Job Title: Software Engineer (Python/AWS) Location: Remote (Quarterly planning sessions in Bristol) Remuneration: 600 per day (via Umbrella) Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months Responsibilities: Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge? Our client is looking for two talented Software Engineers to join their innovative team! You'll be at the forefront of transforming existing on-premise tools to AWS cloud, ensuring that scalability, reliability, and security are at the heart of everything you do. Here's what you'll be diving into: Design, Build, and Deploy: Create high-performance, scalable software that aligns with our long-term operational goals. Develop Python Services: Maintain and enhance Python-based services optimized for AWS cloud environments. Lead Migration Efforts: Spearhead the migration of legacy tools into AWS, ensuring minimal disruption and enhanced performance. Automated Testing: Implement TDD and automated testing to uphold high-quality standards. Monitor and Analyze: Enhance performance and reliability across distributed systems to ensure operational efficiency. Build Automation Solutions: Develop CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and deployments to streamline processes. Security Practices: Uphold robust security measures including data encryption and access control. Troubleshoot Complex Issues: Own root cause analysis to ensure long-term stability of systems. Collaborate and Guide: Work closely with cross-functional teams and support third-party partners in maintaining quality standards. Champion Agile Practices: Promote Scrum methodologies and drive continuous improvement within the team. Required Skills & Experience: We are looking for candidates who are not only skilled but also passionate about technology! You'll need: Strong Python engineering capabilities (senior preferred; solid mid-level considered). Deep hands-on AWS experience (core services, serverless, compute, networking). Proven experience in migrating or modernizing legacy systems into cloud environments. Proficiency in test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with Agile delivery, especially Scrum methodologies. A solid foundation in distributed systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of security practices and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, GDPR). Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively. Nice-to-Have: Experience with other cloud providers (Azure, GCP). Scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell. Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes). Soft Skills: We value a proactive and collaborative mindset! The ideal candidates should be: Delivery-focused and able to work autonomously in a remote-first environment. Creative problem solvers who can navigate complexity with ease. Committed to continuous learning and personal development. If you're ready to embark on this exhilarating journey and make a significant impact, apply now! Join us in shaping the future of software engineering! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities , and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
13/03/2026
Contractor
Job Title: Software Engineer (Python/AWS) Location: Remote (Quarterly planning sessions in Bristol) Remuneration: 600 per day (via Umbrella) Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months Responsibilities: Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge? Our client is looking for two talented Software Engineers to join their innovative team! You'll be at the forefront of transforming existing on-premise tools to AWS cloud, ensuring that scalability, reliability, and security are at the heart of everything you do. Here's what you'll be diving into: Design, Build, and Deploy: Create high-performance, scalable software that aligns with our long-term operational goals. Develop Python Services: Maintain and enhance Python-based services optimized for AWS cloud environments. Lead Migration Efforts: Spearhead the migration of legacy tools into AWS, ensuring minimal disruption and enhanced performance. Automated Testing: Implement TDD and automated testing to uphold high-quality standards. Monitor and Analyze: Enhance performance and reliability across distributed systems to ensure operational efficiency. Build Automation Solutions: Develop CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and deployments to streamline processes. Security Practices: Uphold robust security measures including data encryption and access control. Troubleshoot Complex Issues: Own root cause analysis to ensure long-term stability of systems. Collaborate and Guide: Work closely with cross-functional teams and support third-party partners in maintaining quality standards. Champion Agile Practices: Promote Scrum methodologies and drive continuous improvement within the team. Required Skills & Experience: We are looking for candidates who are not only skilled but also passionate about technology! You'll need: Strong Python engineering capabilities (senior preferred; solid mid-level considered). Deep hands-on AWS experience (core services, serverless, compute, networking). Proven experience in migrating or modernizing legacy systems into cloud environments. Proficiency in test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with Agile delivery, especially Scrum methodologies. A solid foundation in distributed systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of security practices and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, GDPR). Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively. Nice-to-Have: Experience with other cloud providers (Azure, GCP). Scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell. Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes). Soft Skills: We value a proactive and collaborative mindset! The ideal candidates should be: Delivery-focused and able to work autonomously in a remote-first environment. Creative problem solvers who can navigate complexity with ease. Committed to continuous learning and personal development. If you're ready to embark on this exhilarating journey and make a significant impact, apply now! Join us in shaping the future of software engineering! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities , and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Junior .NET Developer Hybrid / Reading 30k to 40k Purpose of the Role The Junior .NET Developer will support the development and maintenance of software applications within a collaborative engineering team. Working under the guidance of more experienced developers, the role will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of software components while developing technical expertise and professional skills. The successful candidate will apply agreed development standards, tools, and practices while assisting in the design and implementation of software solutions. This role provides an opportunity to develop practical experience across the full software development lifecycle and contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-quality applications. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development and enhancement of software applications and components using .NET technologies. Contribute to the maintenance and support of existing systems, including assisting with bug investigation and resolution. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in line with established coding standards. Work with senior developers to implement application features and enhancements. Use source control systems and branching strategies in line with team practices. Support the documentation of technical designs and development work across the software development lifecycle. Participate in code reviews and team collaboration activities to support quality and knowledge sharing. Assist in testing and validating software functionality to ensure reliability and performance. Contribute to team discussions and Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft .NET and C#. Familiarity with .NET Core / .NET development. Basic understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB. Exposure to version control systems and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Git). Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle. Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a development team. Desirable Exposure to containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker). Awareness of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ. Familiarity with Azure DevOps for work management or source control. Some experience or interest in Python, C++, image processing, or geospatial calculations. Exposure to Linux environments. Understanding of Agile development practices.
13/03/2026
Full time
Junior .NET Developer Hybrid / Reading 30k to 40k Purpose of the Role The Junior .NET Developer will support the development and maintenance of software applications within a collaborative engineering team. Working under the guidance of more experienced developers, the role will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of software components while developing technical expertise and professional skills. The successful candidate will apply agreed development standards, tools, and practices while assisting in the design and implementation of software solutions. This role provides an opportunity to develop practical experience across the full software development lifecycle and contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-quality applications. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development and enhancement of software applications and components using .NET technologies. Contribute to the maintenance and support of existing systems, including assisting with bug investigation and resolution. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in line with established coding standards. Work with senior developers to implement application features and enhancements. Use source control systems and branching strategies in line with team practices. Support the documentation of technical designs and development work across the software development lifecycle. Participate in code reviews and team collaboration activities to support quality and knowledge sharing. Assist in testing and validating software functionality to ensure reliability and performance. Contribute to team discussions and Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft .NET and C#. Familiarity with .NET Core / .NET development. Basic understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB. Exposure to version control systems and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Git). Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle. Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a development team. Desirable Exposure to containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker). Awareness of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ. Familiarity with Azure DevOps for work management or source control. Some experience or interest in Python, C++, image processing, or geospatial calculations. Exposure to Linux environments. Understanding of Agile development practices.
