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Japanese Speaking IT Compliance Support Engineer London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Contract - 6 months initially £415 per day (paid via Umbrella Company) We are looking for a Japanese-speaking IT Compliance Support Engineer to join a dynamic technology team in a regulated environment. This is an exciting role for a technically capable professional with Japanese language skills to work at the intersection of IT, audit, and compliance. Candidates with experience in IT Audit, IT Security, IT Support, IT Development, or Project/Change Management are encouraged to apply, provided they have strong Japanese communication skills. The Role You will act as the primary liaison between IT, audit, and compliance teams-supporting audits, evidencing IT controls, and ensuring systems and processes meet governance standards. This role combines hands-on technical work with compliance oversight and stakeholder engagement . Key Responsibilities Audit & Compliance Act as the main point of contact for audit, compliance, and IT security Support audit requests, walkthroughs, and evidence gathering Maintain audit-ready documentation and artefacts Technical Interpretation Review and interpret C# code and SQL scripts Explain technical configurations (Windows, Azure AD, DevOps) to non-technical stakeholders Translate technical processes into auditor-friendly narratives IT Controls & Governance Support and improve IT general controls (GITC) Ensure robust change management, access control, and SDLC practices Work with DevOps pipelines to embed governance controls Risk & Remediation Assist with risk assessments and compliance reviews Track audit findings and coordinate remediation Provide regular updates to stakeholders Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders Support operational activities from a compliance and audit perspective Key Requirements Essential: Japanese language proficiency (written and spoken) - must be fluent Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, or development environments Ability to read/interpret C# and SQL Experience supporting audits, compliance, or IT controls Knowledge of change management and ITIL principles Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and Jira Excellent communication skills Desirable: Experience in regulated industries (eg, financial services) Exposure to IT security best practices Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git) Interest in DevOps, automation, or cybersecurity Candidate Profile We are seeking someone who is: Detail-oriented and methodical Proactive and solutions-focused Comfortable managing multiple priorities Strong in stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical teams Additional Information Rate: £415 per day Payment: via Umbrella Company Office presence: 3 days per week in London This is a unique opportunity to leverage Japanese language skills in a niche IT compliance role while working on meaningful audit and governance projects.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 600 per day Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham based (must be local to one of these offices) - Hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Context The client is forming a new software engineering team to address a defined backlog of 20-30 items focused on service security, testability, resilience and recoverability. This role is not a coordination-only delivery role. We require a highly experienced Delivery Manager who can operate immediately and sustainably in a hands-on Scrum Master / agile delivery capacity, working directly with engineers on day-to-day delivery. You will work closely with a Senior Technical Business Analyst and Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable before and during active sprint delivery. Core Purpose The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. You will: Lead agile ceremonies, Actively manage delivery risks and dependencies, Influence and engage senior stakeholders, and Enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality software outcomes. Recent, applied experience leading software development teams is essential. Statements of capability or aspiration without evidence will not be considered sufficient. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team on a day-to-day basis. Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Actively remove delivery blockers and manage scope, flow and prioritisation. Maintain delivery momentum across a sustained period of active build work. Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work directly with software developers, testers and DevOps engineers. Understand and manage delivery within modern software engineering lifecycles. Engage confidently with technical discussions and trade-offs. Support delivery across complex technical concerns (e.g. resilience, security, recoverability). Senior Stakeholder Influence Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide clear, evidence-based delivery reporting. Build trust through consistent delivery performance and transparency. Planning, Coordination & Reporting Maintain and refine prioritised backlogs with Product Managers and technical leads. Proactively manage risks, issues and cross-team dependencies. Use Jira effectively for planning, tracking and reporting at team and initiative level. Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g. ServiceNow). Essential Skills & Experience (Mandatory) Recent, hands-on agile delivery experience with software development teams Operating as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager in active software build Delivery within modern engineering environments, including: o Version control (e.g. Git) o CI/CD pipelines o Cloud-native or platform-based services Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influence Practical experience managing delivery risks, dependencies and complex backlogs High proficiency in Jira (team and programme level) SFIA Level 6 capability demonstrated through applied experience, not role titles Technical Environment (Experience Required) The successful candidate will have worked recently and directly with engineering teams using technologies and practices such as: Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure and/or AWS) as part of software delivery, not migration only Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices Automated testing and quality practices Secure, resilient digital services Desirable Experience Experience with platform engineering or data engineering teams Previous experience working within UK government digital services Use of ServiceNow for delivery/change processes 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.

