Infrastructure Design Engineer + 6 month contract + Fully remote workinh + Up to £520 per day + SC Cleared role Key Skills: + Strong background in Wintel Infrastructure + AD, Exchange, GPO, DNS/DHCP + Automation Overview: Are you a skilled Infrastructure Engineer ready to make a strategic impact within a dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team on a pivotal contract, focusing on designing and deploying scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely within a collaborative setting, supporting critical systems that drive operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for innovative infrastructure design, this is your chance to contribute to high-stakes projects with a leading organization. Required Skills: Proven experience in developing scalable and efficient system architectures Strong automation skills for deployment, configuration, and management of applications Proficiency in monitoring system performance and proactively resolving issues Deep understanding of security standards and regulatory compliance Excellent collaboration skills, working closely with development, QA, and operations teams Technical expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and Azure cloud platform Active SC clearance (MOD SC clearance preferred) and sole UK nationality Nice to Have Skills: Experience with additional cloud platforms or infrastructure tools Knowledge of Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Preferred Education and Experience: Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Demonstrated experience in infrastructure design and deployment, ideally 3+ years in a similar role Other Requirements: Must hold active SC clearance and be a sole UK national Ability to work remotely and independently Willingness to undergo additional vetting processes, which may extend onboarding time
14/04/2026
Contractor
Infrastructure Design Engineer + 6 month contract + Fully remote workinh + Up to £520 per day + SC Cleared role Key Skills: + Strong background in Wintel Infrastructure + AD, Exchange, GPO, DNS/DHCP + Automation Overview: Are you a skilled Infrastructure Engineer ready to make a strategic impact within a dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team on a pivotal contract, focusing on designing and deploying scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely within a collaborative setting, supporting critical systems that drive operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for innovative infrastructure design, this is your chance to contribute to high-stakes projects with a leading organization. Required Skills: Proven experience in developing scalable and efficient system architectures Strong automation skills for deployment, configuration, and management of applications Proficiency in monitoring system performance and proactively resolving issues Deep understanding of security standards and regulatory compliance Excellent collaboration skills, working closely with development, QA, and operations teams Technical expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and Azure cloud platform Active SC clearance (MOD SC clearance preferred) and sole UK nationality Nice to Have Skills: Experience with additional cloud platforms or infrastructure tools Knowledge of Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Preferred Education and Experience: Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Demonstrated experience in infrastructure design and deployment, ideally 3+ years in a similar role Other Requirements: Must hold active SC clearance and be a sole UK national Ability to work remotely and independently Willingness to undergo additional vetting processes, which may extend onboarding time
Senior Azure Platform Engineer Location: Farnborough (2-3 days per week, remote initially) Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits Permanent, Full-Time Security Clearance: It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC Level) prior to appointment. Overview Are you a highly skilled Senior Azure Platform Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Join a growing and experienced engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud platforms within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in designing and evolving modern cloud infrastructure, working across cutting-edge technologies in Azure, Kubernetes, and DevOps. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain Azure infrastructure across Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Databases, and Application Gateways Architect and manage hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, including Site-to-Site VPN, BGP routing, and Azure Virtual WAN Implement and enforce cloud security best practices using Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, RBAC, and network segmentation Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams to design and implement robust platform solutions Configure and manage Kubernetes environments to support secure, scalable application deployments Design and build CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery speed and engineering efficiency Support both on-premises and cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code and automation Implement monitoring and observability solutions to ensure platform health and performance Manage repositories and version control processes to support collaborative development Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve reliability Provide technical guidance to development teams on platform best practices Contribute to platform improvements across security, scalability, and maintainability Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends Skills & Experience Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 5+ years' experience in: Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud/Platform Integration Strong Azure expertise, ideally with: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect) Deep knowledge of Azure networking: Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways & BGP routing, NSGs, Private Endpoints Strong Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Hands-on experience with Terraform and HashiCorp tooling (eg Packer, Vault) Experience with CI/CD tools such as: GitHub Actions & GitLab CI/CD Solid understanding of Git and version control best practices Experience driving automation and improving platform efficiency Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments Desirable: Experience with JFrog (Artifactory, XRay, Runtime) or similar tooling Exposure to additional cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) Benefits 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension scheme Professional development and training opportunities Cycle to Work scheme Employee perks and discount platform Discretionary bonus scheme
14/04/2026
Full time
Senior Azure Platform Engineer Location: Farnborough (2-3 days per week, remote initially) Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits Permanent, Full-Time Security Clearance: It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC Level) prior to appointment. Overview Are you a highly skilled Senior Azure Platform Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Join a growing and experienced engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud platforms within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in designing and evolving modern cloud infrastructure, working across cutting-edge technologies in Azure, Kubernetes, and DevOps. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain Azure infrastructure across Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Databases, and Application Gateways Architect and manage hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, including Site-to-Site VPN, BGP routing, and Azure Virtual WAN Implement and enforce cloud security best practices using Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, RBAC, and network segmentation Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams to design and implement robust platform solutions Configure and manage Kubernetes environments to support secure, scalable application deployments Design and build CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery speed and engineering efficiency Support both on-premises and cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code and automation Implement monitoring and observability solutions to ensure platform health and performance Manage repositories and version control processes to support collaborative development Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve reliability Provide technical guidance to development teams on platform best practices Contribute to platform improvements across security, scalability, and maintainability Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends Skills & Experience Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 5+ years' experience in: Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud/Platform Integration Strong Azure expertise, ideally with: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect) Deep knowledge of Azure networking: Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways & BGP routing, NSGs, Private Endpoints Strong Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Hands-on experience with Terraform and HashiCorp tooling (eg Packer, Vault) Experience with CI/CD tools such as: GitHub Actions & GitLab CI/CD Solid understanding of Git and version control best practices Experience driving automation and improving platform efficiency Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments Desirable: Experience with JFrog (Artifactory, XRay, Runtime) or similar tooling Exposure to additional cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) Benefits 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension scheme Professional development and training opportunities Cycle to Work scheme Employee perks and discount platform Discretionary bonus scheme
Role: Data Migration Engineer x 2 Location: Bath (Hybrid working) Duration: 6 months Day rate: £550 Active SC clearance required - preferably MOD SC clearance The objectives and outputs from the role include the following: The role is to provide Data Engineering support for InterSystems HealthShare (HFS) components including the EMPI (enterprise master patient index), HPD (healthcare provider directory), Portal and Data Quality reports, and any other related project components added during this period. Assist with the implementation of the data migration pipeline for the Authority's Health Record based on InterSystems IRIS. This will include design, development, testing, and monitoring. Configuration, deployment, and testing of the supporting infrastructure and environments required for data migration, including populating and making available a terminology server, agreeing Firewall rules, and implementing ETL and analysis tooling based on the Cloud Azure platform. Creation and maintenance of data mappings and transformation logic for the data migration pipelines, ensuring alignment with the target data model and business rules. This will include analysis and implementation of clinical terminology mappings, the segregation of data into multiple migration targets, and the redaction of sensitive data. Handling coded clinical data including SMOMED/Local code mapping Develop staging-layer pipelines in IRIS Configure and optimise extraction and ingestion processes across heterogeneous clinical source systems and target environments (eg, InterSystems IRIS/HealthShare) Tune performance for high-volume patient data and ensure resilient batch orchestration and environment promotion practices Previous experience and skill set: Demonstrable knowledge Data Migration and Data modelling Experience of ETL Development (Clinical Coded Data/InterSystems IRIS-HealthShare) Design Required - experience of development in InterSystems HealthShare and HealthConnect with a strong understanding of EMPI, PD, Integration engine and IRIS. Preferable - experience of development with Azure, Microsoft .Net, Ansible, Terraform Ability to work in an Agile way as part of an Agile team. Nice to have - experience of Jira and/or Azure DevOps.
