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Application Integration Architect Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Application Integration Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance integration solutions across enterprise systems. This role sits at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and business transformation-driving seamless interoperability between platforms while ensuring reliability, security, and performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, vendors, and business stakeholders, to define and implement robust integration strategies aligned with enterprise architecture principles. Key Responsibilities Design and architect end-to-end integration solutions using modern integration patterns (e.g., event-driven, microservices, API-led connectivity). Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical architectures, specifications, and data flow designs. Develop and govern integration standards, frameworks, and best practices across the organisation. Ensure resilient, secure, and high-throughput data exchange between applications, services, and external platforms. Lead the integration of enterprise systems, including collaboration with third-party vendors and technology partners. Support the onboarding and deployment of new platforms, ensuring seamless integration into the existing ecosystem. Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues, including performance bottlenecks and data inconsistencies. Oversee and coordinate integration testing strategies (unit, system, end-to-end) in collaboration with QA and delivery teams. Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and data models. Monitor integration performance and implement optimisation strategies (e.g., caching, asynchronous processing, load balancing). Stay ahead of emerging technologies and continuously evolve the integration landscape. Key Stakeholders Enterprise Architecture and IT Leadership Engineering, DevOps, and Support Teams Business Product Owners and Domain Experts External Vendors and Technology Partners Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. 5+ years of hands-on experience in integration architecture, systems design, or software engineering. Strong expertise in API design and management (RESTful/SOAP), middleware, and integration platforms. Deep understanding of integration patterns (synchronous/asynchronous, messaging, event streaming). Proven experience with distributed systems design, data modelling, and technical documentation. Solid experience working within Agile/DevOps environments, including CI/CD and test automation practices. Proficiency in: Java and backend development frameworks SQL and database technologies REST/SOAP services, JSON, XML Messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) Desirable Skills Experience integrating ERP and CRM platforms in complex enterprise environments. Familiarity with cloud-native integration services (e.g., Microsoft Azure Integration Services, AWS Integration tools). Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, API gateways, encryption standards). Exposure to containerisation and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Personal Attributes Strong systems thinking with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Effective communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and lead across teams. Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Strong ownership mentality with attention to detail and quality.

Job Title: Python Software Engineer Job Type: Full-time, permanent, Manchester Salary: Up to £65,000 + 10% Bonus About the business This Manchester based organisation are one of the UK's fastest-growing AI scale up comany's who are on a mission to beacome the market leader in both their specilaist B2B and B2C offerings. They build internal scalable, cutting-edge AI technology that powers a niche area to be the best that it can be. Join them to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. Role Overview They are looking for a passionate and experienced Python Software Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain robust Back End systems and APIs. You'll work closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure software. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable Back End services using Python. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services. Collaborate with DevOps and Front End engineers to ensure seamless delivery. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems. Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in Python software development. Strong knowledge of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (eg, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus). Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred Qualifications Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development. Exposure to asynchronous programming (eg, asyncio, Celery). Familiarity with Front End technologies (React, Vue.js) is a bonus. What They Offer Competitive salary and bonus Flexible hybrid working model. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Generous holidays. Professional development budget. A collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Active SC Required! Up to £75,000 + benefits Wokingham - Hybrid (UK-based) We're seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to play a key role in designing and operating highly reliable, scalable systems in a fast-paced environment. You'll act as a technical leader within the team, driving best practices across reliability engineering, automation, and system performance. What you'll be doing: Designing and improving system reliability, scalability, and observability Leading incident management and driving root cause analysis Building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks Partnering with development teams to embed SRE principles into the SDLC Mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering best practices What we're looking for: Strong experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering roles Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments Strong scripting/programming skills (Python, Go, or similar) Experience with monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling Proven ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems Why apply? Opportunity to influence technical direction and best practices Work on large-scale, mission-critical systems Leadership exposure with clear progression to principal level

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Active SC required! Up to £55,000 + benefits Hybrid (UK-based) We're looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing technology team delivering highly scalable, resilient systems across a range of enterprise environments. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in DevOps/SRE practices who wants to deepen their expertise in automation, reliability, and cloud-native technologies. What you'll be doing: Supporting the reliability, availability, and performance of production systems Monitoring applications and infrastructure, responding to incidents and driving resolution Automating manual processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk Collaborating with engineering teams to improve system design and resilience Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices What we're looking for: Experience in an SRE, DevOps, or similar engineering role Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Scripting or programming skills (e.g. Python, Bash, Go) Understanding of containers and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes is a plus) Why apply? Work with modern, cloud-native technologies Supportive environment with strong learning and development opportunities Clear progression path into senior SRE roles

