Linux Infrastructure & Platform Architect. Design. Automate. Modernise. Are you an experienced Linux Infrastructure expert ready to take ownership of complex, enterprise-scale platforms? We're looking for a Linux Infrastructure & Platform Architect to drive the design, automation, and evolution of critical infrastructure environments supporting high-performance computing, cloud services, and modern containerised platforms. In this hands-on technical leadership role, you'll combine architecture, engineering, and automation expertise to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure solutions across a diverse technology landscape. You do need to be eligible for DV Clearance. Hybrid: 3 days on site in Salisbury OR Portsmouth. What you'll be doing: Leading the design, administration, optimisation, and support of large-scale Linux environments, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and resilience. Architecting and supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms, including compute, storage, networking, workload scheduling, and user environments. Designing, deploying, and managing container and orchestration platforms to support modern application delivery. Acting as a Linux Infrastructure Solutions Architect, driving technical design, technology selection, and infrastructure transformation projects. Designing and supporting hybrid infrastructure environments across on-premises platforms, including VMware and Nutanix, alongside public cloud services. Developing and enhancing Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks, with a strong focus on Ansible orchestration. Modernising operational processes and legacy tooling, championing automation-first approaches and migration from Puppet. Working closely with DevOps, Security, Operations, PMO, Application, and CTO teams to deliver robust and future-ready solutions. Providing expert troubleshooting, technical leadership, and mentoring across Linux, cloud, storage, networking, virtualisation, and platform technologies. What you'll bring: Extensive experience administering enterprise Linux environments (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of HPC infrastructure, workload management ideally using Slurm, and performance optimisation. Proven experience designing and delivering Linux infrastructure and platform architectures. Strong understanding of Linux security, virtualisation, storage, networking, cloud services, and systems performance tuning. Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, project delivery, and problem-solving skills. Eligible for DV Clearance. It would be great if you had: Advanced automation skills using Ansible, including playbook development, role design, and CI/CD integration. Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. Experience supporting virtualised infrastructure using VMware and/or Nutanix. Experience working with public cloud platforms; AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience is highly desirable. Employment Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid. 3 days per week in Portsmouth OR Salibury. Security Clearance Level: Eligible for SC and DV Clearance. Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: TBD. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional holiday days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension, £5400 car allowance, 3 % flex benefit. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
03/11/2026
Full time
Linux Infrastructure & Platform Architect. Design. Automate. Modernise. Are you an experienced Linux Infrastructure expert ready to take ownership of complex, enterprise-scale platforms? We're looking for a Linux Infrastructure & Platform Architect to drive the design, automation, and evolution of critical infrastructure environments supporting high-performance computing, cloud services, and modern containerised platforms. In this hands-on technical leadership role, you'll combine architecture, engineering, and automation expertise to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure solutions across a diverse technology landscape. You do need to be eligible for DV Clearance. Hybrid: 3 days on site in Salisbury OR Portsmouth. What you'll be doing: Leading the design, administration, optimisation, and support of large-scale Linux environments, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and resilience. Architecting and supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms, including compute, storage, networking, workload scheduling, and user environments. Designing, deploying, and managing container and orchestration platforms to support modern application delivery. Acting as a Linux Infrastructure Solutions Architect, driving technical design, technology selection, and infrastructure transformation projects. Designing and supporting hybrid infrastructure environments across on-premises platforms, including VMware and Nutanix, alongside public cloud services. Developing and enhancing Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks, with a strong focus on Ansible orchestration. Modernising operational processes and legacy tooling, championing automation-first approaches and migration from Puppet. Working closely with DevOps, Security, Operations, PMO, Application, and CTO teams to deliver robust and future-ready solutions. Providing expert troubleshooting, technical leadership, and mentoring across Linux, cloud, storage, networking, virtualisation, and platform technologies. What you'll bring: Extensive experience administering enterprise Linux environments (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of HPC infrastructure, workload management ideally using Slurm, and performance optimisation. Proven experience designing and delivering Linux infrastructure and platform architectures. Strong understanding of Linux security, virtualisation, storage, networking, cloud services, and systems performance tuning. Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, project delivery, and problem-solving skills. Eligible for DV Clearance. It would be great if you had: Advanced automation skills using Ansible, including playbook development, role design, and CI/CD integration. Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. Experience supporting virtualised infrastructure using VMware and/or Nutanix. Experience working with public cloud platforms; AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience is highly desirable. Employment Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid. 3 days per week in Portsmouth OR Salibury. Security Clearance Level: Eligible for SC and DV Clearance. Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: TBD. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional holiday days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension, £5400 car allowance, 3 % flex benefit. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
At Sopra Steria Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS), we work on some of the UK's most critical Defence and National Security programmes, delivering technology solutions that help protect the UK and support those responsible for keeping our country safe. We are looking for a DevOps & Automation Engineer to join our team, working within highly secure, technically complex environments where the work you do has a real purpose and impact. This is an opportunity to work with a broad range of technologies, tackle challenging engineering problems and play an important role in designing, building and improving the infrastructure that underpins mission-critical services. You'll gain exposure to automation, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices, working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists to deliver secure, scalable and reliable solutions. The role offers a varied mix of hands-on engineering, technical problem-solving and project delivery, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of automation initiatives, influence technical improvements and help shape how infrastructure is designed, managed and delivered. We're equally committed to your development. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in automation, develop new technical skills or progress your career, you'll have access to training, development opportunities and a supportive team that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. You'll also benefit from flexible benefits and excellent career progression opportunities within a business that offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, projects and career pathways. Due to the secure nature of the programmes, this is an on-site role based in Gloucestershire. What you'll be doing Designing and delivering DevOps and automation solutions, helping to modernise infrastructure, improve efficiency and address complex technical challenges across secure environments. Developing and implementing infrastructure as code, creating scripts, configurations and reusable automation solutions to improve consistency, reliability and scalability. Building and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, working with tools such as GitLab and associated technologies to streamline deployments and support efficient, secure delivery. Taking ownership of automation initiatives, from initial design and technical development through to implementation, testing and handover into operational environments. Solving complex engineering challenges, troubleshooting issues across infrastructure, automation pipelines and integrated systems while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Collaborating with and supporting other engineers, sharing technical knowledge, providing guidance and contributing ideas that strengthen DevOps practices, engineering standards and team capability. What you'll bring Strong hands-on experience in DevOps, Automation or Infrastructure Engineering, working with Microsoft Windows and Linux technologies within complex enterprise environments. Practical experience of infrastructure as code and configuration management, using technologies such as Ansible, Terraform or equivalent automation tools. Strong scripting and automation skills, using PowerShell, Bash or Python to develop solutions, automate repetitive tasks and improve infrastructure management. Experience building, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines, using GitLab or similar tools to support automated builds, testing and deployment. A good understanding of networking, infrastructure security and system integration, with the ability to design and implement reliable solutions within secure environments. Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to take ownership of engineering challenges, work collaboratively and contribute to continuous improvement. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gloucestershire Security Clearance Level: Active eDV required Internal Recruiter: Rebecca Salary: Competitive, based on experience Benefits: Bonus, 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy 10 additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
03/11/2026
Full time
At Sopra Steria Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS), we work on some of the UK's most critical Defence and National Security programmes, delivering technology solutions that help protect the UK and support those responsible for keeping our country safe. We are looking for a DevOps & Automation Engineer to join our team, working within highly secure, technically complex environments where the work you do has a real purpose and impact. This is an opportunity to work with a broad range of technologies, tackle challenging engineering problems and play an important role in designing, building and improving the infrastructure that underpins mission-critical services. You'll gain exposure to automation, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices, working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists to deliver secure, scalable and reliable solutions. The role offers a varied mix of hands-on engineering, technical problem-solving and project delivery, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of automation initiatives, influence technical improvements and help shape how infrastructure is designed, managed and delivered. We're equally committed to your development. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in automation, develop new technical skills or progress your career, you'll have access to training, development opportunities and a supportive team that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. You'll also benefit from flexible benefits and excellent career progression opportunities within a business that offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, projects and career pathways. Due to the secure nature of the programmes, this is an on-site role based in Gloucestershire. What you'll be doing Designing and delivering DevOps and automation solutions, helping to modernise infrastructure, improve efficiency and address complex technical challenges across secure environments. Developing and implementing infrastructure as code, creating scripts, configurations and reusable automation solutions to improve consistency, reliability and scalability. Building and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, working with tools such as GitLab and associated technologies to streamline deployments and support efficient, secure delivery. Taking ownership of automation initiatives, from initial design and technical development through to implementation, testing and handover into operational environments. Solving complex engineering challenges, troubleshooting issues across infrastructure, automation pipelines and integrated systems while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Collaborating with and supporting other engineers, sharing technical knowledge, providing guidance and contributing ideas that strengthen DevOps practices, engineering standards and team capability. What you'll bring Strong hands-on experience in DevOps, Automation or Infrastructure Engineering, working with Microsoft Windows and Linux technologies within complex enterprise environments. Practical experience of infrastructure as code and configuration management, using technologies such as Ansible, Terraform or equivalent automation tools. Strong scripting and automation skills, using PowerShell, Bash or Python to develop solutions, automate repetitive tasks and improve infrastructure management. Experience building, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines, using GitLab or similar tools to support automated builds, testing and deployment. A good understanding of networking, infrastructure security and system integration, with the ability to design and implement reliable solutions within secure environments. Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to take ownership of engineering challenges, work collaboratively and contribute to continuous improvement. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gloucestershire Security Clearance Level: Active eDV required Internal Recruiter: Rebecca Salary: Competitive, based on experience Benefits: Bonus, 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy 10 additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
