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Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps(SC Active) Location : Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Type : Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside Job Description: Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills (Priority Criteria) Candidates must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in the following areas: Enterprise Networking Engineering o Complex OSPF and BGP environments o Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows o Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies o Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls o Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud o Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture o VXLAN / EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics o Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) o Load balancing technologies (e.g. F5 BIG-IP: LTM / APM / ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (e.g. Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (e.g. GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network / Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments (public sector experience beneficial but not essential) Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Nice to Have Aruba Central / ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN / WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising legacy network environments Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior AWS Data Engineer - SC Cleared Rate: Up to £475 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 - engagement via an umbrella company Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid - occasional on-site workshops (typically a couple of days per month) in Telford or Hove Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Data Engineer to support a large-scale central government data transformation programme . The role sits within a major data delivery area that provides data and analytics solutions aligned to critical business priorities, including cloud migration, fraud reduction, and revenue protection. The primary focus of the role is the migration of data from Legacy on-premise platforms (primarily Oracle and Informatica) to a modern, AWS cloud-native architecture . You will be part of an Agile delivery team , working closely with engineers, architects, project managers, business analysts, and key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Support cloud transformation initiatives, working closely with the technical lead on design and stakeholder engagement Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers within the team Design, develop, and test robust data pipelines for ingestion, processing, and transformation Implement and maintain ETL/ELT workflows feeding data warehouses, data lakes, or lakehouse platforms Leverage open-source and AWS-native tools to deliver scalable data solutions Apply DevOps practices , including CI/CD and automation Ensure solutions align with agreed architectures and non-functional requirements Proactively identify opportunities to improve engineering quality and delivery practices Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must already be held) Strong hands-on experience with core AWS data services , including: AWS Glue Lambda S3 Redshift Strong programming skills in Python Solid working knowledge of SQL Experience with data warehouse and database technologies , including AWS Redshift and AWS RDS Experience designing or supporting AWS-based data lakes using S3 Proven experience delivering large-scale data engineering solutions Experience working in Agile (Scrum) delivery environments Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills Proactive, collaborative, and delivery-focused mindset Desirable Skills Knowledge of open table formats (Iceberg, Delta) Experience with additional AWS services (CloudWatch, SNS, Athena, DynamoDB, EMR, Kinesis) Data modelling Job scheduling and orchestration tools Data virtualisation tools (eg Denodo) ALM tools (Jira, Confluence) CI/CD tooling (GitLab, Terraform) Reporting tools (Power BI, Business Objects, Pentaho BA) Analytics platforms (eg SAS Viya) Observability tools (Grafana, Dynatrace) Security Requirements Candidates must hold active SC Clearance Clearance must be current and transferable Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps(SC Active) Location: Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Type: Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside Job Description: Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto Firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills (Priority Criteria) Candidates must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in the following areas: Enterprise Networking Engineering o Complex OSPF and BGP environments o Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows o Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies o Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls o Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud o Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture o VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics o Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) o Load balancing technologies (eg F5 BIG-IP: LTM/APM/ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (eg Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (eg GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network/Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments (public sector experience beneficial but not essential) Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Nice to Have Aruba Central/ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN/WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising Legacy network environments Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - SC Cleared - 12 month contract - Hybrid Contract Length: 12 months Location: Newcastle (Preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, or Blackpool (Peel Park) Hybrid Working: Around 3 days on-site, 2 days remote. Pay Rate: Max £650 per day (Umbrella) (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Mandatory Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms. This isn't an operations or "maintenance" role. We need a builder-someone who can jump straight into design and delivery, applying NetDevOps principles to support critical, high-availability services. You'll be bridging the gap between traditional networking and modern cloud-integrated infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design & Implementation: Build and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centers, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI) Security First: Implement Palo Alto Firewall policies aligned with Zero Trust principles Traffic Engineering: Optimize complex OSPF and BGP environments for maximum resilience. Automation: Replace manual tasks with Python, Ansible, and Terraform to drive speed and consistency Collaboration: Work alongside Architecture and Cloud teams to ensure solutions are scalable and secure. Modernization: Drive the transition from Legacy systems to VXLAN/EVPN fabrics and SD-WAN technologies. Essential Technical Skills (The "Must-Haves") To be successful, you need deep, hands-on expertise in: Enterprise Network Engineering Complex OSPF & BGP routing. Design of resilient, high-availability traffic flows. Firewall & Security Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls. Network segmentation and Zero Trust architecture. Data Center Architecture VXLAN/EVPN , VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics. Experience with Arista (or equivalent) and F5 BIG-IP (LTM, APM, ASM). Automation & NetDevOps Scripting with Python and Ansible. CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Desirable Skills (The "Nice-to-Haves") Aruba Central/ClearPass SD-WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN/WiFi solutions Prior experience modernizing large-scale Legacy public sector networks What This Role Is Not Not an Operations-only or monitoring role. Not a pure SRE role without deep networking roots. Not an Incident Management role without design/build responsibilities. If you are interested, please apply directly. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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