Location: Manchester - 1 day per week onsite ( non-negotiable ) Client: Central Department Rate: £575 per day Inside IR35 Start: Immediate Clearance: SC Mandatory Role Overview: We are seeking experienced Lead Full Stack Developers to join a major DWP programme delivering high-profile digital services at scale. You will lead the design and development of scalable digital services, delivering robust full stack solutions in a complex enterprise environment. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, supporting best practices in software engineering, DevOps, and cloud deployment, and providing technical leadership across full stack delivery, with scope for Front End or Back End specialism where relevant. Essential Skills: Strong experience as a Lead Software Developer/Lead Full Stack Developer Excellent Java and Spring development skills Experience building REST APIs, messaging solutions, and microservices Strong hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes Cloud experience with Azure preferred (AWS considered) Experience with PostgreSQL Knowledge of observability frameworks Full stack development background in agile delivery environments Nice To Have: Experience with Node.js/Express/Nunjucks Role overview: Lead the design and development of scalable digital services Deliver robust full stack solutions in a complex enterprise environment Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and delivery Support best practice in software engineering, DevOps and cloud deployment Provide technical leadership across full stack delivery, with scope for Front End or Back End specialism where relevant

Role: Cloud Product Manager Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 12 months (extensions available) Work Location: Remote, with monthly travel to Croydon, Manchester or Sheffield IR35 'status: Inside IR35 Industry: Government Interview Process: MS Teams, 1 Stage We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to join a large-scale digital transformation programme, working closely with engineering squads delivering cloud-based platforms and services. This role focuses on owning product vision, roadmap and delivery outcomes across technically complex environments, ensuring that engineering teams deliver high-value, user-centric solutions aligned to business objectives. The successful candidate will operate within a cross-functional environment of engineers, DevOps specialists and architects, helping to shape product direction while enabling effective delivery within Agile teams. Responsibilities: Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy, aligning stakeholders and engineering teams to shared outcomes Own and manage the product life cycle from discovery through to live service and continuous improvement Develop and maintain product roadmaps, release plans and life cycle strategies, ensuring alignment with programme goals Act as the voice of the user, ensuring user needs and feedback drive product decisions Own and prioritise the product backlog, balancing short-term delivery with long-term product investment Work closely with engineering and platform teams to ensure technical solutions align with product objectives Use data, metrics and user insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement Provide sign-off on delivered functionality prior to release into production environments Collaborate with stakeholders across business, technical and delivery teams to ensure alignment and transparency Essential Skills: SC Cleared Proven experience operating as a Product Manager or Product Owner within digital or technology programmes Strong experience working within Agile delivery environments, including backlog ownership and sprint planning Experience managing product life cycle stages (discovery, Alpha, beta, live) Ability to work closely with technical teams (engineering, DevOps, architecture) in complex environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Experience using data and user feedback to drive product decisions and continuous improvement Understanding of cloud-based platforms, DevOps environments or modern engineering practices Desirable Skills: Experience working within government, defence or highly regulated environments Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and platform engineering environments Experience working with DevOps teams, CI/CD pipelines or platform-based products Familiarity with GDS or product-centric delivery frameworks *PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT PRE-CLEARED TO SC LEVEL*

Solutions Architect (.NET/Azure/Identity) Healthcare/SaaS Guildford area (2/3 days a week) £80,000 - £95,0000 We're looking for a hands-on Solutions Architect with strong experience across .NET, Azure, and modern identity platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing secure, scalable systems and working closely with engineering, product, and security teams to deliver real-world solutions. You'll play a key role in shaping architecture across both customer-facing and internal platforms, with a particular focus on identity, access, and cloud-native design. Key Responsibilities Own solution architecture for applications built on .NET Core and React Design secure identity and access solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and external identity platforms (B2B/B2C, MFA, user flows, custom policies) Enable federated access for third-party integrations using external identity providers Produce high-quality technical artefacts (solution diagrams, sequence diagrams, data models) Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver scalable solutions Contribute to modernisation initiatives and architectural improvements Explore and support the use of AI tooling to enhance developer productivity What You'll Bring Proven experience delivering at least one full life cycle B2B SaaS product Strong experience with C# and .NET Core Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and modern identity/access patterns Strong experience designing cloud-native architectures on Microsoft Azure Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Solid understanding of RBAC, identity-driven access, and user management Experience with Microsoft Graph API and app registrations Strong knowledge of software engineering and distributed system design Experience with SQL Server and/or document databases Nice to Have Exposure to AI-enabled developer tooling Experience in regulated industries (eg healthcare, finance) Benefits Private medical insurance Dental plan 10% pension contribution Enhanced parental leave *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