At Sopra Steria Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS), we work on some of the UK's most critical Defence and National Security programmes, delivering technology solutions that help protect the UK and support those responsible for keeping our country safe. We are looking for a Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer to take technical and people leadership of our DevOps and Automation capability, working within highly secure, technically complex environments where the work you do has a real purpose and impact. This is an opportunity to shape how DevOps and automation are delivered across mission-critical services, leading a team of skilled engineers while driving innovation, modernising infrastructure and introducing smarter, more efficient ways of working. You'll have the autonomy to influence technical direction, champion engineering best practice and develop automation solutions that make a lasting difference. The role offers a rewarding balance of technical leadership, hands-on engineering and people development. You'll work with a broad range of technologies, including infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling, while collaborating with architects, engineering teams and senior stakeholders to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality solutions. We're equally committed to your development. Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership capabilities, deepen your technical expertise or take the next step in your career, you'll have access to training, development opportunities and a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. You'll also benefit from flexible benefits and excellent career progression opportunities within a business that offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, projects and career pathways. What you'll be doing Leading and developing our DevOps & Automation capability, setting technical direction, establishing engineering standards and embedding modern DevOps practices across complex, secure environments. Building and supporting a high-performing engineering team, providing technical leadership, mentoring and coaching while developing the skills, capabilities and career progression of DevOps Engineers. Driving automation and infrastructure modernisation, designing and implementing scalable solutions using infrastructure as code, configuration management and scripting technologies to improve efficiency and reliability. Taking ownership of technical solutions, overseeing automation initiatives from initial concept and design through to development, implementation and successful delivery. Solving complex engineering challenges, providing technical expertise and guidance across infrastructure, automation pipelines and integrated systems while identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. Influencing technical strategy and future opportunities, collaborating with architects, delivery teams, customers and pre-sales colleagues to understand challenges, shape technical requirements and develop effective solutions. What you'll bring Strong experience in DevOps, Automation or Infrastructure Engineering, with the technical credibility to lead engineers and shape engineering practices within complex enterprise environments. Experience leading, mentoring or developing technical teams, with the ability to build capability, encourage collaboration and drive high standards of engineering delivery. Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux infrastructure, supporting secure, highly available systems and resolving complex technical challenges. Proven experience with infrastructure as code and automation technologies, including Ansible, Terraform or equivalent tools, with the ability to design and deliver scalable automation solutions. Strong scripting and development skills, using PowerShell, Bash or Python to build automation, improve infrastructure management and support efficient delivery. The ability to take ownership of complex technical initiatives, identify risks and improvement opportunities, influence stakeholders and drive solutions from concept through to implementation. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gloucestershire Security Clearance Level: Holding an active eDV Internal Recruiter: Rebecca Salary: £competitive, based on experience Benefits: Bonus, £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
03/11/2026
Full time
At Sopra Steria Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS), we work on some of the UK's most critical Defence and National Security programmes, delivering technology solutions that help protect the UK and support those responsible for keeping our country safe. We are looking for a Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer to take technical and people leadership of our DevOps and Automation capability, working within highly secure, technically complex environments where the work you do has a real purpose and impact. This is an opportunity to shape how DevOps and automation are delivered across mission-critical services, leading a team of skilled engineers while driving innovation, modernising infrastructure and introducing smarter, more efficient ways of working. You'll have the autonomy to influence technical direction, champion engineering best practice and develop automation solutions that make a lasting difference. The role offers a rewarding balance of technical leadership, hands-on engineering and people development. You'll work with a broad range of technologies, including infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling, while collaborating with architects, engineering teams and senior stakeholders to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality solutions. We're equally committed to your development. Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership capabilities, deepen your technical expertise or take the next step in your career, you'll have access to training, development opportunities and a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. You'll also benefit from flexible benefits and excellent career progression opportunities within a business that offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, projects and career pathways. What you'll be doing Leading and developing our DevOps & Automation capability, setting technical direction, establishing engineering standards and embedding modern DevOps practices across complex, secure environments. Building and supporting a high-performing engineering team, providing technical leadership, mentoring and coaching while developing the skills, capabilities and career progression of DevOps Engineers. Driving automation and infrastructure modernisation, designing and implementing scalable solutions using infrastructure as code, configuration management and scripting technologies to improve efficiency and reliability. Taking ownership of technical solutions, overseeing automation initiatives from initial concept and design through to development, implementation and successful delivery. Solving complex engineering challenges, providing technical expertise and guidance across infrastructure, automation pipelines and integrated systems while identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. Influencing technical strategy and future opportunities, collaborating with architects, delivery teams, customers and pre-sales colleagues to understand challenges, shape technical requirements and develop effective solutions. What you'll bring Strong experience in DevOps, Automation or Infrastructure Engineering, with the technical credibility to lead engineers and shape engineering practices within complex enterprise environments. Experience leading, mentoring or developing technical teams, with the ability to build capability, encourage collaboration and drive high standards of engineering delivery. Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux infrastructure, supporting secure, highly available systems and resolving complex technical challenges. Proven experience with infrastructure as code and automation technologies, including Ansible, Terraform or equivalent tools, with the ability to design and deliver scalable automation solutions. Strong scripting and development skills, using PowerShell, Bash or Python to build automation, improve infrastructure management and support efficient delivery. The ability to take ownership of complex technical initiatives, identify risks and improvement opportunities, influence stakeholders and drive solutions from concept through to implementation. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gloucestershire Security Clearance Level: Holding an active eDV Internal Recruiter: Rebecca Salary: £competitive, based on experience Benefits: Bonus, £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Are you passionate about designing and developing innovative ServiceNow solutions that help organisations manage risk, drive compliance, and deliver meaningful business outcomes? We're looking for a Senior ServiceNow Technical Consultant / Developer to join our growing ServiceNow practice. While experience across Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Field Service Management (FSM), or Integrated Risk Management (IRM) is valued, this role has a particular focus on the development, enhancement, and optimisation of ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) solutions. Working alongside highly skilled consultants, architects, and technical specialists, you'll play a leading role in delivering complex ServiceNow implementations for a diverse client base. You'll be empowered to influence solution design, contribute to technical strategy, and mentor colleagues while continuing your own professional development through ServiceNow learning paths and certifications. We can offer great career progression opportunities, the ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs, and training and development opportunities. What you'll be doing: Leading the design, configuration, development, and deployment of ServiceNow solutions, with a primary focus on Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and opportunities across EAM and FSM. Designing and implementing scalable workflows, data models, security controls, and governance frameworks aligned with ServiceNow best practice. Translating business requirements into innovative technical solutions that support risk, compliance, asset, and field service processes. Developing and supporting integrations using IntegrationHub, APIs, and third-party platforms to maximise business value. Troubleshooting complex technical challenges, driving platform optimisation, and reducing technical debt across client environments. Mentoring junior team members and promoting engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. What you'll bring: Strong hands-on experience delivering solutions on the ServiceNow platform. Practical experience implementing and developing ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM), including risk, control, compliance, and issue management processes. Expertise in JavaScript, Glide API, Flow Designer, ServiceNow scripting, APIs, Service Portal, and UI Builder. Strong understanding of ServiceNow platform architecture, integrations, security, and DevOps practices. Relevant ServiceNow certifications aligned with your area of expertise. Experience delivering technical solutions within complex enterprise or multi-client environments. It would be great if you had: Experience with ServiceNow Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and/or Field Service Management (FSM). Expertise in CMDB implementation and governance, including CSDM, Discovery, and Service Mapping. ITIL v3/v4, Agile, or Scrum certifications. Experience working within self-hosted and/or domain-separated ServiceNow environments. ServiceNow implementation certifications relevant to EAM, FSM, or IRM. Experience within Public Sector or government organisations, alongside project leadership and mentoring experience. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: UK Wide / Hybrid. Security Clearance Level: SC Cleared or eligible for SC clearance Internal Recruiter: Ross Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Strategic Digital Solutions (SDS): With a long history of delivering transformation, we've developed a market-leading partnership ecosystem to provide business services of the future and shape valuable, positive outcomes for communities. We empower our clients by providing innovative solutions and commercial models that help them meet their business needs, drive operational efficiencies, and deliver impactful value creation. We remain committed to values of excellence, empathy and respect to produce transformative outcomes in business processing - creating value for all. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
02/11/2026
Full time
Are you passionate about designing and developing innovative ServiceNow solutions that help organisations manage risk, drive compliance, and deliver meaningful business outcomes? We're looking for a Senior ServiceNow Technical Consultant / Developer to join our growing ServiceNow practice. While experience across Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Field Service Management (FSM), or Integrated Risk Management (IRM) is valued, this role has a particular focus on the development, enhancement, and optimisation of ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) solutions. Working alongside highly skilled consultants, architects, and technical specialists, you'll play a leading role in delivering complex ServiceNow implementations for a diverse client base. You'll be empowered to influence solution design, contribute to technical strategy, and mentor colleagues while continuing your own professional development through ServiceNow learning paths and certifications. We can offer great career progression opportunities, the ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs, and training and development opportunities. What you'll be doing: Leading the design, configuration, development, and deployment of ServiceNow solutions, with a primary focus on Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and opportunities across EAM and FSM. Designing and implementing scalable workflows, data models, security controls, and governance frameworks aligned with ServiceNow best practice. Translating business requirements into innovative technical solutions that support risk, compliance, asset, and field service processes. Developing and supporting integrations using IntegrationHub, APIs, and third-party platforms to maximise business value. Troubleshooting complex technical challenges, driving platform optimisation, and reducing technical debt across client environments. Mentoring junior team members and promoting engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. What you'll bring: Strong hands-on experience delivering solutions on the ServiceNow platform. Practical experience implementing and developing ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM), including risk, control, compliance, and issue management processes. Expertise in JavaScript, Glide API, Flow Designer, ServiceNow scripting, APIs, Service Portal, and UI Builder. Strong understanding of ServiceNow platform architecture, integrations, security, and DevOps practices. Relevant ServiceNow certifications aligned with your area of expertise. Experience delivering technical solutions within complex enterprise or multi-client environments. It would be great if you had: Experience with ServiceNow Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and/or Field Service Management (FSM). Expertise in CMDB implementation and governance, including CSDM, Discovery, and Service Mapping. ITIL v3/v4, Agile, or Scrum certifications. Experience working within self-hosted and/or domain-separated ServiceNow environments. ServiceNow implementation certifications relevant to EAM, FSM, or IRM. Experience within Public Sector or government organisations, alongside project leadership and mentoring experience. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: UK Wide / Hybrid. Security Clearance Level: SC Cleared or eligible for SC clearance Internal Recruiter: Ross Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Strategic Digital Solutions (SDS): With a long history of delivering transformation, we've developed a market-leading partnership ecosystem to provide business services of the future and shape valuable, positive outcomes for communities. We empower our clients by providing innovative solutions and commercial models that help them meet their business needs, drive operational efficiencies, and deliver impactful value creation. We remain committed to values of excellence, empathy and respect to produce transformative outcomes in business processing - creating value for all. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Principal Data Architect DV Cleared Secure Government & Defence Programmes UK Hybrid + Client Site Active DV clearance essential Architecture that ships, runs and gets used. Not left in a slide deck. Datatech Analytics is partnering with a leading UK consulting and technology organisation building secure, enterprise-scale data platforms for defence, national security and classified government programmes. They need Principal Data Architects who want real ownership and influence, and who stay close to delivery. The role Set technical direction for large-scale data platforms on mission-critical programmes. Work alongside senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams. Hands-on architecture: shape the platform, guide the build, make sure it works in the real world. What you'll do - Own data architecture across complex, secure programmes - Design end-to-end platforms, from ingestion to analytics and operational use - Build scalable architectures for highly classified environments - Turn mission requirements into solutions that can be delivered - Lead engineering teams through implementation - Shape long-term architecture and platform strategy The environment AWS, Azure, GCP Databricks, Snowflake Lake, lakehouse and modern warehouse architectures Distributed processing DevOps, IaC and secure deployment Governance, access control and analytics What we're looking for - Active DV clearance - Proven delivery of enterprise-scale data platforms - Defence, national security or secure government experience - Deep cloud data architecture and secure design skills - Confident with senior technical and business stakeholders - Track record leading teams through complex delivery Why it matters Here, data architecture directly shapes operational capability. Real security constraints. Platforms that have to work when it counts. If you're an experienced Data Architect with DV clearance and want a genuine say in how these platforms are built, let's have a confidential conversation. (url removed)
