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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

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

Senior Data Scientist / Product Analyst II - Engineering Platform Location: London, UK (Hybrid) The Mission Behind every global streaming giant is a massive engine of internal tools and infrastructure. We are looking for a data expert to join our Platform Insights team. Your "customers" aren't the end listeners-they are the hundreds of world-class engineers building the applications used by millions. Your goal is to optimize the developer experience, ensuring our internal systems are fast, stable, and scalable. What You'll Do Drive Product Strategy: Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to define what "success" looks like for internal developer tools and cloud infrastructure. Full-Stack Analytics: Define key metrics, build robust datasets, and create high-impact dashboards (SQL/Python). Exploratory Research: Deep-dive into technical logs and user behavior to identify friction in the software development lifecycle. Influence Change: Communicate technical insights to senior stakeholders to prioritize high-value infrastructure investments. Who You Are The Technical Analyst: You have 5+ years of experience in a quantitative role, with mastery of SQL and Python/R . Domain Enthusiast: You have a genuine interest in how software is built-familiarity with CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure (GCP/AWS), or Software Architecture is a major plus. Bridge Builder: You can translate "complex system data" into clear, actionable business recommendations. Quantitative Background: Degree in Computer Science, Stats, Math, Economics, or a related field. Why This Role? This isn't a standard marketing analytics role. You will be at the heart of technical innovation, helping one of the world's most admired tech companies scale to a billion users by empowering the people who build it. Please apply here or share your updated CV to (url removed) Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Back-End Engineer Remote / UK Up to £70k per annum Summary: We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a company that enables brands to gather, analyse, and act on customer feedback at scale. You ll build scalable APIs, integrate AI and third-party tools, and help shape the platform s architecture. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly impact how global brands understand and engage with their customers. The role is primarily remote, but candidates must be UK-based and able to attend the Midland office occasionally. What You ll Be Doing: Build and maintain backend APIs for new platform products and features Design standalone systems with clean separation from legacy infrastructure Integrate third-party services, AI/LLM tools, video infrastructure, and analytics platforms Support AI-powered features including LLM-based data processing and automated workflows Collaborate directly with product and UX teams, including attending user interviews to understand real customer needs Make architecture and technical decisions, taking ownership of the solutions you build Requirements: Significant experience in backend API development (REST / JSON-RPC) Strong database design and architecture knowledge (SQL and/or NoSQL) Experience integrating third-party services, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), or other APIs Comfortable collaborating with product and UX teams to deliver features end-to-end Ability to take ownership of technical decisions and work in a fast-paced environment Beneficial / Nice-to-Have Skills: Exposure to AI / LLM integrations or AI-powered features Familiarity with modern agentic engineering tools (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot) Experience with video platforms or analytics systems Benefits: Competitive salary (up to £70K) and stock options Flexible remote working Recognition for ownership and delivery Fast-moving, innovative, collaborative culture Interested in this role? If so, please apply now to

DevOps Engineer (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Croydon 6 Month Contract £500/day (Outside IR35) DevOps Engineer needed with both SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance, plus strong AWS Cloud platforms experience. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Croydon . Start ASAP in April/May 2026. Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in Croydon. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: DevOps Engineer needed to build, automate + delivering highly available, secure + scalable AWS Cloud environments. In-depth AWS Services expertise including: EC2, RDS, Aurora PG, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS, and Amazon Linux 2023. DevOps Tools: Terraform, Jenkins, Docker + Groovy pipelines experience. Scripting: Shell, Python, PowerShell, Perl, Java. PostgreSQL admin, performance tuning, HA, replication, backup/DR, Git, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow. Monitoring tools: Grafana, Prometheus + Alert Manager. Key Tasks: troubleshooting, root cause analysis, 24/7 production, managing technical escalations, leading workshops, supporting Agile teams + removing delivery blockers. Advantageous Skills: Linux Sys Admin, AD, networking, Firewalls, switch config/patching, AWS/Azure Certifications.