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

Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

Full Stack Software Engineer Full Stack Software Engineer. We are seeking a talented CRM Full-Stack Software Engineer to support the development and scaling of our modern customer relationship management (CRM) platform. This Full Stack Software Engineer role involves building and maintaining high-performance, secure, and scalable CRM features across both frontend and backend systems. The ideal Full Stack Software Engineer candidate will have strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React, and cloud-based architectures, along with experience working in microservices environments, building APIs, and managing customer-centric data systems. This position is offered as a remote full-time contract 9:00-18:00, with potential for extension depending on performance and project needs. Contract Details Type: Remote, Temporary Contract (Full-Time) 2 months to begin Salary: (Apply online only) daily (depending on experience) Ltd company contractor Equipment: Candidate must provide their own equipment Location: United Kingdom (remote) Hours: 9:00-18:00 Monday to Friday Project Overview You will contribute to the design and development of a scalable CRM platform used to: Manage customer lifecycle and engagement Store and process customer and organisation data Automate workflows and notifications Provide reporting dashboards and analytics Integrate with third-party services and APIs Support internal operational tools for teams The platform is built using modern TypeScript-based full-stack technologies , microservices architecture, and cloud infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain CRM platform features across the full stack Build scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript Develop modern user interfaces using React and Next.js Design and maintain relational and document databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Build secure and performant RESTful APIs Implement scalable backend services and microservices Optimise application performance and system reliability Implement automated tests using Jest, Cypress, and TDD practices Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and DevOps teams Participate in code reviews and maintain high engineering standards Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and containerised deployments using Docker Support cloud-based infrastructure and distributed services Proactive People is an employment agency and employment business

Your new company Working for a renowned financial services organisation. Your new role The Oracle DBA/ Database Engineer is responsible for designing, building, optimizing, and maintaining database systems that are secure, reliable, and scalable. This role involves supporting and mentoring the operational database team by promoting best practices, driving automation, and introducing innovative technologies and approaches. The engineer will take ownership of operational requirements and ensure that any changes to standards and processes are implemented consistently across the organization. Beyond hands-on technical responsibilities, the position requires active participation in project meetings, planning sessions, and related activities under the guidance of project managers. Developing expertise in containerized database technologies, if not already acquired, will be essential for success in this role. What you'll need to succeed Experience of postgresSQL migration from oracle to postgres, devops tools (Ansible) Strong Oracle DBA BAU experience Seeking UNIX based core DBA expertise. Oracle accredited certification or equivalent hands-on enterprise Oracle expertise. Strong expertise with Oracle databases (19c/23c) - Install, configure, upgrade. Strong SQL/PLSQL, RMAN, Data Guard, ASM, OEM. Scripting experience using either shell scripting, YAML or Python to support automation, monitoring, integration, and operational tooling. Proven determination and ability to automate database build, deployment, configuration, and operational tasks using Ansible or equivalent automation and configuration-management tools. Experienced with UNIX based core DBA expertise. Solid troubleshooting and performance tuning experience. Proficient in containerisation and platform technologies, including containers and OpenShift, with a solid understanding of how PostgreSQL workloads Collaborate closely with project teams to support database-related deliverables, including design input, implementation, testing, and successful handover into BAU operations. Work in partnership with production colleagues (DBAs, infrastructure, application support, and DevOps teams) to ensure system stability, rapid incident resolution, and continuous service improvement What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Linux Systems Operations Engineer - AWS Hybrid - Sandbach (3 days onsite) Competitive + bonus & benefits Applause IT are working with a large, product-led technology business to hire a Linux Systems Operations Engineer into their growing Technology & Data function. This is a hands-on infrastructure role focused on Linux, AWS and automation, supporting both internal platforms and customer-facing systems at scale. You'll sit within a collaborative infrastructure team, working closely with DevOps and Software Engineering to keep platforms secure, scalable and reliable. The role You'll take ownership across the Linux estate while supporting and improving cloud infrastructure in AWS. Day-to-day, you'll be: Supporting and maintaining a Linux server environment (Ubuntu, Apache/Nginx, MySQL/Postgres) Supporting and developing AWS infrastructure (EC2, ECS, Lambda, VPC, Route53, S3, RDS, CloudWatch) Automating builds, scaling, patching and monitoring Working alongside DevOps and Engineering teams to support delivery Improving resilience, security and operational efficiency Documenting systems and following structured change management Managing SLAs and balancing competing priorities This is a role with real scope to shape how infrastructure is run, not just keep the lights on. What we're looking for We're open to strong mid-level through to senior engineers. You don't need everything below, but experience in most areas is important: Strong Linux systems experience Solid exposure to AWS cloud environments Experience with automation / configuration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar) Scripting skills in Python and/or Bash Working knowledge of Windows Server / Active Directory Good understanding of security fundamentals Comfortable working in a change-controlled, production environment Benefits Annual bonus Pension & life assurance Electric vehicle & fuel schemes Private wellbeing & healthcare support Cycle to work scheme Interested? If you're a Linux / AWS-focused infrastructure engineer looking for a role with ownership, stability and room to grow, we'd love to talk. Apply now or contact Applause IT for a confidential discussion.

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

Power Platform Lead Leeds - hybrid (2-3 times a week in office) Permanent Summary We're seeking an experienced Power Platform Lead to join our ICT team who are mainly based in our Leeds office. Reporting to the Head of Development & Insight, you'll be responsible for owning, leading and shaping our Microsoft Power Platform capability across the organisation. This role will play a critical part in driving adoption of low-code, automation and AI capabilities, establishing strong governance, and enabling the business to safely innovate using Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot/Studio and associated Microsoft technologies. Key deliverables Product ownership & roadmap - Own and deliver the Power Platform and Copilot roadmap, aligned to business priorities, adoption and measurable value Platform leadership & CoE - Act as the organisational SME and champion; establish, run and evolve the Power Platform Centre of Excellence (standards, tooling, guidance and community) Governance, security & operations - Design and operate environment strategy, DLP policies and governance; manage administration, capacity, licensing, monitoring and optimisation Architecture & delivery - Provide architectural oversight and hands-on delivery across Power Apps, Power Automate and Copilot / Copilot Studio solutions ALM & standards - Define and embed SDLC and ALM practices (solutions, source control, pipelines, testing and releases) and maintain standards, patterns and reusable assets Adoption & innovation - Drive safe, governed adoption of Copilot and AI enabled capabilities, balancing innovation, risk and cost Business enablement - Identify automation and digital transformation opportunities, working directly with business stakeholders and delivery teams Insight & collaboration - Track usage, cost, adoption and value realisation; work closely with ICT, security, suppliers and Microsoft partners What we're looking for Hands-on platform experience - Proven experience delivering and administering Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and Copilot Governance & platform control - Previous ownership of environment strategy, DLP policies, security, governance, licensing and capacity planning Solution design & integration - Strong knowledge of Power Platform solutions (apps, flows, agents), custom connectors, APIs and integration patterns Copilot & AI capability - Practical experience with Copilot for Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio and Copilot agents ALM & delivery practices - Understanding of Power Platform ALM / SDLC, including use of Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tooling Broader Microsoft ecosystem - Experience with AI Builder, Logic Apps or Azure integration services beneficial but not essential Ways of working Product owner mindset: own the platform, recommend direction and deliver outcomes Able to translate business problems into simple, scalable low code and AI solutions Strong stakeholder management across technical and nontechnical audiences Pragmatic, adaptable and proactive in an evolving technology landscape Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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.

Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Job Description The Software Engineering function in Ultra supports the software development lifecycle consisting of requirements analysis, design, implementation, test and verification in order to deliver software components into projects and products and supports the deployment and maintenance of software components. An individual in this will provide technical leadership and oversight to the software engineering team of 20-30 software engineers. Define and roll-out best practice processes and tools in terms of Software development and ensure close collaboration with the hardware, systems and firmware development teams. Direct embedded and application software definition and requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, documentation and testing of embedded and application software for the software element(s) of multi-discipline development programmes, within the Cyber UK Business Unit delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of k to several m. Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction and exert technical influence across multiple projects, such that the optimal approach, architecture, design, code re-use and tool chain are selected. Collaborating with various stakeholders, develop software requirements, architectures and designs that satisfy the system and security requirements, and design parameters and constraints, in order that a high quality, modular, compliant and timely approach is taken. Works with the software leads on a range of projects ensuring alignment to company processes and standards are maintained. Work with software leads, engineering project leads and project managers to create development plans to deliver / demonstrate value as early as possible to the customer. Works in a consultative approach across projects to help resolve issues with architecture, coding, or design in a timely manner. Work closely with the system architects and the wider systems engineering team to ensure design consistency, design modularity and design re-use, with a focus on technical excellence and process improvement enabling the creation of a high-quality library of re-usable components. Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable code re-use and integration with testing frameworks. Specify, architect, design, document, review and maintain the software design using UML and SysML modelling tools such as RSA and Enterprise Architect, ensuring the model can be used for accurate code generation as required. Develop and maintain knowledge of best practice development and project engineering processes, language standards and tools, e.g. TDD/BDD, Continuous Integration, DevOps, DevSecOps, static and run-time analysis tools, C#, C++, Rust standards and secure software development. Proposes improvements in tools, processes and techniques that support quality and innovation and make the software development more efficient and effective, where appropriate. Actively contributes to the software community of practice, sharing new tools and techniques to advance the knowledge and efficiency of the software team. Reviews and signs off significant technical documents; frequently chairs technical reviews for significant deliverables. Generate and review technical proposals, and provide estimates for the associated effort, costs, and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards. May manage a team of up to four engineers. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. SFIA Programming / Software Development: Levels 2-5. SFIA Programming / Software Development: Level 6 Develops organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for software construction and refactoring. Plans and leads software construction activities for strategic, large and complex development projects. Adapts or develops new methods and organisational capabilities and drives adoption of, and adherence to policies and standards. Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications Advanced knowledge and experience of at least one of the following: C/C++, Rust, embedded product development (including RTOSes), Windows and Linux application and driver development. Expert knowledge of software engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends. Track record of delivering complex software solutions to schedule and meeting / exceeding customer needs. Experience of version control, change control and bug tracking tools and systems, including administration tasks Experience of defining and rolling out best practice firmware development processes/lifecycles Experience of defining and rolling out continuous integration and automated test tools and frameworks Experience of deploying coding standards for defence, space or air worthiness techniques and standards such as MISRA Experience of DOORS, UML and SysML would be advantageous. Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject. Desirable: Sound knowledge of crypto design / implementation and High Grade/High Assurance development processes. Security Clearance Candidates must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance

Cloud Engineer / Platform Engineer x6 UK Wide 55,000 - 90,000 + perm benefits Successful applications will need to hold current SC Clearance We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers to join a collaborative platform engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud services to UK-based customers. These roles blends hands-on project delivery with ongoing platform development, offering the opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. You will work in a supportive, agile environment alongside skilled engineers focused on building reliable, modern cloud platforms. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on automation, reuse, standardisation, and blueprints Take a code-first approach, reducing reliance on manual configuration Deliver cloud engineering outcomes through agile-style sprints, aligned to customer needs Contribute to both project delivery and foundational platform improvement Collaborate closely with other engineers to continuously improve platform capability and reliability Maintain and enhance cloud environments in line with security and compliance requirements Actively develop your technical skills through training, certifications, and hands-on experience Skills and experience Proven experience in cloud or platform engineering roles Strong hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform) Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based platforms Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible Experience working in Agile delivery environments Background in infrastructure and networking (desirable but not essential)

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior IT Project Manager to work with the ever growing It Team at Wigan - WA3 3JD Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place. In this role you will manage a range of stimulating, challenging and rewarding projects, helping to ensure successful delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards, whilst driving strong governance, proactive risk management, and high-quality stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with sponsors and staff from operational, business support and IT services, as well as with third party suppliers and vendors. Reporting to the Head of IT Programme Management, and working closely with the IT Programme Management Office, you will be joining a growing team of enthusiastic project and programme management professionals, who are focussed on driving and implementing digital transformation and change. The ideal candidate will come with energy, significant project management experience, highly developed organisational skills, a good understanding of programme management and a track record of successful project delivery A day in the life of a Murphy IT Project Manager Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple IT projects. Manage the full lifecycle of digital, data and technology projects, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, timeline, and quality requirements. Ensuring alignment with business objectives, requirements, governance frameworks and the IT strategy. Drive project scoping and definition, including business case development, requirements gathering, definition of deliverables, identification of benefits, and agreement of success metrics, in conjunction with business analysts, subject matter experts, sponsors and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with agreed project standards in relation to governance, processes, frameworks and documentation, in accordance with, and overseen by the Project Management Office, and be an advocate for best practice. Develop and maintain detailed project plans. Create and maintain project documentation including Project Initiation Document, plans, RAID logs, budgets, and change controls, ensuring full alignment with IT governance and Programme Management Office standards. Identify and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, implementing mitigations and escalating appropriately. Oversee technology design and implementation. Collaborate with Solution Architecture, Infrastructure, Network, Cyber Security, and Applications teams to ensure solutions are properly designed, tested, and deployed in-line with IT standards and best practice. Ensure timely deployment of systems, networks, platforms, devices, and security technologies needed to support business operations and strategic initiatives. Lead cross functional project teams. Provide direction, coordination, and guidance in both matrix and multidisciplinary environments. Provide direction to IT teams and oversee third party suppliers and vendors to ensure coordinated delivery and high-quality outcomes. Develop trusted and robust relationships with project sponsors, subject matter experts, stakeholders and IT staff to ensure that project delivery success is maximised. Manage vendor and supplier relationships. Serve as a key point of contact within the IT department, providing clear updates, managing expectations, and building effective working relationships across technical and non-technical teams. Deliver clear and effective reporting. Reporting to sponsors, stakeholders, steering groups, and senior leadership through dashboards, status reports, and governance packs. Management of change requests. Ensure that change requests are properly defined, documented, reviewed and signed-off by project sponsors and that the impact and consequence of any change request is understood. Ensure effective handover of projects to operational support teams. Ensure that projects are handed over effectively and that all necessary training, support and materials are in place to effect smooth transition to business as usual. Support the Head of IT Programme Management and the Programme Management Office in identifying interdependencies and issues that may adversely impact delivery of IT projects and work plans. Still interested does thsi sound like you? Bachelor's degree, or equivalent knowledge and experience, in a project management discipline. Qualifications in recognised project management methodologies e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent professional qualification. Recent experience working as a Senior Project Manager supporting the delivery of digital transformation. Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholders within formal Programme Management Office frameworks, including governance and assurance, risk and incident management, and benefit realisation. Experience using MS Planner, using a PPM system such as the Wellingtone Accelerator+ application. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrable experience in document writing, reporting, presenting, facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills. Skilled at assembling, building, enabling and managing project delivery teams that accept responsibility and who are accountable for their decisions and actions. Works within deadlines, prioritises effectively and delivers at pace. Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including, Microsoft Planner/Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Visio and Devops. Evidence of continuing professional development and appropriate professional registration. Willing to travel to Murphy sites and offices as required to deliver projects and be part of the ongoing development of the IT Programme Management teams and wider IT department.

Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.