02/11/2026
Full time
Principal Data Architect DV Cleared Secure Government & Defence Programmes UK Hybrid + Client Site Active DV clearance essential Architecture that ships, runs and gets used. Not left in a slide deck. Datatech Analytics is partnering with a leading UK consulting and technology organisation building secure, enterprise-scale data platforms for defence, national security and classified government programmes. They need Principal Data Architects who want real ownership and influence, and who stay close to delivery. The role Set technical direction for large-scale data platforms on mission-critical programmes. Work alongside senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams. Hands-on architecture: shape the platform, guide the build, make sure it works in the real world. What you'll do - Own data architecture across complex, secure programmes - Design end-to-end platforms, from ingestion to analytics and operational use - Build scalable architectures for highly classified environments - Turn mission requirements into solutions that can be delivered - Lead engineering teams through implementation - Shape long-term architecture and platform strategy The environment AWS, Azure, GCP Databricks, Snowflake Lake, lakehouse and modern warehouse architectures Distributed processing DevOps, IaC and secure deployment Governance, access control and analytics What we're looking for - Active DV clearance - Proven delivery of enterprise-scale data platforms - Defence, national security or secure government experience - Deep cloud data architecture and secure design skills - Confident with senior technical and business stakeholders - Track record leading teams through complex delivery Why it matters Here, data architecture directly shapes operational capability. Real security constraints. Platforms that have to work when it counts. If you're an experienced Data Architect with DV clearance and want a genuine say in how these platforms are built, let's have a confidential conversation. (url removed)
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Linux SME Location: Reading - fully onsite Contract: 12-month rolling contract Rate: 600- 650 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Full-time The Role We are looking for an experienced Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-profile technical environment based onsite in Reading . You will provide senior-level technical expertise across Linux infrastructure, DevOps tooling, automation and platform engineering. The role will suit someone who is comfortable operating as a technical authority, solving complex infrastructure problems and working closely with engineering, development and operational teams. Due to the nature of the environment, active MOD DV clearance is essential . Key Responsibilities Act as a Linux and DevOps SME, providing technical leadership and guidance across the environment. Design, implement and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure and platforms. Support the development and continuous improvement of DevOps processes and tooling. Automate infrastructure, configuration and operational processes wherever possible. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux, infrastructure and platform issues. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling. Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices. Contribute to platform resilience, availability, security and performance. Work closely with engineering, development, security and operations teams. Provide technical documentation, standards and best-practice guidance. Mentor and support other engineers where required. Investigate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing platform. Participate in technical design, architecture and implementation activities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive commercial experience working with Linux in an enterprise environment . Strong hands-on experience across DevOps / Platform Engineering . Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. Strong scripting/automation experience, ideally with Bash and/or Python . Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling . Strong understanding of Git and source control . Experience with Infrastructure as Code , ideally Terraform and/or Ansible. Experience working with containers and container orchestration technologies. Strong understanding of networking, systems integration and infrastructure concepts. Experience working in secure, highly controlled or complex technical environments. Ability to operate independently as a senior technical SME. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Current, active MOD DV clearance. Desirable Kubernetes / OpenShift experience. Docker / containerisation. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar. Ansible. Terraform. Cloud platform experience. Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent. Experience within UK Government / MOD / Defence environments. Experience working with security-hardened Linux environments. Relevant Linux, DevOps or cloud certifications. What We're Looking For We're looking for a genuine hands-on SME , rather than someone purely focused on management. You should be comfortable getting into the detail, diagnosing difficult technical problems and making pragmatic engineering decisions. You'll be joining a technically demanding environment where your experience in Linux, automation and DevOps will have a direct impact on the reliability and evolution of the platform. Contract Details 12-month rolling contract 600- 650 per day Outside IR35 Full-time 100% onsite - Reading MOD DV clearance required If you are an experienced Linux SME with active MOD DV clearance and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
02/11/2026
Contractor
Linux SME Location: Reading - fully onsite Contract: 12-month rolling contract Rate: 600- 650 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Full-time The Role We are looking for an experienced Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-profile technical environment based onsite in Reading . You will provide senior-level technical expertise across Linux infrastructure, DevOps tooling, automation and platform engineering. The role will suit someone who is comfortable operating as a technical authority, solving complex infrastructure problems and working closely with engineering, development and operational teams. Due to the nature of the environment, active MOD DV clearance is essential . Key Responsibilities Act as a Linux and DevOps SME, providing technical leadership and guidance across the environment. Design, implement and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure and platforms. Support the development and continuous improvement of DevOps processes and tooling. Automate infrastructure, configuration and operational processes wherever possible. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux, infrastructure and platform issues. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling. Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices. Contribute to platform resilience, availability, security and performance. Work closely with engineering, development, security and operations teams. Provide technical documentation, standards and best-practice guidance. Mentor and support other engineers where required. Investigate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing platform. Participate in technical design, architecture and implementation activities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive commercial experience working with Linux in an enterprise environment . Strong hands-on experience across DevOps / Platform Engineering . Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. Strong scripting/automation experience, ideally with Bash and/or Python . Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling . Strong understanding of Git and source control . Experience with Infrastructure as Code , ideally Terraform and/or Ansible. Experience working with containers and container orchestration technologies. Strong understanding of networking, systems integration and infrastructure concepts. Experience working in secure, highly controlled or complex technical environments. Ability to operate independently as a senior technical SME. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Current, active MOD DV clearance. Desirable Kubernetes / OpenShift experience. Docker / containerisation. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar. Ansible. Terraform. Cloud platform experience. Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent. Experience within UK Government / MOD / Defence environments. Experience working with security-hardened Linux environments. Relevant Linux, DevOps or cloud certifications. What We're Looking For We're looking for a genuine hands-on SME , rather than someone purely focused on management. You should be comfortable getting into the detail, diagnosing difficult technical problems and making pragmatic engineering decisions. You'll be joining a technically demanding environment where your experience in Linux, automation and DevOps will have a direct impact on the reliability and evolution of the platform. Contract Details 12-month rolling contract 600- 650 per day Outside IR35 Full-time 100% onsite - Reading MOD DV clearance required If you are an experienced Linux SME with active MOD DV clearance and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Linux / DevOps SME Location: Basingstoke - fully onsite Contract: 12-month rolling contract Rate: 550- 650 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Full-time The Role We are looking for an experienced Linux / DevOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-profile technical environment based onsite in Basingstoke . You will provide senior-level technical expertise across Linux infrastructure, DevOps tooling, automation and platform engineering. The role will suit someone who is comfortable operating as a technical authority, solving complex infrastructure problems and working closely with engineering, development and operational teams. Due to the nature of the environment, active MOD DV clearance is essential . Key Responsibilities Act as a Linux and DevOps SME, providing technical leadership and guidance across the environment. Design, implement and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure and platforms. Support the development and continuous improvement of DevOps processes and tooling. Automate infrastructure, configuration and operational processes wherever possible. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux, infrastructure and platform issues. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling. Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices. Contribute to platform resilience, availability, security and performance. Work closely with engineering, development, security and operations teams. Provide technical documentation, standards and best-practice guidance. Mentor and support other engineers where required. Investigate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing platform. Participate in technical design, architecture and implementation activities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive commercial experience working with Linux in an enterprise environment . Strong hands-on experience across DevOps / Platform Engineering . Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. Strong scripting/automation experience, ideally with Bash and/or Python . Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling . Strong understanding of Git and source control . Experience with Infrastructure as Code , ideally Terraform and/or Ansible. Experience working with containers and container orchestration technologies. Strong understanding of networking, systems integration and infrastructure concepts. Experience working in secure, highly controlled or complex technical environments. Ability to operate independently as a senior technical SME. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Current, active MOD DV clearance. Desirable Kubernetes / OpenShift experience. Docker / containerisation. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar. Ansible. Terraform. Cloud platform experience. Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent. Experience within UK Government / MOD / Defence environments. Experience working with security-hardened Linux environments. Relevant Linux, DevOps or cloud certifications. What We're Looking For We're looking for a genuine hands-on SME , rather than someone purely focused on management. You should be comfortable getting into the detail, diagnosing difficult technical problems and making pragmatic engineering decisions. You'll be joining a technically demanding environment where your experience in Linux, automation and DevOps will have a direct impact on the reliability and evolution of the platform. Contract Details 12-month rolling contract 550- 650 per day Outside IR35 Full-time 100% onsite - Basingstoke MOD DV clearance required If you are an experienced Linux / DevOps SME with active MOD DV clearance and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
02/11/2026