Senior Software Developer - C#, ASP.Net, Cloud, Azure, REST API's Hybrid - 2 days onsite - Fareham / Southampton border A high impact Senior Developer opportunity building complex solutions that have a direct impact on the safety and security of public services. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Software Developer, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment. This is great opportunity to join a global business, benefiting from corporate benefits, continuous professional development and an opportunity to work on large programmes of work in public and private sectors. Skills Required: 6+ years experience developing ASP.NET web applications in C# using Visual Studio/Visual Studio Code Experience creating RESTful APIs and ensuring API extensibility Deep experience of SaaS and Cloud deployed services (Azure ideally) Azure DevOps, CI/CD Experience of unit and automated testing Good knowledge of SOLID principles MS SQL Server Desirable Skills: Event Driven Architecture Containers (docker, K8s) Security best practice (OWASP top ten) The company is market leader in their field and offer rewarding career opportunities with progression, continuous personal development and a range of global projects. Please get in touch asap to find out more and explore the opportunity further. Hit apply or contact (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
13/03/2026
Full time
Senior Software Developer - C#, ASP.Net, Cloud, Azure, REST API's Hybrid - 2 days onsite - Fareham / Southampton border A high impact Senior Developer opportunity building complex solutions that have a direct impact on the safety and security of public services. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Software Developer, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment. This is great opportunity to join a global business, benefiting from corporate benefits, continuous professional development and an opportunity to work on large programmes of work in public and private sectors. Skills Required: 6+ years experience developing ASP.NET web applications in C# using Visual Studio/Visual Studio Code Experience creating RESTful APIs and ensuring API extensibility Deep experience of SaaS and Cloud deployed services (Azure ideally) Azure DevOps, CI/CD Experience of unit and automated testing Good knowledge of SOLID principles MS SQL Server Desirable Skills: Event Driven Architecture Containers (docker, K8s) Security best practice (OWASP top ten) The company is market leader in their field and offer rewarding career opportunities with progression, continuous personal development and a range of global projects. Please get in touch asap to find out more and explore the opportunity further. Hit apply or contact (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Digital Senior Automation Test Engineer Newport - 1 day a week onsite £48000 - £56000 + 29% pension + excellent holidays and other benefits Must be Security clearable (have lived in the UK for 5+ years We are looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to help deliver high-quality, reliable digital services. You will play a key role in designing and implementing automated testing solutions that support a continuous deployment environment, ensuring systems are robust, scalable and secure. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary Agile team, you will collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure quality is Embedded throughout the development life cycle. This role will involve building automated testing frameworks, improving test coverage and contributing to the delivery of complex, mission-critical services. Key responsibilities include writing, executing and maintaining automated UI and API tests aligned to acceptance criteria, as well as developing functional and non-functional test suites. You will build automated testing solutions from scratch, test data processes, and ensure testing aligns with engineering principles and DevOps best practices. You will also identify and manage defects, risks and issues, contribute to the design and development of technical solutions, and implement toolkits or APIs to support integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability. You will work closely with software developers to develop a shared understanding of the codebase and unit test coverage, while ensuring governance standards and security controls are followed, including ISO 27001 and Security Policy Framework requirements. The role may also involve supporting delivery activities, collaborating across multiple teams and mentoring more junior colleagues. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, works collaboratively and helps drive delivery forward. You should be comfortable working across teams, engaging stakeholders and sharing knowledge, while continuing to develop your own skills and supporting the growth of others. To be successful in this role, you will have experience delivering technical solutions within large projects, working with cloud technologies such as Azure, and testing both Front End and Back End web services. You should be comfortable working in Agile environments and have experience creating test strategies and documentation. Strong technical experience is required with test automation tools and frameworks, including Microsoft Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD/SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp and JavaScript, along with experience using GitHub and Azure DevOps. Experience with non-functional testing tools such as JMeter or Azure Load Test, writing SQL queries, and a good understanding of architecture principles and design patterns is also important. Desirable skills include knowledge of unit testing, DevOps practices, Docker, Python or ISTQB Foundation certification. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and improve modern digital services while working in a collaborative environment that values learning, development and continuous improvement.
13/03/2026
Full time
Digital Senior Automation Test Engineer Newport - 1 day a week onsite £48000 - £56000 + 29% pension + excellent holidays and other benefits Must be Security clearable (have lived in the UK for 5+ years We are looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to help deliver high-quality, reliable digital services. You will play a key role in designing and implementing automated testing solutions that support a continuous deployment environment, ensuring systems are robust, scalable and secure. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary Agile team, you will collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure quality is Embedded throughout the development life cycle. This role will involve building automated testing frameworks, improving test coverage and contributing to the delivery of complex, mission-critical services. Key responsibilities include writing, executing and maintaining automated UI and API tests aligned to acceptance criteria, as well as developing functional and non-functional test suites. You will build automated testing solutions from scratch, test data processes, and ensure testing aligns with engineering principles and DevOps best practices. You will also identify and manage defects, risks and issues, contribute to the design and development of technical solutions, and implement toolkits or APIs to support integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability. You will work closely with software developers to develop a shared understanding of the codebase and unit test coverage, while ensuring governance standards and security controls are followed, including ISO 27001 and Security Policy Framework requirements. The role may also involve supporting delivery activities, collaborating across multiple teams and mentoring more junior colleagues. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, works collaboratively and helps drive delivery forward. You should be comfortable working across teams, engaging stakeholders and sharing knowledge, while continuing to develop your own skills and supporting the growth of others. To be successful in this role, you will have experience delivering technical solutions within large projects, working with cloud technologies such as Azure, and testing both Front End and Back End web services. You should be comfortable working in Agile environments and have experience creating test strategies and documentation. Strong technical experience is required with test automation tools and frameworks, including Microsoft Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD/SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp and JavaScript, along with experience using GitHub and Azure DevOps. Experience with non-functional testing tools such as JMeter or Azure Load Test, writing SQL queries, and a good understanding of architecture principles and design patterns is also important. Desirable skills include knowledge of unit testing, DevOps practices, Docker, Python or ISTQB Foundation certification. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and improve modern digital services while working in a collaborative environment that values learning, development and continuous improvement.