SC Cleared Google Cloud Engineer 6 Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £550-£700/day | Remote (Occasional London/Bristol) We're supporting a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering secure, cloud-native platforms into government and regulated environments. They are looking for an experienced SC Cleared GCP Engineer with strong GKE expertise to join a high-performing engineering team. Key Requirements: Active SC Clearance (essential) Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Deep expertise in GKE/Kubernetes in production environments Proven background delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions Experience working in government or highly regulated environments Strong skills in Terraform/Infrastructure as Code Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) Good understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, and Zero-Trust principles Key Responsibilities: Design, build and optimise GCP-based platforms, with a focus on GKE Deploy and manage containerised applications in secure, multi-environment setups Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for repeatable, scalable deployments Embed security best practices and compliance controls across the platform Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes Collaborate with engineering, platform, and security teams in agile delivery environments Nice to Have: Experience with multi-cloud (AWS/Azure) environments Exposure to service mesh/CNI (eg Cilium) Knowledge of monitoring & observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Experience with identity & secrets management (Keycloak, Vault) This is a great opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical programmes delivering secure cloud solutions at scale. If this looks like a good fit please drop me your updated CV

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Workspace ONE Engineer to work a contract until the end of the year in either London, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, York, or Norwich, working 2-3 days per week on-site. Description Working alongside Technical Architects and Principal Engineers, you'll design, maintain and upgrade our client's infrastructure, tackling challenges head on and ensuring seamless service delivery. Support existing Workspace ONE customers with troubleshooting, upgrades and general questions. Research, evaluate, and recommend new or upgraded hardware/software to ensure proper operation and performance for customers. Work with vendors for product enhancement announcements and other issues. Utilize basic network skills to help in solving customer UEM issues. Be able to identify, access, and use resources for troubleshooting (Internet, webinars, etc.). Estimate appropriate project deliverables as requested. Accurately determine resource requirements for a particular project/task. Test, validate, and deploy policies and configurations to endpoints Maintain documentation, knowledge articles, and operating procedures Manage ticket escalations supporting our endpoint technology stack Creating and following device and software life cycle policies Minimize system policies and agent-based footprint on a corporate device Maintaining a software service catalog (enterprise App store) Provide input and manage a corporate patching policy Skills and experience Minimum 4 years of experience managing an MDM/EMM solution and SaaS based platforms Strong understanding of security and device hardening, especially with mobile devices such as phones and tablets Strong experience managing and administering of Android and iOS devices with Workspace ONE Highly developed written and verbal communication. Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities. Ability to work independently. Experience implementing planned changes to infrastructure Understanding of Windows 11 and macOS device management Experience of supporting infrastructure services for 10000+ users Experience in IaaS/PaaS Compute such as AWS, GCP or Azure If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).