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Linux / DevOps SME Location: Basingstoke - fully onsite Contract: 12-month rolling contract Rate: 550- 650 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Full-time The Role We are looking for an experienced Linux / DevOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-profile technical environment based onsite in Basingstoke . You will provide senior-level technical expertise across Linux infrastructure, DevOps tooling, automation and platform engineering. The role will suit someone who is comfortable operating as a technical authority, solving complex infrastructure problems and working closely with engineering, development and operational teams. Due to the nature of the environment, active MOD DV clearance is essential . Key Responsibilities Act as a Linux and DevOps SME, providing technical leadership and guidance across the environment. Design, implement and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure and platforms. Support the development and continuous improvement of DevOps processes and tooling. Automate infrastructure, configuration and operational processes wherever possible. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux, infrastructure and platform issues. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling. Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices. Contribute to platform resilience, availability, security and performance. Work closely with engineering, development, security and operations teams. Provide technical documentation, standards and best-practice guidance. Mentor and support other engineers where required. Investigate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing platform. Participate in technical design, architecture and implementation activities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive commercial experience working with Linux in an enterprise environment . Strong hands-on experience across DevOps / Platform Engineering . Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. Strong scripting/automation experience, ideally with Bash and/or Python . Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling . Strong understanding of Git and source control . Experience with Infrastructure as Code , ideally Terraform and/or Ansible. Experience working with containers and container orchestration technologies. Strong understanding of networking, systems integration and infrastructure concepts. Experience working in secure, highly controlled or complex technical environments. Ability to operate independently as a senior technical SME. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Current, active MOD DV clearance. Desirable Kubernetes / OpenShift experience. Docker / containerisation. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar. Ansible. Terraform. Cloud platform experience. Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent. Experience within UK Government / MOD / Defence environments. Experience working with security-hardened Linux environments. Relevant Linux, DevOps or cloud certifications. What We're Looking For We're looking for a genuine hands-on SME , rather than someone purely focused on management. You should be comfortable getting into the detail, diagnosing difficult technical problems and making pragmatic engineering decisions. You'll be joining a technically demanding environment where your experience in Linux, automation and DevOps will have a direct impact on the reliability and evolution of the platform. Contract Details 12-month rolling contract 550- 650 per day Outside IR35 Full-time 100% onsite - Basingstoke MOD DV clearance required If you are an experienced Linux / DevOps SME with active MOD DV clearance and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Job Description We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled and 100% hands-on Senior Test Engineer to design, develop and implement advanced automated testing solutions for enterprise applications, digital services, REST APIs and complex microservices-based systems. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical expertise in API automation, UI automation, performance testing and non-functional testing , supported by strong programming skills in Java and/or TypeScript . This is a senior technical engineering role requiring the ability to independently design and develop automation frameworks, build and execute complex performance tests, analyse technical issues and contribute directly to software delivery. The role is primarily hands-on, rather than focused on test management, governance or strategy. Key Responsibilities Performance & Non-Functional Testing - Critical Requirement Independently design, develop, configure, execute and analyse performance testing solutions using Apache JMeter, BlazeMeter, Gatling, k6 or equivalent tools. Build performance test scripts and test plans from scratch, including parameterisation, correlation, assertions and realistic workload modelling. Design and execute load, stress, spike, endurance/soak, scalability and capacity tests . Define realistic performance scenarios, concurrent-user models, workload profiles and performance acceptance criteria. Analyse response times, p95/p99 latency, throughput, concurrency, error rates and infrastructure resource utilisation. Investigate performance bottlenecks across APIs, microservices, databases and application infrastructure. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to identify root causes and recommend technical improvements. Perform other relevant NFT activities, including reliability, resilience, stability, accessibility and security-related testing. Produce detailed technical performance reports, findings, risks and recommendations. API Test Automation Independently design, develop and maintain scalable REST API automation frameworks using Java with REST Assured and/or TypeScript-based frameworks . Develop reusable, maintainable automated API tests covering functional, integration, regression, contract and negative scenarios. Implement complex API validations, authentication testing, data-driven testing and reusable test utilities. Design automation solutions for REST APIs and large microservices architectures. Troubleshoot complex API failures and collaborate with developers to resolve integration defects. UI Test Automation Design, develop and maintain robust UI automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript and/or Selenium WebDriver with Java . Build scalable automated functional, regression, smoke and end-to-end UI test suites. Implement Page Object Model, reusable components, fixtures, assertions and test data management. Improve automation stability, parallel execution, cross-browser coverage and maintainability. Investigate complex automation failures and eliminate flaky tests. Test Framework Engineering, CI/CD & Agile Delivery Design, develop, maintain and troubleshoot reusable API, UI and performance automation frameworks. Apply clean code principles, appropriate design patterns and automation engineering best practices. Integrate automated API, UI and performance tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or equivalent tools. Implement continuous testing and appropriate quality gates within software delivery pipelines. Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, architects and testers in multidisciplinary Agile teams. Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, defect investigations and continuous improvement. Provide hands-on technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing while remaining directly involved in automation development. Mandatory Skills and Experience Hands-on Performance Testing: Extensive practical experience personally developing, executing, troubleshooting and analysing performance tests. Performance Test Engineering: Proven ability to independently build performance scripts and test plans from scratch, including parameterisation, correlation, workload modelling and test data management. Performance Tools: Strong hands-on experience with Apache JMeter or equivalent performance testing tools. Performance Analysis: Experience analysing latency, throughput, concurrency, error rates, resource utilisation and identifying performance bottlenecks. Non-Functional Testing: Proven experience conducting load, stress, endurance and other relevant NFT types. API Automation: Strong hands-on experience designing and developing automated REST API tests using Java/REST Assured and/or TypeScript-based frameworks. UI Automation: Strong experience designing and developing automated UI tests using Playwright/TypeScript and/or Selenium/Java. Programming: Strong practical Java and/or TypeScript programming skills, with the ability to develop reusable, maintainable automation code. Automation Framework Engineering: Experience independently designing, building, maintaining and troubleshooting automation frameworks. Microservices: Experience testing complex REST APIs, enterprise applications and microservices-based architectures. CI/CD: Strong experience integrating automated API, UI and performance testing into delivery pipelines. Agile Delivery: Extensive experience working within multidisciplinary Agile development teams. Desirable Skills and Experience Advanced experience with BlazeMeter, Gatling, k6 and Azure Load Testing. Experience with performance monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace and Application Insights. BDD frameworks such as Cucumber and Serenity BDD. API contract testing and service virtualisation. Accessibility testing against WCAG standards and security testing against OWASP principles. Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and Microsoft Azure. Experience with high-volume enterprise applications, large distributed systems and cloud-native architectures. Experience working on UK public sector projects. Active SC clearance and immediate availability, subject to client confirmation. Mandatory Candidate CV Requirements Candidates must provide clear evidence of: API Automation Development: REST API automation frameworks and test scripts personally designed and developed using Java or TypeScript. UI Automation Development: UI automation frameworks and regression suites personally developed using Playwright or Selenium. Performance Test Development: JMeter or equivalent performance test scripts personally built from scratch, including workload modelling, correlation and parameterisation. Performance Test Execution: Load, stress, endurance or scalability tests personally executed. Performance Analysis: Technical analysis of response times, throughput, error rates and performance bottlenecks, including examples of improvements or recommendations. Framework Engineering: Reusable automation frameworks personally designed, maintained and troubleshot. CI/CD Integration: API, UI and performance tests integrated into automated delivery pipelines. Hands-on Technical Ownership: Specific examples of complex testing problems solved through direct coding, Scripting and technical investigation. Important: Candidates whose experience is primarily focused on test leadership, strategy, governance, management or executing pre-existing performance scripts without hands-on test development experience will not meet the essential requirements.
02/11/2026
Contractor
Job Description We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled and 100% hands-on Senior Test Engineer to design, develop and implement advanced automated testing solutions for enterprise applications, digital services, REST APIs and complex microservices-based systems. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical expertise in API automation, UI automation, performance testing and non-functional testing , supported by strong programming skills in Java and/or TypeScript . This is a senior technical engineering role requiring the ability to independently design and develop automation frameworks, build and execute complex performance tests, analyse technical issues and contribute directly to software delivery. The role is primarily hands-on, rather than focused on test management, governance or strategy. Key Responsibilities Performance & Non-Functional Testing - Critical Requirement Independently design, develop, configure, execute and analyse performance testing solutions using Apache JMeter, BlazeMeter, Gatling, k6 or equivalent tools. Build performance test scripts and test plans from scratch, including parameterisation, correlation, assertions and realistic workload modelling. Design and execute load, stress, spike, endurance/soak, scalability and capacity tests . Define realistic performance scenarios, concurrent-user models, workload profiles and performance acceptance criteria. Analyse response times, p95/p99 latency, throughput, concurrency, error rates and infrastructure resource utilisation. Investigate performance bottlenecks across APIs, microservices, databases and application infrastructure. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to identify root causes and recommend technical improvements. Perform other relevant NFT activities, including reliability, resilience, stability, accessibility and security-related testing. Produce detailed technical performance reports, findings, risks and recommendations. API Test Automation Independently design, develop and maintain scalable REST API automation frameworks using Java with REST Assured and/or TypeScript-based frameworks . Develop reusable, maintainable automated API tests covering functional, integration, regression, contract and negative scenarios. Implement complex API validations, authentication testing, data-driven testing and reusable test utilities. Design automation solutions for REST APIs and large microservices architectures. Troubleshoot complex API failures and collaborate with developers to resolve integration defects. UI Test Automation Design, develop and maintain robust UI automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript and/or Selenium WebDriver with Java . Build scalable automated functional, regression, smoke and end-to-end UI test suites. Implement Page Object Model, reusable components, fixtures, assertions and test data management. Improve automation stability, parallel execution, cross-browser coverage and maintainability. Investigate complex automation failures and eliminate flaky tests. Test Framework Engineering, CI/CD & Agile Delivery Design, develop, maintain and troubleshoot reusable API, UI and performance automation frameworks. Apply clean code principles, appropriate design patterns and automation engineering best practices. Integrate automated API, UI and performance tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or equivalent tools. Implement continuous testing and appropriate quality gates within software delivery pipelines. Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, architects and testers in multidisciplinary Agile teams. Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, defect investigations and continuous improvement. Provide hands-on technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing while remaining directly involved in automation development. Mandatory Skills and Experience Hands-on Performance Testing: Extensive practical experience personally developing, executing, troubleshooting and analysing performance tests. Performance Test Engineering: Proven ability to independently build performance scripts and test plans from scratch, including parameterisation, correlation, workload modelling and test data management. Performance Tools: Strong hands-on experience with Apache JMeter or equivalent performance testing tools. Performance Analysis: Experience analysing latency, throughput, concurrency, error rates, resource utilisation and identifying performance bottlenecks. Non-Functional Testing: Proven experience conducting load, stress, endurance and other relevant NFT types. API Automation: Strong hands-on experience designing and developing automated REST API tests using Java/REST Assured and/or TypeScript-based frameworks. UI Automation: Strong experience designing and developing automated UI tests using Playwright/TypeScript and/or Selenium/Java. Programming: Strong practical Java and/or TypeScript programming skills, with the ability to develop reusable, maintainable automation code. Automation Framework Engineering: Experience independently designing, building, maintaining and troubleshooting automation frameworks. Microservices: Experience testing complex REST APIs, enterprise applications and microservices-based architectures. CI/CD: Strong experience integrating automated API, UI and performance testing into delivery pipelines. Agile Delivery: Extensive experience working within multidisciplinary Agile development teams. Desirable Skills and Experience Advanced experience with BlazeMeter, Gatling, k6 and Azure Load Testing. Experience with performance monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace and Application Insights. BDD frameworks such as Cucumber and Serenity BDD. API contract testing and service virtualisation. Accessibility testing against WCAG standards and security testing against OWASP principles. Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and Microsoft Azure. Experience with high-volume enterprise applications, large distributed systems and cloud-native architectures. Experience working on UK public sector projects. Active SC clearance and immediate availability, subject to client confirmation. Mandatory Candidate CV Requirements Candidates must provide clear evidence of: API Automation Development: REST API automation frameworks and test scripts personally designed and developed using Java or TypeScript. UI Automation Development: UI automation frameworks and regression suites personally developed using Playwright or Selenium. Performance Test Development: JMeter or equivalent performance test scripts personally built from scratch, including workload modelling, correlation and parameterisation. Performance Test Execution: Load, stress, endurance or scalability tests personally executed. Performance Analysis: Technical analysis of response times, throughput, error rates and performance bottlenecks, including examples of improvements or recommendations. Framework Engineering: Reusable automation frameworks personally designed, maintained and troubleshot. CI/CD Integration: API, UI and performance tests integrated into automated delivery pipelines. Hands-on Technical Ownership: Specific examples of complex testing problems solved through direct coding, Scripting and technical investigation. Important: Candidates whose experience is primarily focused on test leadership, strategy, governance, management or executing pre-existing performance scripts without hands-on test development experience will not meet the essential requirements.