A leading Financial Services organisation is looking to appoint a Head of Data Platform Engineering to lead the design, development and ongoing evolution of its enterprise data platform. The role is offering a base salary of £125,000 plus excellent benefits. The business operates a remote-first model, with occasional travel to its London and Southeast office. This is a senior leadership role responsible for a modern Azure and Snowflake environment, leading teams across platform engineering, quality, and governance. You will shape the data platform roadmap, drive delivery across both strategic change and BAU, and play a key role in building a scalable, secure and high-performing data capability. The role will suit someone who combines strong technical depth with proven leadership experience in modern data platforms. You will be expected to improve engineering standards, strengthen DataOps and CI/CD practices, drive platform optimisation and cost control, and act as a senior partner to stakeholders across technology and the wider business. Key requirements Strong experience leading modern data platform engineering teams Deep knowledge of Snowflake, Azure and cloud-based data environments Proven background in DataOps, DevOps, CI/CD and engineering best practices Experience improving platform scalability, quality, security and governance Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional delivery Strong people leadership skills, with experience building capable, high-performing teams This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in its data estate, where you will have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to shape the platform's future direction. If you are an experienced Head of Data Platform Engineering with the required background, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV for review.
13/03/2026
Full time
A leading Financial Services organisation is looking to appoint a Head of Data Platform Engineering to lead the design, development and ongoing evolution of its enterprise data platform. The role is offering a base salary of £125,000 plus excellent benefits. The business operates a remote-first model, with occasional travel to its London and Southeast office. This is a senior leadership role responsible for a modern Azure and Snowflake environment, leading teams across platform engineering, quality, and governance. You will shape the data platform roadmap, drive delivery across both strategic change and BAU, and play a key role in building a scalable, secure and high-performing data capability. The role will suit someone who combines strong technical depth with proven leadership experience in modern data platforms. You will be expected to improve engineering standards, strengthen DataOps and CI/CD practices, drive platform optimisation and cost control, and act as a senior partner to stakeholders across technology and the wider business. Key requirements Strong experience leading modern data platform engineering teams Deep knowledge of Snowflake, Azure and cloud-based data environments Proven background in DataOps, DevOps, CI/CD and engineering best practices Experience improving platform scalability, quality, security and governance Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional delivery Strong people leadership skills, with experience building capable, high-performing teams This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in its data estate, where you will have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to shape the platform's future direction. If you are an experienced Head of Data Platform Engineering with the required background, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV for review.
We are currently looking for a Senior Applications Operations Engineer to join our Technology and Service Operations Function within the Digital and Technology group. Client Details The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Description Key responsibilities: Incident management and technical problem solving and resolution System upgrades and patching Systems administration Finding and implementing solutions to outdated processes Remediation work based on results of audit and assessments Change management - code deployment and control The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Profile Our successful candidate will have: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: Web development & support SQL scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud A degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview Behaviour Criteria: Managing a Quality Service (I) Working Together (I) Making Effective Decisions (I) Experience Criteria: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: (A, I) Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: (A, I) Web development & support SQL scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud Maintains focus on the whole life of service delivery - designs, develops, delivers and operates. Ensures that a set of IT products, suppliers and vendors come together to deliver a Digital, Data and Technology service (A) Lateral thinking capability to dissect a problem into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing problem resolution. Able to troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages and solutions, virtual and cloud including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS (A, I) Technical Criteria: You will hold a degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience (A) Formal training including professional courses in areas such as ITIL Service Management is desirable (A) Strengths Criteria Catalyst (I) Problem Solver (I) Challenger (I) If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please click here for further details. Job Offer Salary on offer 42,410 + Benefits Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97% Closing date: 10am on 27th March 2026 Shortlisting date: 6th / 7th April 2026 Interview date: 13th April 2026 Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens. Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings. Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required. Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: (url removed)
13/03/2026
Full time
We are currently looking for a Senior Applications Operations Engineer to join our Technology and Service Operations Function within the Digital and Technology group. Client Details The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Description Key responsibilities: Incident management and technical problem solving and resolution System upgrades and patching Systems administration Finding and implementing solutions to outdated processes Remediation work based on results of audit and assessments Change management - code deployment and control The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Profile Our successful candidate will have: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: Web development & support SQL scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud A degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview Behaviour Criteria: Managing a Quality Service (I) Working Together (I) Making Effective Decisions (I) Experience Criteria: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: (A, I) Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: (A, I) Web development & support SQL scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud Maintains focus on the whole life of service delivery - designs, develops, delivers and operates. Ensures that a set of IT products, suppliers and vendors come together to deliver a Digital, Data and Technology service (A) Lateral thinking capability to dissect a problem into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing problem resolution. Able to troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages and solutions, virtual and cloud including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS (A, I) Technical Criteria: You will hold a degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience (A) Formal training including professional courses in areas such as ITIL Service Management is desirable (A) Strengths Criteria Catalyst (I) Problem Solver (I) Challenger (I) If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please click here for further details. Job Offer Salary on offer 42,410 + Benefits Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97% Closing date: 10am on 27th March 2026 Shortlisting date: 6th / 7th April 2026 Interview date: 13th April 2026 Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens. Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings. Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required. Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: (url removed)
Lead Databricks Engineer - Hybrid - Permanent Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Azure Databricks Engineer to design, build and optimise our enterprise data platforms. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong delivery capability and experience working in highly regulated environments within the Lloyd's of London market. You will play a key role in shaping our cloud data platform, enabling advanced analytics and ensuring secure, scalable and reliable solutions across the organisation. This is a fully hands-on engineering role. Key responsibilities Design and build enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Azure services including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Functions and Azure Databricks Develop scalable pipelines using Delta Lake, PySpark and Unity Catalog Work with underwriting, actuarial, delegated authority, bordereaux, exposure management, reinsurance, finance and risk teams to deliver solutions aligned to Lloyd's market requirements and regulations including Solvency II Translate business requirements into scalable cloud data solutions with architects, SMEs and product owners Lead the resolution of complex technical challenges and drive delivery Promote best practices in data engineering, cloud architecture, CI/CD and data life cycle management Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers Improve platform performance, resilience, cost efficiency and observability Deliver reliable, high quality data pipelines across the platform Required experience and skills Strong engineering experience with Microsoft Azure data services and Azure Databricks in large scale environments Deep knowledge of Delta Lake, medallion architecture, distributed compute and lakehouse data platforms Strong development skills in Python, PySpark and Spark SQL Experience implementing CI/CD for data platforms using Azure DevOps Knowledge of data governance, lineage, access control and secure cloud engineering Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders Proven delivery mindset with strong ownership and accountability in fast paced environments To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn (see below) Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.