14/04/2026
Contractor
Role: Data Migration Engineer x 2 Location: Bath (Hybrid working) Duration: 6 months Day rate: £550 Active SC clearance required - preferably MOD SC clearance The objectives and outputs from the role include the following: The role is to provide Data Engineering support for InterSystems HealthShare (HFS) components including the EMPI (enterprise master patient index), HPD (healthcare provider directory), Portal and Data Quality reports, and any other related project components added during this period. Assist with the implementation of the data migration pipeline for the Authority's Health Record based on InterSystems IRIS. This will include design, development, testing, and monitoring. Configuration, deployment, and testing of the supporting infrastructure and environments required for data migration, including populating and making available a terminology server, agreeing Firewall rules, and implementing ETL and analysis tooling based on the Cloud Azure platform. Creation and maintenance of data mappings and transformation logic for the data migration pipelines, ensuring alignment with the target data model and business rules. This will include analysis and implementation of clinical terminology mappings, the segregation of data into multiple migration targets, and the redaction of sensitive data. Handling coded clinical data including SMOMED/Local code mapping Develop staging-layer pipelines in IRIS Configure and optimise extraction and ingestion processes across heterogeneous clinical source systems and target environments (eg, InterSystems IRIS/HealthShare) Tune performance for high-volume patient data and ensure resilient batch orchestration and environment promotion practices Previous experience and skill set: Demonstrable knowledge Data Migration and Data modelling Experience of ETL Development (Clinical Coded Data/InterSystems IRIS-HealthShare) Design Required - experience of development in InterSystems HealthShare and HealthConnect with a strong understanding of EMPI, PD, Integration engine and IRIS. Preferable - experience of development with Azure, Microsoft .Net, Ansible, Terraform Ability to work in an Agile way as part of an Agile team. Nice to have - experience of Jira and/or Azure DevOps.
Infrastructure & Cloud Architect London | Hybrid Competitive base with bonus and excellent Benefits Unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and evolving the hybrid on-prem/Azure environment a leading global financial services organisation. This role focuses on platform architecture rather than application design. You will help define and implement the core Azure infrastructure foundations that support enterprise workloads across the organisation. The position involves designing secure, scalable and well-governed cloud environments across hybrid infrastructure, working closely with engineering, security and DevOps teams to ensure architecture is delivered in practice. Key responsibilities: Designing Azure Landing Zones and platform architecture Defining Azure networking architecture (hub-spoke, segmentation, private connectivity) Designing hybrid connectivity between on-premises environments and Azure Develop comprehensive cloud and infrastructure solutions, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments, in line with organisational goals. Lead the deployment and configuration of infrastructure platforms (eg, Azure, VMware, Cisco), ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. Monitor and analyse infrastructure performance, recommending improvements and proactively resolving issues. Optimise resource utilisation to control costs, including budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management. Work closely with the DevOps, security, and operations teams to support deployments and ongoing infrastructure projects. Evaluate emerging technologies, driving adoption where beneficial to the organisation. Key requirements: Azure Landing Zones Azure networking (Private Link, DNS, hybrid connectivity) Significant experience designing distributed enterprise Cloud Native systems in hybrid environments. Expertise in Azure IaaS and PaaS services, and virtualisation technologies. Strong understanding of networking, storage, security, and disaster recovery. Proven track record in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible and Terraform Experience with Configuration as Code, Policy as Code and Architecture as Code. Proven ability in strategic planning and cloud transformation initiatives. Desirable: Diagrams as code, ie C4 Modelling and Structurizr, Mermaid, Plantuml, Desirable: Threat Modelling and Secure by design principles. Desirable: Understanding of ZTNA. This opportunity offers the chance to influence the design and evolution of large-scale Azure infrastructure platforms within a prestigious, global organisation.
14/04/2026
Full time
Infrastructure & Cloud Architect London | Hybrid Competitive base with bonus and excellent Benefits Unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and evolving the hybrid on-prem/Azure environment a leading global financial services organisation. This role focuses on platform architecture rather than application design. You will help define and implement the core Azure infrastructure foundations that support enterprise workloads across the organisation. The position involves designing secure, scalable and well-governed cloud environments across hybrid infrastructure, working closely with engineering, security and DevOps teams to ensure architecture is delivered in practice. Key responsibilities: Designing Azure Landing Zones and platform architecture Defining Azure networking architecture (hub-spoke, segmentation, private connectivity) Designing hybrid connectivity between on-premises environments and Azure Develop comprehensive cloud and infrastructure solutions, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments, in line with organisational goals. Lead the deployment and configuration of infrastructure platforms (eg, Azure, VMware, Cisco), ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. Monitor and analyse infrastructure performance, recommending improvements and proactively resolving issues. Optimise resource utilisation to control costs, including budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management. Work closely with the DevOps, security, and operations teams to support deployments and ongoing infrastructure projects. Evaluate emerging technologies, driving adoption where beneficial to the organisation. Key requirements: Azure Landing Zones Azure networking (Private Link, DNS, hybrid connectivity) Significant experience designing distributed enterprise Cloud Native systems in hybrid environments. Expertise in Azure IaaS and PaaS services, and virtualisation technologies. Strong understanding of networking, storage, security, and disaster recovery. Proven track record in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible and Terraform Experience with Configuration as Code, Policy as Code and Architecture as Code. Proven ability in strategic planning and cloud transformation initiatives. Desirable: Diagrams as code, ie C4 Modelling and Structurizr, Mermaid, Plantuml, Desirable: Threat Modelling and Secure by design principles. Desirable: Understanding of ZTNA. This opportunity offers the chance to influence the design and evolution of large-scale Azure infrastructure platforms within a prestigious, global organisation.
Harvey Nash are now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Senior Risk Analyst, an initial six month contract hybrid working in Glasgow, inside of IR35 paying £450 - £500 a day. Work as part of a small operations team supporting risk champions Embedded in our clients workstreams covering technology, Operational Technology, Cyber and digital. Risk Management - work closely with leadership, business stakeholders, engineering and operations teams across our clients business. Risk portfolio is fewer than 50 risks. Uses Workiva for risk tracking, Power BI for reporting, and Azure DevOps for reporting. Experience Required: Experience of delivering IT risk, compliance or assurance activities. Experience of OT Systems, Cyber and Engineering risk management is highly desirable. Experience of designing or reviewing IT/OT processes and their controls and performing risk assessments. Experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Disaster recovery and remediation tracking. Please apply with an updated CV for consideration.