Google Cloud Platform Developer/Architect - Contract Location: London - 5 days on-site Contract: 6 months initially, with potential extension Start Date: Immediate IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Damia Group is a specialist Talent Solution Provider partnering with leading organisations across technology, financial services, defence and other highly regulated industries. We are currently supporting a major organisation with the appointment of an experienced Google Cloud Platform Architect to join a high-performing engineering and cloud platform team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cloud Architect / Platform Engineer to work on complex, enterprise-scale cloud-native environments, influencing architectural decisions and helping shape cloud engineering standards across multiple teams. The role requires someone who can combine deep hands-on engineering expertise with strong architectural thinking , while being comfortable working with senior technical stakeholders and influencing technology strategy. Key Responsibilities Architect and deliver complex, creative software and cloud solutions, applying strategic thinking to ambiguous technical problems and influencing architectural decisions across teams. Develop secure, high-quality production code and actively review, debug and improve code produced by other engineers. Lead architectural design for cloud-native systems and services, producing comprehensive RFCs, ADRs, architecture diagrams and other technical design documentation. Drive operational excellence by identifying patterns in system failures, operational metrics and data, implementing improvements to reliability, performance and observability. Lead technology and vendor assessments, conducting technical deep dives and evaluating architectural approaches, technical capabilities and emerging technologies. Help develop engineering communities of practice, promoting cloud-native technologies, engineering standards and best practices. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, technical design and knowledge sharing. Contribute to strategic initiatives covering cloud platform standards, CI/CD maturity and Infrastructure-as-Code. Design and operate resilient, highly scalable cloud services in line with enterprise security, compliance and public cloud standards. Required Skills & Experience Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years' professional experience in production software development. Advanced hands-on experience across system design, application development, testing and operational stability at scale. Strong proficiency in modern programming languages, with Go or Python particularly desirable. Advanced Kubernetes platform engineering experience, including designing, developing and operating custom Kubernetes Operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs). Experience with technologies such as Kubebuilder, Operator SDK or equivalent . Strong understanding of Kubernetes internals, API machinery, RBAC, multi-tenancy, observability and production operational practices. Proven experience building cloud-native control planes and automation frameworks on Kubernetes, including reconciliation loops, admission controllers, webhooks and custom controllers. Strong Google Cloud Platform experience , including architecting, building, deploying and operating production cloud-native workloads using core GCP services. Understanding of cloud cost optimisation, security and enterprise architecture principles. Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation and deployment strategies . Advanced understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and experience improving engineering practices across teams. Strong knowledge of agile engineering methodologies, CI/CD, application resilience, security and capacity planning. Demonstrable expertise in a technical discipline such as cloud architecture, distributed systems, security, DevOps or platform engineering. Experience working within the financial services sector , including understanding of IT environments, regulatory requirements and operational constraints. Practical experience using AI-assisted developer tools and AI agents , such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code or equivalent. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable Skills Advanced Infrastructure-as-Code experience, particularly Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK . Strong observability and monitoring experience with technologies such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or CloudWatch . Relevant Google Cloud certifications , such as Developer, Solutions Architect or Security. Experience implementing cloud security practices including secure coding, threat modelling, compliance and incident response. Open-source contributions or a strong track record of technical knowledge sharing. Experience leading multi-team initiatives spanning infrastructure, application and platform engineering. Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
01/11/2026
Contractor
Google Cloud Platform Developer/Architect - Contract Location: London - 5 days on-site Contract: 6 months initially, with potential extension Start Date: Immediate IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Damia Group is a specialist Talent Solution Provider partnering with leading organisations across technology, financial services, defence and other highly regulated industries. We are currently supporting a major organisation with the appointment of an experienced Google Cloud Platform Architect to join a high-performing engineering and cloud platform team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cloud Architect / Platform Engineer to work on complex, enterprise-scale cloud-native environments, influencing architectural decisions and helping shape cloud engineering standards across multiple teams. The role requires someone who can combine deep hands-on engineering expertise with strong architectural thinking , while being comfortable working with senior technical stakeholders and influencing technology strategy. Key Responsibilities Architect and deliver complex, creative software and cloud solutions, applying strategic thinking to ambiguous technical problems and influencing architectural decisions across teams. Develop secure, high-quality production code and actively review, debug and improve code produced by other engineers. Lead architectural design for cloud-native systems and services, producing comprehensive RFCs, ADRs, architecture diagrams and other technical design documentation. Drive operational excellence by identifying patterns in system failures, operational metrics and data, implementing improvements to reliability, performance and observability. Lead technology and vendor assessments, conducting technical deep dives and evaluating architectural approaches, technical capabilities and emerging technologies. Help develop engineering communities of practice, promoting cloud-native technologies, engineering standards and best practices. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, technical design and knowledge sharing. Contribute to strategic initiatives covering cloud platform standards, CI/CD maturity and Infrastructure-as-Code. Design and operate resilient, highly scalable cloud services in line with enterprise security, compliance and public cloud standards. Required Skills & Experience Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years' professional experience in production software development. Advanced hands-on experience across system design, application development, testing and operational stability at scale. Strong proficiency in modern programming languages, with Go or Python particularly desirable. Advanced Kubernetes platform engineering experience, including designing, developing and operating custom Kubernetes Operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs). Experience with technologies such as Kubebuilder, Operator SDK or equivalent . Strong understanding of Kubernetes internals, API machinery, RBAC, multi-tenancy, observability and production operational practices. Proven experience building cloud-native control planes and automation frameworks on Kubernetes, including reconciliation loops, admission controllers, webhooks and custom controllers. Strong Google Cloud Platform experience , including architecting, building, deploying and operating production cloud-native workloads using core GCP services. Understanding of cloud cost optimisation, security and enterprise architecture principles. Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation and deployment strategies . Advanced understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and experience improving engineering practices across teams. Strong knowledge of agile engineering methodologies, CI/CD, application resilience, security and capacity planning. Demonstrable expertise in a technical discipline such as cloud architecture, distributed systems, security, DevOps or platform engineering. Experience working within the financial services sector , including understanding of IT environments, regulatory requirements and operational constraints. Practical experience using AI-assisted developer tools and AI agents , such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code or equivalent. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable Skills Advanced Infrastructure-as-Code experience, particularly Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK . Strong observability and monitoring experience with technologies such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or CloudWatch . Relevant Google Cloud certifications , such as Developer, Solutions Architect or Security. Experience implementing cloud security practices including secure coding, threat modelling, compliance and incident response. Open-source contributions or a strong track record of technical knowledge sharing. Experience leading multi-team initiatives spanning infrastructure, application and platform engineering. Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Scala Developer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Outside IR35 - REMOTE UK We are looking for an experienced Scala Developer to join and support a long-term technology programme within the UK Government. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing applications using Scala. Strong understanding of functional programming principles and modern software engineering practices. Proven experience building high-quality, scalable backend services and distributed systems. Experience with Akka, Play Framework, or similar Scala ecosystems. Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed architectures. Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, DevOps practices, and modern engineering methodologies. Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS, with exposure to Azure or Google Cloud also beneficial. Ability to develop robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions in a commercial environment. Willingness and flexibility to provide occasional out-of-hours support when required. This temporary contract is outside IR35 and will be delivered on a statement-of-work basis. The supplier will determine the method, resources, and approach to deliver the agreed outcomes. Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
01/11/2026
Contractor
Scala Developer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Outside IR35 - REMOTE UK We are looking for an experienced Scala Developer to join and support a long-term technology programme within the UK Government. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing applications using Scala. Strong understanding of functional programming principles and modern software engineering practices. Proven experience building high-quality, scalable backend services and distributed systems. Experience with Akka, Play Framework, or similar Scala ecosystems. Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed architectures. Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, DevOps practices, and modern engineering methodologies. Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS, with exposure to Azure or Google Cloud also beneficial. Ability to develop robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions in a commercial environment. Willingness and flexibility to provide occasional out-of-hours support when required. This temporary contract is outside IR35 and will be delivered on a statement-of-work basis. The supplier will determine the method, resources, and approach to deliver the agreed outcomes. Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Senior Data Manager 90k - 115k per annum + Bonus and Benefits London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid Are you ready to help organisations transform how they use data and AI? Do you thrive on designing cloud-native platforms, solving complex technical challenges and turning emerging AI technologies into real business value? This is your chance to join a market-leading technology consultancy at the forefront of Data & AI transformation. You'll work with major organisations to design and deliver next-generation data platforms that enable AI, advanced analytics and intelligent automation, while developing your own expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology consulting. If you're passionate about cloud architecture, modern data platforms and AI innovation, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. What you'll be doing You'll play a key role in helping clients design, build and optimise enterprise-scale data platforms that underpin AI-driven transformation. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and delivering secure, scalable and cost-effective cloud-native data platforms across AWS, Azure and GCP to support analytics, AI and operational workloads. Leading cloud transformation initiatives, migrating legacy environments to modern data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Synapse, Redshift and other cloud-native technologies. Building Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for AI and advanced analytics solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives and deliver measurable value. Automating infrastructure, deployments and data pipelines using Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps, CI/CD and cloud automation tools including Terraform, ARM Templates and CloudFormation. Advising clients on enterprise data strategy, architecture roadmaps and platform design, engaging senior stakeholders and translating complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes. Applying modern architecture principles including Data Mesh, Data Fabric and cloud-native AI architectures while championing best practice, governance and user-centric design. Contributing to business development through proposals, bids and client presentations, while supporting thought leadership, innovation initiatives and continuous improvement across the wider practice. What we're looking for You'll combine strong technical expertise with consulting experience and the ability to influence stakeholders at every level. We're looking for: Significant experience designing enterprise data platforms, cloud architectures and AI-enabled solutions within a consulting or client-facing environment. Around 10+ years' experience working with modern data technologies and architecture, including at least 6 years designing cloud-based data platforms using AWS, Azure or GCP. Hands-on expertise with technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Synapse, BigQuery, Redshift or similar enterprise data platforms. Strong knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps, CI/CD, networking, security and identity management for modern cloud environments. Experience designing ETL/ELT solutions, cloud migrations and modern architecture patterns including Data Mesh and Data Fabric. Excellent stakeholder management, consulting and communication skills, with experience shaping strategy, leading architecture discussions and delivering client value. Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC). Desirable: Cloud certifications (minimum intermediate level), AI data architecture expertise, Agile delivery experience, cloud cost optimisation knowledge and experience working within the UK Public Sector, Financial Services, Retail, Telecommunications or Transport sectors. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Data Platform Architect, Cloud Data Architect, Enterprise Data Architect, Principal Data Architect, Data Engineering Consultant, Cloud Architect, AI Platform Architect, Data & AI Consultant, Data Solutions Architect, Azure Data Architect, AWS Data Architect, GCP Data Architect, Data Engineering Lead, Solution Architect, Snowflake, Databricks, Synapse, BigQuery, Redshift, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, DevOps, CI/CD, ETL, ELT, Data Mesh, Data Fabric, AI Architecture, Infrastructure-as-Code. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/11/2026
Full time