We are hiring a Senior Azure Integration Developer to join a Business Applications team within a leading financial services environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, building and maintaining integrations across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem to support critical business applications and evolving technology needs. You will work closely with architecture, development and business teams to deliver secure, scalable and high-performance integration solutions using modern Azure integration technologies. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver secure, scalable Azure integrations (APIM, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, AKS) Produce clear technical designs (API specs, diagrams, documentation) Apply API security, versioning, throttling, and governance best practices Maintain and optimise integrations for reliability and performance Troubleshoot distributed systems using Azure monitoring tools Manage documentation, runbooks, and support processes Build and deploy solutions via Azure DevOps and Git Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/Terraform) Promote automation, testing, and secure coding practices Work with stakeholders to deliver effective integration solutions Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability Experience Required Proven experience with Azure Integration Services (APIM, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid) Experience delivering containerised workloads in AKS Strong programming capability in C#, .NET, JavaScript or TypeScript Solid understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2 and modern API security practices Experience with SQL and data integration technologies Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally using Azure DevOps Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep is advantageouS This is a London-based hybrid role offering the opportunity to shape integration capability within a technically mature, enterprise-scale environment.

Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering function, setting standards and best practices across delivery Own engineering strategy across multiple Defence workstreams, aligning to wider programme and business goals Oversee the design and delivery of cloud-native systems, including microservices, APIs, and secure integrations Provide technical assurance, ensuring solutions meet security, compliance, and architectural standards Drive DevOps maturity, CI/CD adoption, and engineering excellence across teams Engage with senior stakeholders to shape delivery, roadmaps, and technical direction Mentor engineers and team leads, building capability and improving performance across the function Essential Skills / Experience: Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex, multi-system environments Strong background in cloud-native development across AWS or Azure Deep understanding of modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, TDD, and secure coding Experience delivering within Defence, government, or highly regulated environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Cloud Engineer - Azure Annual Salary: £55491 Location: Newquay - one day per week on site Job Type: Full-time Reed Technology are delighted to be working with a highly regarded organisation with their search for an Azure Cloud Engineer This role demands a proactive approach to the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of services delivered on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high standards and alignment with service level agreements. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the design and deployment of Azure-based research services within a Service Management framework, ensuring compliance with university standards and service levels. Develop and implement Azure DevOps best practices and build CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery efficiency. Provide expert guidance on Microsoft Cloud technologies, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the team. Create and review technical documentation including high-level designs, architectural statements, and standard operating manuals. Ensure adherence to security, resilience, backup, and monitoring standards and policies. Represent the Research Cloud Services at various meetings, including Change Advisory Board and Service Review meetings. Identify and implement service improvements and work closely with IT teams to deliver exceptional IT services. Respond to customer improvement activities and contribute to solutions ensuring they are fit for purpose and offer optimal value. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining Azure-based services, ideally with Azure DevOps. Proven ability to produce detailed technical documentation. Experience in supporting and developing environments and applications within Azure (e.g., WAMP/LAMP). Familiarity with cloud-based solutions adhering to OWASP developer best practices. Proficiency in languages/middleware such as Asp.Net, Python, PHP, Apache. Experience managing SQL databases (Azure DB, Managed SQL, MS SQL & MySQL). Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with ITIL-based service processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to manage small projects and prioritize effectively. Desirable: AZ 104, AZ 204/400 certifications, ITIL v3/4 qualification, experience in an Agile environment. If you are interested in this opportunity please apply online or for more information, please contact me on

