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TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Software Developer to join our growing Integrations and Decisioning team. Day to Day You'll Be: Design and build reliable backend systems and infrastructure tooling Use TDD to write high-quality, maintainable code and build out automated test suites Own reliability, observability, and performance of key services Collaborate with clients to understand requirements, debug issues, and propose solutions Drive improvements to system architecture, automation, and deployment processes Mentor junior developers and contribute to a strong engineering culture Take ownership of problems-investigate, iterate, and fix Essential Skills & Experience: Strong programming skills in Node.js or similar backend language Understanding of TDD and a focus on automated testing Comfort working directly with clients to gather requirements and debug issues Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to understand the root cause of complex issues Clear communicator-both in writing and on calls Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience owning backend systems in production environments Experience with Cloud Platforms AWS or GCP Infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and observability tooling Experience scaling systems under sustained load Contributions to internal tooling or open source Experience with large datasets and machine learning models Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together. Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) Job Title Sr Engineer, Software Development

Role Overview We are looking for a capable and motivated GIS Developer to build, optimise and maintain the council's spatial data systems, helping us to make better decisions and deliver high-value services for residents. You will play a key technical role within the GIS and Data function - designing mapping tools, managing spatial data pipelines, and delivering clear, functional geospatial solutions used across planning, highways, environment, housing and wider council services. This position suits someone who enjoys solving problems, working with code, and turning spatial data into Practical intelligence. Key Responsibilities GIS Development & Technical Delivery Develop, maintain and enhance GIS applications using modern frameworks and mapping technologies. Build web-mapping tools, dashboards and geospatial interfaces for operational and strategic use. Create automated ETL workflows and spatial data integrations between key council systems. Design, optimise and maintain spatial databases with a focus on availability, performance and data quality. Spatial Data Management & Analysis Manage, transform and analyse spatial datasets from multiple internal and external sources. Develop scripted data quality improvements, metadata standards and geospatial governance controls. Produce spatial models, reports and analytical outputs to support decision-making. Maintain core datasets including LLPG, LSG, UPRN, OS mapping layers, asset registers and statutory feeds. Collaboration & Support Work closely with service areas to understand requirements and build effective geospatial solutions. Provide technical guidance, documentation and support for GIS products and users at all levels. Deliver ad-hoc troubleshooting, system configuration and small enhancements where required. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Research new technologies, automation techniques and geospatial methods to enhance capability. Contribute to GIS strategy, roadmap planning and service improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with data protection, PSN standards and relevant geospatial legislation. Essential Skills & Experience Commercial or public sector experience as a GIS Developer, Analyst/Programmer or similar role. Strong technical grounding in: ESRI ArcGIS / ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Enterprise QGIS and open-source GIS tools Spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server Spatial, Oracle Spatial) Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, HTML/CSS Experience developing web-mapping applications (ArcGIS API, Leaflet, OpenLayers, Mapbox etc.) Solid understanding of geoprocessing, coordinate systems, topology and data automation. Experience with ETL pipelines (FME, ArcGIS ModelBuilder, Python GDAL/OGR, Geopandas). Able to break down complex requirements and deliver practical, well-engineered solutions. Confident communicator capable of working with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Skills Local government or wider public-sector experience. Knowledge of UPRN/USRN, INSPIRE regulations, BS7666 and national geospatial standards. Cloud-based GIS hosting experience (Azure, AWS, ESRI Cloud). Integration with asset/estate/plan-based or highways systems. Spatial visualisation in Power BI/Tableau. Version control (Git), CI/CD, automated deployment pipelines. Experience with live geospatial feeds, remote sensing or IoT mapping. What We Offer Flexible hybrid work Strong emphasis on technical development and progression Opportunity to work on high-impact geospatial projects across the authority A focused, collaborative team environment JBRP1_UKTJ