Senior Software Engineers Location(s): Manchester, Cheltenham or Samlesbury Salary: £50,354 to £60,036, including a concessionary payment of £2,758. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You ll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, split into two payments: £1,750 on arrival and £1,750 after successfully completing probation. In the future, there may be an opportunity to qualify for a higher skill level. Following a successful skills assessment, this could increase your salary by up to £9,766. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working may be more limited due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll bring your experience of modern software frameworks and team leadership to our passionate tech community. You ll help design new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality solutions to mission-critical problems. With your expertise, you ll operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages and frameworks such as Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP). You might be mentoring a team or leading as a technical expert. You ll be keen to develop not just your own skills, but those of others. Whether you re bringing new approaches, sharing innovative ways of working, or identifying new priorities, you ll set the standard. You ll engage with technical and non-technical customers and have a positive influence on the wider engineering community. With our encouragement to spend up to 30% of your time on development, innovation, and experimentation, you ll have the freedom to explore new possibilities for yourself and for GCHQ. You don t need to be a Software Engineer to apply; you might be working in Cloud Engineering and Security, UX, Site Reliability Engineering, Front-End Design, Agile, Solution Architecture, Data Engineering, or Machine Learning Operations. You ll also have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Upon joining, you ll have access to a wide range of learning resources from online courses conferences and opportunities to pursue formal qualifications (funded by us). We ll provide all the support you need for a rewarding career, whether that s through tailored training or flexible working options. In this role, we offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, meaning you can enjoy a great work-life balance without compromising on what matters to you. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website. To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17, if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.

SailPoint Engineer Manchester - onsite once per week/fortnight 6 Month Contract £650 - £740/day inside IR35 Lorien's Financial Services client are currently recruiting for a SailPoint Engineer to join on a 6 month initial contract, inside IR35. The SailPoint Engineer will operate as part of an established IAM team delivering core identity governance. The role requires close collaboration with IAM colleagues and wider stakeholders, aligning to agreed priorities and contributing to team-based delivery outcomes. Key Responsibilities Configure, support and enhance SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) across enterprise and hybrid environments. Integrate SailPoint ISC with HR systems, Active Directory, Entra ID, AWS, ServiceNow and other enterprise platforms to enable automated provisioning, life cycle management and deprovisioning. Deliver and maintain core identity governance capabilities including Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML), certifications, RBAC, policy enforcement and least-privilege controls. Support onboarding of applications using standard connectors (eg AD, SCIM, REST, JDBC, web services). Develop and maintain configuration and automation scripts (PowerShell, BeanShell, Java where required). Work in alignment with IAM team priorities and support delivery of the agreed IGA roadmap. Work collaboratively with IAM, Architecture, AD, Security Engineering, HR and Cloud teams to embed governance controls effectively. Contribute to improving identity life cycle processes and raising the maturity of identity governance across the organisation. Support operational stability, issue resolution and continuous improvement of the identity platform. Participate in risk remediation activities and compliance-driven access control improvements. The successful candidate will have the following skills/knowledge: Hands-on experience implementing and supporting SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC). Experience delivering core IGA capabilities including Joiner/Mover/Leaver workflows, access certifications, provisioning and RBAC models. Strong integration experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, AWS, HR systems and enterprise platforms. Experience developing and maintaining SailPoint identity workflows and automation using Scripting or APIs (eg PowerShell, REST APIs, BeanShell or similar). Solid understanding of identity life cycle management, access governance and least-privilege principles. Experience working effectively as part of a cross-functional engineering team. Ability to work collaboratively within the IGA engineering team to deliver agreed outcomes. Comfortable contributing ideas, improvements and technical input within a collaborative team environment. Desirable skills Experience working in financial services or regulated environments. SailPoint certification (Identity Security Cloud Engineer or similar). Experience contributing to identity governance maturity improvements within a team. Familiarity with Agile or structured delivery methodologies. Exposure to Zero Trust, risk-based access models or compliance-driven access controls. Experience working closely with AD, Security, HR or Cloud teams to implement governance controls. Should this position be of interest please submit your CV and I will be in contact as required. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client has a need for an experienced Principal Commercial Engineer to join their team. You will be part of a dynamic team that is driving the future of media technology. You will report to the Head of Commercial Engineering and collaborate with a talented group of engineers. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about writing amazing code and constantly improving software architecture. This requires 3 days per week on site in London. Who are you? A natural leader who can steer a team in a positive direction. Foster and build culture within your team using the values that we set out as an organisation You encourage and drive an open source way of development abiding by open source principles You drive evolutionary and challenging architectural solutions which maintain cohesiveness across the organisation as a whole You thrive on speaking at events and meetups about what we do You take responsibility for knowledge sharing across our co-located engineering teams You always have an eye on the industry trends You ensure we follow industry best practices You have: Experience creating/contributing to an open source project Experience managing a team of software engineers Architected and built performant, scalable, resilient public facing products Experience in Javascript Experience with state management systems such as Redux Experience in Node JS and Express Experience in AWS cloud platforms Bonus if you have: An understanding digital advertising or Google Ad Manager (DFP) Experience building applications with high traffic volumes Experience in PHP/Wordpress