Network IT is looking for a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and secure scalable Azure-based infrastructure and applications, for our client in Milton Keynes. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the Software Development Lifecycle, optimise CI/CD pipelines, and deliver reliable, high-performing Azure solutions, within an SC Cleared environment.You'll be responsible for implementing secure cloud designs, automating testing and compliance processes, and supporting incident response activities. Our client operates in an Agile environment. Please note that this is a Security Cleared role, so it is essential that you are eligible for SC Clearance, or already have it. This is 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote. Role: Azure DevOps Engineer Duration: 6 Months Rate: £550 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: 3 days per week onsite Essential Strong experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, and Infrastructure as Code Hands-on expertise with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and autoscaling Experience with Checkov and cloud security tooling Knowledge of Cloud Adoption Framework / Landing Zones Experience in cloud migrations (including Azure Migrate) Familiarity with cloud-native tools and architectures Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex challenges Excellent collaboration skills across distributed teams, engaging with stakeholders too Nice to have qualifications would be AZ-400 / AZ-900 / AZ-104 Must be eligible for SC Clearance

DevOps Engineer Location: Newport Salary: £47,000 - £54,000 (including allowances) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Business Area: DDaT - Technology Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem-solving?Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability?If you are looking for a role where you are treated as an individual and supported in your professional development, then this DevOps Engineer position is for you! An excellent, exciting opportunity within a growing civil service business, the Platform Engineering group during the companies digital transformation journey. This role is perfect for someone who wants to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Day-to-Day of the Role: Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles. Lead on developing, implementing, enhancing, and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices. Design, release, and implement automated, efficient delivery pipelines and manage deployments onto Production. Provide administration, configuration, and troubleshooting support for CI & CD pipelines and hosted container applications. Lead on delivery, integration, administration, and configuration of DevOps tools. Conduct reviews and quality checks for newly delivered code and advocate for security and performance standards. Implement and configure DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing, and notification strategies. Contribute to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment. Attend Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies. Promote and encourage the use of test automation and infrastructure-as-code within delivery teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: Understanding of DevOps principles and experience in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Demonstrable experience with CI & CD tools, including pipeline implementation. Awareness of automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with experience in service support. Technical skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell. Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines or other CI/CD orchestration tools. Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services. Experience managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Experience of consuming cloud platform resources (Microsoft Azure preferred). Experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in the following: Python .NET Core / C# NextJS / Node Frontend Experience with Infrastructure as code such as Terraform Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure Container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Benefits: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Hybrid working arrangements with at least 20% of time spent onsite. Opportunities for professional and career development. To apply for this DevOps Engineer position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.

A growing UK software business is looking for a Cloud Engineer to help design, build and run secure, resilient cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure . You'll play a key role in modernising platforms, migrating legacy services, and improving automation, observability and security across a multi-cloud estate. Cloud Engineer (AWS & Azure) Hybrid (2 days per month onsite) Location: Southampton What you'll be doing Designing, deploying and operating production cloud services across AWS & Azure (networking, storage, compute, app services). Building secure, resilient, observable infrastructure and services (monitoring, logging, tracing). Delivering cloud migration workstreams from traditional / on-prem environments into scalable cloud platforms. Automating infrastructure and deployments using IaC and CI/CD, with a strong focus on repeatability and reliability. Working closely with engineering and stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, supportable solutions. What we're looking for Strong, hands-on experience with AWS & Azure in production environments. Proven experience delivering cloud migrations (planning, build, cutover, optimisation). Good understanding of security and operational best practice (identity, access, hardening, monitoring, incident readiness). Comfort with automation and CI/CD (pipelines, deployment tooling, scripting). Clear communicator who can collaborate across teams. Technical environment (indicative) AWS: EC2, ECS, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM Azure: Azure SQL, Entra ID, Azure DevOps, Container Apps, API Management, Functions IaC / Automation: Terraform / OpenTofu / Scalr, Octopus Deploy (or similar), Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Azure CLI Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash Containers: Docker, container registries (e.g., ACR) CI/CD: Azure DevOps Pipelines, YAML automation Observability: Datadog, Grafana Cloud, OpenTelemetry, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Loki Benefits (from day one) Up to 15% Bonus scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension: 4% employer contribution when you contribute 5% Free onsite gym EV car scheme Healthcare scheme (incl. dental/eye care/treatments/diagnostics consultations) Death in service (3x salary) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling + legal/financial support + GP line) Paid volunteering day + fundraising opportunities Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Site Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation's growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the SRE ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes the reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The SRE is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available at scale. In this position you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the SRE will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. Key Responsibilities Reliability, Performance & Security: Design and implement strategies to improve system reliability, availability, and security. Ensure all solutions follow secure-by-design principles, incorporating cybersecurity best practices from inception through deployment. Conduct regular security reviews and collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities. CI/CD Management: Own and optimise Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines. Embed security checks (e.g., static analysis, dependency scanning) into CI/CD workflows. Ensure secure, efficient, and automated deployment processes across environments. Monitoring & Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications. Develop dashboards and alerting systems to ensure proactive incident and security event management. Evaluate and integrate new observability tools as needed. Automation & Tooling: Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error. Build and maintain internal tools that support engineering productivity and security compliance. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or ARM templates. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimise services across AWS and Azure environments. Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of service-based architectures. Implement cost management strategies to optimise cloud spend without compromising performance or security. Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis: Lead incident response efforts, including security incidents, and conduct post-mortem reviews. Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and preventive measures. Skills & Experience Proven experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments. Strong background in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks. A problem-solver with a proactive mindset. Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments. Strong communicator who can bridge gaps between operations, development, and security teams. Passionate about automation, scalability, cost efficiency, and security.

Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the thier digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Technical Responsibilities Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices. Apply best practices across infrastructure and applications (availability, security, performance, scalability). Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Lead integration and configuration of DevOps tools across source control, build, testing, security, and monitoring. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Ensure adherence to security and performance standards. Contribute to technical design, architecture, and delivery planning. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Strong experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design and management. Knowledge of automated testing within pipelines. Experience in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and service support. Ability to identify and manage risks and issues. Technical Skills Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred). Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services). Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this Senior DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Test Engineer - Short Term Contract - Fully Remote VIQU have partnered with an NHS organisation who are looking for an experienced Test Engineer to support an ongoing project, working across .NET applications and Power Apps within an Agile delivery environment. This Test Engineer role is ideal for someone who can provide strong hands-on testing coverage in the short term, while taking ownership of building and embedding test automation from scratch using Playwright to improve quality and accelerate delivery. Key responsibilities: Picking up and managing testing tickets via Azure DevOps (ADO) Testing against defined acceptance criteria Manual and regression testing Creating and running test scripts Supporting Agile ceremonies and ways of working Implement a greenfield automation approach: establish frameworks, standards, and automated regression packs using Playwright Key skills & experience: Strong experience as a Test Engineer Hands-on manual testing and regression testing experience Experience testing .NET applications and ideally Power Apps Solid experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for tickets, test execution, and defect management Demonstrable experience setting up test automation from scratch (frameworks, structure, approach) Hands-on Playwright experience (or strong automation background with the ability to ramp up quickly) Comfortable working in Agile teams and communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders Contract Overview Role: Test Engineer Duration: Contract runs till end of May 2026 with scope to extend IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £300 per day Location: Fully Remote Apply now for to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Role: DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £41k 28.9% Pension Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the IPO digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Technical Responsibilities Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices. Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Manage releases and troubleshoot deployment issues. Administer and support CI/CD pipelines and containerised applications. Configure and integrate DevOps tooling (source control, build, security, testing, monitoring). Perform code quality checks and ensure security and performance standards. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Contribute to technical design, planning, and delivery activities. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Experience working with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of automated testing within delivery pipelines. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability. Experience maintaining and improving technical processes. Technical Skills Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred). Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services). Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git). Experience using cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Trusted Data Architect - Data Innovation Location: London / ManchesterSalary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceCareer Level: Senior Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO Role Overview Within Accenture's Data Innovation team, we deliver Trusted Data Services leveraging cutting-edge technologies including Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), Digital Identity, Digital Assets, and Confidential Compute. As a Trusted Data Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping, leading, and industrializing trust-centric digital platforms for global enterprise and public-sector clients. This role requires deep expertise in trusted data technologies and platform architecture, with equal applicability across: DLT / Blockchain platforms (Layer 1 and Layer 2) Digital Identity solutions (decentralized identity, credentials, wallets, trust frameworks) Digital Asset platforms (tokenization, custody, lifecycle management, on-chain/off-chain integration) You will combine hands-on technical authority with end-to-end delivery ownership, client advisory responsibility, and practice leadership, helping Accenture translate emerging trust technologies into secure, scalable, and production-grade architectures embedded in modern data and digital core environments. Key Responsibilities Trusted Data Architecture & Strategic Leadership Own the end-to-end-to-end architecture and technical delivery accountability for trusted data services spanning DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Assets Act as a technical authority and design decision maker across trust, security, scalability, and performance considerations Define and govern enterprise reference architectures for trusted data ecosystems, balancing on-chain, off-chain, and confidential compute components Guide clients from strategy and architecture definition through PoC, pilot, production deployment, and scale Translate emerging standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements into practical, industrialized architectures DLT & Blockchain Infrastructure Architecture Lead the design, deployment, and operation of enterprise g-grade DLT networks across Layer 1 and Layer 2 platforms Architect and implement Layer 2 frameworks, covering major approaches such as rollup-based, validity-proof-based, and hybrid models Define reference architectures for node infrastructure, validator setups, sequencers, RPC endpoints, and supporting services Ensure production grade-grade security, resilience, governance, and scalability of blockchain platforms Digital Identity Architecture Architect Digital Identity solutions leveraging DLT-based and hybrid approaches, including decentralized identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials (VCs), and (EUDI) wallets Design identity platforms that integrate with enterprise IAM, access control, and data governance frameworks Address privacy, consent, selective disclosure, and compliance requirements using cryptographic and confidential compute techniques Advise clients on trust frameworks, identity interoperability, and cross ecosystem-ecosystem identity models Digital Assets & Tokenization Platforms Lead architecture for Digital Asset platforms, including tokenization of assets, token lifecycle management, and on-chain/off-chain data integration Design solutions for wallets, custody, asset issuance, transfer, and settlement, aligned with enterprise security and regulatory needs Define scalable patterns for integration between blockchain networks, enterprise systems, and data platforms Support clients in building production-ready digital asset ecosystems rather than isolated pilots Cloud, Platform Engineering & Confidential Compute Design cloud-native trusted data platforms across major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), including network topology, security, and cost optimization Architect solutions for regulated, sovereign, and hybrid cloud environments Apply Confidential Compute and privacy enhancing-enhancing technologies to protect sensitive data in use, at rest, and in transit Establish Infrastructure as-asCode (IaC-Code (IaC) and DevOps standards enabling repeatable, industrialized delivery DevOps, Operations & Production Readiness Provide architectural leadership for containerized DLT environments using Docker and Kubernetes Oversee CI/CD strategies for protocol upgrades, configuration changes, and network evolution Establish enterprise grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident-grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incidentresponse patterns for mission-response patterns for missionc-critical DLT platforms Client, Team & Practice Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Asset strategies Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary delivery teams, setting architectural standards and ensuring quality at scale Build and evolve internal assets, accelerators, and reference architectures within Accenture's Trusted Data and blockchain communities Contribute to business development, solution shaping, proposals, and thought leadership Drive capability building, growing Accenture's trusted data architecture bench globally