14/04/2026
Contractor
Harvey Nash are now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Senior Risk Analyst, an initial six month contract hybrid working in Glasgow, inside of IR35 paying £450 - £500 a day. Work as part of a small operations team supporting risk champions Embedded in our clients workstreams covering technology, Operational Technology, Cyber and digital. Risk Management - work closely with leadership, business stakeholders, engineering and operations teams across our clients business. Risk portfolio is fewer than 50 risks. Uses Workiva for risk tracking, Power BI for reporting, and Azure DevOps for reporting. Experience Required: Experience of delivering IT risk, compliance or assurance activities. Experience of OT Systems, Cyber and Engineering risk management is highly desirable. Experience of designing or reviewing IT/OT processes and their controls and performing risk assessments. Experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Disaster recovery and remediation tracking. Please apply with an updated CV for consideration.
Are you a Senior / Lead .NET Software Developer who is keen to work for a Certified B Corp? Are you keen to use your Full Stack Development skills to create bespoke lending solutions that help UK homeowners build long-term financial wellbeing? We re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help shape the future of our technology platform. You will lead and inspire a talented team while remaining hands-on with architecture and delivery. You ll play a pivotal role in designing, building and evolving resilient, high-performance systems using the Microsoft stack, working across C#, .NET, SQL, Azure and modern front-end technologies such as React, JavaScript and TypeScript. If you have a passion for emerging technologies, DevOps, cloud platforms, this is the role for you Role: Lead Software Developer, Senior .NET Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior Full Stack Developer, Full Stack Developer, Senior Developer Location: Manchester Hybrid working is in place Salary: up to £70k base salary + awesome benefits Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off every year, a healthcare cash plan, pension contributions matched up to 5%, life assurance, long service awards and a cycle to work scheme. Sound like something you are keen to be a part of? CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of a CV.
14/04/2026
Full time
Are you a Senior / Lead .NET Software Developer who is keen to work for a Certified B Corp? Are you keen to use your Full Stack Development skills to create bespoke lending solutions that help UK homeowners build long-term financial wellbeing? We re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help shape the future of our technology platform. You will lead and inspire a talented team while remaining hands-on with architecture and delivery. You ll play a pivotal role in designing, building and evolving resilient, high-performance systems using the Microsoft stack, working across C#, .NET, SQL, Azure and modern front-end technologies such as React, JavaScript and TypeScript. If you have a passion for emerging technologies, DevOps, cloud platforms, this is the role for you Role: Lead Software Developer, Senior .NET Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior Full Stack Developer, Full Stack Developer, Senior Developer Location: Manchester Hybrid working is in place Salary: up to £70k base salary + awesome benefits Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off every year, a healthcare cash plan, pension contributions matched up to 5%, life assurance, long service awards and a cycle to work scheme. Sound like something you are keen to be a part of? CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of a CV.
Title : Lead Software Engineer
Contract Type: 2-year FTC, Full-Time, 35 hours
Salary : Starting from £65,913 per annum (London weighted salary) or £57,900 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 11
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 20th April 2026
Interview Dates: 24th April 2026
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Data Engineering Team at L&Q:
We’re building a modern, cloud-first data platform on Azure, and it’s becoming a core part of how L&Q operates and makes decisions. As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll play a central role in that journey. This isn’t just about maintaining pipelines. You’ll shape the direction of the platform, influence how data is used across the organisation, and lead a team that delivers meaningful, visible impact. You’ll be able to influence decisions, introduce better ways of working, and raise the bar for engineering standards. At the same time, you’ll support and grow a team of engineers, creating an environment where people feel trusted, challenged, and able to do their best work. We use modern Azure technologies like Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse, but just as important is how we work. We value collaboration, clear thinking, and people who take ownership. You’ll work closely with architects, product owners, and stakeholders across the organisation, giving you real influence over both the platform and the outcomes it delivers. If you’re looking for a role where you can lead from the front, shape a growing platform, and see the impact of your work across the organisation, this is a great place to do it.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
Technical Leadership & Strategy
Own the technical vision and roadmap for data engineering, ensuring it aligns with organisational strategy.
Make informed decisions on tools, design patterns, and approaches, balancing short-term delivery with long-term sustainability.
Lead the identification and resolution of technical debt, improving platform stability and scalability.
Define and enforce engineering standards, including coding practices, testing, documentation, and security.
Ensure solutions are designed with performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency in mind.
Delivery & Collaboration
Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, automated data pipelines using Azure tools such as Data Factory, Databricks and Synapse
Work closely with Solution Architects to shape and refine solution designs.
Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business needs into clear, achievable technical outcomes.
Manage delivery risks, remove blockers, and support the team in meeting commitments.
Communicate progress, challenges, and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Encourage strong collaboration across Data, BI, Architecture, and wider technology teams.
Data & Platform Ownership
Take end-to-end ownership of the data platform from ingestion to consumption.
Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and monitoring are embedded into all solutions.
Drive improvements in data reliability, accessibility, and usability across the organisation.
Champion a data-driven mindset, helping teams understand and trust the data they use.
Key relationships
Data Engineering Team – Lead delivery, set standards and build capability.
Solution Architects – Shape and refine platform and solution design.
Product Owners – Translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
Test Analysts – Ensure robust validation and quality assurance.
BI & Reporting Teams – Enable clean, structured, and accessible data.
Your work will directly influence how data is used across L&Q, improving decision-making, reducing manual effort, and enabling a more data-driven organisation.
What you'll bring:
Qualifications:
Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory)
Skills and Experience:
Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in a data or cloud environment.
Strong experience designing and delivering data solutions on Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Data Lake)
Deep understanding of data warehousing, modelling, and architecture (Kimball or similar)
Strong SQL and experience with relational databases such as SQL Server.
Experience with Python, Scala, or PySpark for data processing.
Experience building and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines at scale.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and agile delivery.
Leadership & Soft Skills:
Able to build trust and strong working relationships across technical and business teams.
Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership, even when dealing with ambiguity.
Strong communicator who can explain complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
Proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively and suggest better approaches.
Good at balancing delivery pressure with team wellbeing and sustainable ways of working.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
A collaborative approach, with a focus on enabling others and getting the best out of the team.
Desirable:
Exposure to PowerShell Scripting would be advantageous.
Experience of working in an agile cross-functional delivery squad working with product owners, solution analysts, solution architects and test analysts.
Awareness and understanding of key DevOps and cloud concepts including CI/CD, Iaas, PaaS and SaaS with enabled multi-disciplined, cross functional capabilities. Containerisation experience highly desirable.
Experienced in designing and coordinating existing pilots, prototypes, or proof of concepts.
Experience of the underlying technology to develop data integration layers and associated systems to provide repositories of information.
Exposure to Semarchy (MDM Solution) would be advantageous.