DevOps + Snowflake Data Engineer (Associate/Contract) Robert Half are looking for an interim DevOps + Snowflake Data Engineer to join as an Associate and support a global consulting firm delivering a major enterprise data transformation programme for an insurance client . The engagement sits within a Divisional Data Team responsible for building and managing an enterprise-wide data platform , improving reporting capabilities and embedding modern data governance and engineering best practices . This role blends Snowflake platform administration, DevOps engineering and data platform optimisation to ensure the reliability, security and performance of a modern cloud data estate. Assignment Details Rate: c. £450+12.07% per day via PAYE (with employer's NI & Tax deducted at source - unlike umbrella companies and no umbrella company admin fees) Location: London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Contract Length: c. 6 months rolling Start Date: c. 2-3 weeks subject to interview and onboarding Responsibilities Administer and manage the Snowflake data platform across development, test and production environments Implement security controls including RBAC, SSO/MFA authentication, data encryption and masking Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Snowflake deployments using Azure DevOps or GitHub Automate operational and deployment processes across the data platform Monitor platform health and performance and troubleshoot pipeline failures or operational incidents Manage Snowflake warehouses, databases, schemas and access roles Optimise query performance, warehouse sizing and Snowflake credit consumption Support database change management, secrets management and role hierarchy structures Work closely with data engineering and networking teams to resolve pipeline or infrastructure issues Maintain artefactory certificates and resolve Snyk/SonarQube security scanner issues Key Experience Strong hands-on experience administering Snowflake data warehouse platforms Experience implementing DevOps practices within data engineering or cloud environments Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tooling Strong SQL and data warehouse engineering experience Experience using DBT or modern data transformation frameworks Experience implementing RBAC, data security controls and governance policies Experience monitoring data platform performance and managing operational incidents Understanding of Azure cloud environments and modern data platforms Exposure to Terraform, infrastructure as code or platform automation is beneficial Experience within insurance or financial services environments is highly desirable Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

A leading, multi-site organisation is seeking a Head of Information Technology to shape and deliver the digital future of its operations. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to drive transformative change across a complex, geographically dispersed organisation. As Head of IT, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, support frontline teams, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of those in care. You will join an inclusive, supportive environment where your expertise in strategy, leadership, and technical excellence will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and respect, this organisation provides a unique platform for you to make a meaningful difference while enjoying flexible working arrangements, generous benefits, and the chance to lead a talented team through an exciting period of digital evolution. Play a central role in shaping and executing a forward-thinking IT strategy that underpins essential services across England, Wales, and Scotland. What you'll do: As Head of Information Technology you will play an instrumental role in guiding the digital journey of this organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with senior leaders to align technology initiatives with strategic objectives while ensuring operational continuity across more than 180 sites. You will empower your team to deliver exceptional support services balancing innovation with reliability and oversee major projects including cloud infrastructure enhancements and bespoke application development. By nurturing talent within your department and fostering strong relationships with external partners, you will help create an agile IT function capable of responding swiftly to changing demands. Your ability to anticipate industry trends and champion best practices will be crucial in maintaining high standards of security and compliance while driving efficiencies that benefit both staff and service users. Success in this role means not only delivering robust technical solutions but also cultivating a culture of trust, collaboration, and shared achievement. Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with organisational goals, ensuring technology enables operational excellence across all locations. Partner collaboratively with internal stakeholders to design, implement, and optimise user-friendly systems that meet evolving business needs. Lead the IT department by providing clear direction, regular feedback, appraisals, and ongoing development opportunities for team members. Oversee the management of outsourced IT providers and third-party suppliers to ensure high-quality service delivery within budgetary constraints. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for digitisation, cost savings, and process enhancements throughout the business. Ensure robust information security practices are maintained including expansion of ISO27001 certification and manage risk effectively across all systems. Monitor market trends to identify new tools or technologies that could add value or improve efficiency within the organisation. Champion the execution of key projects such as cloud migration, modern workplace rollouts including Windows 11 deployment, mobile device management upgrades, and next-generation application development. Establish effective governance processes within the IT team such as regular meetings, one-to-ones, appraisals to foster accountability and shared success. Act as an ambassador for organisational values by promoting openness, professionalism, engagement, consistency, and continual improvement throughout your team. What you bring: To excel as Head of Information Technology you will bring substantial experience from senior roles where you have shaped digital strategies that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and service quality. Your background should include hands-on leadership