Hays are now looking for a DevOps Engineer for one of our local clients: Flexible Rate - Inside IR35 2 Days a week in Salisbury, the rest is WFH 6 Month Contract Must be currently SC Cleared Overview We are looking for a Cloud DevOps Engineer to support and enhance our clients containerised environments, cloud infrastructure and CI/CD tooling. You will work closely with vendors, own Kubernetes operations, and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines and associated Azure services. What You'll Be Doing Collaborating with vendors on container image development, optimisation and maintenance Managing, supporting and improving Kubernetes environments Building and maintaining Azure DevOps IaC pipelines Supporting and operating cloud infrastructure across Azure services, including related tooling Implementing and maintaining Helm charts, deployment manifests and Git-based workflows Ensuring secure and efficient use of registries (ACR/ECR), secrets, storage and ingress Supporting messaging and streaming components such as RabbitMQ and Kafka Managing cloud networking elements including Azure Application Gateway, CDN and SSO integrations What We're Looking For Strong experience with Kubernetes (high priority) Azure DevOps (Infrastructure as Code) Mongo DB (must have) GitLab (sources, pipelines, repo management) Container registry experience (ACR / ECR) Bash scripting Helm chart authoring/management ArgoCD Azure security & platform components: Key Vault, Blob Storage, CDN, Enterprise Apps / SSO Messaging & streaming: RabbitMQ, Kafka Experience with Azure Application Gateway If you're currently SC Cleared and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call please send a copy of your CV to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk