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Overview As a Test Engineeryou will be ensuring software quality by designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with developers to resolve issues. Our Test Engineersplay a key role in for ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through rigorous testing and analysis. You will work closely with developers, product managers and other stakeholders across our business to identify and resolve issues and contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes. Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases. Identify, document, and track defects and issues. Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not affected by new changes. Develop and maintain automated test scripts. Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality. Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies. Qualifications Desirable qualifications and experience; Agile development - strong understanding of Agile values and principles, as well as Scrum framework DevOps Experience of test-driven development (unit testing, mocking, integration testing) Understanding of DevOps practices (CI & CD) Familiarity of Cloud environments (e.g., Azure) Experience with manual or automated testing • ISTQB Software Testing Good analysis and problem-solving skills Effective communicator Attention to detail Advocate of code quality, clean code, and best practice Ability to interpret and document processes Self-motivation and willingness to learn and explore new ideas An understanding of Motor Claims, Insurance and Vehicle Repair (Desirable) Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday pro rata (including bank holidays) Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days. We have a variety of locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Excited but not sure you tick every box? We are inclusive - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for individuals who can grow and support our business and we expect to do the same for you. We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of our specialists. This is an excellent time to join a rapidly growing business and help us to shape the future. What next? Please apply online and our recruitment team will be in contact within 14 days

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 600 per day Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham based (must be local to one of these offices) - Hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Context The client is forming a new software engineering team to address a defined backlog of 20-30 items focused on service security, testability, resilience and recoverability. This role is not a coordination-only delivery role. We require a highly experienced Delivery Manager who can operate immediately and sustainably in a hands-on Scrum Master / agile delivery capacity, working directly with engineers on day-to-day delivery. You will work closely with a Senior Technical Business Analyst and Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable before and during active sprint delivery. Core Purpose The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. You will: Lead agile ceremonies, Actively manage delivery risks and dependencies, Influence and engage senior stakeholders, and Enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality software outcomes. Recent, applied experience leading software development teams is essential. Statements of capability or aspiration without evidence will not be considered sufficient. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team on a day-to-day basis. Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Actively remove delivery blockers and manage scope, flow and prioritisation. Maintain delivery momentum across a sustained period of active build work. Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work directly with software developers, testers and DevOps engineers. Understand and manage delivery within modern software engineering lifecycles. Engage confidently with technical discussions and trade-offs. Support delivery across complex technical concerns (e.g. resilience, security, recoverability). Senior Stakeholder Influence Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide clear, evidence-based delivery reporting. Build trust through consistent delivery performance and transparency. Planning, Coordination & Reporting Maintain and refine prioritised backlogs with Product Managers and technical leads. Proactively manage risks, issues and cross-team dependencies. Use Jira effectively for planning, tracking and reporting at team and initiative level. Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g. ServiceNow). Essential Skills & Experience (Mandatory) Recent, hands-on agile delivery experience with software development teams Operating as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager in active software build Delivery within modern engineering environments, including: o Version control (e.g. Git) o CI/CD pipelines o Cloud-native or platform-based services Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influence Practical experience managing delivery risks, dependencies and complex backlogs High proficiency in Jira (team and programme level) SFIA Level 6 capability demonstrated through applied experience, not role titles Technical Environment (Experience Required) The successful candidate will have worked recently and directly with engineering teams using technologies and practices such as: Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure and/or AWS) as part of software delivery, not migration only Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices Automated testing and quality practices Secure, resilient digital services Desirable Experience Experience with platform engineering or data engineering teams Previous experience working within UK government digital services Use of ServiceNow for delivery/change processes Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Company Description Head of Test role (managing Test Managers) Senior strategic role Join us as we build our capability in readiness for large implementation project. 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday Free access to company holiday homes Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Free local gym access This role is based 5 days at our Cheadle office in South Manchester (SK8 3GW) We re Together. For over 50 years, we ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can t or won t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description As Head of Testing, you will have the opportunity to join the next phase of evolution for a long established, well respected organisation. As part of Group Technology Services, you will ensure high quality releases, adherence to internal and external standards and quality controls through manual and automated testing. You will work closely with colleagues through the business and technical teams as part of cross functional teams set up to build and deliver the essential products needed to support the Together business. You will have the opportunity to create a modern automated test strategy for the organisation and to see it through to delivering effective results. You will be a key player in the transformation of Together technical capability. This role will be the ideal challenge for an experienced test expert who is keen on driving organisational level test strategy and execution within a modern cloud enabled DevOps environment. Examples of the key accountabilities of the role Adherence to IT Change and Operational policies and standards Taking ownership of the test strategy and approach across the organisation and leading the test engineering team Define the test strategy for the organisation and oversee the test approach for the major projects and programmes in the portfolio. Lead the management and development of the test engineering capability within Together and the evolution of that capability. Work with the engineering teams to select, deploy and operationalise the right test tools to support Together s strategy Drive a continuous quality culture throughout the technology organisation and be the Qualifications A deep understanding of the strategies needed within an organisation to drive a testing approach which supports continuous integration and delivery and meets the business needs. Ability to lead a team of test engineers delivering work across a number of different delivery streams. Self starting and able to organise yourself to deliver outstanding results Experience in the generation of automated test suites to ensure that requirements are satisfied, including happy and unhappy path approaches Automated testing of complex web applications with multiple workflows and paths Experience of working as part of an agile team, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Microsoft Azure DevOps and AutoRabit for Salesforce) Familiarity with nCino, Salesforce, Azure APIs, or Thought Machine Vault would be useful Experience of testing tools and frameworks such as Postman or AccelQ would be useful Full coverage of Functional, Regression, Load, Performance, Security, and Persona-based testing. Experience of working in an enterprise environment Experience with cloud infrastructure with a specialism in Azure Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Experience with DevOps Procedures and process and working in an Agile Environment Results oriented with the ability to consistently meet deadlines Additional Information If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Click here for more information on our Recruitment Process Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. Please apply ASAP. We would like to commence interviews in early March

