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TechOps Lead We're looking for a TechOps Lead to take ownership of technical operations within a fast-growing, technology-driven organisation transforming real-world infrastructure through smart, connected systems. This is a player-manager role , ideal for someone who enjoys balancing leadership with hands-on technical work. You'll lead a small team while remaining deeply involved in infrastructure, diagnostics, and continuous improvement across a distributed technology estate. The Role As TechOps Lead, you'll own the technical operations function end-to-end. You'll set standards for how issues are identified and resolved, act as the escalation point for complex problems, and ensure the reliability and performance of a multi-site infrastructure. You'll work closely with operational and project stakeholders, acting as the technical authority across systems that combine hardware, networking, and backend platforms. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and line manage a team of TechOps engineers Set clear expectations, run 1:1s, and drive performance standards Define and document workflows, escalation paths, and SOPs Own and optimise the service desk/ticketing pipeline Report on performance metrics, trends, and improvements Monitoring & Device Management Own monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify issues Manage lifecycle of IoT and edge devices across multiple sites Drive preventative maintenance strategies Lead root-cause analysis and post-incident reviews Maintain accurate asset inventory and ensure compliance standards Infrastructure & Networking Manage site network infrastructure (routers, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, etc.) Standardise configurations and maintain documentation Troubleshoot end-to-end system workflows across hardware and software Act as escalation point for complex technical issues Recommend and implement infrastructure improvements New Site Onboarding Lead technical delivery of new site deployments Oversee network design, hardware setup, and system configuration Support remote commissioning and technical validation before go-live What We're Looking For Experience 6+ years in IT support, infrastructure, or technical operations Proven experience managing or leading a technical team Experience working with distributed systems or multi-site environments Exposure to IoT, CCTV, ANPR, or similar infrastructure is advantageous Technical Skills Strong networking knowledge (IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Experience with routers, switches, and firewall

Senior Test Automation Engineer Role type: Contract Length: 3 months initial Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, onsite 1-2 days) Our client is looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to design and build a Playwright automation framework from the ground up. You'll lead the development of scalable UI and API test solutions, embed automation into CI/CD pipelines, and help Agile teams adopt modern quality engineering practices. Key Responsibilities: Design and build a Playwright automation framework using TypeScript. Develop maintainable UI and REST API automated test suites, reusable page objects, utilities and test libraries. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and define automation standards, coding practices and quality gates. Partner with Developers, QA Engineers, Product Owners and Delivery teams to support shift-left testing. Produce clear technical documentation and mentor colleagues in automation best practice. Essentials Skills: Strong commercial experience with Playwright and advanced TypeScript. Proven experience building test automation frameworks from scratch. Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, test architecture and automation design patterns. Experience with REST API testing, Git and CI/CD integration. Hands-on knowledge of Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins. Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Desirables Experience with Node.js, Docker, Azure or AWS, BDD, performance testing, security or accessibility testing, and coaching automation engineers would be advantageous. If this sound like the role for you, submit an up to date CV for consideration and apply now!

We're looking for an experienced DevOps / Platform Engineer to help design, automate, and support modern cloud-based platforms and software delivery pipelines. You'll work within Agile delivery teams to improve deployment reliability, operational resilience, and engineering efficiency while driving DevOps best practices across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code. Develop automation solutions to improve delivery speed, reliability, and scalability. Support containerised and cloud-native environments using Kubernetes and Docker. Implement monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting solutions. Promote DevSecOps practices, security controls, and operational excellence. Collaborate with engineers, architects, testers, and product teams to deliver high-quality software. Lead troubleshooting, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or Bicep. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container orchestration. Scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js, or TypeScript. Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, ELK, or CloudWatch. Strong understanding of DevSecOps, networking, cloud architecture, and Agile delivery. Leadership Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across DevOps and platform engineering initiatives. Mentor and support engineers within the team. Define and champion engineering standards, automation practices, and cloud strategies. Contribute to architecture reviews, technical governance, and delivery planning. Act as a subject matter expert for cloud, automation, and software delivery practices.

Our client is seeking an experienced Autonomy Solution Architect for a senior contract role within the defence and security sector. Based in the UK with hybrid working, this opportunity involves taking ownership of the end-to-end technical solution for an advanced autonomy platform, supporting the development and deployment of autonomous and uncrewed systems from concept through to operational service. Key Responsibilities: Own and develop the architecture for an advanced autonomy platform, including onboard systems, mission management, communications, simulation environments and remote operational capabilities. Define system interfaces, APIs, data models, telemetry architectures and non-functional performance requirements. Translate customer requirements, operational needs and product priorities into technical roadmaps and deliverable capability increments. Lead architectural decisions across software, autonomy, communications, safety and cyber security domains. Develop concepts of operation, Operational Design Domain assumptions and technical solution options. Define and govern virtual integration, simulation and testing environments, including Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop activities. Lead verification, validation, integration, commissioning, trials and operational deployment activities, ensuring traceability from requirements through to testing and release recommendations. Manage technical integration with suppliers, partners and third-party technologies while mentoring engineers and strengthening systems engineering capability. Essential Requirements: Significant experience architecting and delivering autonomy, robotics, maritime, aerospace, automotive or other safety-critical systems within the defence and security sector. Strong systems engineering and systems architecture expertise, with the ability to translate stakeholder and operational requirements into robust technical solutions. Experience defining modular architectures, interfaces, APIs and software integration strategies across sensors, networks, compute platforms and physical systems. Practical experience with simulation, Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop, testing, field trials, safety engineering, assurance activities and configuration control. Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and influence stakeholders across software, systems engineering, autonomy, communications, operations and cyber security. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Degree qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline. Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance and willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas. Desirable Experience: Experience with autonomous maritime systems, uncrewed vehicles or defence autonomy programmes. Knowledge of maritime navigation and COLREG-compliant autonomous behaviours. Experience with ROS 2, DDS or comparable robotics frameworks. Familiarity with radar, EO/IR, AIS, GNSS, LiDAR, sonar and sensor fusion technologies. Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML and digital engineering practices. Experience with C++, Python and modern software development methodologies. Understanding of functional safety, cyber security and defence assurance frameworks. Chartered Engineer status, INCOSE certification, equivalent professional accreditation or existing UK Security Clearance. If you are an experienced Autonomy Solution Architect with a background in defence, robotics, autonomous systems or safety-critical engineering, apply now to contribute to the delivery of advanced uncrewed capabilities.

Devops Engineer - Kubernetes Specialist 67.47 per hour (Inside IR35) 12 month contract 2-3 days a week Frimley (GU16) Applicants must have the right to work in the UK Successful applicants must be eligible for SC clearance Our client is at the forefront of technology, innovation and national security. Bringing together talented people, cutting-edge digital capabilities and a shared purpose: to protect what matters most in an increasingly connected world. Looking for passionate, curious and forward-thinking individuals to join our team and help solve some of the most complex challenges facing our customers. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step in your career, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, develop your skills and make a real impact. Seeking an experienced Kubernetes contractor to help define this direction. The emphasis of this role is not on simply deploying or administering Kubernetes clusters, but on shaping the architectural approach, design decisions, and engineering standards that will underpin our future CI capabilities. This individual will work closely with engineering leadership to ensure that containerisation is introduced in a way that supports both immediate delivery needs and longer-term strategic goals, including multi-team adoption, cost efficiency, and developer experience. An experienced Kubernetes engineer is required to support the immediate AUKUS USTI project with the integration of US Common Infrastructure Services (CIS) into CI (next 3years) following which the role would be required within CIIS for delivery of CI capability. The aims of the USTI work are to assess the impact of receiving a US system to provide CI capabilities on CI design for al programmes. The work requires maintaining a rig in NH to support continued installation of CIS software drops upon which analysis and testing is required to identify and deliver critical changes specifications over the following 3 years. Following completion of USTI, the experience/role would be required within the CIIS team to lead the technical delivery of these changes across all programmes. Target Architecture Definition End to end architecture for CI workloads running on Kubernetes Workload isolation, networking, and artifact flow design Autoscaling strategy Resource management approach Secure Container Supply Chain Image build, scanning, and promotion architecture Registry design and environment separation model Policy enforcement approach Secrets management integration Observability & Operational Model Logging, metrics and monitoring for CI workloads Platform level visibility and alerting Migration Strategy Identification of candidate workloads Phased adoption plan Risk and rollback strategies The role requires an in-depth and hands on experience with an on-premises k8s environment to deploy, and maintain a cluster and lead experimentation and analysis of the implementation to report on the system design and its impact on CI capabilities. The role also requires providing technical guidance and experience to mentor less experience team members and aid in their technical development. The ideal candidate would have the following experience: Design, building and maintaining on premise Kubernetes clusters (Ideally 5+ years experience) Developing and deploying applications hosted on K8s Ansible and Infrastructure as Code DevSecOps tooling providing CICD capability IP based network design Linux operating system Knowledge: Knowledge of container supply chain security Skills: Ability to operate at engineering leadership / architecture level Strong experience designing Kubernetes platforms, not just operating them Proven experience integrating Kubernetes with CI/CD systems Experience with multi-team platform design and governance Desirable: Experience with GitOps (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux) Experience with cloud-native build tooling (e.g., BuildKit, Kaniko) Familiarity with enterprise-scale engineering environments

Position: IT Technician Location: Stourbridge Hours: 08:00 - 16:30 Monday - Friday Salary: 32k Job Type: Full-time, permanently employed by the business Are you finishing college or looking to take your first step into Industrial IT, Engineering Systems or Automation? Our client is a thriving and forward-thinking manufacturing business, is accelerating its investment in technology and modern manufacturing processes, making this an exciting time to join the team. This newly created role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with ERP systems, automation projects, robotics, vision inspection technology, Power BI reporting and factory-wide connectivity. Full training will be provided, making it the perfect opportunity for an ambitious, technically minded individual looking to build a long-term career at the forefront of modern manufacturing. The Role Act as the first point of contact and internal champion for the Synchro ERP system, supporting users, maintaining data integrity, and liaising with the ERP provider on updates and issues. Support the set-up, configuration and ongoing maintenance of new software, hardware and shop floor devices across the business. Support and maintain the Keyence vision inspection system, including basic configuration, calibration liaison and troubleshooting, and support its roll-out across all sectors of the business. Provide first-line support for shop-floor PCs, scanners and network connectivity, escalating anything touching the PLCs or other control systems to the relevant machine supplier or specialist controls contractor. Develop and maintain connectivity between machines, systems and the Company network. Support the Company's move towards greater plant connectivity, helping bring data from the site's PLCs and shop-floor equipment into IT systems such as Synchro ERP and Power BI, and identifying areas for improvement. Support the business's move towards automation, including the programming of robots, and assist the maintenance team with the implementation of automated systems. Install and maintain shop floor visual display screens, ensuring quality documentation and production information is accessible and current. Support the roll-out of Power BI across the business, building initial dashboards and reports and working with departments to identify reporting needs. Act as the link between internal IT needs and the Company's external IT support provider, providing first-line troubleshooting and briefing and managing the external provider where an issue needs to be escalated to them. Lead and complete allocated IT and technical projects, keeping stakeholders updated on progress. Maintain accurate records and documentation of systems, configurations and network set-up. About You Good IT literacy and a genuine interest in computer systems, networks and industrial technology. Willingness to learn new software and systems, including ERP and vision inspection, and how the site's shop-floor systems connect together. Good communication skills, with the confidence to work with people across the shop floor and office. A logical, methodical approach to problem-solving and fault-finding. Ability to plan and prioritise workload across multiple projects. A relevant qualification in IT, Computer Science, Electronics or Engineering is desirable but not essential - recent college leavers are encouraged to apply. An interest in automation and robotics is an advantage, though full training will be given. Why apply for this role? A great team to work with Permanently employed by the business Monthly pay Onsite parking Excellent public transport links If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career and join a company that values its people, we'd love to hear from you! Oliver Rae is an Established Recruitment Business with offices based in Walsall and Halesowen. We supply Temporary and Permanent Staffing to a range of sectors. INDPRO

Senior Computer Vision Engineer - Deep Learning Salary: 70,000 to 95,000 Location: West London Working arrangement: Predominantly office and customer-site based, with some remote working available Employment: Permanent, full-time. Contract opportunities may also be considered. MFK Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Computer Vision Engineer for an innovative UK technology company working at the forefront of computer vision, perception and autonomy. The company develops advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technology for defence, security and other demanding real-world environments. Its work combines machine vision, deep learning and neuroscience-inspired approaches to create AI systems that are accurate, robust and reliable. MFK Recruitment has successfully recruited four Engineers to this company over the past five years, and all four are still with the business. This speaks volumes about the culture, technical challenges and long-term opportunities available. Senior Computer Vision Engineer role You will design, develop and deploy production-grade computer vision systems using modern deep learning techniques, with a particular focus on Convolutional Neural Networks and Vision Transformers. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone comfortable working across research, software development and real-world deployment. You will help translate recent AI research into reliable products used within demanding defence and security environments. The position is predominantly office and customer-site based in West London, although some remote working will be available. Senior Computer Vision Engineer responsibilities Design, develop and optimise computer vision models using CNNs, Vision Transformers and related deep learning architectures. Develop customised neural networks, training strategies, loss functions and evaluation metrics. Implement and adapt techniques from recent AI and computer vision research. Build scalable training, validation, evaluation and inference pipelines. Optimise models for accuracy, robustness, latency and deployment across cloud and edge platforms. Translate research outputs into maintainable, production-quality software. Collaborate with Software Engineers, Researchers, Technical Leaders and customers. Contribute to architecture decisions, testing and CI/CD practices. Support the deployment of computer vision systems into customer environments. Essential experience Strong commercial experience developing deep learning solutions for computer vision. Excellent Python development skills. Commercial experience using PyTorch. TensorFlow experience will also be considered. Strong knowledge of CNNs and modern computer vision techniques. Experience designing, modifying or adapting neural network architectures. Experience with model training, validation, hyperparameter optimisation and performance evaluation. Experience implementing techniques from recent AI or computer vision research. Experience delivering reliable AI systems into production. Strong software engineering practices, including Git, testing, code reviews and CI/CD. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable experience Vision Transformer architectures. Object detection, tracking, segmentation or pose estimation. Multi-object localisation or multi-modal perception systems. GPU optimisation, CUDA, inference acceleration or edge AI. Real-time computer vision systems. Docker, Kubernetes, Kubeflow or MLOps pipelines. Aerial, satellite or ISR imagery. Synthetic data generation, Unreal Engine or NVIDIA Omniverse. Distributed training and large-scale model optimisation. Defence, government or national security projects. An MSc or PhD in Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics or a related subject. Security clearance Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK BPSS and Security Check clearance. Existing clearance is advantageous but is not required for every appointment. Applicants for SC clearance are normally expected to have lived in the UK for the previous five years. A shorter period of UK residency or time spent overseas will not necessarily prevent clearance, but eligibility will be assessed individually by the sponsoring authority.

Overview We are seeking an experienced Backend Java Developer to join a large-scale digital transformation programme within the Public Sector. You'll play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining robust backend Java applications and services, taking ownership of complex development activities and providing technical expertise and guidance within the wider engineering team. Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain high-quality backend Java applications and services. Apply strong software engineering principles to deliver scalable, secure and maintainable solutions. Work independently across varied and complex development activities within a large technology environment. Collaborate with engineering, testing and wider delivery teams to troubleshoot issues and deliver effective solutions. For more senior positions, enable other developers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing and code reviews, while providing advice on technical approach and engineering best practice. Essential Experience Strong commercial experience working as a Backend Java Developer. Experience designing and developing enterprise-scale Java applications and services. Strong understanding of software engineering principles, clean coding and development best practice. Experience with automated testing and unit testing. Strong debugging, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary technology teams. For senior-level opportunities, experience enabling and supporting other developers and providing technical advice. Key Skills Java Backend Development Software Engineering Enterprise Applications Automated Testing Unit Testing Agile Technical Design Code Review Technical Leadership Logistics Rate: 280- 400 per day Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid - London, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Manchester Sector: Public Sector Security Clearance: Eligible for UK security clearance or Active SC clearance

IT Support Engineer Location: St Athan, South Wales Salary: Up to 30,000 per annum + benefits 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Ready to take the next step in your IT career? We're working with a leading aerospace organisation to find an IT Support Engineer to provide essential support across a busy operational environment. About the Role You'll be the go-to person for day-to-day IT support, helping users across the business by resolving technical issues, managing support tickets and ensuring systems and devices remain operational. This is a varied 1st/2nd line role with exposure to Microsoft technologies, networking and end-user support. Key Responsibilities Deliver 1st and 2nd line support for hardware, software and connectivity issues Manage and resolve helpdesk tickets Configure and deploy laptops, desktops and peripherals Support Microsoft 365 and Azure environments Troubleshoot networking and user-related issues Provide onsite support and assist remote users across multiple locations Skills & Experience Previous experience in an IT Support, Service Desk or 1st/2nd Line role Strong Microsoft 365 knowledge Good understanding of Windows environments and networking fundamentals Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Strong communication and customer service skills Desirable Microsoft Azure experience Salesforce exposure Relevant Microsoft or CompTIA certifications If you would like to find out more, please contact James Chau at .

Agentic AI, Agentic Systems, LLM, Agent Engineering, Stack Agnostic My client, a global leader in cloud and software services is building a new AI Hub within it's R&D function and is looking to hire to 2 Software Engineers to focus on applied AI and agentic AI. We are looking for individuals who enjoy building with AI and want to help define a new way of producing software rather than bolt an agent onto the existing one. You will have a track record of shipping and maintaining production-quality software, with the judgement to own a well-scoped system from proposed approach through implementation, review and operation. This is not an entry-level role, though we care about demonstrated judgement more than a particular number of years. Practical experience building with AI agents or tool-using LLM systems, beyond a single chat-completion call. Professional work, open source, research, formal study or substantial independent projects all count. The role will be based in West London and will require 3 days on site per week. This role does not offer sponsorship Salary on offer (Apply online only)K + Bens

A leading tech company specialising in data management have an immediate requirement for an experienced C/Linux Software Developer. Key Skills: Software Developer, Software Engineer, C, Linux, Autotools, LDAP, Active Directory, Terraform, OpenTofu, API Location: Hybrid but must be able to reach the office near Lymington - SO41 9AZ Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 + benefits Essential Skills Experience developing application code in C on Linux Working with Linux build systems, (mainly Autotools) Identity & Authentication knowledge: LDAP / Active Directory integration (e.g. via OpenLDAP's libldap) OpenID Connect / OAuth 2.0 (e.g. via liboauth2) Understanding of credential handling, token validation, and session management Awareness of identity-related security concerns (trust boundaries, configuration errors, credential leakage) Automated Deployment: Experience with automated provisioning (e.g. Terraform/OpenTofu) Familiarity with common cloud platforms and virtualisation environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, OpenStack, VMware) Exposure to cloud-init or equitant system initialisation frameworks and how they operate at a low level Understanding of secure configuration delivery and deployment auditability of newly provisioned systems API Design & Implementation (maybe): Experience / Familiarity with: Working with OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications to define service interfaces Implementing APIs in C or similarly low-level environments, without reliance on full-stack frameworks Designing for defensive input handling and error management

Senior Systems Engineer - Workplace technology 44,000 - 50,000 depending on experience, plus bonus & benefits Hybrid - 3 days onsite in Cheltenham We're seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on Systems Engineer to join the successful global Workplace Technology team at a leading software company. Thriving in a Microsoft-centric environment, you'll take ownership of projects, solve complex problems, and champion continuous improvement. What you'll be doing Managing and improving the infrastructure across servers, virtualisation, networking, and cloud platforms. Leading major infrastructure projects, including a planned migration away from VMware and the modernisation of data centres. Supporting and enhancing email security and delivery, including Proofpoint, DMARC, MX records, and end-to-end mail flow. Building and maintaining enterprise-grade server, storage, and virtual environments. Producing clear technical documentation and sharing knowledge across the business. What we're looking for Strong infrastructure and virtualisation experience Knowledge of VMware and Hyper-V Understanding of email delivery, DMARC, MX records and mail security Excellent communication and documentation skills Self-starter with a proactive, "can-do" approach Someone who enjoys proposing new ideas and improving how things are done Key technologies you will be using Microsoft Servers, Active Directory & Group Policy, Entra ID, Intune & Azure, VMware vSphere (ESXi) & Hyper-V , SQL Server , Proofpoint, Google Workspace (GSuite) & Microsoft 365 , OKTA (SSO & MFA) , Citrix , Veeam Backup , Storage platforms, SAN switches & Dell server infrastructure , Jira & Confluence , FTP and hosted environments. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a significant infrastructure transformation programme, helping design and build our next-generation platform from the ground up. If you're technically curious, motivated, and love getting stuck into challenging infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Title: Lead Python Developer Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days a week in office) The Role We are looking for an experienced Lead Python Developer to join a growing technology team in London, taking a hands-on role in the design, development and delivery of high-quality software and analytical solutions. This is an opportunity for a technically strong developer who enjoys staying close to the code while also providing technical direction to the wider development team. You will be responsible for leading development practices, contributing to architecture and design decisions, conducting code reviews and helping to maintain high engineering standards. The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker and strong problem solver , with excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of robust, scalable applications using Python Remain hands-on with coding and contribute directly to the development of key projects Provide technical guidance and support to other developers Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure development standards and best practices are maintained Contribute to technical architecture, design and development decisions Analyse complex problems and develop effective, data-driven solutions Work extensively with data using SQL and R Identify opportunities to improve code quality, performance and development processes Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions Help mentor and develop members of the wider engineering team Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences About You We are looking for someone who combines strong technical development skills with natural leadership ability . You will ideally have: Strong commercial experience developing with Python Good experience with R and SQL A proven track record as a Senior or Lead Developer A genuinely hands-on approach to software development Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience carrying out code reviews and maintaining development standards The ability to make sound technical decisions and communicate them effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience mentoring or supporting other developers The ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams A proactive mindset and a passion for building high-quality software Job Title: Lead Python Developer Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days a week in office)

My large multi-national Client is urgently recruiting for a DevOps Engineer for an initial 3-6 month contract to support the existing development teams with pipeline build and enhancements, setup of new development projects, operation of release processes and merge and consolidation of project collections and projects. The DevOps engineer will work for the Infrastructure and Architecture team and must have good source control understanding and be experienced in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation tools. The role requires I am looking for the right Candidate to tick as many of the boxes below as possible; Minimum 5+ years of experience on DevOps/SRE or equivalent Strong experience with DevOps in Azure cloud including repositories, pipelines, task boards Experience with deployment and support of IICS, SQL Server, PowerBI and Azure Cloud services Ability to implement infrastructure as code in Azure Cloud Experience in setting-up automated test tools and building in to deployment pipelines An excellent understanding of application security and information security controls A good understanding of data warehouse and analytics platform/tools experience, plus monitoring and logging platforms Scaling infrastructure using cloud service providers / architectures Able to formulate and deliver strategies / plans, self-motivated with significant experience of leading the establishment of DevOps for agile software delivery. This is a great opportunity to work for a fantastic Client, please send an up to date CV for more information on the role / Client and an immediate response. PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL BE INSIDE IR35

Project Manager - Platform Delivery 55-60,000 + 8% Bonus Industry Leading Benefits Hybrid: 3 Days Central Bristol We're massively excited to be recruiting exclusively for a Project Manager to join a dynamic, start-up-style team within a global, data-driven organisation. Think fast-moving, collaborative and autonomous. No slow processes and red tape here! A Typical Day-to-Day You'll own the end-to-end delivery journey for new clients, acting as the key point of contact from kickoff through to successful go-live. Working as part of a cross-functional pod alongside Engineering, Data and Solution Architecture, you'll turn client requirements into clear plans, keep everyone aligned and make sure projects keep moving. You'll be comfortable getting into the detail when needed, but equally confident managing senior stakeholders and solving problems before they become issues. A Nice Perk Pension contributions doubled. Put in 6% and you get 18% total! The Work You'll Own: Own client onboarding and implementation from kickoff through to go-live. Act as the key client contact, building strong relationships and managing expectations. Coordinate Engineering, Data and Solution Architecture teams to deliver projects. Manage plans, timelines, risks, dependencies and priorities. Translate customer requirements into actionable plans for technical teams. Proactively unblock issues and keep projects moving. Lead status meetings and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders. Use AI tools daily for planning, documentation, reporting and analysis. Is It For You? You're likely someone with 5+ years of software project management experience, ideally within SaaS, technology or a client-facing implementation environment. You'll be highly organised, proactive and an excellent communicator who can confidently manage external stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly. We're also looking for someone who genuinely uses AI in their day-to-day work. Someone who is already using AI tools rather than simply being AI-curious. Sounds good? Great! Please apply with an up-to-date CV and we can take it from there.

Senior Backend Engineer (Java) Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid - 2 days/week on-site) Role Type: Contract About the Role We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale resilient, high-performance distributed systems. This role is ideal for a pragmatic developer who thrives in fast-paced Agile environments, excels at navigating large existing codebases, and delivers production-ready software with minimal supervision. In this role, you will lead complex technical initiatives, influence system architecture, and leverage modern AI tooling (Claude and Codex) to accelerate delivery. You'll work cross-functionally with product managers, frontend engineers, and platform teams while elevating code quality and mentoring fellow engineers. Core Responsibilities Architecture & API Design: Build and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant backend microservices and REST APIs. Technical Leadership: Lead medium-to-large engineering initiatives, participate in design reviews, and establish engineering best practices. System Operations & Reliability: Troubleshoot complex production issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and enhance observability, logging, and performance. Delivery & Quality: Write clean, testable Java code, conduct constructive code reviews, and drive automated testing (unit, integration, and E2E). DevOps & Collaboration: Partner with infrastructure teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and containerized deployments. What You'll Bring (Must-Haves) Experience: 5+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience, with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot . Distributed Systems: proven track record in microservices architecture, relational database modeling, and event-driven messaging (e.g., Kafka ). Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes , containerization, and modern CI/CD pipelines. Engineering Standards: Mastery in API design, resiliency patterns, production troubleshooting, and full-stack testing strategies. Modern Tooling: Expertise in utilizing AI-assisted development tools like Claude and Codex to drive productivity. Soft Skills: Clear communication, strong risk estimation, and a track record of driving technical solutions independently. Nice-to-Haves Cloud platform experience with AWS or GCP . Experience with GraphQL and JVM performance tuning. Knowledge of SLOs/SLIs , error budgets, and high-scale consumer platforms. Experience with A/B testing frameworks or cross-team technical leadership. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Graduate ServiceNow Support Analyst Competitive Salary Derby (Hybrid) Permanent We are continuing to invest heavily in our ServiceNow platform and digital transformation capabilities. As part of this growth, we are looking to appoint a Graduate ServiceNow Support Analyst on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate looking to begin a career within technology, platform support, and enterprise applications. You'll receive hands-on training, work alongside experienced ServiceNow professionals, and gain exposure to one of the world's leading digital workflow platforms. Role Summary As a Graduate ServiceNow Support Analyst, you will support the day-to-day operation of the ServiceNow platform, helping to resolve user queries, investigate incidents, and assist with system configuration and enhancement activities. Working closely with platform specialists, developers, business stakeholders, and third-party partners, you will develop your technical knowledge while contributing to the ongoing success of a business-critical platform. This role offers an excellent foundation for a long-term career within ServiceNow and could lead to opportunities as a ServiceNow Developer, Technical Consultant, Platform Administrator, or Business Analyst. Key Responsibilities • Provide first-line support for ServiceNow users across the business. • Assist in the investigation and resolution of platform incidents and service requests. • Log, triage, and prioritise support tickets. • Monitor platform performance and escalate issues where appropriate. • Support platform testing, upgrades, and enhancement activities. • Assist with maintaining system documentation, user guides, and knowledge articles. • Work with senior team members to identify recurring issues and potential improvements. • Learn ServiceNow administration and configuration best practices. • Participate in training and development programmes to build ServiceNow expertise. • Collaborate with colleagues across technology and business teams to deliver excellent user support. Exposure To • ITSM (IT Service Management) • CSM (Customer Service Management) • CMDB • Asset Management • Knowledge Management • Service Portal • Integration Hub • Flow Designer • Reporting & Dashboards • Performance Analytics • Custom Applications About You We're looking for enthusiastic graduates who are passionate about technology and eager to build a career in digital platforms and IT services. You may have: • A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related discipline. • A genuine interest in technology, digital transformation, and enterprise systems. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • The ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively within a team. • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Desirable Skills • Basic understanding of IT Service Management or ITIL principles. • Exposure to JavaScript, programming, or scripting through studies or personal projects. • Knowledge of databases, APIs, or system integrations. • Experience using service desk, ticketing, or workflow management tools. • Relevant university projects, internships, placements, or work experience within technology. What You'll Receive • Structured training and mentoring from experienced ServiceNow professionals. • Clear career progression opportunities. • Exposure to enterprise-scale technology platforms. • Support towards ServiceNow certifications. • Hybrid working environment. • Competitive salary and benefits package. Key Competencies • Customer Focus • Problem Solving • Communication Skills • Curiosity and Willingness to Learn • Teamwork and Collaboration • Attention to Detail • Adaptability

If you're a Principal level Java or Kotlin Developer who wants to stay hands-on while having a genuine influence over architecture, technology and the engineers around you, this is a role worth exploring. This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role on a large, high-throughput platform within the telecommunications and online payments space. Java / Kotlin Software Developer Remote Up to 70,000 Newbury The Role This is a hands-on Principal role, with around 90% of your work focused on backend development. You'll be working on a large platform with high-throughput APIs, Azure Cloud and an event-driven architecture. The business is growing and the volume of work is increasing, so they're looking for a Principal Software Developer to join a 16-person R&D development team, made up largely of senior engineers. The core technology stack includes: Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot PostgreSQL and MongoDB Microservices and event-driven architecture RabbitMQ, Docker and Kubernetes Azure Cloud TypeScript, React and Angular You'll remain close to the code while also helping shape technical direction, engineering standards and architecture. You'll mentor other engineers, evaluate new technologies and work closely with customers and stakeholders to turn requirements into robust technical solutions. What We're Looking For You'll need strong experience with: Java or Kotlin on JVM 11+ Spring Boot Enterprise backend development REST APIs and microservices SQL and NoSQL databases Docker/Kubernetes Git and modern development practices Desirable: Telecommunications billing Azure CI/CD Linux Redis Elasticsearch or additional programming languages You should also be comfortable operating at Principal level, making technical decisions, solving complex problems and helping other engineers develop. Working Arrangements & Benefits This is a remote-first role. The minimum expectation is around 2-3 visits per year to the Newbury office , although you're welcome to spend more time there if you prefer. The business also runs monthly and quarterly all-hands events, including summer and Christmas gatherings. 24 days' holiday plus your birthday off Private medical Life assurance Critical illness cover Employee assistance programme Contributory pension Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment to find out more. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Software Testing Engineer 65 per hour Inside IR-Month Contract Full-Time Onsite Stevenage Our client is a leading engineering and technology organisation operating at the forefront of defence and advanced technology programmes. They are seeking an experienced Software Testing Engineer to join a highly skilled team responsible for the testing, validation and release of complex simulation software used within mission-critical environments. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, supporting the end-to-end software testing lifecycle within a collaborative Agile development environment. The Role As a Software Testing Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting on software testing activities, ensuring software releases meet functional, performance and quality requirements. Working closely with software developers, project leads and stakeholders, you will play a key role in proving software functionality, investigating defects and supporting successful software releases. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain software test plans, test procedures and test cases Execute functional, integration, regression and qualification testing Perform software defect investigation and root cause analysis Analyse software logs and test data to identify issues and support resolution Support continuous testing throughout the software development lifecycle Produce detailed test reports and provide regular progress updates Support software release and certification activities Work collaboratively with developers and project teams within an Agile environment Contribute to the continual improvement of testing processes and methodologies Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience within Software Testing, Test Engineering or Quality Assurance Experience creating and executing test plans, test cases and test scripts Strong software test automation experience Experience working with CI/CD pipelines Experience using tools such as GitLab, Jira and scripting technologies Strong defect management and troubleshooting skills Experience analysing software logs and test data Agile/Scrum experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills If you are an experienced Software Test Engineer with a strong automation background or want to find out more please apply today and we will be in touch. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.