13/03/2026
Full time
Lead Databricks Engineer - Hybrid - Permanent Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Azure Databricks Engineer to design, build and optimise our enterprise data platforms. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong delivery capability and experience working in highly regulated environments within the Lloyd's of London market. You will play a key role in shaping our cloud data platform, enabling advanced analytics and ensuring secure, scalable and reliable solutions across the organisation. This is a fully hands-on engineering role. Key responsibilities Design and build enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Azure services including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Functions and Azure Databricks Develop scalable pipelines using Delta Lake, PySpark and Unity Catalog Work with underwriting, actuarial, delegated authority, bordereaux, exposure management, reinsurance, finance and risk teams to deliver solutions aligned to Lloyd's market requirements and regulations including Solvency II Translate business requirements into scalable cloud data solutions with architects, SMEs and product owners Lead the resolution of complex technical challenges and drive delivery Promote best practices in data engineering, cloud architecture, CI/CD and data life cycle management Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers Improve platform performance, resilience, cost efficiency and observability Deliver reliable, high quality data pipelines across the platform Required experience and skills Strong engineering experience with Microsoft Azure data services and Azure Databricks in large scale environments Deep knowledge of Delta Lake, medallion architecture, distributed compute and lakehouse data platforms Strong development skills in Python, PySpark and Spark SQL Experience implementing CI/CD for data platforms using Azure DevOps Knowledge of data governance, lineage, access control and secure cloud engineering Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders Proven delivery mindset with strong ownership and accountability in fast paced environments To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn (see below) Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.
We are currently looking for a Senior Applications Operations Engineer to join our Technology and Service Operations Function within the Digital and Technology group. Client Details The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Description Key responsibilities: Incident management and technical problem solving and resolution System upgrades and patching Systems administration Finding and implementing solutions to outdated processes Remediation work based on results of audit and assessments Change management - code deployment and control The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Profile Our successful candidate will have: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: Web development & support SQL Scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud A degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview Behaviour Criteria: Managing a Quality Service (I) Working Together (I) Making Effective Decisions (I) Experience Criteria: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: (A, I) Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: (A, I) Web development & support SQL Scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud Maintains focus on the whole life of service delivery - designs, develops, delivers and operates. Ensures that a set of IT products, suppliers and vendors come together to deliver a Digital, Data and Technology service (A) Lateral thinking capability to dissect a problem into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing problem resolution. Able to troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages and solutions, virtual and cloud including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS (A, I) Technical Criteria: You will hold a degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience (A) Formal training including professional courses in areas such as ITIL Service Management is desirable (A) Strengths Criteria Catalyst (I) Problem Solver (I) Challenger (I). Job Offer Salary on offer £42,410 + Benefits Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97% Closing date: 10am on 27th March 2026 Shortlisting date: 6th/7th April 2026 Interview date: 13th April 2026 Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens. Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings. Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required. Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission
13/03/2026
Full time
We are currently looking for a Senior Applications Operations Engineer to join our Technology and Service Operations Function within the Digital and Technology group. Client Details The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Description Key responsibilities: Incident management and technical problem solving and resolution System upgrades and patching Systems administration Finding and implementing solutions to outdated processes Remediation work based on results of audit and assessments Change management - code deployment and control The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Profile Our successful candidate will have: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: Web development & support SQL Scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud A degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview Behaviour Criteria: Managing a Quality Service (I) Working Together (I) Making Effective Decisions (I) Experience Criteria: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: (A, I) Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: (A, I) Web development & support SQL Scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud Maintains focus on the whole life of service delivery - designs, develops, delivers and operates. Ensures that a set of IT products, suppliers and vendors come together to deliver a Digital, Data and Technology service (A) Lateral thinking capability to dissect a problem into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing problem resolution. Able to troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages and solutions, virtual and cloud including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS (A, I) Technical Criteria: You will hold a degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience (A) Formal training including professional courses in areas such as ITIL Service Management is desirable (A) Strengths Criteria Catalyst (I) Problem Solver (I) Challenger (I). Job Offer Salary on offer £42,410 + Benefits Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97% Closing date: 10am on 27th March 2026 Shortlisting date: 6th/7th April 2026 Interview date: 13th April 2026 Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens. Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings. Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required. Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission
Senior .NET Developer Devon (Hybrid-working - minimum of 2 days in the office, meaning you must be based locally) c£55,000 to £65,000 per year Pension, Bonuses, Training and Development, etc. Skills and Experience: Expertise in C#, .NET Core, REST API design and backend architecture. Strong SQL skills with the ability to create performant, reliable database logic. Strong understanding of ORM patterns, data mapping strategies and trade-offs between ORMs and stored procedure-driven access. Ability to lead architectural decisions and evolve backend engineering practices. Excellent troubleshooting, debugging and performance optimisation skills. Strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively with engineering, product and offshore teams. Experience integrating services into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps). Familiarity with clean architecture, domain-driven design, or similar engineering patterns. Understanding of containerisation workflows (Docker) and AKS operational concepts. Mentoring experience or leadership within engineering teams. Exposure to API testing practices or support for integration testability. The Opportunity: My client based are a Software house based in Devon and they are currently looking for a Senior .NET Developer on a permanent basis. In this role, the Senior .NET Developer will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining backend services and APIs that power my client s platform. This role includes significant responsibility for backend architecture, coding standards and improving engineering practices across the team. You will be working with modern .NET Core patterns, contributing to SQL development and collaborating closely with front-end teams to enable high-quality product delivery at all times. This role will help strengthen the overall backend foundation as they look to mature their SDLC and engineering capabilities. Applications: Please contact John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment to understand more about our client leading the way in delivering the very latest in technical solutions for their clients from their offices in Devon?
13/03/2026
Full time
Senior .NET Developer Devon (Hybrid-working - minimum of 2 days in the office, meaning you must be based locally) c£55,000 to £65,000 per year Pension, Bonuses, Training and Development, etc. Skills and Experience: Expertise in C#, .NET Core, REST API design and backend architecture. Strong SQL skills with the ability to create performant, reliable database logic. Strong understanding of ORM patterns, data mapping strategies and trade-offs between ORMs and stored procedure-driven access. Ability to lead architectural decisions and evolve backend engineering practices. Excellent troubleshooting, debugging and performance optimisation skills. Strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively with engineering, product and offshore teams. Experience integrating services into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps). Familiarity with clean architecture, domain-driven design, or similar engineering patterns. Understanding of containerisation workflows (Docker) and AKS operational concepts. Mentoring experience or leadership within engineering teams. Exposure to API testing practices or support for integration testability. The Opportunity: My client based are a Software house based in Devon and they are currently looking for a Senior .NET Developer on a permanent basis. In this role, the Senior .NET Developer will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining backend services and APIs that power my client s platform. This role includes significant responsibility for backend architecture, coding standards and improving engineering practices across the team. You will be working with modern .NET Core patterns, contributing to SQL development and collaborating closely with front-end teams to enable high-quality product delivery at all times. This role will help strengthen the overall backend foundation as they look to mature their SDLC and engineering capabilities. Applications: Please contact John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment to understand more about our client leading the way in delivering the very latest in technical solutions for their clients from their offices in Devon?
Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you. Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts. Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle Requirements: Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++. Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232) High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer: Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal Working knowledge of embedded security Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.
13/03/2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you. Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts. Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle Requirements: Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++. Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232) High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer: Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal Working knowledge of embedded security Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.
Windows Site Reliability Engineer £110K Hybrid London Overview: A leading global investment bank is seeking a skilled Windows Site Reliability Engineer to join their London-based Technology team. This is a senior-level leadership role focused on driving platform reliability, automation strategy, and infrastructure modernisation across mission-critical banking systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join an investment banking powerhouse. Role and Responsibilities: Lead Platform Engineering and SRE strategy across the organisation Build scalable, self-service, and resilient infrastructure platforms Drive Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD adoption, automating manual tasks Define SLOs and optimise system performance, latency, and scalability Lead root cause analysis and remediate technical debt Partner with development teams to improve testing, releases, and deployments Shape cloud and hybrid migration strategies Ensure regulatory, audit, and security compliance Act as senior escalation point for high-severity incidents Identify cost and efficiency improvements; deputise for senior leadership Skills and Experience: Deep expertise in Microsoft Windows Server internals Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and Kerberos Extensive experience tuning low-latency, enterprise-scale systems Strong background in SRE, DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code principles Advanced scripting and development capability (PowerShell, Python, C#) Clustering, high-availability, replication, and disaster recovery expertise Experience with Git, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and TeamCity Strong understanding of security hardening (CIS) within regulated environments Deep knowledge of performance monitoring, system internals, and optimisation techniques Experience working within financial services or other regulated industries Desirable: Kubernetes and Docker orchestration Major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Nutanix HCI and VMware ESX Enterprise databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase ASE, MongoDB, Snowflake) Enterprise monitoring tools (Splunk, Netcool) Package Circa £110,000 + Excellent Package London / Hybrid x3 days onsite Flexible working considered Windows Site Reliability Engineer £110K Hybrid London
12/03/2026
Full time
Windows Site Reliability Engineer £110K Hybrid London Overview: A leading global investment bank is seeking a skilled Windows Site Reliability Engineer to join their London-based Technology team. This is a senior-level leadership role focused on driving platform reliability, automation strategy, and infrastructure modernisation across mission-critical banking systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join an investment banking powerhouse. Role and Responsibilities: Lead Platform Engineering and SRE strategy across the organisation Build scalable, self-service, and resilient infrastructure platforms Drive Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD adoption, automating manual tasks Define SLOs and optimise system performance, latency, and scalability Lead root cause analysis and remediate technical debt Partner with development teams to improve testing, releases, and deployments Shape cloud and hybrid migration strategies Ensure regulatory, audit, and security compliance Act as senior escalation point for high-severity incidents Identify cost and efficiency improvements; deputise for senior leadership Skills and Experience: Deep expertise in Microsoft Windows Server internals Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and Kerberos Extensive experience tuning low-latency, enterprise-scale systems Strong background in SRE, DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code principles Advanced scripting and development capability (PowerShell, Python, C#) Clustering, high-availability, replication, and disaster recovery expertise Experience with Git, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and TeamCity Strong understanding of security hardening (CIS) within regulated environments Deep knowledge of performance monitoring, system internals, and optimisation techniques Experience working within financial services or other regulated industries Desirable: Kubernetes and Docker orchestration Major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Nutanix HCI and VMware ESX Enterprise databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase ASE, MongoDB, Snowflake) Enterprise monitoring tools (Splunk, Netcool) Package Circa £110,000 + Excellent Package London / Hybrid x3 days onsite Flexible working considered Windows Site Reliability Engineer £110K Hybrid London
Senior Automation Tester Civil Service Up to 56,000 + 29% Pension Hybrid UK Introduction We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected UK government organisation that plays a key role in protecting innovation and intellectual property in the UK. As a Senior Automation Tester, you will lead the end-to-end automation testing process, covering front-end, back-end, and non-functional testing across a cloud-first Azure environment. Why This Role? Exceptional Civil Service pension - defined benefit scheme. Hybrid working with genuine flexibility. Up to 56,000 salary. Meaningful work protecting inventors, creators, and businesses across the UK. Modern technology stack - focus on real engineering, not legacy maintenance. Structured career development with pathways into senior engineering and architecture. Job stability with the pace of active digital transformation. Inclusive, people-first culture with focus on wellbeing and work-life balance. What You'll Do Develop and maintain test strategies, approaches, and documentation. Work within large, cross-functional Agile delivery teams. Contribute to non-functional testing using JMeter and Azure Load Test. Collaborate closely with developers, architects, and business stakeholders. Champion quality engineering best practices across the team. Work with data models and write SQL to support testing activities. What We're Looking For Proven delivery experience on large, complex technical projects. Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure. Strong knowledge of Agile delivery models. Experience writing and maintaining test documentation (strategies, approaches, plans). Testing front-end and back-end web services. Working knowledge of Azure DevOps. Experience with data models and SQL queries. Deep understanding of architectural principles and design patterns. MS Visual Studio with C#. Selenium, BDD, SpecFlow, MSTest. RestSharp and JavaScript. Non-functional testing tools: JMeter, Azure Load Test. Source control with GitHub. Interested? Apply today with your CV to join a team delivering impactful digital solutions in the Civil Service. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
12/03/2026
Full time
Senior Automation Tester Civil Service Up to 56,000 + 29% Pension Hybrid UK Introduction We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected UK government organisation that plays a key role in protecting innovation and intellectual property in the UK. As a Senior Automation Tester, you will lead the end-to-end automation testing process, covering front-end, back-end, and non-functional testing across a cloud-first Azure environment. Why This Role? Exceptional Civil Service pension - defined benefit scheme. Hybrid working with genuine flexibility. Up to 56,000 salary. Meaningful work protecting inventors, creators, and businesses across the UK. Modern technology stack - focus on real engineering, not legacy maintenance. Structured career development with pathways into senior engineering and architecture. Job stability with the pace of active digital transformation. Inclusive, people-first culture with focus on wellbeing and work-life balance. What You'll Do Develop and maintain test strategies, approaches, and documentation. Work within large, cross-functional Agile delivery teams. Contribute to non-functional testing using JMeter and Azure Load Test. Collaborate closely with developers, architects, and business stakeholders. Champion quality engineering best practices across the team. Work with data models and write SQL to support testing activities. What We're Looking For Proven delivery experience on large, complex technical projects. Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure. Strong knowledge of Agile delivery models. Experience writing and maintaining test documentation (strategies, approaches, plans). Testing front-end and back-end web services. Working knowledge of Azure DevOps. Experience with data models and SQL queries. Deep understanding of architectural principles and design patterns. MS Visual Studio with C#. Selenium, BDD, SpecFlow, MSTest. RestSharp and JavaScript. Non-functional testing tools: JMeter, Azure Load Test. Source control with GitHub. Interested? Apply today with your CV to join a team delivering impactful digital solutions in the Civil Service. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client are who seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for an initial 12 month assignment Location: Glasgow (hybrid) Skills and Experience Experience in a similar Senior Engineer role in Linux Engineering in a complex IT Infrastructure. Acting as a senior technical Linux resource across the engineering function. Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms (VMware/Hyper-V). Advanced experience with Bash and Python. Good understanding of common services, applications and protocols, for example HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP and SSL. Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling. Good understanding of troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line. Demonstratable experience of Agile / DevOps working practices. Experience of systems monitoring infrastructure. Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM. Sound understanding of database technologies, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL. Manage Linux certificates across the environment. Good experience of squid. Responsible for driving all system upgrades across Linux tooling. Good understanding across IT On-Prem and Cloud based infrastructure. Desirable You will have relevant Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering qualification, or equivalent related qualifications or experience. Experience working in a Cloud Infrastructure Environment; AWS, Azure, GCP. Experience with managing CEPH Storage or Linux storage environments. NB: Active SC/DV level vetting would be advantageous due to the nature of the project. To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration
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Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client are who seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for an initial 12 month assignment Location: Glasgow (hybrid) Skills and Experience Experience in a similar Senior Engineer role in Linux Engineering in a complex IT Infrastructure. Acting as a senior technical Linux resource across the engineering function. Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms (VMware/Hyper-V). Advanced experience with Bash and Python. Good understanding of common services, applications and protocols, for example HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP and SSL. Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling. Good understanding of troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line. Demonstratable experience of Agile / DevOps working practices. Experience of systems monitoring infrastructure. Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM. Sound understanding of database technologies, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL. Manage Linux certificates across the environment. Good experience of squid. Responsible for driving all system upgrades across Linux tooling. Good understanding across IT On-Prem and Cloud based infrastructure. Desirable You will have relevant Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering qualification, or equivalent related qualifications or experience. Experience working in a Cloud Infrastructure Environment; AWS, Azure, GCP. Experience with managing CEPH Storage or Linux storage environments. NB: Active SC/DV level vetting would be advantageous due to the nature of the project. To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration
Technical Architect London - Hybrid (1 day per week onsite) Up to 85,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent We are partnering with a professional services organisation looking to appoint a Technical Architect to help shape and govern their evolving technology landscape. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and delivery , providing architectural leadership across cloud engineering, integrations, development and DevOps practices. You will play a key role in defining architecture standards, guiding technical teams and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with the organisation's long-term technology strategy. Key Responsibilities Define and govern technical architecture standards and design principles Provide hands-on architectural leadership across cloud platforms, integrations and development Lead architecture reviews and technical design decisions Support engineering teams with complex technical challenges Promote automation, DevOps practices and reusable delivery patterns Ensure solutions are secure, scalable and resilient Identify emerging technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps Skills & Experience Experience as a Technical Architect, Lead Engineer or Senior Developer Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms Experience working with Dynamics 365 / CRM environments Knowledge of cloud architecture, integrations and API design Familiarity with DevOps and modern engineering practices Strong communication skills and ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Benefits Salary up to 85,000 Hybrid working - 1 day per week onsite in London 30 days annual leave 10% employer pension contribution Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Flexible working environment Modern central London office
12/03/2026
Full time
Technical Architect London - Hybrid (1 day per week onsite) Up to 85,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent We are partnering with a professional services organisation looking to appoint a Technical Architect to help shape and govern their evolving technology landscape. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and delivery , providing architectural leadership across cloud engineering, integrations, development and DevOps practices. You will play a key role in defining architecture standards, guiding technical teams and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with the organisation's long-term technology strategy. Key Responsibilities Define and govern technical architecture standards and design principles Provide hands-on architectural leadership across cloud platforms, integrations and development Lead architecture reviews and technical design decisions Support engineering teams with complex technical challenges Promote automation, DevOps practices and reusable delivery patterns Ensure solutions are secure, scalable and resilient Identify emerging technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps Skills & Experience Experience as a Technical Architect, Lead Engineer or Senior Developer Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms Experience working with Dynamics 365 / CRM environments Knowledge of cloud architecture, integrations and API design Familiarity with DevOps and modern engineering practices Strong communication skills and ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Benefits Salary up to 85,000 Hybrid working - 1 day per week onsite in London 30 days annual leave 10% employer pension contribution Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Flexible working environment Modern central London office
Technical Architect London - Hybrid (1 day per week onsite) Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent We are partnering with a professional services organisation looking to appoint a Technical Architect to help shape and govern their evolving technology landscape. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and delivery , providing architectural leadership across cloud engineering, integrations, development and DevOps practices. You will play a key role in defining architecture standards, guiding technical teams and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with the organisation's long-term technology strategy. Key Responsibilities Define and govern technical architecture standards and design principles Provide hands-on architectural leadership across cloud platforms, integrations and development Lead architecture reviews and technical design decisions Support engineering teams with complex technical challenges Promote automation, DevOps practices and reusable delivery patterns Ensure solutions are secure, scalable and resilient Identify emerging technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps Skills & Experience Experience as a Technical Architect, Lead Engineer or Senior Developer Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms Experience working with Dynamics 365/CRM environments Knowledge of cloud architecture, integrations and API design Familiarity with DevOps and modern engineering practices Strong communication skills and ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Benefits Salary up to £85,000 Hybrid working - 1 day per week onsite in London 30 days annual leave 10% employer pension contribution Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Flexible working environment Modern central London office
12/03/2026
Full time
Technical Architect London - Hybrid (1 day per week onsite) Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent We are partnering with a professional services organisation looking to appoint a Technical Architect to help shape and govern their evolving technology landscape. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and delivery , providing architectural leadership across cloud engineering, integrations, development and DevOps practices. You will play a key role in defining architecture standards, guiding technical teams and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with the organisation's long-term technology strategy. Key Responsibilities Define and govern technical architecture standards and design principles Provide hands-on architectural leadership across cloud platforms, integrations and development Lead architecture reviews and technical design decisions Support engineering teams with complex technical challenges Promote automation, DevOps practices and reusable delivery patterns Ensure solutions are secure, scalable and resilient Identify emerging technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps Skills & Experience Experience as a Technical Architect, Lead Engineer or Senior Developer Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms Experience working with Dynamics 365/CRM environments Knowledge of cloud architecture, integrations and API design Familiarity with DevOps and modern engineering practices Strong communication skills and ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Benefits Salary up to £85,000 Hybrid working - 1 day per week onsite in London 30 days annual leave 10% employer pension contribution Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Flexible working environment Modern central London office
Senior Salesforce DevOps Engineer - SC cleared Location: London/Glasgow/Cardiff (hybrid) Rate: £700-£800 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 3 months initial An exciting opportunity for a Senior Salesforce DevOps Engineer to architect and optimise CI/CD pipelines supporting large-scale Salesforce delivery. You will be responsible for creating resilient, automated deployment processes and embedding quality assurance and security practices into the development life cycle. Key responsibilities Design and manage Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Integrate automated testing and quality tooling including Salesforce Code Checker, BrowserStack and Playwright Implement infrastructure as code and continuous testing approaches Collaborate with architects, developers and security teams to deliver compliant releases Improve DevOps maturity and automation capability across Salesforce platforms Key experience Proven experience implementing Salesforce deployment pipelines in Azure DevOps Strong knowledge of release engineering, automation frameworks and DevOps best practice Experience with testing automation and code quality tooling Background working in complex enterprise or public sector environments advantageous This position will focus on enabling scalable, repeatable deployment strategies and improving platform reliability and delivery velocity. Senior Salesforce DevOps Engineer - SC cleared
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Senior Salesforce DevOps Engineer - SC cleared Location: London/Glasgow/Cardiff (hybrid) Rate: £700-£800 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 3 months initial An exciting opportunity for a Senior Salesforce DevOps Engineer to architect and optimise CI/CD pipelines supporting large-scale Salesforce delivery. You will be responsible for creating resilient, automated deployment processes and embedding quality assurance and security practices into the development life cycle. Key responsibilities Design and manage Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Integrate automated testing and quality tooling including Salesforce Code Checker, BrowserStack and Playwright Implement infrastructure as code and continuous testing approaches Collaborate with architects, developers and security teams to deliver compliant releases Improve DevOps maturity and automation capability across Salesforce platforms Key experience Proven experience implementing Salesforce deployment pipelines in Azure DevOps Strong knowledge of release engineering, automation frameworks and DevOps best practice Experience with testing automation and code quality tooling Background working in complex enterprise or public sector environments advantageous This position will focus on enabling scalable, repeatable deployment strategies and improving platform reliability and delivery velocity. Senior Salesforce DevOps Engineer - SC cleared
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior iOS Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support App Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native iOS development using Swift Solid understanding of iOS SDK, Xcode, and the Apple development ecosystem Experience with common iOS architectural patterns (eg MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, UI tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of iOS applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
12/03/2026
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About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior iOS Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support App Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native iOS development using Swift Solid understanding of iOS SDK, Xcode, and the Apple development ecosystem Experience with common iOS architectural patterns (eg MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, UI tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of iOS applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
Scaling, recently invested into technology company is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager / Head of Software Engineering, to be the senior technical authority driving the strategic evolution of the development environment towards a scalable, software-first SaaS platform. With sustained, 20% year-on-year growth, you ll relish working in a fast-paced development environment where you will be free to make, guide & select the best way forward in both your people & technology selection. An excellent opportunity to make your mark as a key, senior figure in an ambitious, forward-thinking company! Job title : Head of Software Development May also be known as: Software Development Manager, or Head of Software Engineering. Location : Southwest England. Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Cardiff, Plymouth all reasonable. We are relaxed about office time / home time, but think to be effective in this role, you ll need to be able to spend a good amount of time in the office; certainly, toward the beginning of your tenure, with flexibility coming when your team & you are comfortable. Salary : £85K - £90K Basic + Bonus + LTIP + Benefits package The role Acting as a key partner to the Technology Director and the Head of Delivery , you will oversee all software engineering disciplines, ensuring technical solutions are scalable cloud-native, robust, & secure by design. You will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, encompassing Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Hardware, DevOps, and QA; Fostering a culture of technical rigour that integrates software agility with the continued evolution of the core technology. Core of what you will need to bring - Proven leadership, with experience leading a multidisciplinary technology function encompassing software development. - Extensive experience successfully driving large-scale architectural transformation and modernization projects (e.g., monolithic to microservices, legacy stack replacement). - Expertise in cloud-native, scalable system design. - Deep understanding of modern web and mobile architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless patterns. Our current stack is PHP, React, Native mobile. HOWEVER we are not tied to this & part of the role will be to assess, change & drive forward change. Please apply now for this excellent career opportunity.
12/03/2026
Full time
Scaling, recently invested into technology company is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager / Head of Software Engineering, to be the senior technical authority driving the strategic evolution of the development environment towards a scalable, software-first SaaS platform. With sustained, 20% year-on-year growth, you ll relish working in a fast-paced development environment where you will be free to make, guide & select the best way forward in both your people & technology selection. An excellent opportunity to make your mark as a key, senior figure in an ambitious, forward-thinking company! Job title : Head of Software Development May also be known as: Software Development Manager, or Head of Software Engineering. Location : Southwest England. Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Cardiff, Plymouth all reasonable. We are relaxed about office time / home time, but think to be effective in this role, you ll need to be able to spend a good amount of time in the office; certainly, toward the beginning of your tenure, with flexibility coming when your team & you are comfortable. Salary : £85K - £90K Basic + Bonus + LTIP + Benefits package The role Acting as a key partner to the Technology Director and the Head of Delivery , you will oversee all software engineering disciplines, ensuring technical solutions are scalable cloud-native, robust, & secure by design. You will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, encompassing Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Hardware, DevOps, and QA; Fostering a culture of technical rigour that integrates software agility with the continued evolution of the core technology. Core of what you will need to bring - Proven leadership, with experience leading a multidisciplinary technology function encompassing software development. - Extensive experience successfully driving large-scale architectural transformation and modernization projects (e.g., monolithic to microservices, legacy stack replacement). - Expertise in cloud-native, scalable system design. - Deep understanding of modern web and mobile architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless patterns. Our current stack is PHP, React, Native mobile. HOWEVER we are not tied to this & part of the role will be to assess, change & drive forward change. Please apply now for this excellent career opportunity.