Exposure to THT Capita Open Housing would be advantageous.
Exposure to NEC Housing Management Solution and PL/SQL would be advantageous.
Exposure to Total Mobile, Total Repairs and Total Connect Repairs, Management Solution would be advantageous.
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
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14/04/2026
Contractor
Title : Lead Software Engineer
Contract Type: 2-year FTC, Full-Time, 35 hours
Salary : Starting from £65,913 per annum (London weighted salary) or £57,900 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 11
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 20th April 2026
Interview Dates: 24th April 2026
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Data Engineering Team at L&Q:
We’re building a modern, cloud-first data platform on Azure, and it’s becoming a core part of how L&Q operates and makes decisions. As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll play a central role in that journey. This isn’t just about maintaining pipelines. You’ll shape the direction of the platform, influence how data is used across the organisation, and lead a team that delivers meaningful, visible impact. You’ll be able to influence decisions, introduce better ways of working, and raise the bar for engineering standards. At the same time, you’ll support and grow a team of engineers, creating an environment where people feel trusted, challenged, and able to do their best work. We use modern Azure technologies like Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse, but just as important is how we work. We value collaboration, clear thinking, and people who take ownership. You’ll work closely with architects, product owners, and stakeholders across the organisation, giving you real influence over both the platform and the outcomes it delivers. If you’re looking for a role where you can lead from the front, shape a growing platform, and see the impact of your work across the organisation, this is a great place to do it.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
Technical Leadership & Strategy
Own the technical vision and roadmap for data engineering, ensuring it aligns with organisational strategy.
Make informed decisions on tools, design patterns, and approaches, balancing short-term delivery with long-term sustainability.
Lead the identification and resolution of technical debt, improving platform stability and scalability.
Define and enforce engineering standards, including coding practices, testing, documentation, and security.
Ensure solutions are designed with performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency in mind.
Delivery & Collaboration
Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, automated data pipelines using Azure tools such as Data Factory, Databricks and Synapse
Work closely with Solution Architects to shape and refine solution designs.
Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business needs into clear, achievable technical outcomes.
Manage delivery risks, remove blockers, and support the team in meeting commitments.
Communicate progress, challenges, and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Encourage strong collaboration across Data, BI, Architecture, and wider technology teams.
Data & Platform Ownership
Take end-to-end ownership of the data platform from ingestion to consumption.
Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and monitoring are embedded into all solutions.
Drive improvements in data reliability, accessibility, and usability across the organisation.
Champion a data-driven mindset, helping teams understand and trust the data they use.
Key relationships
Data Engineering Team – Lead delivery, set standards and build capability.
Solution Architects – Shape and refine platform and solution design.
Product Owners – Translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
Test Analysts – Ensure robust validation and quality assurance.
BI & Reporting Teams – Enable clean, structured, and accessible data.
Your work will directly influence how data is used across L&Q, improving decision-making, reducing manual effort, and enabling a more data-driven organisation.
What you'll bring:
Qualifications:
Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory)
Skills and Experience:
Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in a data or cloud environment.
Strong experience designing and delivering data solutions on Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Data Lake)
Deep understanding of data warehousing, modelling, and architecture (Kimball or similar)
Strong SQL and experience with relational databases such as SQL Server.
Experience with Python, Scala, or PySpark for data processing.
Experience building and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines at scale.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and agile delivery.
Leadership & Soft Skills:
Able to build trust and strong working relationships across technical and business teams.
Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership, even when dealing with ambiguity.
Strong communicator who can explain complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
Proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively and suggest better approaches.
Good at balancing delivery pressure with team wellbeing and sustainable ways of working.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
A collaborative approach, with a focus on enabling others and getting the best out of the team.
Desirable:
Exposure to PowerShell Scripting would be advantageous.
Experience of working in an agile cross-functional delivery squad working with product owners, solution analysts, solution architects and test analysts.
Awareness and understanding of key DevOps and cloud concepts including CI/CD, Iaas, PaaS and SaaS with enabled multi-disciplined, cross functional capabilities. Containerisation experience highly desirable.
Experienced in designing and coordinating existing pilots, prototypes, or proof of concepts.
Experience of the underlying technology to develop data integration layers and associated systems to provide repositories of information.
Exposure to Semarchy (MDM Solution) would be advantageous.
Exposure to THT Capita Open Housing would be advantageous.
Exposure to NEC Housing Management Solution and PL/SQL would be advantageous.
Exposure to Total Mobile, Total Repairs and Total Connect Repairs, Management Solution would be advantageous.
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
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Job title: Lead Infrastructure Automation Engineer (on perm and Cloud) Contract: 6 months - possibility for extension Location: London HEX - 3 days a week Rate: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35) Working pattern: Full time Are you ready to take the lead in revolutionising infrastructure automation? Our client, a dynamic and innovative organisation, is on the lookout for a passionate Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead - VP to spearhead their ambitious automation initiative across all infrastructure functions. This is your chance to drive significant change and enhance the efficiency of global operations! About the Role: As the Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of infrastructure-as-code and automation solutions. Your expertise will help shape modern tooling strategies, ensuring scalable and repeatable automation solutions across various infrastructure domains. What We're Looking For: Expertise in Automation: Proven experience with Infrastructure Automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automation solutions. Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Ansible, Terraform, Python, and cloud technologies. Transformation/Deployment: on perm and Cloud DevSecOps Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance and security practises in automation. Collaborative Spirit: Ability to manage relationships across teams and regions, facilitating effective communication and cooperation. Adaptability: Preparedness to work during unsociable hours and be available for escalations when needed. Key Responsibilities: Lead Automation Initiatives: Drive automation supporting ~3000 Servers and services globally. Collaborative Design: Work closely with infrastructure SMEs, SREs, DevOps teams, and security to create reusable automation frameworks. Innovative Solutions: Design, build, and maintain automation workflows and IaC modules using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Python. standardisation Advocate: Promote standardisation of automation practises across platform teams for consistency and reuse. Transformative Collaboration: Partner with Development, Security, and Global Infrastructure teams to replace manual processes with scalable automated solutions. Roadmap Delivery: Contribute to the Infrastructure Automation Programme, achieving defined roadmaps and KPIs. Security Compliance: Ensure all automation solutions meet stringent security and compliance requirements. Why Join Us? Transformational Impact: Be at the forefront of an essential initiative that enhances operational efficiency and resilience. Team Environment: Work within a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation. Career Growth: Opportunities for ongoing development of technical skills and career advancement within a forward-thinking organisation. If you're excited about leading the charge in infrastructure automation and are ready to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you! Join our client on this exhilarating journey towards technological excellence. Apply Now! Your future begins here, where innovation meets opportunity! 