Senior Data Manager 90k - 115k per annum + Bonus and Benefits London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid Are you ready to help organisations transform how they use data and AI? Do you thrive on designing cloud-native platforms, solving complex technical challenges and turning emerging AI technologies into real business value? This is your chance to join a market-leading technology consultancy at the forefront of Data & AI transformation. You'll work with major organisations to design and deliver next-generation data platforms that enable AI, advanced analytics and intelligent automation, while developing your own expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology consulting. If you're passionate about cloud architecture, modern data platforms and AI innovation, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. What you'll be doing You'll play a key role in helping clients design, build and optimise enterprise-scale data platforms that underpin AI-driven transformation. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and delivering secure, scalable and cost-effective cloud-native data platforms across AWS, Azure and GCP to support analytics, AI and operational workloads. Leading cloud transformation initiatives, migrating legacy environments to modern data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Synapse, Redshift and other cloud-native technologies. Building Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for AI and advanced analytics solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives and deliver measurable value. Automating infrastructure, deployments and data pipelines using Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps, CI/CD and cloud automation tools including Terraform, ARM Templates and CloudFormation. Advising clients on enterprise data strategy, architecture roadmaps and platform design, engaging senior stakeholders and translating complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes. Applying modern architecture principles including Data Mesh, Data Fabric and cloud-native AI architectures while championing best practice, governance and user-centric design. Contributing to business development through proposals, bids and client presentations, while supporting thought leadership, innovation initiatives and continuous improvement across the wider practice. What we're looking for You'll combine strong technical expertise with consulting experience and the ability to influence stakeholders at every level. We're looking for: Significant experience designing enterprise data platforms, cloud architectures and AI-enabled solutions within a consulting or client-facing environment. Around 10+ years' experience working with modern data technologies and architecture, including at least 6 years designing cloud-based data platforms using AWS, Azure or GCP. Hands-on expertise with technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Synapse, BigQuery, Redshift or similar enterprise data platforms. Strong knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps, CI/CD, networking, security and identity management for modern cloud environments. Experience designing ETL/ELT solutions, cloud migrations and modern architecture patterns including Data Mesh and Data Fabric. Excellent stakeholder management, consulting and communication skills, with experience shaping strategy, leading architecture discussions and delivering client value. Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC). Desirable: Cloud certifications (minimum intermediate level), AI data architecture expertise, Agile delivery experience, cloud cost optimisation knowledge and experience working within the UK Public Sector, Financial Services, Retail, Telecommunications or Transport sectors. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Data Platform Architect, Cloud Data Architect, Enterprise Data Architect, Principal Data Architect, Data Engineering Consultant, Cloud Architect, AI Platform Architect, Data & AI Consultant, Data Solutions Architect, Azure Data Architect, AWS Data Architect, GCP Data Architect, Data Engineering Lead, Solution Architect, Snowflake, Databricks, Synapse, BigQuery, Redshift, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, DevOps, CI/CD, ETL, ELT, Data Mesh, Data Fabric, AI Architecture, Infrastructure-as-Code. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Java Software Engineer / £70,000 £90,000 / Fully Remote DV Clearance Eligibility Required Build innovative software. Solve complex challenges. Make a real impact. TwinStream is looking for an experienced Java Software Engineer to join our agile development team, building components for a sophisticated cross-domain security system. This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle and collaborate with talented engineers to develop secure, high-quality solutions. About TwinStream Founded in 2019 by engineers tackling complex challenges within government organisations, TwinStream combines technical excellence with outstanding client service. We've grown to more than 100 people across the UK, delivering innovative solutions in a collaborative and supportive environment. The Java Software Engineer Role You'll be involved in everything from understanding requirements and designing solutions to coding, testing, deployment and ongoing support. We're looking for more than someone who can write code you'll bring curiosity, strong problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in understanding the challenges behind the technology. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, developing and maintaining high-quality Java software. Investigating technologies and identifying effective technical solutions. Writing and maintaining unit, acceptance and performance tests. Supporting deployment pipelines and working closely with DevOps specialists. Troubleshooting complex technical issues and providing third-line support. Participating in code reviews, pair programming, planning and estimation. Working collaboratively within an agile team to deliver reliable, maintainable software. What We're Looking For You'll have strong Java development experience, an agile mindset and a passion for solving complex technical problems. Key skills and experience: Java development, ideally using Spring Boot. Agile practices, including TDD, BDD, continuous delivery, DevOps and pair programming. Experience with AWS services, including S3, Fargate, Lambda, SQS and SNS. Databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB or DynamoDB, plus JPA. REST APIs, RabbitMQ, Docker and Linux. Infrastructure and automation tools, including Terraform, Ansible and Kubernetes. CI/CD and version control tools such as Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket and GitLab. Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills, with a positive and open approach to teamwork. Desirable: Experience with OpenShift, Docker Compose/Swarm, Python or other languages such as JavaScript, Go and Bash. You don't need experience with every technology listed. If you have solid Java skills and enjoy learning, collaborating and tackling challenging engineering problems, we'd love to hear from you. What's in It for You? £70,000 £90,000 salary Fully remote working, with potential travel to the Bristol office in the future The opportunity to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects A collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence The chance to develop your skills while contributing across the full software development lifecycle Ready for Your Next Challenge? Join TwinStream and help build secure, high-quality software that tackles complex real-world problems. Apply today!
01/11/2026
Full time
Java Software Engineer / £70,000 £90,000 / Fully Remote DV Clearance Eligibility Required Build innovative software. Solve complex challenges. Make a real impact. TwinStream is looking for an experienced Java Software Engineer to join our agile development team, building components for a sophisticated cross-domain security system. This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle and collaborate with talented engineers to develop secure, high-quality solutions. About TwinStream Founded in 2019 by engineers tackling complex challenges within government organisations, TwinStream combines technical excellence with outstanding client service. We've grown to more than 100 people across the UK, delivering innovative solutions in a collaborative and supportive environment. The Java Software Engineer Role You'll be involved in everything from understanding requirements and designing solutions to coding, testing, deployment and ongoing support. We're looking for more than someone who can write code you'll bring curiosity, strong problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in understanding the challenges behind the technology. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, developing and maintaining high-quality Java software. Investigating technologies and identifying effective technical solutions. Writing and maintaining unit, acceptance and performance tests. Supporting deployment pipelines and working closely with DevOps specialists. Troubleshooting complex technical issues and providing third-line support. Participating in code reviews, pair programming, planning and estimation. Working collaboratively within an agile team to deliver reliable, maintainable software. What We're Looking For You'll have strong Java development experience, an agile mindset and a passion for solving complex technical problems. Key skills and experience: Java development, ideally using Spring Boot. Agile practices, including TDD, BDD, continuous delivery, DevOps and pair programming. Experience with AWS services, including S3, Fargate, Lambda, SQS and SNS. Databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB or DynamoDB, plus JPA. REST APIs, RabbitMQ, Docker and Linux. Infrastructure and automation tools, including Terraform, Ansible and Kubernetes. CI/CD and version control tools such as Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket and GitLab. Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills, with a positive and open approach to teamwork. Desirable: Experience with OpenShift, Docker Compose/Swarm, Python or other languages such as JavaScript, Go and Bash. You don't need experience with every technology listed. If you have solid Java skills and enjoy learning, collaborating and tackling challenging engineering problems, we'd love to hear from you. What's in It for You? £70,000 £90,000 salary Fully remote working, with potential travel to the Bristol office in the future The opportunity to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects A collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence The chance to develop your skills while contributing across the full software development lifecycle Ready for Your Next Challenge? Join TwinStream and help build secure, high-quality software that tackles complex real-world problems. Apply today!
Cloud Architect Location: Surrey, with regular visits to customer sites Are you an experienced Cloud Architect with a strong background in AWS and secure, business critical environments? We are working on an opportunity for a Cloud Architect to join a specialist technology organisation delivering complex solutions across highly secure and technically demanding environments. This is a hands on architecture role combining technical leadership, customer engagement and the delivery of secure, scalable cloud solutions. You will help shape cloud strategies, guide implementation and ensure infrastructure meets demanding requirements around security, resilience, performance and cost. The Role As Cloud Architect, you will: • Develop and maintain cloud architecture strategies, standards and best practices, with a focus on AWS. • Design secure, scalable, highly available and resilient cloud solutions. • Lead the implementation of cloud infrastructure, automation and migration projects. • Establish and maintain cloud governance, including security controls, identity and access management, compliance and cost optimisation. • Assess existing infrastructure, identify technical risks and recommend improvements. • Work closely with customers and technical teams throughout the delivery of cloud based solutions. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, development and operational teams. • Drive continuous improvements in cloud performance, reliability and automation. About You We are looking for a technically strong Cloud Architect who can combine architectural expertise with the ability to engage customers and deliver solutions in complex environments. You will ideally bring: • Demonstrable experience delivering cloud based programmes within Defence, National Security, Government or the wider Public Sector. • Strong experience designing and implementing solutions using AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM and Lambda. • A background in customer facing technical consultancy, advising on cloud architecture and supporting solutions through delivery. • Knowledge of cloud security, risk assessment and the management of technical security requirements. • A strong understanding of networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, load balancing and firewalls. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. • Familiarity with containerisation technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. • An understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and automation. • Scripting experience using languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell. • The ability to assess complex technical information, identify risks and communicate solutions clearly. Security Clearance Candidates must already hold valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. This is an essential requirement for the position. Applications from candidates who do not currently hold DV clearance cannot be considered. Location and Travel The role is based in Surrey, with travel to customer sites during the working week. Business travel expenses will be reimbursed. You should be comfortable working directly with customers and collaborating with technical teams across different locations. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to apply your cloud architecture expertise to complex, high importance projects where security, resilience and technical quality are central to the work. If you have the required DV clearance and experience delivering secure AWS solutions in demanding environments, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply with your latest CV to find out more.
01/11/2026
Full time
Cloud Architect Location: Surrey, with regular visits to customer sites Are you an experienced Cloud Architect with a strong background in AWS and secure, business critical environments? We are working on an opportunity for a Cloud Architect to join a specialist technology organisation delivering complex solutions across highly secure and technically demanding environments. This is a hands on architecture role combining technical leadership, customer engagement and the delivery of secure, scalable cloud solutions. You will help shape cloud strategies, guide implementation and ensure infrastructure meets demanding requirements around security, resilience, performance and cost. The Role As Cloud Architect, you will: • Develop and maintain cloud architecture strategies, standards and best practices, with a focus on AWS. • Design secure, scalable, highly available and resilient cloud solutions. • Lead the implementation of cloud infrastructure, automation and migration projects. • Establish and maintain cloud governance, including security controls, identity and access management, compliance and cost optimisation. • Assess existing infrastructure, identify technical risks and recommend improvements. • Work closely with customers and technical teams throughout the delivery of cloud based solutions. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, development and operational teams. • Drive continuous improvements in cloud performance, reliability and automation. About You We are looking for a technically strong Cloud Architect who can combine architectural expertise with the ability to engage customers and deliver solutions in complex environments. You will ideally bring: • Demonstrable experience delivering cloud based programmes within Defence, National Security, Government or the wider Public Sector. • Strong experience designing and implementing solutions using AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM and Lambda. • A background in customer facing technical consultancy, advising on cloud architecture and supporting solutions through delivery. • Knowledge of cloud security, risk assessment and the management of technical security requirements. • A strong understanding of networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, load balancing and firewalls. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. • Familiarity with containerisation technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. • An understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and automation. • Scripting experience using languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell. • The ability to assess complex technical information, identify risks and communicate solutions clearly. Security Clearance Candidates must already hold valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. This is an essential requirement for the position. Applications from candidates who do not currently hold DV clearance cannot be considered. Location and Travel The role is based in Surrey, with travel to customer sites during the working week. Business travel expenses will be reimbursed. You should be comfortable working directly with customers and collaborating with technical teams across different locations. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to apply your cloud architecture expertise to complex, high importance projects where security, resilience and technical quality are central to the work. If you have the required DV clearance and experience delivering secure AWS solutions in demanding environments, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply with your latest CV to find out more.