of diverse teams guiding them through complex projects while fostering an environment built on trust and mutual support. You are adept at navigating both technical challenges such as cloud migrations or cybersecurity threats and organisational dynamics including stakeholder engagement or supplier negotiations. Your approach combines analytical rigour with empathy ensuring solutions are tailored to real-world needs while upholding the highest standards of integrity. A passion for continuous learning keeps you abreast of emerging technologies which you translate into actionable plans that benefit colleagues across multiple locations. Above all else your interpersonal skills enable you to build lasting partnerships inside and outside the organisation making you a dependable advisor during times of change. Demonstrated experience operating at a senior level within IT ideally with over ten years' progressive responsibility including leadership roles. Proven track record in developing and executing successful IT strategies that drive transformation within complex organisations. Comprehensive knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure alongside hybrid infrastructure environments supporting mission-critical applications. Expertise in managing IT operations using recognised frameworks such as ITIL ensuring high availability and responsive support services. Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles including risk management and experience maintaining relevant certifications such as ISO27001. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams through periods of change skilled at mentoring staff and building collaborative cultures focused on growth. Experience managing budgets effectively while negotiating contracts with third-party suppliers to achieve value for money. Exceptional stakeholder management skills able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences at all levels. Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with practical delivery identifying opportunities for digitisation that enhance business performance. Desirable: Experience working within geographically dispersed organisations or sectors with unique operational drivers; relevant degree Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity; ITIL 4 certification; additional technical accreditations in cloud or information security. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to safety, respect, fairness, and continuous improvement values that permeate every aspect of its operations. Serving communities across England, Wales, and Scotland, this is not just a job it is a role with purpose embraced by every member of staff from frontline teams to executive leadership. The company fosters an atmosphere defined by warmth and inclusivity where each individual is treated with dignity. Employees enjoy access to flexible working arrangements designed around work life balance as well as comprehensive benefits including health cover for themselves and their partners, enhanced pension contributions, annual bonus scheme, car allowance, death in service protection, generous paid leave, plus ongoing training opportunities tailored to personal growth ambitions. With strong backing from established parent companies this is an environment where your expertise is valued and where your efforts contribute to meaningful outcomes. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role : Senior Agile Delivery Manager Duration : 12 months Day rate : (Apply online only) per day ( inside IR35) Locations : Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham On-site : Minimum 60% office attendance (Hybrid) In this role you would join a newly formed software engineering team focused on a defined backlog of 20-30 items around service security, testability, resilience and recoverability . This is very much a hands-on delivery role - not a coordination-only position. What you would be doing Acting as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team day to day. Leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Removing blockers, managing scope, flow and prioritisation to maintain strong delivery momentum. Working closely with engineers, a Senior Technical BA and an Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable. Managing risks, dependencies and complex backlogs, using Jira at both team and initiative level. Providing clear, evidence-based reporting and influencing senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technical environment (you should be comfortable operating in most of these areas): Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS as part of software product delivery (not migration-only). CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices. Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Automated testing and quality practices. Secure, resilient digital services. What the client is specifically looking for Recent, hands-on agile delivery with software development teams in active build. Experience acting as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager embedded with engineers. Practical experience with version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD and cloud-native or platform-based services. Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to challenge and influence at senior level. High proficiency in Jira , plus familiarity with delivery governance tools (e.g. ServiceNow is a bonus). Experience focused only on cloud migrations, Dynamics CRM or purely integration/database projects will not be sufficient unless there is clear, recent evidence of end-to-end software product delivery. Why it might interest you Opportunity to lead delivery in a modern engineering setup where agile ways of working are taken seriously. Clear, technically focused backlog around security, resilience and reliability - not a vague transformation brief. Influential position engaging directly with senior stakeholders on a visible digital initiative. If you are within a realistic commute of Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham and this aligns with your recent experience, I would be keen to share more details and understand your availability and expectations.