DevOps Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their leading cloud services team. Please note this is a hybrid role where you will be required to attend the office 2 days a week. The Role As ta DevOps Engineer you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our clients' cutting-edge platforms. In this role, you will be instrumental in automating the development pipeline and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of services within telecommunications and a managed service provider (MSP) environment. The Responsibilities CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for all platforms, enabling rapid and reliable software releases. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain cloud and on-premise infrastructure using IaC principles with tools like Terraform and Ansible. Containerization & Orchestration: Manage and scale containerized applications, ensuring high availability and efficient resource utilization in a multi-tenant environment. Automation & Scripting: Automate manual processes related to deployment, monitoring, and operations using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go. Monitoring & Logging: Implement and manage robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to proactively identify and resolve system issues. Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, network engineers, and product managers to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance Security: Integrate security best practices (DevSecOps) into the development lifecycle, including vulnerability scanning, static code analysis, and compliance checks. The Requirements Hands-on experience in a DevOps, SRE, or similar role. Strong proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP). In-depth knowledge of container orchestration. Demonstrable experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. Expertise in using tools like Terraform or Ansible. Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python or Bash. Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to play a pivotal part in a market leading organisation please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Join us as a PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches are innovative and aligned with the Bank's business goals. To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have: Experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL and similar database technologies such as Oracle or MS-SQL. A background in implementing and leading SRE practices across large organizations or complex teams. Hands-on experience on Containers and Kubernetes Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Code versioning (git), JIRA, Ansible, database CI/CD tools and their implementation. Some other highly valued skills may include: Expertise with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation/migration tasks Experience of working on Data migration tools and software's Expertise in system configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible for database server configurations. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role can be based in our London, Knutsford or Glasgow locations. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. Accountabilities Availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning. Resolution, analysis and response to system outages and disruptions, and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Development of tools and scripts to automate operational processes, reducing manual workload, increasing efficiency, and improving system resilience. Monitoring and optimisation of system performance and resource usage, identify and address bottlenecks, and implement best practices for performance tuning. Collaboration with development teams to integrate best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance into the software development lifecycle, and work closely with other teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave. Investment

Permanent Platform Engineer (DV Cleared) £90,000 to £100,000 Hybrid, South West Ncounter are supporting a secure government focused programme that is scaling its cloud and platform engineering capability. We are looking for DV Cleared Platform Engineers who enjoy solving complex problems in high assurance environments. The focus is on building reliable Kubernetes platforms, strengthening CI/CD automation, and embedding security into modern engineering practices. You will work inside a multidisciplinary team that is responsible for creating stable, repeatable, and compliant environments that support large scale digital systems. This includes shaping secure-by-design cloud patterns, introducing strong observability, and driving automation to remove manual effort. The work suits someone who is comfortable operating across infrastructure, pipelines, and application delivery while staying close to the mission. What you will do • Build and operate Kubernetes platforms across controlled cloud environments, including cluster management, workload optimisation, and service reliability • Develop and refine CI/CD processes that support safe and repeatable delivery • Introduce security controls into infrastructure and pipelines, promoting strong engineering hygiene • Use Terraform, Ansible, or similar tooling to automate infrastructure creation and configuration • Work with architects, security teams, and developers to ensure designs meet performance and assurance needs • Troubleshoot platform issues and contribute to continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle What you bring • DV Clearance is essential due to the sensitivity of the programme • Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience and comfort running production clusters • Good understanding of secure infrastructure operations, cloud services, containerisation, and network fundamentals • Proven experience with CI/CD tooling and automation workflows • Ability to operate in Agile teams within complex, highly regulated settings • A background in DevOps, Platform, or SRE roles If you want to apply your Kubernetes, CI/CD, and security skills to work that carries genuine national importance, we would like to speak with you. Contact Ncounter to discuss the role and explore whether it aligns with your next move.