SC Cleared Platform Engineer - 6 months+ £(Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE - Hybrid working in Berkshire ( 2 days p/w, rest wfh) Looking for a Platform Engineer to support the implementation, operation, maintenance, and evolution of digital tools supporting Model and Simulation (Synthetics), Virtual and Physical Testing, Qualification, and Certification (ITEA), or Training and Through Life Support (TLS), development toolchains, and automation capabilities. Key Accountabilities and Objectives Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Implement, configure, test, deploy, and maintain digital tools and environments. Develop scripts and automation utilities. Support platform integration and operational activities. Troubleshoot technical issues and support end users. Produce and review deliverables and technical documentation. Lifecycle Management Support platform maintenance and upgrades. Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Support deployment and release activities. Governance Ensure compliance with engineering standards and processes. Maintain configuration and operational documentation. Support audit and quality assurance activities. Qualifications Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience in the implementation and deployment of digital tools supporting one of the following domains: Model and Simulation (Synthetics) Virtual and Physical Testing, Qualification, and Certification (ITEA) Training and Through Life Support (TLS) Desirable Qualifications Experience in Aerospace or Defence projects delivering digital tools. Microsoft Azure Devops certification or other CI/CD environments Skills and Experience: Experience in the implementation and deployment of digital tools Scripting and automation. Troubleshooting and problem solving. Team collaboration and communication. Experience with MS Azure suite or similar environment Desirable: Model-Based Development exposure. Cloud, container, or infrastructure automation experience. Experience working in Defence or aerospace. Experience working transnationally. Familiarity with system, data and technical architecture. Architecture across the full system engineering lifecycle. Effective communication and management of stakeholders including Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Engineers, IT team and end users to ensure all needs are considered and expectations are managed. This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This temporary contract is the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. D amia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
01/11/2026
Contractor
SC Cleared Platform Engineer - 6 months+ £(Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE - Hybrid working in Berkshire ( 2 days p/w, rest wfh) Looking for a Platform Engineer to support the implementation, operation, maintenance, and evolution of digital tools supporting Model and Simulation (Synthetics), Virtual and Physical Testing, Qualification, and Certification (ITEA), or Training and Through Life Support (TLS), development toolchains, and automation capabilities. Key Accountabilities and Objectives Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Implement, configure, test, deploy, and maintain digital tools and environments. Develop scripts and automation utilities. Support platform integration and operational activities. Troubleshoot technical issues and support end users. Produce and review deliverables and technical documentation. Lifecycle Management Support platform maintenance and upgrades. Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Support deployment and release activities. Governance Ensure compliance with engineering standards and processes. Maintain configuration and operational documentation. Support audit and quality assurance activities. Qualifications Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience in the implementation and deployment of digital tools supporting one of the following domains: Model and Simulation (Synthetics) Virtual and Physical Testing, Qualification, and Certification (ITEA) Training and Through Life Support (TLS) Desirable Qualifications Experience in Aerospace or Defence projects delivering digital tools. Microsoft Azure Devops certification or other CI/CD environments Skills and Experience: Experience in the implementation and deployment of digital tools Scripting and automation. Troubleshooting and problem solving. Team collaboration and communication. Experience with MS Azure suite or similar environment Desirable: Model-Based Development exposure. Cloud, container, or infrastructure automation experience. Experience working in Defence or aerospace. Experience working transnationally. Familiarity with system, data and technical architecture. Architecture across the full system engineering lifecycle. Effective communication and management of stakeholders including Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Engineers, IT team and end users to ensure all needs are considered and expectations are managed. This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This temporary contract is the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. D amia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Lead Product Manager Max Supplier Charge rate: 700 - 780 Clearance required: SC + NPPV3 Nationality requirement: Single National Location: Remote Job Description: Cloud Solution Design: Design scalable, secure, and highly available architectures using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM, VPC, and CloudFront. Select appropriate AWS services based on business requirements, performance needs, and cost considerations. Architecture Governance & Standards Define and enforce cloud architecture best practices, patterns, and standards. Ensure solutions adhere to security frameworks, compliance rules, IAM principles, and AWS Well Architected Framework guidelines. Technical Leadership Provide technical direction to engineering teams, developers, DevOps engineers, and data specialists. Review solution designs, perform architectural assurance, and guide teams through implementation challenges. Security & Compliance Implement security controls including IAM policies, encryption, network segmentation, monitoring, and threat detection. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001, PCI DSS) through AWS-native tools and architectural controls Infrastructure as Code (IaC ) Lead the adoption of IaC using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK. Standardize reusable templates and modules for consistent and repeatable deployments across environments. Performance & Cost Optimisation Monitor workloads using tools like CloudWatch, Trusted Advisor, and Cost Explorer. Optimise infrastructure for performance, reliability, cost efficiency and operational excellence. Cloud Migration & Modernisation Define migration strategies including rehosting, refactoring, replatforming, and containerisation. Design modern architectures involving microservices, serverless, APIs, and event driven patterns. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the technical counterpart to product owners, business stakeholders, and delivery managers. Communicate complex cloud concepts in clear, non technical language when needed. Troubleshooting & Escalation Provide advanced support for complex issues across application, infrastructure, and integration layers. Lead root cause analysis for high priority incidents involving AWS workloads. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Stay current with new AWS services and architectural trends. Identify opportunities to modernise, automate, simplify, or improve existing cloud environments 'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.' If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
01/11/2026
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Lead Product Manager Max Supplier Charge rate: 700 - 780 Clearance required: SC + NPPV3 Nationality requirement: Single National Location: Remote Job Description: Cloud Solution Design: Design scalable, secure, and highly available architectures using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM, VPC, and CloudFront. Select appropriate AWS services based on business requirements, performance needs, and cost considerations. Architecture Governance & Standards Define and enforce cloud architecture best practices, patterns, and standards. Ensure solutions adhere to security frameworks, compliance rules, IAM principles, and AWS Well Architected Framework guidelines. Technical Leadership Provide technical direction to engineering teams, developers, DevOps engineers, and data specialists. Review solution designs, perform architectural assurance, and guide teams through implementation challenges. Security & Compliance Implement security controls including IAM policies, encryption, network segmentation, monitoring, and threat detection. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001, PCI DSS) through AWS-native tools and architectural controls Infrastructure as Code (IaC ) Lead the adoption of IaC using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK. Standardize reusable templates and modules for consistent and repeatable deployments across environments. Performance & Cost Optimisation Monitor workloads using tools like CloudWatch, Trusted Advisor, and Cost Explorer. Optimise infrastructure for performance, reliability, cost efficiency and operational excellence. Cloud Migration & Modernisation Define migration strategies including rehosting, refactoring, replatforming, and containerisation. Design modern architectures involving microservices, serverless, APIs, and event driven patterns. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the technical counterpart to product owners, business stakeholders, and delivery managers. Communicate complex cloud concepts in clear, non technical language when needed. Troubleshooting & Escalation Provide advanced support for complex issues across application, infrastructure, and integration layers. Lead root cause analysis for high priority incidents involving AWS workloads. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Stay current with new AWS services and architectural trends. Identify opportunities to modernise, automate, simplify, or improve existing cloud environments 'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.' If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
DevOps Engineer Location: Hereford (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week) Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 per annum, depending on experience Clearance: SC Clearable - Sole British Nationals only CPS Group are supporting a global IT consultancy who are looking to grow their DevOps function due to an influx of new projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team, working on complex projects across the UK Defence and Government sectors. The Role: Design, implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using AWS. Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters, using technologies such as Docker and Helm. Build and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Implement infrastructure monitoring, security and compliance measures. Optimise infrastructure for performance, scalability, availability and cost. Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues. Support and mentor junior members of the DevOps team where required. Required Experience: Experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering role. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and infrastructure automation. Knowledge of CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code, such as Jenkins, GitLab and Terraform. An understanding of secure infrastructure, monitoring and high-availability environments. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Defence or Government project experience is highly desirable but not essential. Security Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be eligible for SC clearance and be a sole British national. Candidates must also meet the relevant UK residency requirements for clearance. If you're an experienced DevOps Engineer looking for your next challenge within a growing consultancy, I'd be keen to hear from you. By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)>
01/11/2026
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DevOps Engineer Location: Hereford (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week) Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 per annum, depending on experience Clearance: SC Clearable - Sole British Nationals only CPS Group are supporting a global IT consultancy who are looking to grow their DevOps function due to an influx of new projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team, working on complex projects across the UK Defence and Government sectors. The Role: Design, implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using AWS. Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters, using technologies such as Docker and Helm. Build and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Implement infrastructure monitoring, security and compliance measures. Optimise infrastructure for performance, scalability, availability and cost. Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues. Support and mentor junior members of the DevOps team where required. Required Experience: Experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering role. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and infrastructure automation. Knowledge of CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code, such as Jenkins, GitLab and Terraform. An understanding of secure infrastructure, monitoring and high-availability environments. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Defence or Government project experience is highly desirable but not essential. Security Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be eligible for SC clearance and be a sole British national. Candidates must also meet the relevant UK residency requirements for clearance. If you're an experienced DevOps Engineer looking for your next challenge within a growing consultancy, I'd be keen to hear from you. By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)>
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Farnborough, Hampshire
VMware Virtualisation Engineer - VCF / NSX / vSAN / Terraform + Long term contract + 500 to 565 per day - Outside IR35 + DV Cleared role + Working from Farnborough We are seeking an experienced VMware Virtualisation Engineer to support a major infrastructure programme, designing, building, configuring and automating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) platforms within secure environments. The role covers the full infrastructure lifecycle, including platform deployment, automation, integration, upgrades, testing and operational handover. Key Responsibilities Design, build, configure and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. Implement and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated deployments using Terraform, PowerCLI, Ansible or SaltStack. Build API-driven automation for provisioning, configuration and lifecycle management. Manage VMware platform upgrades, patching, scaling and performance. Integrate virtualisation infrastructure with networking, DNS, identity services and CI/CD pipelines. Implement security hardening and secure-by-design standards. Produce Low-Level Designs (LLDs), build documentation, technical guides and operational runbooks. Support infrastructure integration, testing, troubleshooting and service transition. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on VMware virtualisation experience: vSphere, ESXi and vCenter . VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and SDDC experience. Practical knowledge of NSX, vSAN and VCF Operations . Infrastructure automation using Terraform, PowerCLI, Ansible or SaltStack . Infrastructure as Code (IaC), API integration and automated provisioning. Enterprise networking, DNS and load balancing. DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure integration. Security hardening and experience working in secure or regulated environments. Technical documentation, LLDs and build guides. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) . Desirable Skills VMware Kubernetes Service (VKS), Kubernetes and container platforms. Hybrid cloud and multi-platform infrastructure. GitOps and IaC best practices. Backup, disaster recovery and high availability. Agile delivery and Atlassian tools. VMware certifications: VCP, VCAP or VCF Specialist.