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.

Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Developer strong on Golang with experience in AWS and Kubernetes to join a highly regarded Financial Services entity's London office. You will act as the team lead and play a key role in building mission-critical financial applications that power trading, investment, and risk management systems across the firm. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to apply your technical expertise to the financial services industry, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Back End services using GoLang to support financial applications and services , including trading platforms, investment systems, and risk management tools. Build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda to create scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration, scaling, and resilience in a cloud environment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices for financial systems development, focusing on performance and security. Collaborate with other development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, and ensure that applications meet financial regulatory standards and business needs. Optimize the performance of Back End services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability, critical for financial services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and stability of production systems. Proactively identify issues and bottlenecks in existing systems and propose solutions to improve the system's performance and scalability. Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and industry trends in cloud computing, containerization, and financial systems to continuously improve development practices and outcomes. Ideal Skills: Proven experience (2+ years) in GoLang Back End development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and building scalable systems for high-volume, high-frequency financial applications. Strong experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and other cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in a cloud environment. Solid understanding of financial systems and services, particularly in areas such as trading platforms, investment management, and risk analytics. Experience in building microservices architectures and working with APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) to integrate various systems. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. Experience with database systems (relational and NoSQL) and working with financial data. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to streamline the development life cycle, such as infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform or CloudFormation). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance in high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced financial environment. Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, etc.) to create efficient and scalable solutions. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards, particularly around data security and privacy. Familiarity with event-driven architectures or message queues (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) for Real Time data processing. Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Understanding of performance monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Interested? Please Apply! Golang Go AWS Kubernetes Terraform Bank Banking Finance Financial Services Crypto Blockchain Web3 Trading Exchange Digital Assets Hybrid Flexible Developer Software Engineer Backend Developer Golang Engineer Kafka Apache Kafka RabbitMQ AWS Lambda Cloud Platform

Data Engineer up to £90,000 + Benefits Manchester (Hybrid) This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth adtech scale-up where you can take ownership of large-scale data infrastructure that directly powers machine learning, product intelligence, and customer ROI. THE COMPANY This is a UK-based adtech SaaS platform that using machine learning and real-time behavioural analytics to help brands optimise performance. THE ROLE Key responsibilities include: Designing, building, and maintaining batch and streaming data ingestion pipelines for high-volume event data Improving and optimising the AWS Redshift data warehouse, including modelling, performance, and cost efficiency Refactoring poorly structured data into clean, well-governed, ML-friendly datasets Building pipelines to support ML workflows, feature stores, A/B testing, and experimentation Ingesting and integrating new and under-utilised data sources Working on greenfield projects while scaling existing data infrastructure to billions of data points YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE You will bring strong capability in: Python and SQL AWS data infrastructure (S3, Redshift, Glue, Athena, Kinesis, Lambda) End-to-end ownership, from proof-of-concept through to production THE BENEFITS You will receive a salary of up to £90,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits. HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.