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. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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Job title: Lead Infrastructure Automation Engineer (on perm and Cloud) Contract: 6 months - possibility for extension Location: London HEX - 3 days a week Rate: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35) Working pattern: Full time Are you ready to take the lead in revolutionising infrastructure automation? Our client, a dynamic and innovative organisation, is on the lookout for a passionate Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead - VP to spearhead their ambitious automation initiative across all infrastructure functions. This is your chance to drive significant change and enhance the efficiency of global operations! About the Role: As the Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of infrastructure-as-code and automation solutions. Your expertise will help shape modern tooling strategies, ensuring scalable and repeatable automation solutions across various infrastructure domains. What We're Looking For: Expertise in Automation: Proven experience with Infrastructure Automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automation solutions. Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Ansible, Terraform, Python, and cloud technologies. Transformation/Deployment: on perm and Cloud DevSecOps Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance and security practises in automation. Collaborative Spirit: Ability to manage relationships across teams and regions, facilitating effective communication and cooperation. Adaptability: Preparedness to work during unsociable hours and be available for escalations when needed. Key Responsibilities: Lead Automation Initiatives: Drive automation supporting ~3000 Servers and services globally. Collaborative Design: Work closely with infrastructure SMEs, SREs, DevOps teams, and security to create reusable automation frameworks. Innovative Solutions: Design, build, and maintain automation workflows and IaC modules using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Python. standardisation Advocate: Promote standardisation of automation practises across platform teams for consistency and reuse. Transformative Collaboration: Partner with Development, Security, and Global Infrastructure teams to replace manual processes with scalable automated solutions. Roadmap Delivery: Contribute to the Infrastructure Automation Programme, achieving defined roadmaps and KPIs. Security Compliance: Ensure all automation solutions meet stringent security and compliance requirements. Why Join Us? Transformational Impact: Be at the forefront of an essential initiative that enhances operational efficiency and resilience. Team Environment: Work within a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation. Career Growth: Opportunities for ongoing development of technical skills and career advancement within a forward-thinking organisation. If you're excited about leading the charge in infrastructure automation and are ready to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you! Join our client on this exhilarating journey towards technological excellence. Apply Now! Your future begins here, where innovation meets opportunity! 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. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Lead Data Platform Engineer - Databricks - IAC - Terraform - Azure Data Factory - Data Lakehouse The Data Platform Engineer designs, develops, automates, and maintains secure, scalable, and compliant data platforms that enable the firm to efficiently manage, analyse, and utilise data. The role ensures that data solutions are robust and reliable while meeting regulatory obligations and safeguarding client confidentiality. Key Responsibilities Design and architect scalable, secure, and compliant data platforms and solutions, producing technical documentation and securing approvals through governance bodies such as Architecture Review Boards. Build and deliver robust data solutions using Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, Azure Data Factory, and Azure services. Develop APIs and write efficient Python, PySpark, and SQL code to support data integration, processing, and automation. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments using Azure DevOps to enable reliable releases across environments. Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform, ARM) to provision and manage cloud resources, including ADF pipelines, Databricks assets, and Unity Catalog components. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise data platform performance, reliability, and costs, identifying bottlenecks and recommending improvements. Create dashboards and observability tools to report on platform performance, usage, incidents, and operational KPIs. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience designing and building cloud-based data platforms, ideally within Azure. Strong hands-on expertise with Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, and Azure Data Factory. Solid understanding of Data Lakehouse architecture and modern data platform design. Proficiency in Python for data engineering, automation, and data processing. Experience developing and integrating REST APIs for data services. Strong DevOps experience, including CI/CD, automated testing, and release management for data platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates. Knowledge of data modelling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data warehousing concepts. Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (eg, Azure Monitor). Desirable Experience with additional Azure services (eg, Fabric, Azure Functions, Logic Apps). Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation for data platforms. Understanding of data governance and regulatory compliance (eg, GDPR). Experience working in regulated or professional services environments.
14/04/2026
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Lead Data Platform Engineer - Databricks - IAC - Terraform - Azure Data Factory - Data Lakehouse The Data Platform Engineer designs, develops, automates, and maintains secure, scalable, and compliant data platforms that enable the firm to efficiently manage, analyse, and utilise data. The role ensures that data solutions are robust and reliable while meeting regulatory obligations and safeguarding client confidentiality. Key Responsibilities Design and architect scalable, secure, and compliant data platforms and solutions, producing technical documentation and securing approvals through governance bodies such as Architecture Review Boards. Build and deliver robust data solutions using Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, Azure Data Factory, and Azure services. Develop APIs and write efficient Python, PySpark, and SQL code to support data integration, processing, and automation. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments using Azure DevOps to enable reliable releases across environments. Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform, ARM) to provision and manage cloud resources, including ADF pipelines, Databricks assets, and Unity Catalog components. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise data platform performance, reliability, and costs, identifying bottlenecks and recommending improvements. Create dashboards and observability tools to report on platform performance, usage, incidents, and operational KPIs. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience designing and building cloud-based data platforms, ideally within Azure. Strong hands-on expertise with Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, and Azure Data Factory. Solid understanding of Data Lakehouse architecture and modern data platform design. Proficiency in Python for data engineering, automation, and data processing. Experience developing and integrating REST APIs for data services. Strong DevOps experience, including CI/CD, automated testing, and release management for data platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates. Knowledge of data modelling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data warehousing concepts. Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (eg, Azure Monitor). Desirable Experience with additional Azure services (eg, Fabric, Azure Functions, Logic Apps). Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation for data platforms. Understanding of data governance and regulatory compliance (eg, GDPR). Experience working in regulated or professional services environments.
Lead Full Stack Next.js / React Developer Location: UK-based, Hybrid or Remote Position Overview: We are looking for a Lead Full Stack Next.js / React Developer to help design and build greenfield modern, high-performance web applications that power our client platforms and internal tools. You will work across the stack from frontend user experiences in Next.js to backend APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure, helping to create resilient, scalable systems.If you're excited by building elegant user interfaces, designing robust APIs, and working in a cloud-native environment where you can influence technical direction, this role offers a chance to shape both our platform and engineering culture.chance to shape both our platform and engineering culture. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain production-grade web applications using Next.js and React. Collaborate closely with product and other engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions. Take ownership of features from concept through deployment and ongoing operation. Ensure applications are performant, accessible, secure, and maintainable. Participate in code reviews and mentor other engineers. What You'll Bring 5+ years of professional software development experience. Strong experience with Next.js, React, and TypeScript. Strong advocate for and power user of LLM-enabled development tools such as Claude Experience building RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs. Understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and modern frontend performance optimisation. Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and familiarity with containerisation (Docker). Strong understanding of web fundamentals (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with evolving requirements. Lead a team of experienced Software Engineers Nice to Have Backend experience in Go and/or C# Experience with microservices architecture. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles. Experience with authentication/authorization systems (OAuth, JWT, SSO). Exposure to data-heavy or high-scale systems. Experience in intellectual property, brand protection, or compliance-driven industries. Details: Up to £110,000 Permaanent role Hybrid position
14/04/2026
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Lead Full Stack Next.js / React Developer Location: UK-based, Hybrid or Remote Position Overview: We are looking for a Lead Full Stack Next.js / React Developer to help design and build greenfield modern, high-performance web applications that power our client platforms and internal tools. You will work across the stack from frontend user experiences in Next.js to backend APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure, helping to create resilient, scalable systems.If you're excited by building elegant user interfaces, designing robust APIs, and working in a cloud-native environment where you can influence technical direction, this role offers a chance to shape both our platform and engineering culture.chance to shape both our platform and engineering culture. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain production-grade web applications using Next.js and React. Collaborate closely with product and other engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions. Take ownership of features from concept through deployment and ongoing operation. Ensure applications are performant, accessible, secure, and maintainable. Participate in code reviews and mentor other engineers. What You'll Bring 5+ years of professional software development experience. Strong experience with Next.js, React, and TypeScript. Strong advocate for and power user of LLM-enabled development tools such as Claude Experience building RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs. Understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and modern frontend performance optimisation. Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and familiarity with containerisation (Docker). Strong understanding of web fundamentals (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with evolving requirements. Lead a team of experienced Software Engineers Nice to Have Backend experience in Go and/or C# Experience with microservices architecture. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles. Experience with authentication/authorization systems (OAuth, JWT, SSO). Exposure to data-heavy or high-scale systems. Experience in intellectual property, brand protection, or compliance-driven industries. Details: Up to £110,000 Permaanent role Hybrid position
Azure DevOps Engineer 6-month contract SC Cleared London/Remote Outside of IR35 My SC Cleared customer is seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in Azure-native engineering and advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. This role is ideal for someone who operates at the intersection of DevOps and Software Engineering bringing a strong development mindset to infrastructure design, automation, and testing. Key Skills & Experience from the Azure DevOps Engineer: Active SC Clearance ideal/lapsed considered Advanced Azure Engineering Strong experience designing for high availability Deep understanding of Azure-native services and architecture patterns Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Expert-level proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep Strong focus on modularity, reusability, and maintainability Experience integrating automated testing frameworks (e.g. Terratest, Checkov) Azure Networking & Security Hands-on experience with: Managed Identities Private Endpoints Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) CI/CD & Automation Proven experience building advanced pipelines using GitHub Actions Strong understanding of pipeline orchestration, automation, and deployment strategies Key Responsibilities of the Azure DevOps Engineer: Design and implement high availability Azure architectures, including regional failover and load balancing strategies embedded within IaC templates Build and maintain scalable, reusable Terraform and/or Bicep modules following best practices in modular design Champion Test Driven Development (TDD) principles within infrastructure pipelines Implement automated security and compliance checks using tools such as Checkov or Terratest Develop and manage complex CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions Engineer secure Azure environments using Managed Identities, Private Endpoints, and RBAC Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
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Azure DevOps Engineer 6-month contract SC Cleared London/Remote Outside of IR35 My SC Cleared customer is seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in Azure-native engineering and advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. This role is ideal for someone who operates at the intersection of DevOps and Software Engineering bringing a strong development mindset to infrastructure design, automation, and testing. Key Skills & Experience from the Azure DevOps Engineer: Active SC Clearance ideal/lapsed considered Advanced Azure Engineering Strong experience designing for high availability Deep understanding of Azure-native services and architecture patterns Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Expert-level proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep Strong focus on modularity, reusability, and maintainability Experience integrating automated testing frameworks (e.g. Terratest, Checkov) Azure Networking & Security Hands-on experience with: Managed Identities Private Endpoints Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) CI/CD & Automation Proven experience building advanced pipelines using GitHub Actions Strong understanding of pipeline orchestration, automation, and deployment strategies Key Responsibilities of the Azure DevOps Engineer: Design and implement high availability Azure architectures, including regional failover and load balancing strategies embedded within IaC templates Build and maintain scalable, reusable Terraform and/or Bicep modules following best practices in modular design Champion Test Driven Development (TDD) principles within infrastructure pipelines Implement automated security and compliance checks using tools such as Checkov or Terratest Develop and manage complex CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions Engineer secure Azure environments using Managed Identities, Private Endpoints, and RBAC Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Newport Salary: 66,000 - 77,000 (including allowances) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Business Area: DDaT - Technology A fantastic new, unique opportunity has become available for a Lead DevOps Engineer to join a growing Platform Engineering group during their digital transformation journey. This role is ideal for someone passionate about using their technical skills to enhance team effectiveness and expedite software delivery, ensuring high stability and speed. Day-to-day of the role: Provide hands-on technical leadership, offering coaching and mentoring to enhance team capabilities. Lead the sharing of knowledge and good practices within the team. Act as a technical product owner, developing strategies for product lines and managing DevOps engineers. Lead DevOps expertise and decision-making across the entire software delivery lifecycle. Produce and assure DevOps technical designs, providing justifications for technical decisions. Enable the reuse of patterns, tools, and components across various projects. Provide deep DevOps technical expertise to project delivery teams. Play a key role in the DevOps Community of Practice by sharing expertise to build overall team capability. Assure that DevOps technical solutions adhere to all agreed processes and best practices, especially around security and governance. Mentor DevOps Engineers, supporting their professional development and guiding them in critical decision-making. Lead on developing, implementing, enhancing, and managing technical DevOps practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with target architectures and technology roadmaps. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong understanding of DevOps principles with experience in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Proven experience in implementing CI/CD processes and tools, including pipeline design and administration. Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform. Experience deploying to and consuming cloud platform resources, with a preference for Microsoft Azure. Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD orchestration tools. Proficiency in Python, .Net Core/C#, NextJs/Node frontend, and scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell. Experience with containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker and AKS. Strong communication skills with experience in knowledge sharing and mentoring. Ability to manage and support distributed source code repositories including Git. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working model with flexibility. Opportunities for professional and career development. Engaging and collaborative work environment. To apply for the Lead DevOps Engineer position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.
14/04/2026
Full time
Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Newport Salary: 66,000 - 77,000 (including allowances) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Business Area: DDaT - Technology A fantastic new, unique opportunity has become available for a Lead DevOps Engineer to join a growing Platform Engineering group during their digital transformation journey. This role is ideal for someone passionate about using their technical skills to enhance team effectiveness and expedite software delivery, ensuring high stability and speed. Day-to-day of the role: Provide hands-on technical leadership, offering coaching and mentoring to enhance team capabilities. Lead the sharing of knowledge and good practices within the team. Act as a technical product owner, developing strategies for product lines and managing DevOps engineers. Lead DevOps expertise and decision-making across the entire software delivery lifecycle. Produce and assure DevOps technical designs, providing justifications for technical decisions. Enable the reuse of patterns, tools, and components across various projects. Provide deep DevOps technical expertise to project delivery teams. Play a key role in the DevOps Community of Practice by sharing expertise to build overall team capability. Assure that DevOps technical solutions adhere to all agreed processes and best practices, especially around security and governance. Mentor DevOps Engineers, supporting their professional development and guiding them in critical decision-making. Lead on developing, implementing, enhancing, and managing technical DevOps practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with target architectures and technology roadmaps. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong understanding of DevOps principles with experience in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Proven experience in implementing CI/CD processes and tools, including pipeline design and administration. Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform. Experience deploying to and consuming cloud platform resources, with a preference for Microsoft Azure. Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD orchestration tools. Proficiency in Python, .Net Core/C#, NextJs/Node frontend, and scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell. Experience with containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker and AKS. Strong communication skills with experience in knowledge sharing and mentoring. Ability to manage and support distributed source code repositories including Git. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working model with flexibility. Opportunities for professional and career development. Engaging and collaborative work environment. To apply for the Lead DevOps Engineer position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.
Job title: Lead Infrastructure Automation Engineer (on perm and Cloud) Contract: 6 Months -possibility for extension Location: London HEX - 3 days a week Rate: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35) Working pattern: Full time Are you ready to take the lead in revolutionising infrastructure automation? Our client, a dynamic and innovative organisation, is on the lookout for a passionate Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead - VP to spearhead their ambitious automation initiative across all infrastructure functions. This is your chance to drive significant change and enhance the efficiency of global operations! About the Role: As the Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of infrastructure-as-code and automation solutions. Your expertise will help shape modern tooling strategies, ensuring scalable and repeatable automation solutions across various infrastructure domains. What We're Looking For: Expertise in Automation: Proven experience with Infrastructure Automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automation solutions. Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Ansible, Terraform, Python, and cloud technologies. Transformation / Deployment : on perm and Cloud DevSecOps Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance and security practises in automation. Collaborative Spirit: Ability to manage relationships across teams and regions, facilitating effective communication and cooperation. Adaptability: Preparedness to work during unsociable hours and be available for escalations when needed. Key Responsibilities: Lead Automation Initiatives: Drive automation supporting 3000 servers and services globally. Collaborative Design: Work closely with infrastructure SMEs, SREs, DevOps teams, and security to create reusable automation frameworks. Innovative Solutions: Design, build, and maintain automation workflows and IaC modules using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Python. standardisation Advocate: Promote standardisation of automation practises across platform teams for consistency and reuse. Transformative Collaboration: Partner with Development, Security, and Global Infrastructure teams to replace manual processes with scalable automated solutions. Roadmap Delivery: Contribute to the Infrastructure Automation Programme, achieving defined roadmaps and KPIs. Security Compliance: Ensure all automation solutions meet stringent security and compliance requirements. Why Join Us? Transformational Impact: Be at the forefront of an essential initiative that enhances operational efficiency and resilience. Team Environment: Work within a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation. Career Growth: Opportunities for ongoing development of technical skills and career advancement within a forward-thinking organisation. If you're excited about leading the charge in infrastructure automation and are ready to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you! Join our client on this exhilarating journey towards technological excellence. Apply Now! Your future begins here, where innovation meets opportunity! 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. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
14/04/2026
Full time
Job title: Lead Infrastructure Automation Engineer (on perm and Cloud) Contract: 6 Months -possibility for extension Location: London HEX - 3 days a week Rate: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35) Working pattern: Full time Are you ready to take the lead in revolutionising infrastructure automation? Our client, a dynamic and innovative organisation, is on the lookout for a passionate Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead - VP to spearhead their ambitious automation initiative across all infrastructure functions. This is your chance to drive significant change and enhance the efficiency of global operations! About the Role: As the Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of infrastructure-as-code and automation solutions. Your expertise will help shape modern tooling strategies, ensuring scalable and repeatable automation solutions across various infrastructure domains. What We're Looking For: Expertise in Automation: Proven experience with Infrastructure Automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automation solutions. Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Ansible, Terraform, Python, and cloud technologies. Transformation / Deployment : on perm and Cloud DevSecOps Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance and security practises in automation. Collaborative Spirit: Ability to manage relationships across teams and regions, facilitating effective communication and cooperation. Adaptability: Preparedness to work during unsociable hours and be available for escalations when needed. Key Responsibilities: Lead Automation Initiatives: Drive automation supporting 3000 servers and services globally. Collaborative Design: Work closely with infrastructure SMEs, SREs, DevOps teams, and security to create reusable automation frameworks. Innovative Solutions: Design, build, and maintain automation workflows and IaC modules using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Python. standardisation Advocate: Promote standardisation of automation practises across platform teams for consistency and reuse. Transformative Collaboration: Partner with Development, Security, and Global Infrastructure teams to replace manual processes with scalable automated solutions. Roadmap Delivery: Contribute to the Infrastructure Automation Programme, achieving defined roadmaps and KPIs. Security Compliance: Ensure all automation solutions meet stringent security and compliance requirements. Why Join Us? Transformational Impact: Be at the forefront of an essential initiative that enhances operational efficiency and resilience. Team Environment: Work within a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation. Career Growth: Opportunities for ongoing development of technical skills and career advancement within a forward-thinking organisation. If you're excited about leading the charge in infrastructure automation and are ready to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you! Join our client on this exhilarating journey towards technological excellence. Apply Now! Your future begins here, where innovation meets opportunity! 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. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
DevOps Tester +6 months + +Fully remote working +SC cleared - must hold current active clearance +Sole British nationals only - due to nature of the project Skills: +AWS +Kubernetes +Public Sector experience +Testing experience - can set the Testing process up from beginning to end and to be able to own it We're looking for an experienced DevOps Tester, this is a pivotal role in maintaining critical national infrastructure where scalability and resilience are essential. We're looking for a highly skilled DevOps engineer with a strong background in testing (including APIs). The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and results-driven, capable of thriving in an Agile team. You'll need to be comfortable with Confluence for documentation and Jira for project tracking and story management. Your main responsibility will be to develop and structure a comprehensive test framework. This includes creating approaches and plans, gaining approval for those approaches, and ultimately delivering a complex set of functional and performance tests for software components running within an AWS multi-account model. You will be working alongside client teams and supporting, as required, in a 3rd line capacity. Key technologies you'll be working with include Vault, Consul, Kubernetes, various AWS services (Compute, Identity), Prometheus for monitoring, ELK, Jenkins for CI/CD, and scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, and/or Bash. Knowledge of proxies and firewalls, including Fortinet and Palo Alto, would be an advantage. If you'd like to discuss this DevOps Tester in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
13/04/2026
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DevOps Tester +6 months + +Fully remote working +SC cleared - must hold current active clearance +Sole British nationals only - due to nature of the project Skills: +AWS +Kubernetes +Public Sector experience +Testing experience - can set the Testing process up from beginning to end and to be able to own it We're looking for an experienced DevOps Tester, this is a pivotal role in maintaining critical national infrastructure where scalability and resilience are essential. We're looking for a highly skilled DevOps engineer with a strong background in testing (including APIs). The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and results-driven, capable of thriving in an Agile team. You'll need to be comfortable with Confluence for documentation and Jira for project tracking and story management. Your main responsibility will be to develop and structure a comprehensive test framework. This includes creating approaches and plans, gaining approval for those approaches, and ultimately delivering a complex set of functional and performance tests for software components running within an AWS multi-account model. You will be working alongside client teams and supporting, as required, in a 3rd line capacity. Key technologies you'll be working with include Vault, Consul, Kubernetes, various AWS services (Compute, Identity), Prometheus for monitoring, ELK, Jenkins for CI/CD, and scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, and/or Bash. Knowledge of proxies and firewalls, including Fortinet and Palo Alto, would be an advantage. If you'd like to discuss this DevOps Tester in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
13/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bradford Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