01/11/2026
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VMware Virtualisation Engineer - VCF / NSX / vSAN / Terraform + Long term contract + 500 to 565 per day - Outside IR35 + DV Cleared role + Working from Farnborough We are seeking an experienced VMware Virtualisation Engineer to support a major infrastructure programme, designing, building, configuring and automating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) platforms within secure environments. The role covers the full infrastructure lifecycle, including platform deployment, automation, integration, upgrades, testing and operational handover. Key Responsibilities Design, build, configure and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. Implement and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated deployments using Terraform, PowerCLI, Ansible or SaltStack. Build API-driven automation for provisioning, configuration and lifecycle management. Manage VMware platform upgrades, patching, scaling and performance. Integrate virtualisation infrastructure with networking, DNS, identity services and CI/CD pipelines. Implement security hardening and secure-by-design standards. Produce Low-Level Designs (LLDs), build documentation, technical guides and operational runbooks. Support infrastructure integration, testing, troubleshooting and service transition. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on VMware virtualisation experience: vSphere, ESXi and vCenter . VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and SDDC experience. Practical knowledge of NSX, vSAN and VCF Operations . Infrastructure automation using Terraform, PowerCLI, Ansible or SaltStack . Infrastructure as Code (IaC), API integration and automated provisioning. Enterprise networking, DNS and load balancing. DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure integration. Security hardening and experience working in secure or regulated environments. Technical documentation, LLDs and build guides. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) . Desirable Skills VMware Kubernetes Service (VKS), Kubernetes and container platforms. Hybrid cloud and multi-platform infrastructure. GitOps and IaC best practices. Backup, disaster recovery and high availability. Agile delivery and Atlassian tools. VMware certifications: VCP, VCAP or VCF Specialist.
SC Cleared / Clearable Scala Developer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only) pd Outside IR35 - REMOTE UK We are looking for an experienced Scala Developer to join and support a long-term technology programme within the UK Government. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing applications using Scala. Strong understanding of functional programming principles and modern software engineering practices. Proven experience building high-quality, scalable backend services and distributed systems. Experience with Akka, Play Framework, or similar Scala ecosystems. Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed architectures. Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, DevOps practices, and modern engineering methodologies. Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS, with exposure to Azure or Google Cloud also beneficial. Ability to develop robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions in a commercial environment. Willingness and flexibility to provide occasional out-of-hours support when required. This temporary contract is outside IR35 and will be delivered on a statement-of-work basis. The supplier will determine the method, resources, and approach to deliver the agreed outcomes This temporary contract requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
01/11/2026
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SC Cleared / Clearable Scala Developer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only) pd Outside IR35 - REMOTE UK We are looking for an experienced Scala Developer to join and support a long-term technology programme within the UK Government. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing applications using Scala. Strong understanding of functional programming principles and modern software engineering practices. Proven experience building high-quality, scalable backend services and distributed systems. Experience with Akka, Play Framework, or similar Scala ecosystems. Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed architectures. Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, DevOps practices, and modern engineering methodologies. Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS, with exposure to Azure or Google Cloud also beneficial. Ability to develop robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions in a commercial environment. Willingness and flexibility to provide occasional out-of-hours support when required. This temporary contract is outside IR35 and will be delivered on a statement-of-work basis. The supplier will determine the method, resources, and approach to deliver the agreed outcomes This temporary contract requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Senior Software Engineer Southampton (Hybrid working) Contract - 3 months Paying up to 63.50p/h (Inside IR35) Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK security clearance. Essential Skills and Experience C++ or relevant object-oriented software development Familiarity with Electronics and lower-level firmware Using and generating documentation to create interfaces machine to machine Test frameworks and test development Microservices architecture/containerisation Development of new applications to meet user expectations and within formal constraints. (HMI/GUI/UX experience needed.) Familiarity with the tools and approaches to interface with hardware Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications. Experience of using Iterative development lifecycles (for example, tailored Agile.) Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps / Git) Familiarity with development to design and coding standards. Nice to have: Python, C#, LabVIEW software development Experience CUDA integration (AI/ML) Industrial protocols (read-across to Synergia etc.) Experience with Infrared Physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ITQSB or relevant higher-level formal qualifications Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
01/11/2026
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Senior Software Engineer Southampton (Hybrid working) Contract - 3 months Paying up to 63.50p/h (Inside IR35) Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK security clearance. Essential Skills and Experience C++ or relevant object-oriented software development Familiarity with Electronics and lower-level firmware Using and generating documentation to create interfaces machine to machine Test frameworks and test development Microservices architecture/containerisation Development of new applications to meet user expectations and within formal constraints. (HMI/GUI/UX experience needed.) Familiarity with the tools and approaches to interface with hardware Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications. Experience of using Iterative development lifecycles (for example, tailored Agile.) Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps / Git) Familiarity with development to design and coding standards. Nice to have: Python, C#, LabVIEW software development Experience CUDA integration (AI/ML) Industrial protocols (read-across to Synergia etc.) Experience with Infrared Physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ITQSB or relevant higher-level formal qualifications Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Solution Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 675 per day London based - hybrid working - 3 days a week onsite Current and active SC Clearance as well as NPPV3 is required to be considered for this role We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to work as part of a central architecture function supporting the design and delivery of a portfolio of digital products and services that support Policing. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring someone who is comfortable working across a variety of products and technology areas, moving between application architecture, solution design, integration, cloud infrastructure and engineering considerations. Key Responsibilities: Develop, review and maintain solution and application architectures across a range of digital products and services, translating business and technical requirements into pragmatic, deliverable designs. Produce architecture and design artefacts at an appropriate level of detail, including application, integration, data and technology/infrastructure views. Review and evaluate technical proposals, solution options and designs, identifying trade-offs and providing clear recommendations to support delivery decisions. Work closely with engineering teams to ensure architecture is implementable and aligned with modern engineering practices, rather than simply producing architecture documentation. Provide architecture input throughout the product lifecycle, from early discovery and design through development, transition and operation. Support the design of solutions deployed within AWS, including consideration of compute, networking, storage, security, resilience, availability, observability and operational support. Work with engineering teams on DevOps and CI/CD approaches, helping ensure that architecture supports effective automated build, test, deployment and operation. Understand and contribute to Infrastructure as Code approaches, particularly Terraform, and how infrastructure design and application architecture work together. Define and assure non-functional requirements, including performance, availability, resilience, scalability, security, supportability and maintainability. Identify architectural risks, technical debt, dependencies and constraints, working with delivery teams to determine appropriate mitigation or resolution. Support integration between products, shared services and external systems, considering APIs, events, data flows and wider end-to-end dependencies. Ensure architecture decisions and rationale are appropriately captured and maintained. Contribute to architecture governance and assurance, helping teams navigate governance pragmatically while maintaining appropriate technical standards. Work collaboratively with other architects and engineering specialists to establish reusable patterns, standards and approaches across multiple products. Essential Skills and Experience: Domain Experience Experience of delivering architecture within one or more of the following environments is required: Large Government Departments Policing, law enforcement or Public Safety Large-scale, security-sensitive digital services Programmes involving legacy modernisation, cloud migration or replacement of business-critical systems Technical Experience: Strong experience working as a Solution Architect within complex digital delivery environments associated to national policing systems. Good application architecture and solution design experience, ideally across multiple products or services rather than a single technology stack. Experience designing modern applications and services using approaches such as APIs, microservices, event-driven integration and cloud-native patterns. Good understanding of the relationship between application architecture, infrastructure and software engineering. Experience working directly with software engineers, technical leads, DevOps engineers and delivery teams. Ability to translate requirements and problems into clear architecture options and practical solution designs. Experience defining and working with non-functional requirements. Understanding of security, resilience, scalability, availability, observability and operational considerations within solution design. Highly Desirable Strong practical knowledge of AWS architecture and infrastructure design. Experience designing cloud-native solutions using AWS services. Good understanding of DevOps, CI/CD and modern software delivery practices. Experience of Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform. Understanding of containerisation and orchestration technologies. Experience with automated testing, deployment pipelines and environment management. Experience of integration architecture, API management and event-driven architectures. Experience working with architecture modelling tools and maintaining architecture repositories. Knowledge of architecture frameworks, patterns and technology standards. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
01/11/2026
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Solution Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 675 per day London based - hybrid working - 3 days a week onsite Current and active SC Clearance as well as NPPV3 is required to be considered for this role We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to work as part of a central architecture function supporting the design and delivery of a portfolio of digital products and services that support Policing. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring someone who is comfortable working across a variety of products and technology areas, moving between application architecture, solution design, integration, cloud infrastructure and engineering considerations. Key Responsibilities: Develop, review and maintain solution and application architectures across a range of digital products and services, translating business and technical requirements into pragmatic, deliverable designs. Produce architecture and design artefacts at an appropriate level of detail, including application, integration, data and technology/infrastructure views. Review and evaluate technical proposals, solution options and designs, identifying trade-offs and providing clear recommendations to support delivery decisions. Work closely with engineering teams to ensure architecture is implementable and aligned with modern engineering practices, rather than simply producing architecture documentation. Provide architecture input throughout the product lifecycle, from early discovery and design through development, transition and operation. Support the design of solutions deployed within AWS, including consideration of compute, networking, storage, security, resilience, availability, observability and operational support. Work with engineering teams on DevOps and CI/CD approaches, helping ensure that architecture supports effective automated build, test, deployment and operation. Understand and contribute to Infrastructure as Code approaches, particularly Terraform, and how infrastructure design and application architecture work together. Define and assure non-functional requirements, including performance, availability, resilience, scalability, security, supportability and maintainability. Identify architectural risks, technical debt, dependencies and constraints, working with delivery teams to determine appropriate mitigation or resolution. Support integration between products, shared services and external systems, considering APIs, events, data flows and wider end-to-end dependencies. Ensure architecture decisions and rationale are appropriately captured and maintained. Contribute to architecture governance and assurance, helping teams navigate governance pragmatically while maintaining appropriate technical standards. Work collaboratively with other architects and engineering specialists to establish reusable patterns, standards and approaches across multiple products. Essential Skills and Experience: Domain Experience Experience of delivering architecture within one or more of the following environments is required: Large Government Departments Policing, law enforcement or Public Safety Large-scale, security-sensitive digital services Programmes involving legacy modernisation, cloud migration or replacement of business-critical systems Technical Experience: Strong experience working as a Solution Architect within complex digital delivery environments associated to national policing systems. Good application architecture and solution design experience, ideally across multiple products or services rather than a single technology stack. Experience designing modern applications and services using approaches such as APIs, microservices, event-driven integration and cloud-native patterns. Good understanding of the relationship between application architecture, infrastructure and software engineering. Experience working directly with software engineers, technical leads, DevOps engineers and delivery teams. Ability to translate requirements and problems into clear architecture options and practical solution designs. Experience defining and working with non-functional requirements. Understanding of security, resilience, scalability, availability, observability and operational considerations within solution design. Highly Desirable Strong practical knowledge of AWS architecture and infrastructure design. Experience designing cloud-native solutions using AWS services. Good understanding of DevOps, CI/CD and modern software delivery practices. Experience of Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform. Understanding of containerisation and orchestration technologies. Experience with automated testing, deployment pipelines and environment management. Experience of integration architecture, API management and event-driven architectures. Experience working with architecture modelling tools and maintaining architecture repositories. Knowledge of architecture frameworks, patterns and technology standards. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