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Up to 600/day via Umbrella + Expenses Location: Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham (60% Onsite Requirement) Opportunity Overview A large, complex organisation is seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to support the delivery of a newly formed software engineering team. This team will focus on a defined backlog of critical improvements across service security, resilience, testability, and recoverability. This is a hands-on delivery role, not a coordination position. You will operate as an embedded Scrum Master within an active engineering team, working closely with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to drive high-quality software delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring backlogs are technically ready, prioritised, and executable, working in close partnership with architecture and business analysis functions. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager within a live software engineering environment Lead core agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Actively remove blockers and manage delivery flow, scope, and prioritisation Maintain consistent delivery momentum across sustained build activity Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work closely with engineers across development, testing, and DevOps Operate effectively within modern software delivery lifecycles Engage confidently in technical discussions, trade-offs, and challenges Support delivery across complex areas such as security, resilience, and recoverability Senior Stakeholder Engagement Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide clear, evidence-based reporting on delivery progress Build trust through transparency and consistent performance Planning, Coordination & Governance Collaborate with Product Managers and technical leads to maintain prioritised backlogs Proactively manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies Utilise Jira for detailed planning, tracking, and reporting Support governance and change processes where required Essential Skills and Experience Recent, hands-on experience delivering software within agile engineering teams Proven track record operating as a Scrum Master or Delivery Manager in active build environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including: Version control (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines Cloud-native or platform-based architectures Experience working directly with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers Ability to manage complex delivery risks, dependencies, and backlogs Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level High proficiency in Jira for team and programme-level delivery Demonstrable experience aligned to senior capability (e.g. SFIA Level 6 equivalent) CV evidence must clearly outline delivery outcomes, technical context, and problem-solving approach Technical Environment Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS and/or Azure) within active software delivery environments Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices Automated testing and quality engineering approaches Secure and resilient digital service delivery Desirable Experience Experience working with platform or data engineering teams Exposure to large-scale, regulated or public sector environments Familiarity with service management or change tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Location & Working Pattern Primary locations: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham Minimum 60% on-site presence required Candidates must live within a realistic commuting distance (approximately 90 minutes) for sustained attendance What's on Offer 12-month contract engagement Competitive day rate via umbrella Opportunity to work within a high-impact, delivery-focused engineering environment Exposure to complex, large-scale digital services Application Process For further information or to apply, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Active Directory SME Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Active Directory SME to be based at their client's office in Wokingham, UK. This is a fully onsite role. This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP Day rate: Competitive Market rate Our client is seeking a skilled Windows, Active Directory, and Virtualization Engineer with strong experience across Microsoft, Azure, and VMware/Hyper-V platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering Windows Servers, managing identity services, maintaining virtualization infrastructure, and ensuring the stability, security, and performance of enterprise systems. This role requires strong troubleshooting capabilities, hands-on operational expertise, and effective collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Windows Server Administration Troubleshoot operating system-related issues such as unexpected restarts, server slowness, and performance bottlenecks. Perform user and access management tasks. Handle server commissioning and decommissioning processes. Perform Windows Vulnerability Mitigation and Patch Management. Conduct backup and restoration operations using approved tools and protocols. Ensure high availability and operational stability of Windows Server environments. Active Directory & Azure Entra Management Manage Active Directory including user, group, and OU administration. Maintain and configure Group Policies (GPOs) to ensure compliance and system consistency. Perform DNS record creation , troubleshooting, and maintenance. Manage DHCP scopes, reservations, and configurations . Administer FTP services on Windows platforms. Handle SSL certificate issuance, renewal, and life cycle management . Manage Azure services, including deploying resources such as Logic Apps and related components. Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) Administration Maintain and monitor overall VMware infrastructure health . Perform VM creation, configuration enhancements, and resource optimization . Manage snapshots, load distribution, and day-to-day VM troubleshooting. Conduct environment health checks and performance assessments. Set up and manage HA-DRS clusters , ensuring system resilience and failover readiness. Manage vNetworking , data stores , and storage allocation. Install, configure, and onboard new ESXi/ESX hosts into the environment. Coordinate with VMware or Hyper-V vendors to resolve issues and plan upgrades. Vendor Coordination Act as the primary liaison for Microsoft, VMware, and other infrastructure vendors. Coordinate troubleshooting, escalations, and support requests. Ensure timely resolution of issues and communication with internal stakeholders. Key Requirements Essential Skills: 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure/support environments Strong expertise in: Windows Server Administration Active Directory & Azure Entra ID DNS & DHCP VMware/Hyper-V virtualization Experience in: Patch management & vulnerability remediation Backup and restore processes SSL certificate management Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience handling major incidents (P1/P2) in enterprise environments Ability to: Restore critical services quickly and safely Work with cross-functional technical teams Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and incident reviews Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills: Experience in enterprise/utility/regulated environments Strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, and security best practices Vendor management and coordination experience Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Network IT is looking for a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and secure scalable Azure-based infrastructure and applications, for our client in Milton Keynes. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the Software Development Lifecycle, optimise CI/CD pipelines, and deliver reliable, high-performing Azure solutions, within an SC Cleared environment.You'll be responsible for implementing secure cloud designs, automating testing and compliance processes, and supporting incident response activities. Our client operates in an Agile environment. Please note that this is a Security Cleared role, so it is essential that you are eligible for SC Clearance, or already have it. This is 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote. Role: Azure DevOps Engineer Duration: 6 Months Rate: £550 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: 3 days per week onsite Essential Strong experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, and Infrastructure as Code Hands-on expertise with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and autoscaling Experience with Checkov and cloud security tooling Knowledge of Cloud Adoption Framework / Landing Zones Experience in cloud migrations (including Azure Migrate) Familiarity with cloud-native tools and architectures Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex challenges Excellent collaboration skills across distributed teams, engaging with stakeholders too Nice to have qualifications would be AZ-400 / AZ-900 / AZ-104 Must be eligible for SC Clearance

2nd Line Support Engineer (Contract) Location: Fully Remote Rate: £180 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: 2 months Our client, a leading managed services provider, is hiring a 2nd Line Support Engineer to support a diverse client base across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced MSP environment, resolving complex technical issues and contributing to high-quality service delivery. What you'll do Provide 2nd line technical support across a multi-client environment Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 issues (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure AD) Support and configure Aruba networking (APs, switches, infrastructure) Diagnose network issues across TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and connectivity Manage and update tickets through ITSM tools, ensuring SLA adherence You'll work closely with 1st and 3rd line teams to ensure timely resolution, while contributing to documentation and continuous service improvement. What we're looking for Proven experience in a 2nd Line or Service Desk role within an MSP Strong Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting skills Hands-on experience with Aruba networking (wired and wireless) Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing) Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, comfortable working remotely, and thrive in a collaborative, service-driven environment. Why join? Fully remote contract Outside IR35 engagement Immediate start in a busy, high-performing team Opportunity to work across diverse client environments ? Apply now to support delivery in a fast-moving MSP setting.

Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the thier digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Technical Responsibilities Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices. Apply best practices across infrastructure and applications (availability, security, performance, scalability). Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Lead integration and configuration of DevOps tools across source control, build, testing, security, and monitoring. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Ensure adherence to security and performance standards. Contribute to technical design, architecture, and delivery planning. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Strong experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design and management. Knowledge of automated testing within pipelines. Experience in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and service support. Ability to identify and manage risks and issues. Technical Skills Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred). Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services). Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this Senior DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Hays are now looking for a DevOps Engineer for one of our local clients: Flexible Rate - Inside IR35 2 Days a week in Salisbury, the rest is WFH 6 Month Contract Must be currently SC Cleared Overview We are looking for a Cloud DevOps Engineer to support and enhance our clients containerised environments, cloud infrastructure and CI/CD tooling. You will work closely with vendors, own Kubernetes operations, and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines and associated Azure services. What You'll Be Doing Collaborating with vendors on container image development, optimisation and maintenance Managing, supporting and improving Kubernetes environments Building and maintaining Azure DevOps IaC pipelines Supporting and operating cloud infrastructure across Azure services, including related tooling Implementing and maintaining Helm charts, deployment manifests and Git-based workflows Ensuring secure and efficient use of registries (ACR/ECR), secrets, storage and ingress Supporting messaging and streaming components such as RabbitMQ and Kafka Managing cloud networking elements including Azure Application Gateway, CDN and SSO integrations What We're Looking For Strong experience with Kubernetes (high priority) Azure DevOps (Infrastructure as Code) Mongo DB (must have) GitLab (sources, pipelines, repo management) Container registry experience (ACR / ECR) Bash scripting Helm chart authoring/management ArgoCD Azure security & platform components: Key Vault, Blob Storage, CDN, Enterprise Apps / SSO Messaging & streaming: RabbitMQ, Kafka Experience with Azure Application Gateway If you're currently SC Cleared and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call please send a copy of your CV to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - 7 months - London - SC Cleared - Hybrid My client is seeking an SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in cloud technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code to support the delivery of a large-scale infrastructure transformation project. This role requires a Security Cleared professional with solid, hands-on experience in DevOps practices, Terraform, and GitHub. Responsibilities of the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer: Lead the complete transition of applications into the Azure environment. Create Automation by implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub. Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) working with tools such as Terraform. Provide SRE-level support, troubleshooting, and incident resolution for complex cloud environments. Coach less-experienced engineers and champion collaborative knowledge-sharing. Installing and configuring Windows based systems. Integrate PowerShell automation with database operations Writing clear and concise documentation. Essential Skills of the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer: Must hold an Active SC Clearance. Must have experience completing large scale transformation projects. Must have extensive hands-on experience: Azure DevOps PowerShell SQL CI/CD pipelines GitHub Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Desirable hands-on experience: Kubernetes C# development Packer Helm AKS Flux The successful Cloud Infrastructure Engineer must be available to work 2 days a week onsite in Central London. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

If you are a Full Stack Developer with strong UI experience, we have a new 1-year FTC we'd like to discuss with you. This role would be ideal for someone with 3-5 years' experience and requires 3 days per week onsite in The City of London. About the Company A leading global financial services firm specialising in electronic trading and liquidity solutions is undergoing a significant technology transformation. With an established presence across major financial hubs, the business works with top-tier institutional clients and is investing heavily in modernising its trading platforms and infrastructure. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative technology team working on cutting-edge, real-time systems within a fast-paced environment. The Role We're looking for a mid-level Full Stack Developer with strong front-end expertise to play a key role in delivering next-generation trading applications. You'll join a small Agile team, working closely with both technology and business stakeholders on greenfield and enhancement projects, with a particular focus on real-time UI development. This role would suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building high-performance, user-centric applications. Key Responsibilities Translate user stories into scalable, high-quality technical solutions Contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives Design, build, test, and deploy applications within a microservices architecture Develop responsive, real-time front-end interfaces for trading workflows Build proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and UI prototypes to support business requirements Write and maintain integration tests as part of the development lifecycle Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver key milestones Provide support for production systems when required Technical Skills & Experience Essential: Strong experience with Next.js, React, and TypeScript Solid front-end engineering experience, ideally within real-time or trading environments Experience with WebSockets or SignalR for real-time communication Backend development experience with .NET (C#) and/or Python Strong understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture Experience with message brokers (e.g. RabbitMQ or Kafka) Knowledge of caching technologies (e.g. Redis) Experience with Azure DevOps / CI/CD pipelines / Git Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) Desirable: Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of financial systems or trading platforms Exposure to FIX protocol Understanding of asset classes such as FX, derivatives, or similar Qualifications & Experience Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 2-3 years' experience in full stack or front-end development Prior experience working on data-driven or real-time UI applications preferred Exposure to Agile delivery environments Key Attributes Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong attention to detail and quality Effective problem solver with a pragmatic approach Collaborative team player with strong communication skills

Business Unit: Technology Operations and Cyber Security - Data Platform Unit Salary Range: £40,800.00 - £51,000.00 per annum DOE Location: UK Hybrid - Work from anywhere in the UK, with flexibility to occasionally visit a Virgin Money Hub Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Our Team The successful candidate will join the Data Platform Unit within Technology Operations and Cyber Security (TOCS) becoming a key member of the team who are responsible for supporting the organisations database environments which reside upon a mixture of on-prem, hybrid and cloud infrastructure. The expectation is that you will work closely with other staff from TOCS and beyond, including 3rd parties, to ensure the database is estate functions as required alongside collaborating with projects and other teams to ensure that change within the database environments is managed and controlled effectively alongside innovation being progressed safely. What you'll be doing Support and problem solve on all Production databases as a priority alongside supporting the databases within the Pre-Production environment through proactive identification of risk, swift resolution of live issues and proposal of appropriate fixes/improvements for future Upgrade, decommission and deliver new databases alongside supporting changes required to existing databases on the estate including but not limited to deployments, patching, tuning / optimisation and disaster recovery testing. Think "outside the box" to improve our processes through process automation, innovation and continuous improvement. Work