About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Description As a Senior Big Data Engineer, you will lead the engineering of complex data solutions across Google Cloud Platform environment. You will architect and implement high-performance data pipelines integrating multiple internal and external data sources. You will apply strong data modelling and warehousing principles using BigQuery and Cloud SQL, embed governance through Dataplex and ensure automated orchestration via Airflow. You will provide technical leadership to ensure resilience, scalability and compliance across data services that underpin critical national infrastructure programmes. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform including BigQuery, Cloud SQL and Cloud Composer, Apache Airflow, Dataplex, Dataform, Great Expectations or similar data quality tools, Terraform, Python and SQL Responsibilities Lead design and delivery of enterprise-scale data pipelines Define data modelling standards and warehouse optimisation strategies Embed governance, metadata management and security controls Oversee automated orchestration and monitoring of data workflows Provide assurance for performance, scalability and compliance requirements Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure reliable deployments Mentor data engineers and contribute to structured upskilling initiative Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
12/03/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Description As a Senior Big Data Engineer, you will lead the engineering of complex data solutions across Google Cloud Platform environment. You will architect and implement high-performance data pipelines integrating multiple internal and external data sources. You will apply strong data modelling and warehousing principles using BigQuery and Cloud SQL, embed governance through Dataplex and ensure automated orchestration via Airflow. You will provide technical leadership to ensure resilience, scalability and compliance across data services that underpin critical national infrastructure programmes. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform including BigQuery, Cloud SQL and Cloud Composer, Apache Airflow, Dataplex, Dataform, Great Expectations or similar data quality tools, Terraform, Python and SQL Responsibilities Lead design and delivery of enterprise-scale data pipelines Define data modelling standards and warehouse optimisation strategies Embed governance, metadata management and security controls Oversee automated orchestration and monitoring of data workflows Provide assurance for performance, scalability and compliance requirements Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure reliable deployments Mentor data engineers and contribute to structured upskilling initiative Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
Senior Linux Engineer - Central Govt - Secure Environment - 6-12 months - SC Clearance Required A major central-government client is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to support and enhance a secure, multi-environment Linux estate. This role requires advanced hands-on Linux engineering capability, strong automation skills, deep troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to operate confidently across high-assurance environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, DevOps and project teams to maintain platform stability, drive automation, uplift engineering capability, reduce technical risk, and ensure stakeholder confidence. Please note: due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is essential. Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates without it. Key Responsibilities Linux Engineering & Technical Ownership Maintain and support Linux infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud-integrated platforms. Troubleshoot and deliver services across DNS, NTP, RHEL Directory Services, Proxy, Satellite, CEPH and database technologies. Monitor, alert and maintain ROSA Linux infrastructure across all environments. Operational Delivery & Change Management Support BAU and project implementation activities with full documentation and handover artefacts. Own and implement changes across the Linux estate within agreed governance processes. Ensure all deployments meet internal and regulatory security standards. Automation, DevOps & Continuous Improvement Deliver automation using Ansible, Bash, Python and associated tooling. Identify platform trends and proactively implement preventative measures. Drive system upgrades and ensure Linux tooling is kept current. Governance, Reporting & Compliance Produce documentation, processes and policies to strengthen governance and reporting. Lead Incident, Problem and Risk Management within the Linux engineering area. Collaboration, Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination Work closely with engineers, vendors and product owners on delivery and roadmap planning. Support and mentor junior engineers as needed. Ideal Candidate Essential Significant experience as a Senior Linux Engineer in large, complex enterprise environments. Advanced Linux troubleshooting (up to 4th line). Strong Bash and Python Scripting ability. Strong understanding of SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL, HTTPS and related protocols. Experience with Ansible automation. Experience with VMware or Hyper-V. Strong experience with monitoring systems and certificate management. Experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL. Strong understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure. Experience of Agile/DevOps environments. Desirable Relevant Computer Science/IT qualification. Cloud experience (AWS, Azure or GCP). CEPH or large-scale Linux storage experience. TL;DR Job Title: Senior Linux Engineer Start Date: ASAP Location: East Kilbride/London (Hybrid/Remote) Contract Length: 6-12 months Day Rate: £600 (Inside IR35) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC clearance required (DV eligible)
12/03/2026
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Senior Linux Engineer - Central Govt - Secure Environment - 6-12 months - SC Clearance Required A major central-government client is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to support and enhance a secure, multi-environment Linux estate. This role requires advanced hands-on Linux engineering capability, strong automation skills, deep troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to operate confidently across high-assurance environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, DevOps and project teams to maintain platform stability, drive automation, uplift engineering capability, reduce technical risk, and ensure stakeholder confidence. Please note: due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is essential. Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates without it. Key Responsibilities Linux Engineering & Technical Ownership Maintain and support Linux infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud-integrated platforms. Troubleshoot and deliver services across DNS, NTP, RHEL Directory Services, Proxy, Satellite, CEPH and database technologies. Monitor, alert and maintain ROSA Linux infrastructure across all environments. Operational Delivery & Change Management Support BAU and project implementation activities with full documentation and handover artefacts. Own and implement changes across the Linux estate within agreed governance processes. Ensure all deployments meet internal and regulatory security standards. Automation, DevOps & Continuous Improvement Deliver automation using Ansible, Bash, Python and associated tooling. Identify platform trends and proactively implement preventative measures. Drive system upgrades and ensure Linux tooling is kept current. Governance, Reporting & Compliance Produce documentation, processes and policies to strengthen governance and reporting. Lead Incident, Problem and Risk Management within the Linux engineering area. Collaboration, Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination Work closely with engineers, vendors and product owners on delivery and roadmap planning. Support and mentor junior engineers as needed. Ideal Candidate Essential Significant experience as a Senior Linux Engineer in large, complex enterprise environments. Advanced Linux troubleshooting (up to 4th line). Strong Bash and Python Scripting ability. Strong understanding of SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL, HTTPS and related protocols. Experience with Ansible automation. Experience with VMware or Hyper-V. Strong experience with monitoring systems and certificate management. Experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL. Strong understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure. Experience of Agile/DevOps environments. Desirable Relevant Computer Science/IT qualification. Cloud experience (AWS, Azure or GCP). CEPH or large-scale Linux storage experience. TL;DR Job Title: Senior Linux Engineer Start Date: ASAP Location: East Kilbride/London (Hybrid/Remote) Contract Length: 6-12 months Day Rate: £600 (Inside IR35) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC clearance required (DV eligible)