Lead Platform Engineer £100,000 - £120,000 Hybrid (London) The Mission Cut dev-to-production lead time with seamless CI/CD and preview environments Design "Golden Path" workflows so engineers ship features, not config files Auto-scale GCP infrastructure to handle Black Friday and January travel peaks Champion SRE practices - define SLOs and error budgets for the booking flow Architect data-sync pipelines with GDPR-compliant PII masking for dev environments Operationalise Vertex AI and Redis to power personalised search and dynamic pricing The Tech Stack We'll consider strong candidates from AWS or Azure backgrounds - GCP is where you'll operate. The must-haves are: Kubernetes (GKE) Docker Terraform PHP (Symfony/Drupal) JavaScript Go Cloud SQL/MySQL Redis Nginx Cloud Load Balancing Varnish CDNs Cloudflare Bonus: GCP, BigQuery, Apigee, Vertex AI About You Proven leadership of Platform, DevOps, or SRE teams in high-volume e-commerce, travel, or fintech Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration experience with PHP/React workloads Strong cloud fundamentals (IAM, VPCs, networking) - transferable from AWS or Azure to GCP Scripting fluency in Bash, Python, or Go Experience managing high-traffic SQL databases and Redis caching strategies A track record of data anonymisation workflows and dev-environment seeding What We Offer £100,000 - £120,000 salary Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in our London office) with flexible hours Enhanced pension plan & life and critical illness insurance Medicash health plan Season ticket loan & cycle scheme Supplier social events Dog-friendly office Interested? Apply here. We'd love to hear from you.

Development Team Leader - VISUALFILES - HYBRID The Software Development Team Leader is responsible for leading a cross-functional development team to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring that development work aligns with strategic objectives, follows best practices, and meets agreed timelines. Team Leadership & People Management Lead, mentor, and support a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture. Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and support personal development plans to grow technical and professional skills. Identify training and development needs and provide coaching or facilitate learning opportunities. Essential: VISUALFILES TECHNICAL ABILITY Leadership & Communication Proven experience leading or mentoring a software development team in an Agile environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to inspire, coach, and develop individuals to achieve personal and team objectives. Confident decision-maker, able to balance technical, business, and people considerations. Software Engineering Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including design patterns, code quality, version control, and automated testing. Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and associated ceremonies and tools (eg, Azure DevOps, Jira). Solid grounding in secure coding practices and software development life cycle (SDLC). Experience in CI/CD pipelines, source control (eg, Git), and automated build/test processes. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

London - Hybrid (3 days in office, 4 days during onboarding) £80,000 - £90,000 + benefits We're working with a leading professional services organisation to hire an Azure Integration Engineer into their growing applications team. This is a key role within a small, high-performing team responsible for the development, integration and support of business-critical systems across the firm. You'll act as the technical owner for Azure integrations, working closely with internal stakeholders to design, build and improve how systems connect and share data across the organisation. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and support Azure-based integrations (Logic Apps, Functions) Build and maintain integrations using C#/.NET Own and improve existing application integrations and workflows Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise application performance Ensure integrations meet security and compliance standards Key requirements: Strong experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Functions) Solid C#/.NET development experience Experience with data integration and data mapping Background working in a regulated or enterprise environment Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders Desirable: Experience within legal or professional services environments Exposure to systems such as document management or finance platforms Familiarity with DevOps tools or modern development practices This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation, where you'll have real ownership of integrations and visibility across the business. If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on development with ownership and stakeholder engagement, we'd be keen to speak with you.