with Lead Database Engineers, Infrastructure Designers and Project Managers to ensure solutions meet the organisation's strategic needs and service being kept safe is in mind at all times. Collaborate with internal and external parties, escalating where necessary to Lead Database Engineers / Team Leads, to ensure operational issues are resolved within agreed SLAs to ensure we provide excellent customer service. Improve our processes through process automation, innovation and continuous improvement. Our work is highly specialised, high profile and fast paced, so you will be expected to self-manage in a professional and proactive manner in conjunction with your Team Lead who will assign you tasks. Following a period of training the expectation is that the successful candidate would join a 24/7 on-call rota. Due to the operational nature of the role, there will be times when you may need to work out with your core hours therefore flexibility is key. We need you to have A strong understanding and experience of database administration (across Oracle and SQL Server technologies specifically) in a Production setting. An ability to troubleshoot Production issues quickly in an analytical manner alongside making recommendations to resolve issues and/or deliver enhancements. Experience of undertaking database builds, patching, migrations and upgrades. Experience of High Availability and Disaster Recovery Methods including setup, troubleshooting and support - Oracle RAC, Oracle Restart, ASM, Oracle Data Guard, flashback technologies and SQL Server Always On High Availability. Database performance tuning and optimisation skills. Experience of using Oracle Enterprise Manager. Oracle / Red Hat Linux, Windows, AIX, and Solaris Operating System experience. An ability to take ownership for your own development, including taking proactive steps to improve and maintain your skills, knowledge, and behaviours. To display collaborative behaviours and excellent verbal / written communication skills. ITIL Service Management awareness (Incident, Change and Problem Management processes). The self-motivation and desire to keep knowledge current in regards to database technologies including but not limited to Oracle, SQL, Exadata and OCI. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience of managing databases (including patching, maintenance, and support of the appliances themselves) within cloud or environments (Oracle OCI, Oracle Exadata and/or Microsoft Azure) with an awareness of emerging industry trends such as PAAS, DBAS, IAAS. Experience of working with other database technologies aside from Oracle and SQL Server i.e. Cosmos, PostgreSQL or similar. Competence in scripting languages such as Bash/PowerShell/Python. Experience of Dynatrace tooling. ServiceNow usage Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. The extras you'll get: 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice. Private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance-related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the?Nationwide group,?together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose ; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you'll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.

Network Manager West London Full Time Permanent We're working with one of London's most respected independent schools to appoint a Network Manager to a key senior IT role. This is a high-profile opportunity for a Network Manager to join a prestigious, high-performing environment where technology is taken seriously, infrastructure is business-critical, and standards are exceptionally high. You'll be stepping into a visible role with real ownership, supporting a complex estate while helping shape the future direction of IT across the organisation. For an experienced Network Manager or senior infrastructure professional, this is a standout opportunity to take on a broad, business-critical remit with genuine autonomy and impact. The role Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and IT, the Network Manager will take ownership of the organisation's technical infrastructure, acting as the senior technical escalation point and leading on network performance, infrastructure improvement, cloud services, security, and project delivery. What you'll be doing Own and manage the network and infrastructure estate Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd and 4th line issues Lead on wired and wireless networking, switching, routing and firewall configuration Support and develop both on-prem and cloud infrastructure Manage Active Directory, Azure AD and core identity services Oversee Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Intune Deliver infrastructure and IT projects from design through to implementation Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope and prioritise technical initiatives Manage third-party suppliers and external technical partners Take responsibility for cyber security controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity Ensure technical services support wider GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements Maintain clear documentation, processes and technical standards across the environment What they're looking for Significant experience in a senior infrastructure, network or systems role Strong networking knowledge across VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Strong Microsoft 365 and wider cloud services experience Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management A proven background in resolving complex technical issues Experience delivering technical projects successfully A confident communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Someone organised, credible and comfortable taking ownership Particularly relevant experience HPE / Aruba networking Managing or mentoring technical engineers Working with external suppliers and contractors Backup, DR and cyber security solutions Previous experience in education or a school environment Why this role stands out Join an exceptionally reputable organisation Step into a senior, visible and trusted Network Manager role Take ownership of a broad and business-critical technical estate Combine hands-on technical leadership with project delivery and strategic input Work in a well-run environment where investment in technology is valued Package Full-time permanent role Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm Additional hours as reasonably required 28 days annual leave Bank holidays plus Christmas closure Salary dependent on experience and qualifications