Job Title: Data Scientist (Cyber Security Focus) Location: Hybrid/2 days a week in London Contract: Permanent Salary: £110,000 + benefits About the Role We are looking for a talented Data Scientist with strong cyber security expertise to join our growing team. This role sits at the intersection of data science, threat intelligence, and cyber defence, using advanced analytics and machine learning to identify, predict, and mitigate cyber risks. You will work closely with cyber security, engineering, and risk teams to turn complex data into actionable insights that strengthen our security posture and support informed decision-making. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and deploy data science models to detect, analyse, and predict cyber threats. Apply machine learning and statistical techniques to large, complex security datasets (eg logs, alerts, network traffic). Support threat detection, anomaly detection, and incident response through advanced analytics. Work with cyber security specialists to improve monitoring, controls, and threat intelligence capabilities. Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuously evaluate emerging threats, tools, and techniques within cyber security and data science. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role. Solid knowledge of cyber security concepts , such as: Threat detection and incident response Network and application security Vulnerability management Security logging and monitoring (eg SIEM data) Proficiency in Python (or similar) for data analysis and machine learning. Experience working with large datasets, including unstructured or semi-structured security data. Strong understanding of statistics, machine learning, and model evaluation. Ability to translate complex technical analysis into clear, actionable insights. Desirable (but Not Essential) Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, or SOAR platforms. Knowledge of data engineering tools (eg SQL, Spark, data pipelines). Relevant certifications (eg CISSP, CISM, CEH, AWS/Azure security certs).

Openshift Lead My client, a large consultancy, is in need of an Openshift Lead for a 6 month contract inside IR35 based in Sheffield offering 2 days per week remote but requiring 3 days per week on-site. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in infrastructure, hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (4.x), OpenShift Virtualization (KubeVirt) or similar VM hosting platforms, platform/infrastructure leadership roles, experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) and Red Hat CoreOS (RHCOS). The ideal candidate will have Expert-level OpenShift administration (oc CLI, Web Console, API), Advanced OpenShift Virtualization knowledge (VMs, DataVolumes, CDI, live migration), Advanced Red Hat CoreOS and Machine Config Operator (MCO) experience, Advanced Linux administration and troubleshooting (RHEL-based), Advanced storage management (ODF/Ceph, Storage Classes, PV/PVC, CSI drivers), Advanced networking (OVN-Kubernetes, Multus, Network Policies, SDN concepts), Advanced automation skills (Ansible, Bash Scripting, Python), Intermediate Kubernetes concepts (Operators, Custom Resources, Pod life cycle), Intermediate Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, GitOps tools like ArgoCD/Flux), Intermediate observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, AlertManager). The ideal candidate will have Proven experience managing platform life cycle (installation, upgrades, patching), Strong incident management and major incident response experience, Experience with change management processes and release coordination, Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures, Experience with capacity planning and performance tuning, Track record of driving platform stability improvements. Highly Desirable: Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) certification Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Virtualization Experience with Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (RHACM) Experience with Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security (RHACS/Stackrox) GitOps expertise (ArgoCD, Flux, Tekton) Chaos engineering experience (Litmus, Chaos Mesh) Experience with OpenShift on multiple infrastructures (bare metal, VMware, AWS, Azure) Nice to Have: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or CKS Experience with multi-tenancy and namespace isolation strategies Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001) Experience with backup solutions (Kasten K10, Veeam, Commvault) Programming skills in Go, Python, or Java Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud architectures ITIL v4 Foundation certification