13/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bradford Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Age UK is recruiting for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with significant DevOps, Scripting and Azure experience to design, automate, and optimise our cloud-based infrastructure on a permanent basis. You'll build modern Azure solutions, automate processes using PowerShell, C#, Azure DevOps, Git, Bicep and ensure our cloud environment is secure, scalable, and efficient. You'll manage and enhance key platforms including Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra, while overseeing monitoring, performance, and lifecycle management. You'll also strengthen security through proactive vulnerability management, automated remediation and robust backup strategies, supported by strong networking knowledge. This collaborative role involves working closely with teams across the business, supporting day-to-day operations, and maintaining clear technical documentation. If you're passionate about cloud engineering and automation, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You will be expected to attend the office once a fortnight. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Age UK internal grade - 5LT Closing date for applications 20th April, 2026. Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Azure DevOps experience including pipeline creation, management, optimization, and release. (A, I) Infrastructure as Code experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure programmatically through automation (Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates). (A, I) In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure, with emphasis on automation and scripting. (A, I) Proven experience deploying and managing IaaS and PaaS workloads on Microsoft Azure. (I) Experience in effectively addressing vulnerabilities. (I) Skills and knowledge Advanced scripting skills (preferably PowerShell and C#) with demonstrated ability to build complex automation solutions. (A, I) Ability to architect and implement solutions across the Azure platform (App Services, Functions, Storage, Networking, Virtual Machines, etc.) (A, I) Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions, as well as effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. (I) Proficiency with Git source control and workflows. (I) Understanding of IaaS/PaaS/SaaS approaches to infrastructure and their trade-offs. (I) Understanding of IT security principles. (I) Understanding of common networking concepts and protocols. (I) Personal attributes Strong communication skills, verbal and written. (I) Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Experience with container technologies (Docker, Azure Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service) (I) Linux management experience (I) Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor). (I) Skills and knowledge Understanding of the product lifecycle, from inception to decommissioning. (I) C# development skills for custom tooling, Azure Functions, and automation utilities. (I) Personal attributes Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400). (I) What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250 Many additional benefits Additional Information Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
13/04/2026
Full time
Age UK is recruiting for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with significant DevOps, Scripting and Azure experience to design, automate, and optimise our cloud-based infrastructure on a permanent basis. You'll build modern Azure solutions, automate processes using PowerShell, C#, Azure DevOps, Git, Bicep and ensure our cloud environment is secure, scalable, and efficient. You'll manage and enhance key platforms including Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra, while overseeing monitoring, performance, and lifecycle management. You'll also strengthen security through proactive vulnerability management, automated remediation and robust backup strategies, supported by strong networking knowledge. This collaborative role involves working closely with teams across the business, supporting day-to-day operations, and maintaining clear technical documentation. If you're passionate about cloud engineering and automation, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You will be expected to attend the office once a fortnight. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Age UK internal grade - 5LT Closing date for applications 20th April, 2026. Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Azure DevOps experience including pipeline creation, management, optimization, and release. (A, I) Infrastructure as Code experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure programmatically through automation (Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates). (A, I) In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure, with emphasis on automation and scripting. (A, I) Proven experience deploying and managing IaaS and PaaS workloads on Microsoft Azure. (I) Experience in effectively addressing vulnerabilities. (I) Skills and knowledge Advanced scripting skills (preferably PowerShell and C#) with demonstrated ability to build complex automation solutions. (A, I) Ability to architect and implement solutions across the Azure platform (App Services, Functions, Storage, Networking, Virtual Machines, etc.) (A, I) Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions, as well as effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. (I) Proficiency with Git source control and workflows. (I) Understanding of IaaS/PaaS/SaaS approaches to infrastructure and their trade-offs. (I) Understanding of IT security principles. (I) Understanding of common networking concepts and protocols. (I) Personal attributes Strong communication skills, verbal and written. (I) Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Experience with container technologies (Docker, Azure Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service) (I) Linux management experience (I) Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor). (I) Skills and knowledge Understanding of the product lifecycle, from inception to decommissioning. (I) C# development skills for custom tooling, Azure Functions, and automation utilities. (I) Personal attributes Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400). (I) What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250 Many additional benefits Additional Information Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Rate: £400 per day Duration: 6 months Location: Wokingham, UK (5 days onsite) Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Network Service Delivery Principal to lead the strategic design, governance, and evolution of enterprise network infrastructure. This is a senior-level role focused on architecture, technical leadership, and driving modern networking practices across complex environments. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end network architecture across LAN, WAN (including SD-WAN), cloud (AWS/Azure), and data centre environments Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and automated network designs Establish architectural standards, roadmaps, and best practices Lead network security architecture, including segmentation, Zero Trust models, and next-generation Firewall strategies Drive adoption of Network DevOps, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver integrated solutions Act as the senior escalation point for complex network and security issues Mentor and guide engineering teams, providing technical leadership Key Skills & Experience 8+ years in network engineering, including leadership or principal-level experience Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN) Deep understanding of enterprise networking (Cisco, Firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN) Strong cloud networking knowledge (AWS, Azure, VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect) Experience with network security architecture and Zero Trust frameworks Proven experience with automation and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines) Strong documentation and design skills (HLDs, LLDs, Visio diagrams) Familiarity with ITIL processes in enterprise environments Desirable Certifications CCNP/CCIE/CCDE CISSP, TOGAF, or SABSA AWS or Azure certifications Fortinet NSE or Palo Alto certifications
13/04/2026
Contractor
Rate: £400 per day Duration: 6 months Location: Wokingham, UK (5 days onsite) Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Network Service Delivery Principal to lead the strategic design, governance, and evolution of enterprise network infrastructure. This is a senior-level role focused on architecture, technical leadership, and driving modern networking practices across complex environments. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end network architecture across LAN, WAN (including SD-WAN), cloud (AWS/Azure), and data centre environments Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and automated network designs Establish architectural standards, roadmaps, and best practices Lead network security architecture, including segmentation, Zero Trust models, and next-generation Firewall strategies Drive adoption of Network DevOps, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver integrated solutions Act as the senior escalation point for complex network and security issues Mentor and guide engineering teams, providing technical leadership Key Skills & Experience 8+ years in network engineering, including leadership or principal-level experience Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN) Deep understanding of enterprise networking (Cisco, Firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN) Strong cloud networking knowledge (AWS, Azure, VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect) Experience with network security architecture and Zero Trust frameworks Proven experience with automation and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines) Strong documentation and design skills (HLDs, LLDs, Visio diagrams) Familiarity with ITIL processes in enterprise environments Desirable Certifications CCNP/CCIE/CCDE CISSP, TOGAF, or SABSA AWS or Azure certifications Fortinet NSE or Palo Alto certifications
James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective.Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
13/04/2026
Full time
Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective.Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.