Applications Service Lead | Insurance | London (Hybrid) | £75,000 We're hiring an Applications Service Lead to take ownership of core underwriting and claims systems within a London Market environment. This role sits between the business, vendors and engineering teams, focused on keeping applications stable, resolving incidents effectively and improving service performance. Key focus areas: BAU support across insurance platforms (PAS, claims, document systems) Major incident coordination and issue resolution Working with vendors and internal teams to investigate and fix problems Managing releases, defects and change via Azure DevOps Ensuring applications are performing as expected in a live environment We're looking for someone who: Has experience supporting or owning insurance applications Is comfortable working with vendors and offshore teams Can understand issues at application level (data, integrations, system behaviour) Has worked with tools like ServiceNow and Azure DevOps London Market experience is preferred. Exposure to platforms such as Eclipse, Sequel or Guidewire is beneficial but not essential. If you want to own key systems and work close to both technology and the business, get in touch.

TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you're working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores-TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer. Job Description: Wh o we are The Enterprise Architecture team at TJX drives technology strategy , innovation, and governance across multiple technical domains to ensure all technology decisions align with business goals and enterprise standards. We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect with d eep ServiceNow experience to lead the design, architecture, and governance of our enterprise ServiceNow platform. You will define the strategic direction of the platform, ensure scalable and secure implementations, and partner with business and IT stakeholders to maximize the value of ServiceNow aligning with the overall TJX IT strategy and vision. What you'll need As a Senior Architect within the Enterprise Architecture team, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise across the enterprise architecture landscape while serving as the primary authority for ServiceNow platform architecture. This role combines deep knowledge of enterprise architecture principles with hands-on experience in designing and governing ServiceNow solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise standards. Our team is looking for people with deep technical expertise , architectural leadership, and a passion for building solutions that enable business agility. We want creative people that bring in thought leadership and interpersonal skills to demonstrate leadership by example, not authority, and who can foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard What you will do Serve as the primary architect for the ServiceNow platform, while ensuring its integration and strategic positioning within the broader enterprise ecosystem Lead the architecture and design of solutions across ServiceNow modules (ITOM, ITBM/PPM, HRSD, CSM, ITAM, GRC , SecOps, Integration Services, Intelligence & AI, ITSM / DevOps etc.) Partner with enterprise and solution architects to design end-to-end solutions that span multiple platforms and domains Develop an understanding of TJX 's global business strategies and contribute to development of an application rationalization & modernization roadmap. Develop reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and design templates Supports the publication and communication of strategic technology standards, frameworks, principles and roadmaps to be used throughout the IT organization to guide technology decisions and leverage opportunities through efficient design Define and evolve the enterprise ServiceNow platform 's architecture and roadmap aligned with business needs Promote DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native practices across ServiceNow and other enterprise solutions Lead high-level design, integration patterns, and performance/scalability best practices Ensure adherence to platform best practices, security, data model integrity, and upgradeability Define and enforce architectural governance processes and design review boards Stay abreast of new ServiceNow product offerings, trends, and emerging technologies Successful candidate will have 8+ years of overall IT experience, including 5+ years in enterprise architecture or solution architecture, with a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, enterprise-level systems across multiple domains. 5+ years of ServiceNow platform architecture and solution design experience, including complex, multi-module implementations. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman), security, and data governance. Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and foundational cloud skills, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid architectures ; experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines Ability to bridge business and technology, translating strategic objectives into actionable architecture roadmaps Expertise in ServiceNow core components: Service Catalog, Workflow, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, CMDB, Discovery, Performance Analytics, and Custom Apps. Strong understanding of ITSM, ITOM, CSM, GRC, or other key ServiceNow modules ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA), ServiceNow Certified System Administrator, Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certification Experience with integration design patterns and technologies ( Event Driven, REST, SOAP, JDBC, APIs) across heterogeneous systems. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder influencing skills. Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) certification is preferable Experience designing multi-instance or global ServiceNow deployments Exposure to SAFe Agile methodologies and DevOps practices Knowledge of complementary platforms (Workday, Azure/Cloud, etc.). Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information. In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Address: 770 Cochituate Rd Location: USA Home Office Framingham MA 770 Cochituate Rd This position has a starting salary range of $(phone number removed) to $(phone number removed) per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role : Senior Agile Delivery Manager Duration : 12 months Day rate : (Apply online only) per day ( inside IR35) Locations : Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham On-site : Minimum 60% office attendance (Hybrid) In this role you would join a newly formed software engineering team focused on a defined backlog of 20-30 items around service security, testability, resilience and recoverability . This is very much a hands-on delivery role - not a coordination-only position. What you would be doing Acting as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team day to day. Leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Removing blockers, managing scope, flow and prioritisation to maintain strong delivery momentum. Working closely with engineers, a Senior Technical BA and an Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable. Managing risks, dependencies and complex backlogs, using Jira at both team and initiative level. Providing clear, evidence-based reporting and influencing senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technical environment (you should be comfortable operating in most of these areas): Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS as part of software product delivery (not migration-only). CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices. Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Automated testing and quality practices. Secure, resilient digital services. What the client is specifically looking for Recent, hands-on agile delivery with software development teams in active build. Experience acting as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager embedded with engineers. Practical experience with version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD and cloud-native or platform-based services. Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to challenge and influence at senior level. High proficiency in Jira , plus familiarity with delivery governance tools (e.g. ServiceNow is a bonus). Experience focused only on cloud migrations, Dynamics CRM or purely integration/database projects will not be sufficient unless there is clear, recent evidence of end-to-end software product delivery. Why it might interest you Opportunity to lead delivery in a modern engineering setup where agile ways of working are taken seriously. Clear, technically focused backlog around security, resilience and reliability - not a vague transformation brief. Influential position engaging directly with senior stakeholders on a visible digital initiative. If you are within a realistic commute of Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham and this aligns with your recent experience, I would be keen to share more details and understand your availability and expectations.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Up to 600/day via Umbrella + Expenses Location: Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham (60% Onsite Requirement) Opportunity Overview A large, complex organisation is seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to support the delivery of a newly formed software engineering team. This team will focus on a defined backlog of critical improvements across service security, resilience, testability, and recoverability. This is a hands-on delivery role, not a coordination position. You will operate as an embedded Scrum Master within an active engineering team, working closely with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to drive high-quality software delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring backlogs are technically ready, prioritised, and executable, working in close partnership with architecture and business analysis functions. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager within a live software engineering environment Lead core agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Actively remove blockers and manage delivery flow, scope, and prioritisation Maintain consistent delivery momentum across sustained build activity Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work closely with engineers across development, testing, and DevOps Operate effectively within modern software delivery lifecycles Engage confidently in technical discussions, trade-offs, and challenges Support delivery across complex areas such as security, resilience, and recoverability Senior Stakeholder Engagement Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide clear, evidence-based reporting on delivery progress Build trust through transparency and consistent performance Planning, Coordination & Governance Collaborate with Product Managers and technical leads to maintain prioritised backlogs Proactively manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies Utilise Jira for detailed planning, tracking, and reporting Support governance and change processes where required Essential Skills and Experience Recent, hands-on experience delivering software within agile engineering teams Proven track record operating as a Scrum Master or Delivery Manager in active build environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including: Version control (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines Cloud-native or platform-based architectures Experience working directly with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers Ability to manage complex delivery risks, dependencies, and backlogs Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level High proficiency in Jira for team and programme-level delivery Demonstrable experience aligned to senior capability (e.g. SFIA Level 6 equivalent) CV evidence must clearly outline delivery outcomes, technical context, and problem-solving approach Technical Environment Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS and/or Azure) within active software delivery environments Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices Automated testing and quality engineering approaches Secure and resilient digital service delivery Desirable Experience Experience working with platform or data engineering teams Exposure to large-scale, regulated or public sector environments Familiarity with service management or change tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Location & Working Pattern Primary locations: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham Minimum 60% on-site presence required Candidates must live within a realistic commuting distance (approximately 90 minutes) for sustained attendance What's on Offer 12-month contract engagement Competitive day rate via umbrella Opportunity to work within a high-impact, delivery-focused engineering environment Exposure to complex, large-scale digital services Application Process For further information or to apply, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Cloud Platform Engineering Lead - Azure/Platform Ownership/IaC A leading London Market Insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineering Lead to take full ownership of its cloud platform strategy and engineering capability. This is a newly created, high impact position within a modern, forward thinking technology environment, offering the autonomy to shape cloud best practice and drive platform excellence across the organisation. You'll work closely with the Enterprise Architect, senior technology stakeholders, and cross functional engineering teams to design, build, and evolve a secure, scalable, and automated Azure cloud estate. This is a hands on technical leadership role - not people management - ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, architectural thinking, and deep technical problem solving. You'll be a great fit for this role if: You have extensive experience designing and operating cloud environments, ideally within the insurance sector You bring years of hands on cloud engineering expertise, primarily across Azure You've built and owned cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code, including life cycle management of Terraform or similar tooling You have a strong background in platform engineering, cloud architecture, automation, and modern DevOps practices You have deep technical understanding This is a rare opportunity to take end to end ownership of a critical cloud domain, influence engineering standards, and help shape the future of cloud capability within a growing and ambitious organisation. This is a permanent opportunity paying £90k-£110k + Excellent Bonus requiring 3 days a week onsite in central London.   Cloud Platform Engineering Lead - Azure/Platform Ownership/IaC

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

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

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

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

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