But above all, we want someone curious, collaborative, and keen to shape how AI is embedded into a future-focused organisation. What's in it for you? Alongside a salary of up to £45,000 and a discretionary 10% bonus and hybrid working, you'll benefit from: Pension contribution up to 12% 28 days' holiday + bank holidays + the ability to buy more Private medical insurance for you and your family (Bupa) Income protection & life assurance Health cashback plan (Medicash) + 24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing support Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Enhanced family-friendly policies Annual professional membership paid for Ongoing training, development and clear career pathways A collaborative, inclusive team with a strong innovation mindset What's next? If you're looking to make a real difference with AI, working on large-scale projects with long-term impact, we'd love to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you want the opportunity to lead the cloud operations for globally expanding market leader? Our client is a leading supplier of software into the hospitality and higher education industry who are currently growing at circa 15% per annum. This role will be leading their successful cloud operations team, leading the team of engineers, driving automation and supporting the development teams with robust CI/CD infrastructure in a hands-on leadership role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Oversee day-to-day cloud operations, including monitoring, incident response and trouble shooting. - Leading and managing short and long term project planning. - Developing and implementing cloud governance, security and compliance. - Leading automation and IaC improvements. - Providing mentorship and professional development for the team of cloud engineers. KEY EXPERIENCE - 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience - Strong knowledge of IaC and configuration management tools (Terraform & Ansible or similar) - Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing cloud infrastructure projects - Experience in cloud monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning - Experience with CI/CD tools and supporting development workflows SALARY - UP TO £80,000 LOCATION - MILTON KEYNES (2 Days per month) BENEFITS: - Performance related bonus scheme - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - 2 wellbeing days per year - Christmas shut-down period - Company pension, private health care, life assurance + additional flexible benefits We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.