Interim Azure Cloud Operations Engineer Location: Croydon (Hybrid) Remote opportunities possible Contract: Interim Competitive Day Rate, 6 months Inside IR35 About the Role Our client is seeking an Azure Certified Specialist to cover the design, implementation, and support of security, cost, and usage monitoring and automation within our Azure environment. This role underpins the Digital Foundations stream of our transformation programme, ensuring our cloud operations are secure, reliable, and cost-efficient. What You'll Do Design and implement secure, automated Azure solutions aligned with best practices. Maintain high availability and reliability of Azure-hosted systems in line with UK Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Bicep or Terraform , and scripting with PowerShell/Python . Monitor and optimise cloud performance using Azure Monitor , Service Health , and advanced query tools (KQL). Implement FinOps principles to control costs and ensure efficient use of public funds. Integrate security best practices with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and maintain compliance with UK public sector regulations. Drive rapid incident resolution and improve MTTR through proactive monitoring and automation. What We're Looking For Azure Certification (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, or similar). Proven experience in Azure Cloud Operations within complex environments. Strong skills in automation , DevOps , and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. Knowledge of GDS standards , compliance frameworks, and ITSM integration. Expertise in IaC (Bicep/Terraform) , scripting ( PowerShell/Python ), and observability tools. Commercial awareness and ability to manage cloud costs effectively . Solid understanding of networking, Active Directory, DNS , and hybrid cloud scenarios. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in modernising Croydon Council's cloud operations, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient digital services for our community. Apply Now If you're an Azure expert with a passion for automation, reliability, and cost optimisation, we'd love to hear from you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers - Derbyshire We have several fantastic opportunities for Senior and Mid-Level Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers to join an experienced and highly skilled team developing and testing innovative products and systems on the cutting edge of Cyber Security. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate strong design and coding skills, a desire to explore ideas, and, above all, have a passion for quality. Security will be paramount in development so this role will suit a candidate wanting to build a career in developing high-integrity software, aligned to functional correctness, predicated upon formally defined specifications. Required Technical Skills / Qualifications: Degree qualified with a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent STEM subject Experience in Software Unit Test automation and tools (LDRA, Parasoft etc Embedded C/C++ development skills Familiarity with MISRA compliance or similar quality source code conformance specification Familiarity with static analysis tools Desirable Technical Skills: Proficiency in JTAG/ETM Debugging tools C# development experience RUST and Ada SPARK experience Cryptol and SAW experience Proficiency with scripting languages (ruby, groovy, python, Perl, bash, PowerShell) Practical experience in developing applications for Microsoft Windows Computer network security and vulnerability analysis Conversant with IP standards Multi-threaded RTOS and bare metal embedded experience Background in a range of CPU/MPU s with practical experience in ARM based architectures These roles require candidates to be a British Citizen as well as obtaining and retaining an unconditional DV security clearance. Remuneration: £40,000 - £75,000 Pension Flexible working hours. A comprehensive relocation package is available Location: Belper, Derbyshire If you think you ve got what it takes, we d love to hear from you!

GCP SRE Engineer with Data Engineering Exposure My client, a large consultancy, is in need of a GCP SRE Engineer with Data Engineering Exposure for a 6 month contract inside IR35 based in Bristol offering 2 days er week remote but requiring 3 days per week on-site. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in GCP Cloud, Terraform (IaC), Jenkins, GitHub, Harness, CI/CD pipeline design and automation, Kubernetes (GKE/OpenShift), Python Scripting for automation. The ideal candidate will desirably have Good familiarity with IDE platforms (eg, Backstage IDP), understanding of GCP Data Products: Cloud SQL, GCS, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, BigQuery, Vertex AI.

Full Stack Developer C#, React, Azure DevOps Hybrid - Poole, Dorset (1 / 2 days per week in the office) £45,000 - £50,000 We're looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our agile software team and help build innovative, life-critical SaaS solutions for a global security company. You'll play a key role and be involved in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, release, and monitoring of applications. In addition to hands-on development, this role will take ownership of Azure DevOps pipelines, release management, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices to ensure smooth, secure, and reliable delivery of our solutions. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using React, .NET Core, Entity Framework, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL. Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, secure builds, and reliable deployments. Apply infrastructure-as-code practices and DevOps tooling to improve automation and consistency across environments. Work with the team to establish and follow best practices in software engineering, cloud security, and observability. Required Skills: Strong experience with .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and RESTful API development. Frontend expertise with React (TypeScript preferred). Hands-on experience with DevOps (pipelines, builds, releases). Understanding of site reliability engineering principles, including monitoring, logging, and incident response. Familiarity with SQL and relational databases. Knowledge of agile practices (Scrum/Kanban). Desirable skills/qualifications: Exposure to infrastructure as code (ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar). Experience with GraphQL (consuming or building APIs). Familiarity with Application Insights, Azure Monitor, or similar observability tools. Good understanding of cyber security. If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Cloud DevOps Engineer Location: Birmingham Do you have 2-4 years of AWS, DevOps, and IaC experience? We need an Associate Cloud DevOps Engineer to help us design, automate, and operate our core AWS runtime platforms using CloudFormation/CDK . The Mission: Build & Automate: Design and operate AWS services (EKS/ECS, Lambda, RDS) using CloudFormation and AWS CDK . Pipeline Excellence: Assist in CI/CD development ( GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline ). Reliability: Contribute to observability (metrics, logs) and incident response. Security: Implement security controls and secrets management. Code: Automate tasks primarily using TypeScript . Must-Haves: 2-4 years in DevOps/SRE with production AWS experience . Expertise in CloudFormation/AWS CDK . Experience with Containers (EKS/ECS) and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in TypeScript for automation. Solid Linux, scripting, networking, and security fundamentals. If you're ready to dive deep into regulated cloud infrastructure and automation, apply now! Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Senior Programme Manager - SOC Build (Greenfield Government SOC Programme) Contract: 2+ Years Location: UK Hybrid / Remote Clearance: SC (or willing to obtain) Sector: Central Government / Cyber Security Programme Value: Multi-year, multi-million-pound SOC transformation programme Role Summary The Senior Programme Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of a new greenfield Security Operations Centre (SOC) for a major central government organisation. This includes replacing legacy security services, modernising fragmented tooling, and delivering an integrated, end-to-end cyber capability across cloud-based digital platforms. This role is suited to a senior delivery leader with deep experience building SOC capabilities from scratch within government or similarly regulated environments, and who can manage a complex supplier ecosystem, specialist SMEs, and multi-year SOW-based contracts. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery Lead strategic planning, mobilisation, and delivery of the multi-year SOC build across several Statements of Work. Establish programme governance and provide confidence to senior stakeholders across technology, security, operations, and digital service delivery. Drive a transformation approach focused on a complete overhaul , not iterative improvement. Greenfield SOC Build Oversee the creation of a full SOC capability including monitoring, incident response, digital forensics, analytics, and automation. Lead the consolidation and modernisation of a complex, fragmented tool and technology landscape. Ensure minimal disruption to operational delivery Security, Risk & Compliance Ensure the SOC architecture meets government-grade requirements around cyber risk, personal data protection, service continuity, and regulatory compliance. Work with SMEs and technical architects to support safe integration of AI-related tooling and align to emerging regulatory expectations. Stakeholder Engagement Communicate progress, risks, and decisions across senior leadership groups. Ensure the programme aligns with cross-government security principles and reuse-first technology strategies. Essential Experience Extensive experience building SOC capabilities from scratch within UK Government or highly regulated environments. Proven leadership of l arge, multi-year transformation programmes (Multi-millions ). Strong understanding of SOC operations, technology stacks, cloud security, and monitoring platforms. Experience coordinating multi-supplier ecosystems, including SME specialists. Expertise across multi-cloud environments, CI/CD tooling, modern development pipelines, and security engineering best practices. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience working in a central government digital or technology context. Understanding of identity services, user verification, or sensitive personal data environments. Familiarity with AI governance and security implications. If interested, please apply and I will be in touch to set up a confidential conversation later today. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Full Stack Developer C#, React, Azure DevOps Hybrid - Poole, Dorset (1 / 2 days per week in the office) 45,000 - 50,000 We're looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our agile software team and help build innovative, life-critical SaaS solutions for a global security company. You'll play a key role and be involved in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, release, and monitoring of applications. In addition to hands-on development, this role will take ownership of Azure DevOps pipelines, release management, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices to ensure smooth, secure, and reliable delivery of our solutions. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using React, .NET Core, Entity Framework, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL. Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, secure builds, and reliable deployments. Apply infrastructure-as-code practices and DevOps tooling to improve automation and consistency across environments. Work with the team to establish and follow best practices in software engineering, cloud security, and observability. Required Skills: Strong experience with .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and RESTful API development. Frontend expertise with React (TypeScript preferred). Hands-on experience with DevOps (pipelines, builds, releases). Understanding of site reliability engineering principles, including monitoring, logging, and incident response. Familiarity with SQL and relational databases. Knowledge of agile practices (Scrum/Kanban). Desirable skills/qualifications: Exposure to infrastructure as code (ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar). Experience with GraphQL (consuming or building APIs). Familiarity with Application Insights, Azure Monitor, or similar observability tools. Good understanding of cyber security. If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role Title: Wintel Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/04/2026 Location: Full onsite Barrow In Furness Rate: up to 469.20 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active MOD SC Clearance is required, Must be Sole UK British National (not dual passport holder) Role purpose / summary The Wintel Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Windows and VMware environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance. This role involves advanced virtualization, storage replication, and network integration. Key Skills/ requirements Administer and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines. Configure and manage vCenter and vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS). Implement and support SRDF Metro for storage replication and disaster recovery. Integrate VMware environments with Cisco ACI for network automation and security. Perform system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot complex Wintel and virtualization issues. Ensure compliance with security and operational standards. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VDS. Knowledge of SRDF Metro and storage replication technologies. Familiarity with Cisco ACI and network virtualization concepts. Expertise in Windows Server administration and clustering. Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery strategies. Experience in large-scale enterprise environments. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP). Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE). Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible). All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Join our team as a MongoDB Site Reliability Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of designing and maintaining robust, high-performance systems that power critical financial services. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, your role will be essential to ensuring our infrastructure remains resilient, secure, and scalable. You'll work on automating operations, enhancing system observability, and driving continuous improvements that reduce downtime and improve efficiency. If you're motivated by solving, multi-layered problems and building systems that perform reliably amid shifting priorities, we encourage you to apply. To be successful as a MongoDB Site Reliability Engineer, you should have experience with: Working in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, and MongoDB administration in financial services. Using MongoDB features like replicaset, sharding, backups, performance tuning, and shell scripting. Writing scripts in Python or Bash to automate tasks and reduce manual work. Some other highly valued skills may include: Using Percona, ClusterControl, CI/CD tools, and automation platforms like Ansible or Chef. Monitoring systems with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, and running containers with Kubernetes. Building APIs with FastAPI and supporting scalable, high-performance systems. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based in Knutsford. Purpose of the role To effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimising disruption to operations. Accountabilities Provision of technical support for the service management function to resolve more complex issues for a specific client of group of clients. Develop the support model and service offering to improve the service to customers and stakeholders. Execution of preventative maintenance tasks on hardware and software and utilisation of monitoring tools/metrics to identify, prevent and address potential issues and ensure optimal performance. Maintenance of a knowledge base containing detailed documentation of resolved cases for future reference, self-service opportunities and knowledge sharing. Analysis of system logs, error messages and user reports to identify the root causes of hardware, software and network issues, and providing a resolution to these issues by fixing or replacing faulty hardware components, reinstalling software, or applying configuration changes. Automation, monitoring enhancements, capacity management, resiliency, business continuity management, front office specific support and stakeholder management. Identification and remediation or raising, through appropriate process, of potential service impacting risks and issues. Proactively assess support activities implementing automations where appropriate to maintain stability and drive efficiency. Actively tune monitoring tools, thresholds, and alerting to ensure issues are known when they occur. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a MongoDB Engineer at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more multi-faceted technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. To be successful as a MongoDB Engineer, you should have: Experience in Ansible for database server configurations Experience in devops automation tools such as git, JIRA and database CI/CD tools A good working knowledge of coaching SRE practices across large organisation or multifaceted teams A working knowledge of MongoDB Some other highly valued skills may include: Practical experience of containers and Kubernetes Experience with scripting languages (e.g. python, bash) for automation / migration tasks You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role will be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow location. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Role Title: Wintel Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/04/2026 Location: Full onsite Barrow In Furness Rate: up to £469.20 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active MOD SC Clearance is required, Must be Sole UK British National (not dual passport holder) Role purpose/summary The Wintel Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Windows and VMware environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance. This role involves advanced virtualization, storage replication, and network integration. Key Skills/requirements Administer and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines. Configure and manage vCenter and vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS). Implement and support SRDF Metro for storage replication and disaster recovery. Integrate VMware environments with Cisco ACI for network automation and security. Perform system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot complex Wintel and virtualization issues. Ensure compliance with security and operational standards. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VDS. Knowledge of SRDF Metro and storage replication technologies. Familiarity with Cisco ACI and network virtualization concepts. Expertise in Windows Server administration and clustering. Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery strategies. Experience in large-scale enterprise environments. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP). Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE). Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible). All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Role Title: Wintel Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/04/2026 Location: Full onsite Barrow In Furness Rate: up to £496.20 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active MOD SC Clearance is required, Must be Sole UK British National (not dual passport holder) Role purpose/summary The Wintel Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Windows and VMware environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance. This role involves advanced virtualization, storage replication, and network integration. Key Skills/requirements Administer and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines. Configure and manage vCenter and vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS). Implement and support SRDF Metro for storage replication and disaster recovery. Integrate VMware environments with Cisco ACI for network automation and security. Perform system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot complex Wintel and virtualization issues. Ensure compliance with security and operational standards. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VDS. Knowledge of SRDF Metro and storage replication technologies. Familiarity with Cisco ACI and network virtualization concepts. Expertise in Windows Server administration and clustering. Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery strategies. Experience in large-scale enterprise environments. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP). Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE). Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible). All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of IT Platform and Security to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls-introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and life cycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (eg, DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (eg, Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (eg, Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (eg, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Title: Go Developer/SRE Location: Fully Remote - must be UK based Salary/Rate: Up to £690 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 12/01/2026 Job Type: Contract role - 6 months Company Introduction We are seeking a highly skilled Go Developer with strong SRE/Cloud Engineering and Github experience to join our client in the Global Analytical space. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and managing the core services and tooling that underpin our extensive use of GitHub Enterprise. You will be responsible for developing code and solutions that automate and enforce policies for our GitHub Organisations, streamline repository life cycle management, and integrate tightly with our broader enterprise ecosystem. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Design & Develop: Architect, develop, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions for managing GitHub Enterprise resources. This will primarily involve writing code (Go, Python or Java) that interacts extensively with GitHub's APIs. GitHub Organization Orchestration: Build tools and services to automate the creation, configuration, and policy enforcement across multiple GitHub Organizations. Repository Lifecycle Management: Develop systems for standardised repository creation, management, archiving, and deletion, ensuring compliance and security best practices. Policy Enforcement: Implement mechanisms, potentially including custom GitHub Apps and Actions, to enforce organizational policies around code quality, security, and contribution guidelines. This includes exploring alternatives to traditional pre-commit hooks. Tooling Integration: Integrate GitHub with other enterprise services (eg, identity providers, security scanners, compliance platforms) to create a seamless developer experience. Automation: Drive automation ini tiatives for operational tasks related to GitHub, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. Generative AI Adoption: Actively explore and implement the use of Generative AI tools (eg, GitHub Copilot) within development processes to enhance productivity and code quality. Collaboration: Work closely with security, infrastructure, and development teams to understand requirements, gather feedback, and ensure solutions meet enterprise-wide needs. Documentation: Create clear, comprehensive documentation for the tools and services you develop. Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers within the team and across the organization. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Software Development: Strong proficiency in Go API Interaction: Experience designing, consuming, and interacting with APIs. GitHub Ecosystem : Solid understanding of GitHub Enterprise features, best practices, and strong practical experience with: GitHub APIs (REST and GraphQL) GitHub Apps (building, deploying, managing) GitHub Actions (designing complex workflows, custom actions) GitHub Enterprise, Organization and Repository settings. Operations/Infrastructure Background: Proven experience in an operations, site reliability engineering (SRE), or infrastructure engineering role, with a strong appreciation for automation and stability. Familiarity with dependency management. Security remediation processes and secure coding practices. Testing frameworks and methodologies. Version control (Git) and Git workflows. Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on experience with Terraform & Kubernetes or similar tooling for managing cloud resources.