We are seeking a skilled Linux Engineer/Linux Systems Administrator to take ownership of our client's large scale Linux environment consisting of approximately 100 Servers. This role will focus on Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations, maintenance, stability and performance, while also contributing to an ongoing infrastructure modernisation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Linux professional who enjoys both operational responsibility and forward-looking project work. Key Responsibilities BAU & Operational Support . Administer, monitor, and maintain circa 100 Linux Servers across production and non-production environments . Perform system patching, upgrades and security hardening . Manage user access, permissions and authentication services . Troubleshoot performance issues, outages and system alerts . Maintain high availability, reliability and up time standards . Manage backups, restores and disaster recovery processes Modernisation & Project Work . Contribute to infrastructure improvement and automation initiatives . Support migration, consolidation or upgrade projects . Assist with cloud, virtualisation or containerisation initiatives where applicable . Identify opportunities for efficiency, performance and cost optimisation Documentation & Governance . Maintain clear technical documentation and runbooks . Follow change management and incident management processes . Work collaboratively with network, security and application teams Required Skills & Experience . Strong hands-on experience administering Linux environments (eg, Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Debian or similar) . Solid understanding of server hardware, storage and virtualisation platforms . Experience with patch management and security best practices . Proficiency with Shell Scripting (Bash or similar) . Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools . Experience supporting large-scale server estates Desirable . Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) . Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform) . Knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) . Understanding of networking fundamentals and Firewalls . ITIL or relevant Linux certifications Personal Attributes . Strong problem-solving and analytical skills . Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment . Clear communication and documentation abilities . Proactive and improvement-focused mindset What's on Offer . Opportunity to influence and shape infrastructure modernisation . Exposure to both operational stability and transformation projects . Supportive technical environment with room for growth . Competitive salary and benefits package At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Principle AI Engineer - Permanent - London/Hybrid Permanent Hybrid in Central London Competitive Salary Candidates MUST have an active GitHub account to be considered for this role Key Responsibilities Strategic & Architectural Leadership Define and own the technical vision and architecture for AI solutions across the organization Evaluate, select, and standardize AI technologies, frameworks, and third-party services Lead technical design reviews and make critical architectural decisions for complex AI initiatives Drive technical strategy for responsible AI, model governance, and production ML operations Partner with senior leadership (CTO, VPs, Directors) to translate business objectives into technical AI roadmaps Influence product and engineering strategy through technical insights and feasibility assessments Technical Expertise & Execution Act as the go-to technical expert for complex AI challenges across engineering teams Lead proof-of-concepts for emerging AI technologies and assess their production viability Build and deliver production-ready AI and Generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG architectures, agents, and responsible AI practices Implement and maintain retrieval pipelines using embeddings, vector databases, hybrid search methods, and effective chunking strategies Use AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code to accelerate development while maintaining ownership of outcomes and documenting best practices Standards & Enablement Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality benchmarks for AI development Improve internal AI development tooling, including shared libraries, SDKs, and reference implementations for RAG, tracing, prompt management, and evaluation Mentor engineers across all levels, conduct code reviews, and elevate engineering standards across the organization (upgraded from "mentor peers") Lead internal enablement and capability-building activities across the organization (upgraded from "contribute to") Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Product using a working-backwards approach, producing technical designs, breaking down work, and delivering iteratively Partner with Security, Legal, and Data teams to define AI policies, review risks, and ensure privacy, PII protection, and regulatory compliance Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Must Have: 7+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years focused on production Generative AI and RAG systems Demonstrated experience architecting and scaling complex AI systems in production environments Proven track record of technical decision-making and architectural leadership with measurable business impact Deep technical expertise in LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and hybrid search techniques Hands-on experience with leading LLM providers (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI), including model selection, evaluation, and optimization Expert-level Python development skills and fluency with AI coding assistants (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude) Production experience with AWS cloud services and container orchestration (Kubernetes), including infrastructure design for ML workloads Strong technical communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus across teams Strong data engineering capabilities, including dataset creation, ETL development, and metrics definition (moved from Nice to Have) Solid understanding of ML fundamentals, experimentation methodologies, and model performance optimization (moved from Nice to Have) Nice to Have Experience with model fine-tuning, RLHF, or custom training approaches Familiarity with MLOps platforms and experiment tracking tools Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Background in NLP research or open-source AI/ML contributions

Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team at Blue Light Card. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our engineering teams. You'll drive the adoption of DevOps practices, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence while contributing to our Engineering Community of Practice. Working collaboratively across teams, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll also have the chance to innovate by building proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex issues, and influencing our technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to stay hands-on with cutting-edge tools and technologies while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Automate infrastructure by building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and developing robust CI/CD pipelines Ensure reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues and enhance system reliability and uptime Design scalable solutions by architecting and managing cloud-based infrastructure that meets reliability, security and scalability requirements Collaborate across teams by partnering with stakeholders to align platform solutions with delivery needs and non-functional requirements Support operational excellence by developing and participating in incident response efforts and participating in an on-call rota to ensure seamless system operations Innovate and optimise by evaluating new technologies, improving system performance and implementing cost-efficient solutions to maximise value Enhance security by implementing and monitoring best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Drive DevOps practices by advocating for continuous integration, continuous delivery and automation to streamline software delivery and system management What You'll Bring Extensive experience as a platform engineer with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and Lambda, demonstrating strong cloud infrastructure knowledge Proven ability to utilise Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to manage and scale systems effectively Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient workflows Strong expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Datadog to maintain system reliability and performance Familiarity with networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing to support resilient infrastructure solutions Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python for developing automation solutions and optimising processes A dedication to fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams Significant experience in agile, fast-paced environments, delivering impactful solutions across marketplace, affiliate, and eCommerce platforms, and consistently contributing to organisational growth and success Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) Modern office space with onsite gym including access to free HIIT & stretch classes, games area, chill-out areas, book club, and more, when you visit our HQ in Cossington

Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're opening up multiple opportunities for Full Stack Engineers to join our growing Engineering team. We're committed to building meaningful digital experiences that support millions of frontline workers across the UK. Following our recent replatforming, we've created space for new ideas, greenfield development, and opportunities for engineers who want to genuinely influence the products they build. You'll work within an agile, supportive squad where collaboration is key. Our teams partner closely with Product, Design, and Data to deliver features that enhance personalisation, engagement, and the overall member experience, while giving you room to grow, experiment, and take ownership. What You'll Do Develop high-quality applications across our modern full-stack environment Build new features using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies Contribute to maintaining strong engineering standards, testing practices, and clean code Work collaboratively with Product & Design to refine requirements and deliver predictably Help monitor production systems, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement Participate in agile ceremonies, bringing ideas and insights to help the team evolve Support inclusive decision-making, encouraging diverse perspectives and shared ownership Contribute to our Engineering community through knowledge-sharing and learning sessions What You'll Bring A proven ability to deliver production-ready full-stack applications using modern TypeScript, React, and backend/serverless API patterns Confidence designing, building, and deploying solutions on AWS, including hands-on use of Serverless and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (e.g., CDK, CloudFormation, SST) Demonstrated autonomy across the full engineering lifecycle, from technical discovery and solution design through to testing, release, and operational support A track record of maintaining high engineering standards, including clean architecture, automated testing, observability, and performance optimisation Ability to break down complex technical challenges, evaluate trade-offs, and make robust engineering decisions - without needing close direction Experience contributing within cross-functional teams, effectively representing engineering considerations to Product, Design, and stakeholders Active engagement in learning and knowledge-sharing, such as pairing, mentoring moments, contributing to documentation, or leading discussions A collaborative, inclusive approach, helping shape team standards, supporting others, and contributing to a positive and high-performing squad culture Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours 35 hour working week Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders